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Southsea Coffee
Southsea Coffee
Southsea Coffee
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11+ YEARS IN TBR
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SOUTHSEA COFFEE

(4.9 Score)
63 Osborne Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3LS, UK Directions

Since 2013

Speciality:

✓ Espresso Tonic ✓ Iced Black ✓ Iced Flat White ✓ Iced Latte ✓ Iced Mocha ✓ Espresso Shake ✓ Flat White ✓ Cappuccino ✓ Latte ✓ Americano ✓ Espresso ✓ Cortado ✓ Mocha ✓ Macchiato ✓ Dirty Chai ✓ Sparkling Water ✓ Good Green Smoothie ✓ Long Black ✓ Oat Milk

“Southsea Coffee is an independent cafe that serves specialty coffee, and their team will be able to provide you with exciting foods for what is on throughout the city, and they keenly promote the local arts scene. They make espresso-based drinks using a custom blend roasted for them by their friends at Campbell and Syme. They offer expertly sourced, loose-leaf tea and indulgent hot chocolate from their origin. Over the years, Southsea Coffee has become renowned for its unique choice of feel-good food. Their custom blend Southsea Espresso is also available to buy both in person and online. Southsea Coffee is dog-friendly, too.

2025 Update: Southsea Coffee offers small-batch pantry staples, unique homewares, their own ready-to-drink coffees, and seasonal snacks. It’s their way of supporting local makers, growers, and creatives, while adding a touch of slow living to your weekly shop.”

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Price:

BREAKFAST MENU
Chai Spiced Porridge £8.50
Granola £9.90
PB + J Toast £4.90
Honeycomb Crumpets £9.90
Banana Bread £9.90
Vegan Banana Bread £4.50
Sourdough Toast £11.90
Eggs Benedict £12.90
Eggs Royale £9.90
Eggs Florentine £11.50
Turkish Eggs £8.00
Poached Eggs on Toast £8
Scrambled Eggs on Toast £11.90
Smoked Trout+Scrambled Egg £12
Ultimate BLT £12.50
Vegan BLT £7.50
Streaky Bacon Sandwich £11.50
Breakfast Sandwich £11.90
Veggie Breakfast Sandwich £13.50
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich £11.9
Chicken, Bacon+Avo Sandwich £9.9
Smashed Avocado £14.90
The No Brainer £13.50
Garlic Mushrooms £8.50
Soup £13.90
Chorizo + Butterbean Hash £12.50
Buddha Bowl £12.50
Vegan Buddha £12.50

Contact:

023 9307 9501

Tue-Sun: 8:30am - 3pm
Mon: Closed

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The Canteen
The Canteen
The Canteen
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3+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE CANTEEN

(4.8 Score)
Point Battery & Barracks, Broad Street, Portsmouth PO1 2FS, UK Directions

Since 2016

Speciality:

✓ Americano ✓ Long Black ✓ Cappuccino ✓ Latte ✓ Flat White ✓ Mocha ✓ Espresso ✓ Double Macchiato ✓ Chai Latte ✓ Apple Crumble Latte ✓ Maple Spiced Iced Latte (available Hot) ✓ Syrups ✓ Cinnamon ✓ Gingerbread ✓ Vanilla ✓ Caramel ✓ Hazelnut ✓ Chai ✓ Amaretto ✓ Hot Chocolate ✓ Soya Milk ✓ Oat Milk ✓ Coconut Milk

“The Canteen is a family-run cafe that offers a delicious brunch and lunch. They desire to establish themselves as an authentic, independent coffee shop, priding themselves on the quality of their service, products, and overall ambience. The coffee they serve is carefully sourced through ethical trade connections, and they employ various brewing methods to highlight the unique flavours of their coffee beans. Their menu is carefully curated, featuring coffee they love and are eager to share with others, alongside a detailed yet seasonal food selection.

2025 Update: The Canteen is a unique venue available for private hire, ideal for events with 40 to 80 guests. Whether you're celebrating a birthday or planning a corporate meeting, you can choose from one of their carefully crafted food packages to suit your occasion. Led by Head Chef Gavin Wight, their passionate kitchen team serves a delicious breakfast and lunch menu. They are committed to transparency in everything they do. Staff are encouraged to grow, with regular opportunities for open feedback and development. Gift vouchers are also available.”

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Price:

Breakfast
Poached or Scrambled Eggs on Toast £5.00
The Canteen Breakfast Stack £13.50
The Canteen Vegan Stack £13.00
The Canteen Veggie Stack £12.00
Smoked Streaky Bacon Plated Bay £7.40
Sausage Plated Bay £7.40
The Canteen Classic Avocado £11.50
The Canteen Classic Avocado (Vegan) £11.00
Halloumi & Avocado Toast £8.50
The Canteen Granola Plate £7.40
Eggs Royale £9.80
Eggs Florentine £9.00
Eggs Benedict £9.80
Beans on Toast £5.00
Extras
Hollandaise or Egg £2.00
Bacon £2.00
Sausage £2.00
Mushrooms & Avocado £2.00
Hash Browns £2.00
Toast £2.00
The Canteen Classics & Cakes
The Canteen Sausage Roll £4.80
Savoury of the Week £4.00
Plain Scone with Butter £4.10
Add Jam £1.00
Add Clotted Cream £1.00
The Canteen Sweet Treats £4.00

