Coffee Lab in Winchester

Reliably the best coffee in winchester - staff always friendly and greeted with a smile. And has always been super dog friendly

This was always my go-to under it's previous guise, but now - service is slow, coffee is not as good and verrrry limited vegan food options.

Great food, great coffee, great playlist

Very good coffee. I tried the cappuccino and it was smooth and creamy. Cakes are good too. The place can be crowded during weekend but there are plenty of tables available some are hidden by the counter.

I’m sad to admit I was an awful costumer and went in 5 minutes before they closed, non the less they made a lovely flat white to take way, definitely recommend to anyone in the area, just don’t be like me and check the closing time. So you can enjoy the atmosphere fully, Thank you !

Lovely cake and takeaway coffee. Staff always friendly and can get really busy. Great seeing gluten free cake options too, which are just as tasty!

Drinkable espresso, nothing to get overly excited about. Lovely staff.

The coffee and the food were excellent. There was a good atmosphere and very comfortable

My team and fruit slice were lovely.

Really welcoming atmosphere, great coffee (lovely designs in the foam), and really friendly staff.

Service was terrible. Rude, everything seemed like it was effort. Will not be returning and would not be recommending.

Yesterday 2:30pm Cold brew+ almond 🥐 Coffee was superb!!!Not acid,not bitter. Just the right way. I am converted! 🥐 was huge & delicious. I has 1/2 of It and take away the rest. Very nice Young staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Cute and modern glass & coffee pot, cool interior design. I Will go back no Matter It IS not cheap. Totally worth It. Can't wait to show my friend,too.

Friendly staff,great coffee and reasonable prices 😉

Nice coffee and environment with friendly staff. Mozzarella and salami ciabatta was good too!

Delicious, very welcoming staff and tasty coffee. Parking is not easy but as it is the case in Winchester.

Do yourself a favour and go here for a coffee. The filter is always spot on, it’s the best coffee in Winchester in my opinion.

Favourite coffee stop in Winchester. Dog friendly, chilled atmosphere. Brilliant no laptop policy.

Quieter than I remember from previous visits (perhaps due to Kavi opening recently) but the coffee and cupcake were both excellent, the chairs were comfortable and there was still a good vibe

Coffee theatricals. 😋 Filter was a bit like warm but okay.

My favourite place to grab a coffee in Winchester. The only one complaint I have is that the staff don’t understand extra hot extra extra hot or volcanic hot. I have tried all of the above in order to not end up with Luke warm coffee but it always ends up being delivered Luke warm.

Lovely coffee and the best almond croissant 🥐 I've ever eaten. I had the filter coffee on special. It was delicious. Friendly staff, lovely and clean and lovely relaxed atmosphere.

Some of the best coffee I have ever had, staff are all very friendly. Loved the new juices they have - and a great atmosphere in a perfect location.

The best coffee and made to perfection ...

My daily go-to for an extra hot chai latte. My daughter loves her coffee and pops in daily

Lovely place for a coffee and cake tucked away near the cathedral. The Hummingbird Cake was delicious and I would highly recommend it. We had a toddler needing a high chair, the team was very accommodating, thank you. Great find and want to try their selection of sandwiches next time.

Great coffee, lovely atmosphere!!

I was totally shocked at the price at the price of a hot cross bun £3.95 is Winchester now part of Londons King's Road Chelsea it was a nice bun but not worth that kind of money

I used to love this place but have just visited and had a rubbish experience. The pastry was lovely (for £5) but we ordered a green tea and a normal tea which both came in a cafetiere n lukewarm water without a plunger... not a tea pot. We were pretty confused but service was busy and we had no way of brewing the tea properly as the leaves were just stuck at the bottom... so the tea ended up tasting earthy and bland. I hate to sound so disappointed and picky but if you can't even serve tea correctly in a tea pot then... Compensation would be appreciated but not necessary.

Nice place for good coffee and to catch up with friends. Can get busy though, best to avoid during peak hours.

Stop at the Academy today. Really nice coffee shop with a nice feel to it and really good service. They have some nice toasties, sandwiches and cakes on offer. I had the Espresso Brownie which was really good. Its a nice environment and out of the way which i like. *********************************** ***********************************

Delicious coffee and food with great service. Go to spot for brunch in Winchester.

Never been before, a complete joy. Lovely helpful staff, great coffee and pastry. The booth style seating meant we could chat without hearing everyone else, it was busy. What I really appreciated was not being hassled to leave before we were ready.

Great coffee, superb pastries and personal service. Worth the premium.

