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Esquires Coffee Southsea
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Fairtrade organic coffee, freshly made food, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere on Palmerston Road. Southsea's favourite.
Best Cafes in Portsmouth
The best cafes in Portsmouth, handpicked by OurLocals.
8 places·Updated June 2026
Portsmouth's thriving café scene offers everything from speciality roasters tucked down cobbled side streets to waterfront spots perfect for watching the ships roll in. This guide brings together the very best places to sit, sip, and soak up the city's distinct coastal character.
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Baffled Coffee
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Tiny specialty coffee shop with big ambitions. One of Portsmouth's best kept secrets.
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Southsea Coffee Co
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Specialty coffee in the heart of Southsea. Relaxed, well-designed, genuinely good.
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Chai Green Portsmouth
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Specialty matcha and chai done properly. Portsmouth's best alternative to coffee.
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Hideout Coffee Company
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Southsea's specialty coffee secret. Exceptional single-origins in a relaxed setting.
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Sisters
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Albert Road independent with loyal regulars and consistently good coffee.
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Cafe in the Park
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Good coffee and simple food in a park setting. The outdoor seating is the draw.
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Broadway Coffee Roasters Limited
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In-house roastery and specialty cafe. Portsmouth's most serious coffee operation.
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