Cafe Mezzo in East Hampshire

This is the best cafe in Petersfield for service, freshly made food and cleanliness. Parish is front of house and his wife Janita does the cooking ably helped by young waiters and waitresses. I have been to most cafes in Petersfield but this is the best by far.

Wonderful breakfast, pancakes were delicious they looked amazing too. Freshly made. Very welcoming place to have a cuppa, breakfast lunch or just a catchup with friends for tea & cake. All are great

Have been going here for over 16 years, one of my most favourite cafes in Petersfield. The service has always been warm, friendly and very welcoming….even when busy. The food is amazing and a good size for price. This place never disappoints and have never had to return or complain on every visit as it’s just perfect. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This an excellent place for breakfast and lunch in Petersfield. Food is always lovely and fresh. Owners are really friendly.

I called in here for brunch on a Saturday morning and it was OK. I had mushrooms on toast and a coffee which was tasty but a tad on the expensive side for what it was (£9.80). I sat in a couple of areas, to start off I started near the front but it was bitterly cold when the door opened so I moved further back and it was a lot more comfortable. It looked like a lot of locals are regulars.

Ordered food, it arrived with crisps instead of chips, I politely said to girl I ordered with chips she said ok she would change ! Manager brought it back with crisps and said this is what you ordered ! I said no I ordered with chips ! He very rudely said not you didn’t I felt like I was being told off in public ! I paid extra, and went to have a quiet word asking why he was rude ! He got very aggressive saying why are we having this conversation!’ Anyway I have never ever been treated like that anywhere and will never return !

Just off the busy square, so a quiet gem. Friendly prompt service, freshly made tasty salad and pot of tea. Nice cake too.

Visited on the 15th July and paid £3.00 for a 500ml size bottle of Diet Coke then visited again in the 22nd July placed my order and got given a 200ml size bottle for the same price of a 500ml one (which I thought was also over priced). Drink was delivered to our table by the young waitress. Went up to the counter and spoke to the not so friendly owner and bluntly got told that’s how they come now Total rip off I won’t be going there ever again and when people ask where they can go for food and drink I will be telling them not to go to Cafe Mezzo in Petersfield

Superb breakfast, served all day, best breakfast in Petersfield, if not Hampshire, come here at least once a week.

A really average place. The breakfast menu doesn’t accommodate kids and when I asked about a kids breakfast he tells me about the full price adults breakfasts. Not a lot on the plate, pretty expensive and no ambiance. Would not go back.

We have been eating here for some years, the food is always good, hot, and well presented. The couple who own the cafe are lovely people, and very helpful. The best place in Petersfield for a quality breakfast.

Usual places in town/around square always full, so my wife and I decided to wander down the High Street a little further last week and found Mezzos. Had a great Brunch (Eggs Benedict/Full English), sitting outside. The staff (2 young ladies) were incredibly polite and attentive, as the owner/manager was. So good, in fact, we went back today with our daughter. Again - great food, polite staff and very clean. Prices are more competitive too, compared to many others in town. A little gem and well worth a visit.

During school holidays we visit with grandchildren.. Mezzo is worth a visit. A husband and wife team who never disappoint. Fresh delicious food and very clean surroundings.

Great coffee, nice atmosphere, easy to pop into grab a sandwich and a coffee or tea and be on your way. Pleasant proprietor, clean surrounding, good prices and EXCELLENT FOOD. 5*****'s

This is the best place to eat in Petersfield, the food and service is the finest you will get. The owners and staff are wonderful and nothing is ever a problem. The drinks ordered are brought out very quickly and the food is always piping hot, very tasty and well priced. I’ve been coming here for many years and I have never had a bad experience or bad food. The 2 or 3 people who gave this amazing place terrible reviews based upon their lies should feel ashamed! Keep up the amazing work Mezzo JG

Warm greeting, very clean, fast service and tasty food. I am a gluten free person and was catered for. My Mum who is 89 said it was was one of the best cafés she has ever been to and she has been to a few in her time! :-)

Had a lovely lunch here with my 12 year old son today. Spotlessly clean, friendly and polite staff, good choice of food on the menu and quick service. Was pleased to have loose-leaf tea with a proper tea strainer and tomato sauce in a little glass bowl, no nasty sachets! Will definitely return.