Contact:

023 9235 1935

Mon-Sun: 8am - 4pm

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Garage Lounge
Garage Lounge
Garage Lounge
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GARAGE LOUNGE

(4.8 Score)
1 Albert Road, Portsmouth PO5 2SB, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Cappuccino ✓ Americano ✓ Flat White ✓ Turbo Latte ✓ Hot Chocolate ✓ Single and Double Espresso ✓ Assorted Loose Leaf Tea ✓ Fresh Orange Juice ✓ Vanilla ✓ Strawberry ✓ Chocolate ✓ Oreo ✓ Nutella and Banoffee ✓ Mocha ✓ Soya Milk ✓ Oat Milk ✓ Coconut Milk ✓ Latte

“Garage Lounge is an award-winning independent cafe. The cafe offers a wide range of freshly prepared dishes, from hearty breakfasts to mouth-watering coffee and rich homemade cakes, ensuring the Garage Lounge has something tasty for everyone to enjoy. Whether you desire an all-day breakfast or a satisfying sandwich, their menu celebrates home-style cooking with a dash of eccentricity. Join them for a delicious brunch experience, where every bite is a celebration of flavour and nostalgia. Their coffee and tea offerings are unparalleled, from well-brewed creamy cappuccinos and lattes to a lovely array of loose-leaf teas. Their antique coffee lounge is ideal for making yourself at home, catching up with friends, or simply unwinding with a cup of your favourite beverage.

2025 Update: Garage Lounge is a vintage-inspired spot where you can enjoy a delightful brunch. From fluffy pancakes to savory steak sandwiches, every dish is full of flavor. They operate on a walk-in basis.”

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Price:

BREAKFAST
Eggs Benedict £11.95
Eggs Florentine £12.50
Avocado Eggs £10.95
Marmite Mushrooms (Veg) £11.50
Pancakes & Berries £12.95
American Breakfast £13.95
Vegetarian Breakfast £12.95
Nutella French Toast £11.95
Salmon Omelette £12.95
Homemade Porridge £8.00
Granola £8.00
SALADS
Halloumi Salad £11.95
Chicken Caesar Salad £12.95
Salmon Avocado Salad £13.95
SANDWICHES
New York Deli £12.50
Toast £3.50
Pancakes and Berries £12.95
American Breakfast £13.95
Nutella French Toast £11.95
Homemade Porridge £8.00
Granola £8.00
Toast £3.50
Croissant £3.50

Contact:

023 9234 3630

Mon-Sun: 9am - 4:30pm

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SOUTHSEA COFFEE REVIEWS

This is the best Coffee Shop in Southsea. The Coffee is excellent and the quality of the smoothie is superb. With regards the food this is also of the highest standard , using fresh local produce. The variety on.offer is very good with their own unique dishes. The professional friendly service is second to none. I base my experience on using Cafes all over the world and many in London and the South of England.

Local gem! Had a wonderful breakfast there. The food was delicious and very nicely served. The coffee was lovely too. If you are looking for a cosy place to have a nice breakfast, look no further.

My favourite coffee place in Southsea for breakfast, the coffee is the best and the food is amazing.

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THE CANTEEN REVIEWS

Amazing! Amazing amazing! Food top notch, the setting just beautiful, and the service was beyond expectations! We lucked out with the little room n window to the harbour entrance. The outside patio was a treat in itself. But the show stopper to me was the eggs Benny! Eggs poached perfectly, n quality of the dish blew me away. Well worth the trip from Canada for breakfast will be back again, and again, and again!!!!!.

Extremely wonderful! The food was excellent, the setting was stunning, and the service exceeded our expectations! The outside patio was a pleasure in itself, with a magnificent view of the sea on this sunny day. 100% recommended .

Great location overlooking the harbour. We had breakfast. Coffee was great. Scones were great. They gave us blankets as it was a bit windy. Staff was really helpful. Great cafe inside part and of historic fortress. Would love to go back.

GARAGE LOUNGE REVIEWS

The staff were very friendly and polite Went with the American pancakes which came with a fries egg, bacon, sausage and maple syrup and I have to say, that was one of my favourite pancakes I've eaten in a while! I had a scan of the cafe and the food that other people were eating looked delicious as well which is always a good sign.

Came for the first time on Monday and had a hot chocolate and the Granola, it was good quality and delicious. Came again the next day as I was impressed. Nice atmosphere and lovely waitresses. Always seems to be busy. Highly recommend. One of the best places in Portsmouth for coffee, food etc .

This is probably the best breakfast/brunch place in Portsmouth. Not even kidding, we have been there twice and I would go daily if I have the chance. The food in excellent, the coffee is perfect, the place is very cozy and elegant, staff is friendly and professional, even the bathroom is impressive. Everything here is perfect. Congratulations for the staff and management of this place!.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SOUTHSEA COFFEE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE CANTEEN Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Experience: 8
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Videos: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

GARAGE LOUNGE Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
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