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

My partner and I visited The Coffee House for the first time the other week and we loved it! We were warmly greeted by the owner Johnny who took time to chat with us and make us feel very welcome. The food and coffees we had were delicious and we thought that the ambiance is very stylish and cosy. My partner recommends the Crème Brulée Latte. We will definitely be visiting more often and supporting this local independent business.

This cafe is amazing. The cakes are so fresh, as if handmade, and not overly sweet. There are some nice coffee options too. Definitely worth returning and trying different types of coffee. The shopkeeper is really chatty and friendly, clearly cares about the community and will definitely revisit!

A great little find! Fantastic coffee and lovely food. Johnny and team and always friendly and cheery! Highly recommend dropping in!

Beautiful service, the cappuccino Viennese was 🤌🏼 beautiful! Carrot cake 🍰 was beautifully made and all their food and baked are homemade ! Service was very warm and friendly. Highly recommend and beautiful interior 🖤

Whenever I’m craving a great coffee, Dark and Dirty Coffee is always one of my go-to. In my opinion, it’s hands down one of the best coffee shops in Portsmouth!

Cute and vibrant take-away only coffeehouse located in the most perfect location between the city center and the historic dockyard/gunwhalf quays. The barista on my visit was incredible, taking time to explain unknown coffees on the menu; while brightening up my day with their highly knowledgeable vibe. The coffee itself was smooth without any hint of bitterness, with a charming aftertaste. While I didn't purchase any of the baked goods during my visit, they looked stunning.

I had a terrific latte. The milk was frothy and creamy, and the coffee was not bitter but quite light and delightful. The barista was very helpful and kind.

It was a big relief to find this coffeeshop open at 8am as the hotel we're staying in at Gunwharf Quays only has something undrinkable that comes when you press the button! This shop is less than ten minutes walk away and has brilliant coffee served with a smile. There is a selection of baked goods available. It is primarily a takeaway which was just what I needed. I found a nice little footpath there that runs along the backs between the houses - thanks to Google maps - without which I wouldn't have found my first coffee of the day.

Coffee with a bang 💥💥 I absolutely love this place, one of my go-to coffee shops in Portsmouth. Awesome playlist on, super friendly staff and great tasting coffee. This place is superb. Check it out on a Friday when they have pastries from Bread addiction for sale and they are not to be missed! I always go for Americano and almond croissant, bad Friday habit, but I love it! They have lots of other weird and wonderful coffees to try, you can buy bags of coffee beans and also they sell steins of Hoffmeister beer!! 10/10 to Broadway, check it out. You'll not be disappointed.

Worth-walking-40mins-coffee shop. LOL. I love this place. It has amazing coffee beans and coffee beans are all processed in the shop. I tried latte and orange Blossom today. Yes, that's a lot but I can give up my lunch quota for them. I'm not really into sunshine but if you like it, you can sit outside. Willbe back.

Cute little place. Yummy cakes and fantastic coffee. Also, you can buy coffee beans here, and it has a massive selection.

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!

Quiche, buns and cakes are all handmade. Lovely welcoming. Lovely coffee. Also, a garden. Keep it a secret! We don’t want everyone to know how wonderful this cafe is!

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 food here is 10/10! the brunch tots with the bacon jam is so unique and delicious! It adds the sweet touch that is needed with the savoury hash brown tots! Would wholeheartedly recommend this place, we will be back!!

Coming back from just over a week long stay in France where I had a fair share of mussles and wine, I came back to the UK with an urge to nuke my pallette with something spicy as all hell. I got a taxi from the ferry to Portsmouth and Southsea train station, and just across the street was the Nosh Box. Walking in I felt a great vibe. The place is colourful and it smells alive. The menu was easy to navigate and the staff were friendly and quick to greet me. I picked out a classic BBQ jerk chicken box, but I was tempted by the jackfruit option. At the till I saw a can of Jamaica ginger beer and rum, and although I didn't want a drink at first, I couldn't say no... I wasn't waiting for the food long at all. I was absorbed by the atmosphere completely. Some classic Reggae jams and even a couple b-sides kept me bouncing around whilst drinking my ginger beer and rum. I looked around at the decor and noticed a number of gig posters. Most notably one of Bob Marley and George Harrison from back in 1975. What a show that must have been. Someone came out to hand over my food and pointed me in the direction of hot sauces and wooden cutlery. I shimmied over, and it made me happy to see one of the beautiful staff members dancing and singing along with me to 'Now That We've Found Love' recorded by The Third World, which will forever remind me of my trip to the Nosh Box, and give me a reason to go back. With food in head I headed to catch my train. Once on board (and safe from seagull attacks), I dug in. You can tell the chicken has been marinaded for over 48 hours (as the menu states this is a minimum for them) - Paired with a proper banging scotch bonett sauce, my jerk box made for an intense, but exciting experience since I never really tasted jerk this good. The chips and slaw complemented the dish, and I was glad to get a few pickles too. Like a good book, this is one meal you wanna enjoy bite to bite because you'll sure be sorry when it's gone. I have no doubt that no trip to Portsmouth is complete without a little reggae party over at the Nosh Box. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu on my next trip.

