The Best Cafes in Bighton, Hampshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Greeted in a friendly manner as soon as we entered. Menu nicely laid out and all what you would expect from a cafe serving this type of food. The fixtures and fittings are industrial and modern looking and the facilities were clean and tidy. The food was really good quality, almost nothing to moan about apart from the beans! Why do people insist on serving baked beans in tiny thimble types pots! I mentioned it to the staff, hopefully they take it on board. These guys were super friendly though, and the food is truly amazing. Pricing wise was actually reasonable for the size of the plate, ignoring baked beans pot of course. Honestly, so worth a visit, still absolutely 5 stars for this place, amazing food, great service, fair pricing.

Second visit to this cafe so far. Lovely food, not too greasy for a fry up. Nice atmosphere with cute decor. Friendly staff who go the extra mile even when it’s busy. Extra bonus points from me for putting the beans in a pot as standard, yummy warm beans. This simple but considerate way of presenting the meal ensures that the incredibly crisp hash browns and the perfectly browned toast remains in it’s perfect state. No soggy bean contamination will be found at this fine establishment

Came in today for lunch for my daughter’s birthday. The staff went out of their way to come over after our food with cake, singing happy birthday and playing music for her 🥰 I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to make that special touch. The food was lovely and the staff just as lovely. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you again.

Stopped by for a late breakfast / brunch, the food and coffee were great and really good value for money. The staff were so friendly and even gave my little one an ice cream which he loved! :)

A wonderful tearoom and perfectly positioned after our country walk. Lovely cakes, pasties and sausage rolls. We loved the millionaire and cheesecake filled Easter eggs - never seen these before! Very friendly staff and happily accommodated all 7 of us and a dog.

Finally managed to come by when there was a parking space available so could enjoy this lovely little stop for a quick bite. The cake selection was lovely and the hot meals looked delicious. Sadly we could only see the lunch menu on wall, so didn't know about all the breakfast baps that were available until after we had ordered and then heard a group ordering these. Just a suggestion, but maybe a board with breakfast offers on or copies of menus on tables to help us all see what's available. The staff were very polite and attentive, will definitely come again to try one of the toasted sandwiches

The best cooked breakfast I have ever eaten! Really tasty, locally sourced ingredients cooked to perfection on a hot plate....so no oil or grease. Amazingly friendly service....very good value for money. Shame I live 2 hours away or I'd be a regular!

A bittersweet review. We've been coming here for almost 4 years. Food has always been great when you can get a seat and when you can't, takeaway is available. Choices are a plenty and you are looked after promptly. No faults on that part... ... However ... 3 years ago we wanted to book a table, 4 adults and a baby. We booked a table for 4, when we got there, we were almost "told off" by the lady for having the push chair/baby. My in laws were with us and they thought it was rude the way it came across, so don't like to come back here. Fast forward to our recent visit in the last week. Wanted to book a table, deliberately asked how busy they were, everything was fine as long as it was tea and cake (no cooked food). So booked a table for 4. Turned up with my parents this time, our little boy and a 4 month old baby. Our little boy was going to sit on my lap and the baby in the car seat. Once again, "told off" by exactly the same person that did it 3 years ago. I clearly didn't learn my lesson last time! Apparently we should have booked a table for 6, not 4. Even though our children were not taking up any other seats. Remarkably the lady followed it up by saying it's for fire reasons and capacity. But you only had to look around the seating area to see 3-4 tables free, so not exactly packed out. This is the first time I took my parents here and they said the same thing. Food was great but the comment came across rude. We've never had this issue at other places and we go to quite a lot, but perhaps it's because they are so restricted for space. In fairness, perhaps there's fault on our part for not stating the other extras in our family, but by that extension, nothing was said about the several dogs in the property taking up space around the tables and lying on the floor to create tripping hazards. Talk about fire risk? 🤔 Nevertheless, a lovely place to go, you won't be disappointed if you can get in there. Just learn from our mistakes and book for every person/creature you plan to bring with you. Be it a baby, a toddler, a dog/cat/hamster etc. Let the staff make the decision of how big the table size is and if they can accommodate you, then there's no confusion or crossed wires. We are unlikely to be going back now after our recent experience, but this shouldn't discourage anyone else, because it's likely a fault on our part.

