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

Great fresh food cooked to order not like some places that keep it warm!! Great staff and swapping items wasn't a fuss, kids high chair too so not just for dusty workmen, clean tables and floor. All round great place

I stumbled across this cafe whilst in the area and really glad I did. This is possibly the best breakfast I've had, certainly in the Basingstoke area. Next time I'm in this part of the world again I will be popping in for another visit.

Lovely breakfast this morning and friendly staff....good food and great value for money👍👍

Passed through here and Charlie’s cafe never let me down , nice breakfast, nice cuppa . Only complaint that there was not enough Bubble. And too be fair it was good Bubble aswell.

What a lovely cafe, so very well run, all staff very efficient, tables all cleared and cleaned as soon a people have left. Food very nice, lovely atmosphere. We hope they do well. Nice to see them so busy.

First time here & I am already asking myself why have I never been sooner? The food & the service was all spot on, ever so friendly lovely people who went out their way to making you feel welcome. I know now that I need to revisit & support our local business in Basingstoke.

Visited the cafe after a football game nearby. The fry up was great and the vibe was cozy. Staff were friendly and worked with a smile. A place worth visiting!

We visited the Dome cafe today for Friday Breakfast. We have a break from the site and often try different cafes near to our workplace. The food was good as was the service and the staff were all amazing polite and friendly. The cafe itself was pleasant and immaculately clean. We will definitely be back when we are in the area again.

My go to coffee shop to work from. The coffee is great and there is a lovely atmosphere with very friendly staff, I'd highly recommend going here when you're next out for your coffee. P.s. the cakes are also delicious.

My ‘go to’ coffee shop. The best and most welcoming coffee shop for me and my family. Pram and baby friendly - the perfect place to go as a mum who wants to go for a walk and coffee with her baby. Coffee is lovely, as well as the menu which varies from cakes to toasties and jacket potatoes. Always recommend to friends as it’s just such a lovely place to go without that added stress of ‘will my pram fit’. The coffee shop also benefits from an accessible toilet which includes baby changing. Just the perfect place to go to enjoy a coffee. It gives a homely and friendly feel.

Oh my what's a beautiful well behaved doggy as you walk in! Very quiet cafe with what sounded like a busy play cafe upstairs, I visited on a Monday so it was fairly quiet. Unfortunately, they don't have that advantage of passing trade as I think people miss it a lot. It misses that hustle and bustle that normal coffee shops have but It is very well decorated, very stylish. I was hoping to see more selection of cakes and sweet treats but then maybe there is more on the weekends? I love a sweet treat. I am glad I have finally got to visit the cafe as I have only just moved into the area, will come back again and hopefully see this lovely little cafe flourish. We had two paninis, with a little side salad. Without any dressing, which is how I like it. Panini may have needed a little longer and it would have been perfect for me. Hot chocolate was delicious and mum had a pot of tea which was plenty for one. On my next visit I need to try the cake.

I love coming here, makes a change from the usual places and to be honest the coffee is better! The space to bring my laptop and do some work is great even if my dog comes along too. Staff are super friendly and as much as I love the coffee the cakes are amazing! Just an all round good location.

Lovely coffee house - we watched the coffee beans roasting while waiting for our lattes and bacon rolls. Lots of coffee varieties on offer, together with cakes, rolls, bubble tea etc. Brilliant 👍🏻

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

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!

