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

Beautiful local cafe with amazing cakes. One of the most quality desserts venues in Portsmouth. Not overly sweet yet the flavours are delicate… finally something more “European”!

Really high quality pastries and quiche ! Full of flavors. The coffee was also really tasty. we will come back for sure, that’s saved in my google map marks. Thanks!

THE. BEST. CAKES. The best. No question. Don't even get me started on the Portuguese tarts. The quiche meal appears in my dreams, I slide around on the vinaigrette that drenches the potatoes. Bloody lovely.

Beautiful garden, the café has a lovely atmosphere with relaxing music,not too loud. The cakes are all high standard and so tasty,made by the owner herself. I've just come home today with a couple of Portuguese tarts,they taste amazing, everyone's favourite!

Fantastic little gem of a place! Good quality delicious food at a very good price, great selection of choices with gluten free & vegan well catered for, warm & friendly staff, dogs & kids made very welcome & catered for too. A lovely atmosphere & we will definitely be returning again after having our first visit here for vegetarian breakfast today! 😊

Highly recommend this lovely little place. The manager Veronique and her staff are amazing and always give us such welcoming and wonderful service. The food is always fantastic! My wife and I are vegan, they always go above and beyond to make sure we have choices in here. Today we had the ‘Holly Jolly Veggie’ toasted sandwich from the festive specials and it was soooooo delicious! They have a really great selection of cakes for vegans too, today there were 10 different cake options for vegans which hardly ever happens anywhere else! Lots of gluten free too as well as normal cakes. Can’t wait to come again already! Thank you Lakeside Cafe xxx

What a wonderful place. From the warmest of welcomes when you enter to the heartfelt "have a lovely day" as you depart, the atmosphere is amazing. Great quality food is the icing on the cake. Takes me back twenty years, back to the England I remember. Keep up the great work and thank you!

Ahoy shipmates! Our sons 1st birthday party had exceptionally smooth sailing. Thank you to all the staff here at Lakeside Cafe. I couldn't be more grateful for the help, kindness, and amazing service you provided for the birthday party. The platters of sandwiches are tasty and fresh. Those sausage rolls were delicious, and the cakes are mouth watering. Staff went above and beyond, and I'd highly recommend this Lakeside Cafe to anyone looking for an occasion young or old. I'm so happy with how our sons first birthday party went. We even did a cheeky little gender reveal to celebrate our second. The family and friends all loved this place with all it's amenities they have to offer onsite.

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 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

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.

I had popped by here in passing and thought it was a sweet little coffee shop. I enjoyed their drinks they had an interesting depth of flavour. However this gem really shinned when I stopped by for brunch, I ordered the Turkish eggs that came with a twist of local honey. This dish was amazing, it had different hits of favourite in each mouthful and was both creamy and rich. I would 100% come back and eat here again. Hats off to your fabulous chef for doing such amazing work especially in such a small space! They have a good range of options for Vegetarian/Vegan.

Super cozy atmosphere and friendly staff was good enough for 5 star but the coffee and pastry we had was delightful too. Highly recommended.

*revised review* 5 stars all around !! Located right next to Winchester train station this modern, aesthetic, zen cafe offers something different to the average coffee house. My chai spiced latte was traditional, presented beautifully and tasted very different to normal powder packaged drinks. I can also highly recommend the mushroom mocha it is sensational and a great bonus to your day.

Hidden treasure of Winchester! Outstandingly good Cacao and coffee. Really nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Grabbed a sandwich on a whim and it was fantastic. Really lovely change from the boring bits you get in chain shops!

We booked the Yard for a private party on Saturday evening. The location is fantastic, the staff were efficient, attentive, and friendly, and we had a great evening. Thoroughly recommend it!

I recently booked this venue for my partner’s 30th birthday, and it was amazing! This is one of our favourite spots to enjoy coffee together, so it felt like the perfect place to celebrate the occasion. From the moment we arrived, the staff were absolutely incredible. Frankie and the team went above and beyond to ensure everything ran seamlessly. We had an outside caterer for the food, but the staff took charge of organising and presenting it perfectly, making sure everything was on time, and making sure all of our guests, including those with allergies, were well taken care of. The atmosphere was fantastic- full of energy, warm, welcoming and it didn’t feel rushed or stressful. I kept checking in throughout the evening, but Frankie was absolutely wonderful in reassuring me that everything was under control and telling me that I should enjoy the celebration without a worry, which is what I did. Our guests had a wonderful time, and I’ve received nothing but positive feedback about the venue, the staff and the overall experience. I would highly recommend this place for any event - you won’t be disappointed. A huge thank you to Frankie and the team for making my partner’s birthday so special!

Wonderful! We went to Friday night's music evening and everything about the venue was just perfect - the music; the street food courtesy of Earth to Oven; indoor and outdoor seating which interconnects beautifully in one space, and an overall 'holiday' vibe in tastefully designed surroundings. We will definitely be back!

