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The Spinnaker Café

4.7 657 reviews 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM 96 Broad St, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2JE, United Kingdom

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The Spinnaker Café, nestled in the picturesque Old Portsmouth, has emerged as a charming haven for food lovers. With a cozy atmosphere and seating for just 26, this café resonates warmth and friendliness the moment you step in. Customers rave about the freshly prepared dishes that beautifully combine quality and value, including the popular battered cod and the wholesome full English breakfast, both lauded for their generous portions and quality ingredients.

Reviewers have praised their gluten-free menu, exemplified by a delightful homemade scone with clotted cream—an absolute must-try that keeps patrons coming back. Coffee lovers like Kenneth have declared it the "best coffee ever," setting a high standard for morning fuel. The sandwiches also deserve special mention; they are not only impressively large but also crafted with care, leaving diners like Kevin and Timothy delighted and satisfied.

Overall, The Spinnaker Café stands as a testament to impeccable service and a thoughtful menu, making it a perfect stop for a hearty breakfast or a leisurely lunch. It’s clear from the glowing reviews that this café isn’t just about good food; it’s about creating memorable experiences by the sea.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection

Popular for

Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with The Spinnaker Café before visiting.

Reviews for The Spinnaker Café

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Review highlights

Based on 657 reviews

The Spinnaker Café in Old Portsmouth earns praise for its charming, compact setting with a clean and inviting interior, making it a welcoming spot for both locals and visitors. Guests consistently highlight the quality and generous portions of its all-day breakfast offerings, including standout Full English breakfasts and substantial sandwiches. The café is particularly noted for its excellent value for money and accommodating gluten-free menu options, appealing to diverse dietary needs. Exceptional coffee and friendly, attentive service further enhance the overall experience. While small in size, the café’s atmosphere, seaside location, and well-executed dishes create a memorable and satisfying dining experience, prompting many customers to plan return visits.

Mark Magill

Jul 23, 2025

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.

Rose Downing

Jun 20, 2025

All the food was lovely and the gluten free menu exceptional. It was refreshing to find so many choices. Can highly recommend the homemade scone with clotted cream and jam. Will definitely return. Thank you.

Kenneth Nel

Jun 08, 2025

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

Timothy Walden

May 30, 2025

Tiny little Cafe, real close to the port I arrived. Great view. Had me a proper Full English Breakfast, and loved every bit of it. Was a bit larger than I expected. My friends got the sandwhiches and they were giant, they looked so good one of us order another half sandwich after seeing it.

Kevin Rowett

May 12, 2025

This place is absolutely awesome and spotlessly clean. The food is amazing, I have just had the best sandwich ever, sausage, bacon, egg, and mushroom. It was so big I needed a knife and fork to eat it. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. A truly pleasurable dining experience. Thank you for a wonderful start to the day. I will definitely be coming back the next time I am down from Yorkshire.

Suneet Sachdeva

May 11, 2025

Nice good ole cafe. The service isn’t something amazing, the decor is simple and sweet and the food is darn tight average but what else can you expect from such a humble little spot? There were loads of staff who catered for lots of customers that frequent the cafe. The fried bread was a stand out! The price is also super reasonable.

RichieB MTB

Apr 23, 2025

First class service and food. We ordered 2x open sandwiches however they had run out of avocado due to being busy…. Expecting to have to make an alternate choice, the chef said he would go out to a local store for avocados.. the food and service here is excellent and for the chef to go out was above and beyond what was expected. Would highly recommend. Thank you Spinnaker cafe and staff.

Callum Peggs

Apr 19, 2025

truly remarkable service, johnny was an exceptional caterer and made sure everything was on top of during my visit. food was excellent and a testament to the kitchen staff. would definitely visit again