Very friendly staff and excellent home made cake

Just visited for the first time and have to say the staff were welcoming, breakfast was well portioned and priced 😋 all set in a lovely atmosphere with the added bonus of a bunch of classic cars to peruse. Highly recommended and dog friendly 🐶 😁 Thankyou . Jonny.

We are very pleased we found this cafe! We've no negatives to say. Great service, friendly staff, good atmosphere and lovely food and we consider the prices to be great value. This is our favourite Saturday morning treat without hesitation. I'd probably go every day if work didn't get in the way! Roll on Saturdays!

Great breakfast cook how I asked for thanks you .

I love this place. It's a beautiful light filled venue. Coffee and food are excellent. Staff always super friendly and welcoming. Love the art that is hanging on the walls, always interesting.Keep up the good work.

Great coffee and food, really nice atmosphere.

Absolutely love this independent cafe and Art gallery. The coffee is fab, the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and I always pop in when I am in Alresford.

Excellent service and vibe. Loved the sticky maple pie! Not too sweet, with a nice crunch. Perfection! (And vegan)

It’s my second time going here and I’m really impressed. The coffee to go tastes MILES better than you’d get at Costa/Starbucks. The staff are lovely. Previously I queried how to use a moka pot and was given a full intro for it by the lady serving me (she was so patient!) and today’s employee was also very friendly. I’m enjoying the fresh coffee grounds at home too, and just really looking forward to trying more blends!

So this review is for my recent mail order of coffee beans - Celestial and Tiger Stripes blend. I have ordered ground in the past but we’ve now moved to grinding our own beans. Tried both these now and they are absolutely lovely. The tiger stripes in particular is gorgeous! They put commercial supermarket blends to shame and it’s a much better experience than a high st chain. The delivery was swift as well. Thank you.

The best place for miles and miles. I’m a qualified Barista and home coffee nerd and this places always excels. Roasted on site and made beautifully. Always worth going out of my way to come here. Thanks

I’ve been twice now and will continue to go back. I had a Thai Milk Tea the first time which was absolutely incredible. Had no idea what to expect but that has quickly become my new favourite drink! The next time, I had the iced version which was just as yummy. I drank it in seconds! Super friendly and helpful staff too, great coffee shop

Amazing breakfast at Josie’s in Winchester! The place is super popular, and we had to wait for a table, but it was absolutely worth it. The atmosphere was lively, the service was great, and the food was fantastic. I had the breakfast pancakes, and they were incredible! Everything about our visit was spot on—highly recommend if you’re in the area! 🥞☕

After visiting Josie’s in Winchester town centre now on multiple occasions I can assure anyone who goes an outstanding brunch selection! The menu is fantastic, not only are there multiple options for breakfast/all day brunch but everything is very reasonably priced for the quality and portions provided. I’d highly recommend this cafe to anyone looking for a great local brunch spot, I’m not directly for the area but I happily travel for places like this. The location of this particular cafe js slightly out the way of the town centre, however you will find there is normally a 30-45 minute wait time for a table (Approx for 2 people) which does allow plenty of opportunity to enjoy a walk in Winchester town centre while you wait!

Took my nephew for for a lovely lunch treat and was not disappointed. Food was excellent, staff were fantastic! Definitely worth every penny. Cant wait to come back and try the waffles 🥰😋

Came for the pancake week specials, was not disappointed. I got a steak and egg 2 stack anf my partner got a buffalo chicken 1 stack. All delicious but she was the dinner winner. We shared the veggie tots which were lush as always.