We randomly found this cafe when searching for lunch. Staff were so lovely, interior was warm and cosy. The food was so tasty! We would definitely come back :) I would advise to book in advance as it was full

Lovely cosy atmosphere with a funky twist. Friendly and funny staff. Cake and sweet treats were 10/10. Delicious looking food menu but we just had sweet treats and tea.

Pop over for a breakfast, it was very busy so will book next time. We did seats outside as the inside was fully booked . Was little cramped for 3 and very hot (August). The breakfast was outstanding, excellent quality, and delicious. Highly recommended.

Delicious (vegan) breakfast at Salt Shack. It was a lovely sunny day to look out across the water but they have plenty of blankets and heaters if it's chilly. Fuss was freshly cooked, coffee was really good and lovely service. Book a table is you want a front row table. Glad we found this place, can't recommend it enough.

We held a baby shower at Madhatters, Phoebe and her team outdid themselves. They decorated the room beautifully. The food as always was very high quality with everything home made. Most of the guests live on Hayling but hadn’t been to Madhatters before. After the delicious food, service, they will definitely be going back. Thank you Madhatters for the effort, care and attention you all took to make our baby shower so very special.

I only popped in for a takeaway coffee during a chilly dog walk but now can’t wait to go back. The coffee was lovely but the people (both staff and customers) couldn’t have been more welcoming and friendly to me or my dog! A wonderful local spot, I can see why there are so many lovely reviews. Looking forward to going back for some food very soon.

The drinks were amazing and the cakes were so good I forgot to take any pictures of them! It is a really popular place and it does get busy. There were people coming in that couldn’t get a table but they were still greeted by the amazing staff who handed them a menu to look at while they waited for a table to become available. Would definitely go again! Gluten free and vegan menus also available.

Had such a delicious breakfast this week. Excellent service, great food & lovely venue. Thank you Ladies. Highly recommended!

After a fun night seeing a friend performing at the King's Theatre...we woke to sunshine, calm sea and the need for a good breakfast. Walking along the seafront we eventually chanced on the Spinnaker Cafe. A small cafe ( seating about 26), with a clean crisply decorated interior offering all day food. We both chose the large full English.... excellent value for money, well cooked....not overly greasy, good quality ingredients. Around us we saw their sandwiches and breakfast wraps..all well presented and excellent value for money. If you are in Southsea, this is a must visit.

Had breakfast at the Spinnaker Cafe. Lovely friendly staff, excellent food and exceptional coffee. They have a gluten free menu and were extremely helpful with other food intolerances. Would highly recommend.

Spinnaker Café, is a great place to eat. It was our first visit, yesterday: we had a great welcome, the coffee is good, the service is excellent and the vegan breakfast was hot and tasty. We'll definitely be back 😋 Do NOT confuse this lovely café with Spinnaker Kitchen (at the bottom of Spinnaker tower) which is freezing cold, opens late and doesn't serve hot food until 10am.

Best coffee ever !!!! Bathrooms are amazing don’t get me started on how amazing breakfast was - the mushrooms done to perfection and the the price best value for money

Arrived on a busy half term Friday for my daughter’s Birthday breakfast. Team really accommodating as we were a table of 6, nothing too much trouble. Amazing Pancake Stacks, Eggs Royals & iced coffee’s…. What a great place. Thank you

Really fantastic- actually surpassed my high expectations from reading the reviews! Everything we ate was delicious and tasted fresh and homemade, plus the service was lovely.

Always amazing food 😋 Worth queuing for no matter the waiting time. Staff are always happy, friendly and helpful 😊

I’ve just had breakfast here while visiting the area. The staff were so friendly and attentive and the food was amazing. Fantastic breakfast pancakes.

Have visited a number of times now, usually as a Sunday morning treat or pre-shopping relax before the crush. Parking is usually OK in a roadside space alongside the fence. Pick a table, read the menu and order at the counter. Food is served at the table where the utensiles are found in a small garden bucket. There is a choice of seating, either in or out under cover. The decor reminds me of a seaside hut with the various adornments. Food is always hot and tastey whatever the selection. The cakes are something else.

My wife found this place when we popped down to Eastney beach. Little wait for a table but well worth it. Lovely food and a real gem. Service was swift and we really enjoyed our lunch.

Been here twice within a couple of weeks cos the first visit was so good. We had the ultimate toastie (mac and cheese toastie) and the loaded fries- both amazing! Great selection of cakes. The brownie cheesecake was delicious and the carrot cake was the best we’ve had in ages. Nice atmosphere, dog friendly (under cover outside), polite staff. Oh and free parking for 3 hours outside was a bonus!

What a find! Having a day out in Southsea and wanted a quick bite of lunch. Saw this place on Google Maps and decided to give it a go. Delicious food, dog friendly, free newspapers. Will defo be visiting again