Here are some recent comments from customers and at the bottom even a poem written by a customer:
“Warm, bright, super service, very nice coffee and cakes” Chris
“Very friendly place and the staff
are very caring – I come to The Ark most days. Very cosy and warm
in the winter and I enjoy my cappuccino.”
“This is a friendly café, an asset to the town and many people
come. It's good as a listening centre.” Mary Bunting,
Retired Nurse
“A lovely, friendly, 'listening ear'
place. I love coming in here – someone to talk to and even to
listen to someone else's news. When I come in here, its just like
coming home”
“Delicious food and lovely ambience.”
“I'm a regular to The Ark, and a
volunteer. I recently brought my brother and husband for lunch,
who are not believers, my brother wanted to return because of the
atmosphere, food, service and especially the home made soup.”
“We need The Ark. Its presence is unique – the atmosphere and the
service is nowhere else in Lymington.” K & L Dickinson
“A unique place providing friendship for many.”
“Such a comfortable, calm café. Real quality service and excellent service.”
“Relaxing, yummy food, very friendly
and child friendly with toys provided. Welcoming
atmosphere.” M Williams & C Devine and family
“A very friendly and relaxing atmosphere covered by a wide choice of excellent food.”
“The sandwiches were too delicious.” Elizabeth Nightingale
“The Ark is a welcoming haven in the High Street. It is a good
place to have a chat or just sit and relax over the newspapers. The
staff are very friendly and the coffee and home make cakes
delicious. We can recommend the tea cakes!” J & P
What would I do without The Ark – a
wonderful place for food and a friendly welcome. Whenever I
arrive I feel 100% better and makes my day and I count my blessings –
which are many. Thank you.” Phyl
“It was the best cream tea I'd ever had.”
“It is one of the happiest placed I have ever worked in.” Caroline Johnson
Lunch at The Ark – by Dorothy C Smith
Hello friend, I cannot stay long for a chat today,
I'm off to The Ark, for lunch you see.
Oh! Why not come along with me.
You've never been! Well, you've missed a treat.
It's easy to find, it's on St Thomas Street.
The food is too tempting ... all fresh made.
The little tables nicely laid.
There's coffee, cream teas, and wonderful soups!
There's a shop in the back, where you can look
For that special card, a gift or a book.
The staff are so friendly and welcoming.
So come on friend – let's go right in.