Owners were very friendly. Toilets and seating areas were spotless. Choice was great. Would highly recommend.

Been coming here for years, food is always well presented and home cooked. Owners are very friendly. Breakfast is never greasy and always fresh. Try the chicken avocado sandwich its my favorite.

I visit 3/4 times a year and I’m aware the owner is rather miserable and depressed looking but have never had any issues. I always get a Jacket Potato and it’s always to my satisfaction. Today it came uncooked & when we complained (kindly) he grunted and picked up the fork and tested it himself as if he didn’t believe us. What kind of customer service is that? It had a lot of filling on top and when he came back out with both plates he shoved it down which made quite a noise and walked off. The filling wasn’t there anymore! It’s like he took it off the plates because he was so offended haha. Never coming here again. Miserable family & they treat their staff like dog shi*.

this café is quickly becoming our regular stopping place while walking round town. We enjoy sitting outside and luckily the sitting area is under a sheltered area, so can watch it rain while we drink our coffees or milkshakes, and munch our delicious well priced lunches.The staff are polite and respectful, and welcoming a friendly chat.the system wouldn't let me rat it higher than average, but I would have.

Chose to stop in Petersfield for brunch rather than endure Gunwarf Quays branded restaurants. Good choice, Mezzo was better than first impressions. We were the only ones there but the service was polite and helpful. Toast avocado, egg and bacon with toast and marmalade, proper bread plenty of butter and marmalade. Avocado was well presented, also good value for money. Stop here before heading south to Portsmouth.

Been all over Petersfield for Saturday breakfasts and always find myself coming back here. The food is amazing and so is the customer service. Best place in town for any food types.

Situated just as you enter The High Street.The cafe cooks to order so your breakfast/food so it`s always hot, and reasonably priced, I had a fried cooked breakfast and with a cup of leaf tea, it cost £7:95,(May 2019 prices), It was delicious. It was very clean inside the cafe and all the staff was great, so helpful & kind. A great place to have something to eat with a lot of variety to choose from the menu.

I had a fantastic lunch in the friendliest possible surroundings. This place oozes customer care. A regular with her guide dog was sitting happily in the corner waiting for a friend and being looked after. We couldn't fault the food, the Turkish house wine or the service. The owner came to chat and talked about his ethos for the restaurant and the sourcing of ingredients. Yes, the prices were slightly higher, but the cuts of meat were the best - neck for the lamb and my shish was so lean, juicy and full of flavour. 2 hours flew by and I only left becasue I had another appointment. I could have stayed and eaten and drunk much more. Will be back soon.

A great place for lunch, great menu choices, friendly staff, quick service and food very tasty. They also do take out service which is just as good.

Just had a triple club sandwich with the family. Tasty sandwich, friendly service and worth going to. Great value for money.

Visited Cafemezzo today and can thoroughly recommend it. The club sandwich was superb value and the cheese and tuna panini with crisps and salad was delicious. Ordered a pot of tea for two and was delighted with the loose tea and as the teapot was so big managed to get 3 cups each. Will be going back very soon.

Well i have never been here before but will definitely be returning. Me and my friends thought it was lovely food all fresh , and lots of gluten free options, the owners are lovely, very friendly and helpful, i definitely recommend this place

We thoroughly enjoyed our brunch, today, after a gentle stroll round the shops in the sunshine. Our choices of food were scrambled egg/smoked salmon & eggs benedict both served on a muffin to perfection. We both had a cup of coffee, with the meal, & left feeling like we'd eaten a feast. Family run with excellent service, at competitive prices, we would recommend this restaurant to anybody. Thanks to the staff for making our meal so tasty & looking forward to the next time. All the best.