My daughter had her 5th birthday party at The Ruby Play Cafe yesterday, second time she’s celebrated her birthday there now and she had the best time. The girls are so accommodating, nothing was too much to ask for. All the kids really enjoyed themselves and I love that they had the choice to play with role play toys and to also have a little dance and run about in the hall next to the main room. Cute little seating area for them to have food too in another separate room. So much space for a large party and all the parents loved that they could sit with one of their delicious coffees and cakes while their kids run wild. Highly recommend and would have every birthday there if I could! Thank you again! 🩷

What a wonderful gem of a cafe! Right at the top of Butser Hill, it's popular with hikers, cyclists, and dog walkers, and of course people who want to drive up and use the large car park to do some walking and take in the amazing 360 degree views from the top. The cafe is currently open thur to sun 9am - 4pm, and serves hot and cold drinks, ice creams cakes, all day breakfast, pastries, sandwiches, burgers, and probably many more things too! There are proper toilets available, and there are even dog treats too! The staff are very friendly and it's a great place for a well-earned refreshment. There are lots of picnic tables and benches spread out. I went on a dry, sunny, clear day, I'm not sure it would be as much fun on a rainy day!

We had delicious food and drink at the Butser Roundhouse Cafe today. I’d highly recommend their coffee and toasties! Great service and a very much appreciated wc. A lovely little cafe, in a beautiful spot and definitely worth the climb!

We love this little café! We walk up the hill from QE Park with our dog regularly and the views from the top are spectacular. The café is a wonderful reward when you get to the top! Friendly staff, very generous sausage baps. A surprisingly good range of food and snacks for such a remote location. Free doggy biscuits and water bowls available. We just love coming here for a treat.

Really great place for walk, coffee, lunch and views! My dog loves and you can walk to QE Park as well. Stunning views around as its such a high point on South Downs.

Love the breakfast here! We always ask for crispy bacon and it's done perfectly every time. Hash browns are insanely good. Lots of food, great quality and over all, really tasty. Food is made to order too. The couple working here are really friendly and great sense of humour. Really good with our kids when they come with us which makes a big difference. Prices are fair and we've never had any issues with our food.

This food was so amazing and delicious I reccomen you to come to come here best food in uk

Wow! What a fantastic cafe, was so happy with the delicious breakfast. Quick and super friendly service. Would recommend without hesitation!

The traditional breakfast was perfect. Good portion size and doesn't cost a fortune. This will be my go to cafe from now on! There is also free parking by Aldi for 2 hours so plenty of time to enjoy a bite to eat.

Customised our food & they did it perfectly. Very friendly & speedy. Good prices & yes highly recommend!!

This place is great if you're looking for a cafe that does good breakfast and a tea or coffee. The staff are lovely and there's always tables and the food isn't too expensive

It's ok as an average cafe, nothing special, more aimed at builders & workmen, it is & has been very popular amongst my friends for many years now, who like coming here regularly for hot drinks & breakfast, they say their prices are cheaper but I think they're quite expensive & the same price for a coffee as a fancier cafe across the road, there are a number of cafes in North Camp, I saw their menu & I don't think their prices are cheap at all. Plenty of seating, recently refurbished, bright colours, friendly enough staff, it's good they're here cos there's clearly a demand for it! They're always busy but not uncomfortably so :-)

Amazing place , amazing staff and I love coming here. Have been there before as well. This time reached after 3 pm so food options were limited . So we tried hot chocolate and scones and loved both. Fruit Scone was really really nice. Next time I will try the cheese scone :)

Wonderful place to visit, we stumbled across this place and would live to visit again. Great food and drinks, and will certainly return for an afternoon tea

Food is amazing, very friendly staff and fast service.

First visit to this very fine establishment. Was very busy, prepare to wait for a table. Does have an outside seating area (heated) to help with the busyness. Food was first class. Old school cafe, with a very comprehensive varied menu. Excellent value. Excellent ingredients and everything cooked to perfection - sausages totally browned without being overdone, eggs cooked fully but still runny. It really was a delight. Coffees and teas in three sizes. Orange juice available in pints. I’d travel to go here again

Lovely breakfast in a friendly and busy cafe - would highly recommend

First visit. A friendly welcome upon entering and menu with huge choice and reasonably priced. Quality of food was excellent... definitely recommend and will return.

What a find, this place delivered 100%. Great food (proper sausages and a lot of choices), portion sizes were amazing, prices were very reasonable, and the staff were so welcoming.