Aga and her husband are such amazing hosts. Service with a difference and so unique I love these amazing finds. I went there with a friend for lunch and coffee and looking forward to going back to try out the wine and cheeseboards. A must visit guys you won’t be disappointed.

Great coffee - always super hot as it should be! Well done - keep it going - so much better than American chains…….and cheaper too 👏

What a great place! We stumbled on this place by accident, the food is lovely and fresh, the staff are very welcoming and helpful. Lovely to see this place is also dog friendly! If your visiting Bishops Waltham then you must try this place it's beats the other coffee shops in village and it's also a wine bar and real ale tap room! What more could you want? 😊

Best lunch I have from Winchester. Love this cafe. Plenty space indoor n outdoor seating but most of time it’s full so better to book in advance. Lucky I got table after 20mins. Enjoyed enough food n service by cool staff. Lovely atmosphere, make u feel fresh

Stopped in on Wednesday for some lunch and sat upstairs in the booth. When we came in, we were immediately greeted and offered a table and the service was lovely. We got our drinks and food very quickly - fantastic panini and excellent coffee. 10/10 would return.

Stopped here by chance and it was our lucky day. A large choice of speciality teas, cakes and scones were on offer. I had Bread Pudding which was moist, beautifully spiced and full of fruit. The Japanese wild cherry tea was so nice and I could get more than 4 cups from the pot and extra hot water provided. Hope to go back when next in this part of the country. Went back and it was just as good. Really friendly staff and great food and drink.

Visited after a lovely walk along the river. The local watercress pesto panini and the watercress and cheese scones were lovely. The service was friendly and the outside seating area was a lovely bonus. We will definitely be back to sample the Dorset ice cream, extensive tea menu and cakes!

Always seems to be busy whenever I come here which tells you a lot. I’m very particular about how I have my tea and as such, I rarely opt for tea when I’m out and about but the tea here is fantastic. The food is great too, the cakes and pastries especially, and the staff are always friendly and welcoming.

We went to the Little Kitchen Bistro right after it had had a face lift, and they did a great job! The ambiance is amazing, despite it being a very busy small cafe ,and they even took the styling right through to the bathrooms....an area many cafes/restaurants forget. The service was attentive and, we thought, timely given how busy they were. The food was divine and, if you live in Winchester or are just passing through, you would do yourself a favour by calling in here for a drink and a bite. Once you've eaten, you can also get some Froz ice-cream, which is a treat with so many delicious flavours. For our breakfast, we had Smoked salmon, scrambled egg & avocado on sourdough, and the Fulflood Breakfast - hash brown, two slices of bacon, Cumberland sausage ring, home made baked beans, roasted cherry vine tomatoes, two fried eggs & toast (granary, white or sourdough). The salmon meal was delicious, with a generous serving of salmon, perfectly cooked eggs (which tasted free range) and nicely seasoned avocado...none of that bland mash you get elsewhere! The full breakfast was hearty and very flavourful, with the sausage being super tasty, and the homemade baked beans having an unctuous umami flavour profile.

What a lovely little place! Possibly a little more expensive than some places but worth it. Staff were great and food sublime. We had the main breakfast each and it may seem strange but the best toast ever!!!! Just gorgeous. The whole breakfast was great as were the drinks. The seating area was also really pleasant to sit in. Treat yourself and try it out

A nice little cafe in the Fullflood area of Winchester. I popped in for coffee and cake, and the selection didn't disappoint. The cakes were really good quality and very tasty, and the coffee was very good too. The atmosphere is nice and it's nice sitting in the window watching the world go by. The service was very friendly and attentive, and I thought the price was very reasonable for the quality of what is on offer. They also had a great looking selection of salads, quiches and sausage rolls, so I'll certainly be back to try those out another time!

Absolutely fantastic party! The food was incredible, atmosphere great and the staff all totally lovely and so accommodating and friendly. We’ll definitely have another event at LKB some day. Also, really good for breakfast, coffee, lunch and general catch-ups with friends.