I can now say I have been regularly using this restaurant for some years and I always find the staff efficient and polite and the presentation and the cooking of the various foods is consistently of a high standard. Also, it is a welcoming place where you can relax.

Decided to stop here for a coffee on a grey Sunday morning. We have often walked past, but seeing a few people outside with good looking food we decided to give it a try. We weren't disappointed. Decent coffee and we shared a bacon and egg sandwich, hot and tasty. Good value for money, and we could sit with the dog and watch the world go by. Quick and polite service, will be returning.

The most important thing is the welcome! The coffee is the best in town (and there are many coffee houses), the food, expertly cooked to order by the proprietors wife, is of high quality, with generous helpings.

Very friendly staff, polite service,very reasonable prices.

My wife decided she wanted Eggs Benedict for breakfast and freshly pressed Orange juice - and we knew just the place!

Come here most Fridays after my dad has physio, it's accessible for him and the staff are all very welcoming! Lovely food, I enjoy the eggs Benedict the most; keep up the good work guys :)

Not the prettiest cafe but that's the only negative. The food was great. Lots of child friendly options. Staff very polite and helpful. Good prices. Toilet nice and clean. Will definitely go back.

Clean,friendly with a great cafe menu.Breakfast fry up just perfect,they do a great veggie breakfast too. Freshly cooked but service was excellent with very little wait. Typical lunch stuff including jackets and for the kids whippy ice cream sundaes etc.Cake selection too.Coffees as good or better than high street chains. Bright ,family run, just excellent all round.

Writing this review while sitting outside of Cafe Mezzo after having a simple but delicious lunch. My sandwich was yummy and my daughter's carbonara excellent! Very friendly staff and very reasonable prices combined to make this a great lunch.

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Very nice welcome and order taking, swift delivery of food, great seats outside, good generous dishes, well priced. Would definitely go again...

Este lugar realmente se merece un diez sobre diez. Excelente ubicación en la parte inferior de la calle principal. Edificio abierto y luminoso con asientos adicionales en el exterior.

As I work in this area we very often go here for breakfast before going into work. Here the staff are kind and friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them especially if you are a fussy eater. Highly recommend

A top full English, all quality ingredients and great service too.If it's lunchtime and you still want a decent Brekkie then this is just about the only place in town you will find it..

Our first visit to a relatively new Café in Petersfield. It was a lunchtime visit and the Café was exceptionally clean, the Staff very friendly and the Service excellent. The choice and quality of the food and drinks was very good indeed. An excellent addition to Petersfield and a Café to which we will return

Lovely food and drinks also lovely staff and service lovely milk shakes and staff kept asking if we wanted anything else lovely place

Very good food for lunch and breakfast. Friendly owner who pays great attention to the quality of food served, cleanliness and good friendly staff. My wife and I live in Haslemere and really enjoy visiting Cafe Mezzo for breakfast or lunch when we visit Petersfield. We will keep returning.Andrew & Pamela - Haslemere

You can guarantee when visiting this Cafe that your going to receive the most amazing food.....The omelettes are the best anywhere.

Lovey cafe for a spot of lunch. Menu is concise but has good choice. Our food came to the table quickly after ordering and was good. Staff were friendly.

Lovely tasty food ( coronation chicken jacket potato) loads of flavour with great fresh side salad. Friendly staff, outside tables in the sun and pleasant atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone.

I visit the restaurant regularly for lunch.The food, of whatever variety, is always excellent. It well cooked and presented.The staff are always efficient and friendly.It is my favourite eating place in Petersfield.

This is the perfect place to stop for lunch, with a good choice of food which is cooked to order and is reasonably priced.

Mezzo's serves a selection of traditional food - cooked breakfasts, jacket potatoes, omelettes etc. Well cooked, generous portions, friendly service and good value.

Always excellent food and service here. Poached eggs on toast and Mezzo breakfast very much enjoyed.