Visited today and had the brunch tots and the ultimate bacon roll. Food is 10/10, always hot, fresh and large portions. Staff always friendly and welcoming. Our favourite place to go for food in the area. An absolute must visit for food when in Portsmouth!

Ordered breakfast from NoshBox for the first time this morning, and can tell you it won’t be the last!! Food was soo good, really tasty, and well presented. The sausage patty’s taste lush! Food was hot when it arrived, and just can’t rate it enough! Def recommend

Excellent little cafe with great service, fantastic coffee, and lovely chat :)) It has now become a must visit if ever we pass; For the coffee and for the Ella and for the Aus :)) the best oat chai lattes! This place is very very pet friendly! I say this to be true and to also encourage more dogs in the cafe! A cafe can never have too many four pawed visitors!! :))

I had the nicest latte of my life from this lovely place!! The environment is so cozy & welcoming, the staff (Ella specifically) are so chatty and really make you feel at home. I completely recommend coming here, and I look forward to my next visit 😌

Partner picked this chicken and bacon avocado focaccia for lunch and my gosh it was incredible! Even loved the way they packed it up in grease proof like a little gift, Highly recommend.

An amazing late Sunday lunch. The food was so flavoursome, and every aspect was beautifully cooked. We’ll definitely be back again.

A lovely restaurant/cafe with really great selection of breakfast and brunch food. I really liked my eggs Benedict, clearly freshly made. The coffee was also decent. The interior is cosy and a good venue for a catch up.

Reuniting with friends after a long time calls for good food, great coffee, and a cozy spot—and Sisters delivered on all fronts! The prices were as amazing as the food, making it the perfect place to sit, chat, and indulge without breaking the bank. We fueled our catch-up session with iced mochas (because caffeine and chocolate are the dream team), a chicken, bacon & avocado sandwich (a trio of flavors that never fails), and the potato & chorizo hash, which was hearty, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying. But the real showstopper? The hot chocolate fudge cake—pure, fudgy perfection that made every bite feel like a hug in dessert form. Great company, delicious food, and a café that felt like a hidden gem—definitely a spot worth revisiting!

My second time here, love their full English. Hashbrowns taste homemade, egg perfectly cooked! What a treat. Service is excellent! Highly recommend!

Staff are friendly & polite. A plethora of drinks , cakes & food. A safe ( all inclusive) space. Dog friendly ( treats for your dog 🐕 available). A good place to be alone , a couple or a group. Garden 🪴 area will be a delight in the upcomin better weather. Highly recommend this venue without question.

Great place to eat and friendly staff I have visited about 6 times the coffee is simply the best and jacket potatoes such a good choice of fillings

My go-to for a takeaway coffee heading to work, great tasting coffee and some really tasty cakes, well worth a visit for takeaway or sit in. Friendly welcoming staff always with a smile as you walk in.

This is a lovely Cafe. Clean, fantastic tasting coffee and lovely cakes. Not at all pricey. I love that there's a nice safe courtyard garden for kids....and dogs..yes pet friendly! Will definitely put this high on the list for coffee trips with my friends. Thank you Sean for making us so welcome! 🤗

We had an amazing breakfast at Farm Kitchen! The food was incredibly fresh and delicious – you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. The staff were so attentive and made sure everything was perfect throughout the visit. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and inviting – a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a top-notch breakfast experience! 😍🍳

The food is incredible, I think they have all-day breakfast? I would recommend the french toast, its like the flavour explodes in your mouth. They got us a table within a few minutes even though they were extremely busy and we didn't have a reservation and they were incredibly welcoming and polite, food and drinks came out at a nice pace, the chairs are super comfy🤩, there is like a map on the wall and it is so cool, the decor is incredible. The atmosphere is so lovely and lively, full of life, very nice place to go with family and friends, they don't rush you, its so nice, definitly coming back!

Excellent service. The young ladies serving couldn't do enough. Constantly checking if we were happy. Food was delicious. Fresh and speedily done. Decor is on point. And a super location. Would definitely recommend if you happen to be in the area. I for one will certainly be back. We done. And thank you.

Thank you so much for such lovely food and amazing service! We ordered from you for lunch for 20 people to celebrate our lovely reception manager’s birthday and you certainly helped to make it special. Each dish was delicious, and all the staff thoroughly enjoyed the food, commenting on how wonderful everything tasted. We think you might have just gained a few more regular customers from our staff in the future too! The cheesecake from your sister company: Farm Bakery, was also amazing and we ate it in minutes!! Some of our staff even said it was the best cheesecake they have ever tasted in England! This is the second one we have ordered too! Thank you so much!

The second time having a sweet breakfast must say, although somewhat tasty, I'm not a fan, also mushy 🥑 avocado no no... loved the smoke salmon, yummy sausage, and overly crispy bacon....pancakes could be more fluffy and lighter, was a bit too thick. Possibly leave the pouring of the syrup to customers... it just like gravy not every one wants it all over the plate.... I will try again...

The best granola I’ve ever had! Lovely service, tasty coffees, and a good spot to work from. Delicious cakes too. We’ll definitely be back to keep working our way through the menu

My Sunday breakfast spot, I go for a swim and spot by the garage lounge slowly working my way through everything on the menu and really loving it! Can’t wait to try the pancakes next Sunday! Xx