The Coffee House

Natalie Phillips

2 years ago

Visited here a couple of times now and it’s a local gem. The coffee is so well made; John really knows his craft and the service is alwaya excellent, so polite, efficient and friendly, And as for the banana bread, it’s delicious - definitely the best I’ve had this side of Australia (where we first discovered it years ago!) It comes with berries, honey and beautiful mascarpone cream. Incredible! The decor is nicely done too and you are instantly made to feel welcome and at home. Highly recommend!

Annette Horne

9 months ago

Fabulous Friendly Find within The Coffee House in Southsea. Lovely chilled vibe. Excellent coffee, eats and service above and beyond. Highly recommend 🤩

Eissa Arabbetou

10 months ago

I have my own restaurant , so mornings are quite nice for me to enjoy . I had been going to Johns cafe for a while and his service is so enthusiastic and entertaining ( most coffee shops have someone working that’s half awake ) . I had come another time with my partner and he has a very high selection of coffees , one called a ristorrio ( If am correct ) he gave me and my partner a ‘wine’ experience with this coffee on the house . It was almost like an espresso but with a 4 second drop instead of the regular 12 second for espresso , his coffee quality is very good and the milk he uses kept in the fridge . All lovely fresh bakery option and that is soft and fluffy , especially the crossiants . It is also very fairly priced , in a fantastic location , 10 minute walk from the rose gardens and close to the cemetery and bus stops If you are a coffee lover , this is the place you need to support because John really knows his stuff always about consistency and it’s like talking to a family member , it isn’t about the coffee but the atmosphere and cleanliness of an relaxing experience that is most to enjoy makes me feel like am back in marakesh

Janine Smith

2 years ago

Love this coffee shop! I'm quite picky with coffee so I like to go where coffee is actually good so I'm very pleased The Coffee House is good coffee. I often go with my little one and we love getting cakes. Sometimes I go there to work and the service is always great! Highly recommend the tomato pesto panini and the banoffee cheesecake.

Л. В.

year ago

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!

Junghoon seo

9 months ago

Excellent local cafe. Really rich and delicious cheese cake which I highly recommend. The drinks are also above standard with an interesting selection to choose from.

Natalia Gale

2 years ago

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.

Myá Kershaw-Dann

11 months ago

I had a really lovely experience at The Coffee House. The food and drinks were delicious, and the staff were lovely. I did not catch her name, but the blonde barista on the early shift (30.06.25) was attentive and cheerful. The homemade raspberry lemonade was a real treat! I’ll definitely be back in again. Perfect for a solo date of reading, writing and watching the world go by.

Mark A

2 months ago

I visited for the first time today and was made to feel extremely welcome by the lovely John, who clearly invests a lot of time into getting to know his customers. The coffee was delicious as well and the cakes looked great. I'll have to try the food on another occasion. A smallish room with six or seven tables but the other customers seem friendly so just settle down and meet new friends!

Niall Brannigan

7 months ago

An exceptional cafe with a cosy atmosphere and delicious coffee. My warm banana bread with berries and mascarpone was one of the best I've ever had. I'm not local, (more's the pity,) but I would recommend this lovely place to anyone.