Haven't visited this place in years and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food and drink. Would quite happily eat & drink here again.

We eat here regularly and never have any complaints. If we did I am sure they would be rectified immediately. The owner and his wife run this café very efficiently and the food is always cooked to order with very fresh ingredients.

Been twice now for quick Saturday morning breakfast and would highly recommend this lovely clean and welcoming cafe. Great menu, lovely food, very reasonable prices and friendly staff. Can't ask for more really!

I went into mezzo for 2 hours while I was waiting for my car. The staff were really friendly and happy to let me work in the corner. I had a chicken salad and hot chocolate for lunch and they were both lovely. The staff clearly knew the locals which made for a chilled out atmosphere.

A really nice late lunch. Good freshly cooked pasta and excellent garlic ciabatta. Service was warm and friendly and the prices were very reasonable. Definitely added to my list of favorites.

lovely full English breakfast and lovely milkshakes brilliant service polite and friendly I love this place

Only ever visited for coffee before, so decided to go in for breakfast on a cold sunday morning, excellent service, very clean, food was prompt and hot , great value hot drink included in price of breakfast decent local sausages ,friendly staff , also clean toilets, which is a rare find these days, will be returning.

Lovely lunchtime food, spotless cafe, really friendly staff. The food is delicious - croque monsier, huge choice of sandwiches on lovely bread, good coffee and amazing milkshakes.

Excellent food and drinks, would defiantly recommend it. Excellent staff, especially the manager who was exceptionally friendly and the young lad who served me and made my drinks was outstanding. both where very professional and efficient. Very impressed with the presentation of the cafe and staff, especially the food which has to be the best in town

Food and service was really good. Amazing flavours in food. Tables ouside for smokers and non smokers. Only negative thing is that its cash only, so we had to order the food then walk to the nearest ATM.

Come here at least once a month for their amazing scrambled egg! Great good, good service. Little expensive though!

I've always eaten take-out from Mezzo and can't fault the service or the food. Gorgeous whether it be open toasted ciabatta, or pasta dishes. Friendly staff who have even offered delivery over the road without us asking. Price is very affordable for the quality

No inviting smiles or faces when you walk in, the young boys that work there were useless, one of them offered the freshly squeezed orange, which we said yes, then they didn't bring it over so had to ask for it! Then they said we had ordinary carton orange juice, but we ordered the other one, they continued to be rude about it, so didn't enjoy our meal or the atmosphere, absolutely awful !!!

Lovely people, lovely service and food is amazing, wonderful drinks, proper cup of cha, wonderfuf, absolutely love it, often meet before work and catch up before starting our day

great breakfast even if you have to pay a little bit more they are clean happy to help and we have always enjoyed there food

We are regulars at Cafe Mezzo because they do the best traditional English breakfast in Petersfield, and the quickest! The place is always clean, unlike many other places. The owner is friendly and the staff always efficient and well mannered. I would recommend it to anyone (except until now it was my best kept secret!).

I regularly come for breakfast as I think it's tasty, fresh and great value for money. They make the best scrambled eggs I've ever had, anywhere (including top hotels). The service is also great. My only dig is that they need to take cards not just cash.

Lovely cafe and the staff are always so friendly!! Large menu, so a big selection to choose from. Food and drinks are always delicious and well made. Just remember cash!

Simple fare, but there is a good sized menu, the food is always tasty, hot, arrives quickly and offers great value. Staff are always friendly and attentive. This is consistently one of the best cafes in Petersfield and if you want a breakfast it simply cannot be beaten, especially for value. I visit all the time.

