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Cafes · Oxford Street
Red Coffee House
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No-frills specialty coffee with the best window seats in Southampton.
Best Cafes in Southampton
The best cafes in Southampton, handpicked by OurLocals.
8 places·Updated June 2026
Southampton's café scene is quietly thriving, with independent spots serving exceptional coffee, homemade food, and genuine warmth tucked into the city's streets and neighbourhoods. Whether you're after a peaceful work corner or a catch-up with friends, these are the best cafés Southampton has to offer.
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Cafes · Bedford Place
Mettricks
££
Southampton's best specialty coffee shop. Single-origin, properly brewed, worth seeking out.
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Cafe Thrive
££
Down-to-earth, local counter serve providing a variety of gluten-free, vegan cafe meals & desserts.
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Make & Brew
£
Make & Brew is a well-regarded local venue.
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The Nest Coffee House
££
The Nest Coffee House is a well-regarded local venue.
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Muse coffee co. (London Road)
££
Muse coffee co. (London Road) is a well-regarded local venue.
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The Artisan
££
Classic breakfast & brunch dishes & coffee with mismatched chairs, eclectic interiors, & a patio.
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Woodmill Coffee Kitchen
££
Woodmill Coffee Kitchen is a well-regarded local venue.
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