I arranged to meet a friend at 1 o'clock today at Cafe Mezzo for lunch & a catch up. When I arrived it was busy with only two unoccupied tables. As my friend was bringing one or both her children I sat at the table for four rather than the table for two. As I waited the manager came over to the table and asked if I was waiting for anyone. I replied yes I was, that I was meeting a friend at 1o'clock that she had just text me saying she was just at the cash point. I said she will be here in a few minutes. He said it's 8 minutes past & if I didn't order in the next 5 minutes he'd give my table to someone else or would I mind sharing. I explained again that my friend was on her way with one or both children and we'd be having lunch. He walked away as I was talking to him and my friend was walking through the door. I told her what he said, she goes there a lot and was stunned. When she was getting herself & her 3 year old settled at the table on my way to the ladies I approached the counter to say we'd be ordering in a few minutes, was that ok with him. He tried to make excuses for what he said and tried following me into the toilet. My friend ordered as I was still angry and upset at how I'd been treated. The manager apologised to my friend. I currently work in retail and have had many years catering experience. He does not know who I was or if I may have been new to the area and could have been a potential regular customer and impressions last. As it happens I'm not and have been in there twice before. One of which times was not much better than today. I am disappointed at the way he spoke to me and will have to seriously consider if I will go back in there again. If he speaks to new customers like that it begs to ask the question how does he treat the staff. It's no wonder he often advertises for staff.

Only been a couple of times, good coffee, hot chocolate etc but the place is lacking. Has so much potential. The display cabinet just looks half empty when it should be filled with tempting treats. Staff are average, polite and courteous of course but seem wary of clearing stuff from the tables until you get up to leave. Guys, it's ok to come and clear away the old stuff if I'm ordering more things, rather than just let it all accumulate as we have more coffee etc. Basic stuff like that sets you apart. And it's basic! Food wise, again average, great if you like omelette and chips etc. They also need to find the switch to turn on the heating. Room for improvement.

Might not have gone in here if we hadn't been with friends! But what a surprise clean place good ,hot food , just ordinary fare but non the less wholesome. The service was quick and staff pleasant and helpful. Only negative was no credit cards but as the food good value for money , no problem.

I needed a quick lunch today and had a multigrain bread with cheese and bacon and coffee. It was great very clean high standard of service and would definately come back.

This is a extremely well run family business. it is very clean. i don't normally do these reviews but i just wanted to express the quality is exceptional, waited for a table but very pleased we did the Mexican Quesadillas ( chicken and cheese with chilies on the side), just in case, one of us had toasted tea cakes, and the other had creamy scrambled egg on a bagel. all dishes very well presented attention to detail is very good.will differently go back. with my family or friends. Thank You

Food wasn't the best and the owner was very rude as I popped in 30mins before closing. I was only offered a limited choice. Will never go back!

This is a family run café and it is always immaculately clean. The is very fresh and good value for money. I love the Greek salad and the sandwiches are very filling.

Visited with the children for lunch, great service, very friendly staff and wonderful lunch, fantastic panini followed by briliant milkshakes.

A great find in Petersfield. The cafe is spotlessly clean, staff are very friendly and the food is great. There is quite a choice of food on the menu and it is served quickly with good sized portions The tea is super as it is served in a teapot with tea leaves rather than the teabags. If you visit Petersfield its well worth finding Cafe Mezzo.

Called in on a hot Summer's day, having noticed the board advertising Coconut Mocha Frappaccino. This proved to be a very good call as the drink was original and excellent. Friendly and efficient staff and comfortable seating in cool surroundings. Business was steady, a good sign, and will call again and sample the varied and well priced menu.

We have been a couple of times to the Cafe Mezzo for lunch with friends who introduced us to this little gem.One of us had a lovely fluffly omelette and trimmings and the other a sausage sandwich. The food is very professionally cooked, tasty and nicely presented. The prices are good too.lastly the owners are very friendly.Thoroughly recommend this for a relaxed lunch.

Excellent quality of food, amazing value for money, a very cheerful and welcoming place. Worth the drive from Liss, everytime.

We have been in here a couple of times for breakfast and the food has always been very good, I will keep on going and you should too

Had a cooked breakfast there yesterday and it was excellent. Served well and really good value for money compared to other Cafe's in Petersfield. There was also a good selection of vegetarian choices for which my friend had and all food is freshly cooked. I was impressed by the tentative staff who just wanted to go the extra and food was served within a few minutes. I would highly reccomend for a great breakfast, they also do tea cakes, cakes, toasted ciabattas and light lunch in this Cafe hence this write up and the five stars. I will definatley go back again.

Mezzo is the place to go to eat during the day, has a great selection of food, great atmosphere, the place is kept spotless clean, prices are reasonable, what more can I say go try it for yourself !!!

Once again a great breakfast had here, never disappoints. Always clean and tidy and the staff great which is why I always return. Probably the best in town.

Good independent cafe. Easily not noticed but good value food and service. Cafe always appears very clean with the tables cleared quickly. Friendly service.

walk those extra few steps to get a breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea you will be, pleased you did,the staff are friendly, great atmosphere, the food is freshly cooked the latte is so good you have too say it twice "Latte Latte" the coffee is specially blended, reasonable prices once you've been you will go again and again.Lynn

Great cafe with a good choice of wonderful sandwiches and light meals. Very clean and friendly, we use it every time we visit the area.

I have always thought this is a good place for a quick bite to eat or a coffee. A simple menu which is great for kids. Very friendly service!

Although at the 'quiet end' of the High Street - this is a great place for a coffee or light snack. The staff are always cheerful and helpful and the service is always great. I've been here on a number of occasions and I have never been disappointed.

I use this cafe on a regular basis on my own, as a family and sometimes as a large group of mum's with babies and toddler. The staff are fantastic and very happy to help out when you're juggling food, coffee and little ones. The food is always fresh, delicious and very generous portions and there is a wide variety of drinks from smoothies and milkshakes in the summer to luxury hot chocolate in the winter. They are happy to cater for the kids too and there's a good selection for them as well as us. Seriously cannot fault this place. The owner always remembers people that have been in before and often asks after my family when I'm there alone. Overall a charming place.

Petersfield has many restaurants, pubs and cafes but Mezzo is consistently good for the freshly made food and friendly service.I have visited here many times with friends and family and the service and food is always of a high standard. Today I had a tuna & mayo sandwich on granary bread. It came with crisps and a salad garnish. I couldn't finish it so portions are a good size. My husband had a Croque Monsieur which came with chutney and salad garnish. All very fresh and pleasantly presented.On another point I once visited with my daughter and grandaughter. When I enquired if it would be OK for my grandaughter to eat her own packed lunch this request was met with a smile and "of course". At another cafe not many miles away a very snooty waitress made my daughter feel very uncomfortable when told only food bought on the premises could be consumed, even though both my daughter and bought lunch. Needless to say we never went back to that one.Mezzo keep up the good work and may you have continued success.

Been here a few times and have always wanted to write a review and have gotten around to it. I like the way the place is run and not pushy at all without losing any customer service. The breakfast is the main thing I eat so cannot comment on any other foods, but what I see coming out looks very nice. My breakfast has always been served fresh within a reasonable time and not swimming in oil. I will always go here for my breakfast when I am around the area as I feel it is value for money. My only gripe is the 80p for a slice of toast that you have to buy separately a little steep. Overall a very nice clean place to eat in a very competitive town.

This cafe serves freshly cooked food. The place is pristinely clean and the service is very swift and friendly. I have been going here for years and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it as the top lunchtime (or breakfast or afternoon tea!) eatery!

Have been going here regularly for a couple of years and the food and service are exceptional. I have never had a bad meal. Everything cooked to perfection. Very kind to my two boys who recently tried the ice cream sundaes and loved them.

The food is varied, excellent and very tasty. Have visited this establishment on numerous occasions and have always been presented with first class food and the proprietors and all the staff are really wonderful friendly people. An ice cream machine has recently been installed and this has only added to the already high quality dining experience as the desserts offered are par excellence. A highly recommended establishment for anyone looking to experience top notch breakfast and lunch menus in Petersfield.