Popped in for a coffee first thing as had a omg journey, nice place clean though some of the seating alittle uncomfortable. They did a great batch brew and would visit again.

Got an espresso and a flat white. The espresso wasn't bad but not particularly interesting and I expected much better from such a place. The flat white was watery and tasteless. Overall not very impressed but it could have been a bad day.

Great place for a quiet coffee. Reasonably priced

Great coffee and tasty- clearly hand baked- cakes

Visited in December and it was lovely so went back. Unfortunately, not the same experience. Waited to be served, was met with an unfriendly 'hey' when I was eventually asked for my order. Was told table I had chosen would be cleared, however, had to ask again when brought over our coffees. Didn't clear all the table and left crumbs and one remaining dirty plate from previous customer. Had to ask again when brought over cake to clear table and had to ask for it to be cleaned again. Left his cleaning spray on the chair. No apology and no please or thank you.

Discover this gem while spending the day in Winchester . The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Just had coffee and cake DELICIOUS

Was not aware until I arrived at the door that they have a policy on laptops where people working with them are not permitted all the time. They prioritise families and groups at busier times. I was not within the permitted time frame so I went elsewhere. Just useful to know if you want to work outside the house. Zoom in to image to see times

Simply my favourite coffee shop.

Was expecting a really nice chai latte but it was just ok . Wouldn't rush back. Staff seemed friendly enough though.

Delicious coffee with a relaxed atmosphere. The cake was a bit dry, but I'd definitely visit again if I lived in the area.

Great coffee and pastries, lovely vibe inside even though the outside looks very basic

Coffee is the best in Winchester

Superb coffee, good selection of pastries and bagels. Super friendly staff, always cheerful and happy to help. Lots of seating and WC facilities. A stones throw from high street and Cathedral gardens

Relaxed place for good coffee and delicious cakes.

Just the best coffee and light lunch with friendly staff and lots of space for a large family to meet in a relaxed atmosphere

Really nice tasting coffee in a relaxed atmosphere. Great for a coffee out with friends or family. As a mother of young children, having staff bring the drinks and food to the table makes the whole experience so much nicer rather than balancing children and hot drinks! Low level music in the background and delicious cakes, what's not to love?

Can't believe I haven't been in here before. As of my first visit today it's my favourite Winchester cafe. Everything great.

Nicely done out, but really didn't care for the coffee. Overpriced compared to places with much nicer coffee, IMO.

Best coffee in Winchester. Interesting guest coffees, multiple options on filter coffee (batch, v60, aeropress, cold brew)

Lovely staff and excellent sausage rolls

Probably my favourite spot in Winchester. It’s not as busy as some of the cafes by the cathedral so you can almost always get a table, the cakes and pastries are delicious, as are the drinks. It’s got a very chilled atmosphere, and often there are people working away or reading at the other tables and I can recommend doing so if you are looking for somewhere good in Winchester to work while you have access to coffee/ tea and food. The only down side is that there’s a very limited range of gluten free food - usually just a brownie and a lemon and blueberry loaf cake - it would be great to have more of a range available, maybe even something savoury?

Best flat white coffee I have had in months. Air conditioning welcome in the 30 Celsius of a September day in Winchester!

Excellent coffee, excellent service. Wonderful atmosphere where you can read and work peacefully even at busy times.

Had a really nice chai tea at a reasonable price. It has a nice welcoming calm atmosphere and would recommend it for an afternoons coffee or tea stop.

Lovely coffee and bacon roll. Friendly staff and great ambience

Had a delicious citrus 'croissant' style pastry with an excellent decaff latté which had a good flavour. Service was efficient and friendly. Nicely tucked away, quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended. Would have given five stars but it is quite expensive - okay for a treat though.

I was long time without to drink a great coffee like this. Probably the best Espresso I had in UK. I am italian 🤣

This place is amazing - I had the best flat white I can remember (and we live in London and go out for coffee regularly!). Excellent cinnamon bun too!

Excellent place to gather with friends or just immerse yourself into a good book and a cup of fine coffee.

Absolutely fantastic space. Everything you would expect from a 5 star coffee shop. The food and coffee was great. The space was ideal for working and the baristas were lovely.

Clean & pleasant. Not too quiet and not too busy. Exactly what you want in a coffee shop.

Found this place by accident - could do with a clearer sign outside. Great coffee & cakes

Really great coffee and friendly staff! The right place to go for a break!

Having used the venue as a place to work and buy a coffee on several occasions during a week on jury service, one day I forgot my wallet, and was not only allowed to work there but even treated to a free coffee. Very kind and conscientious service.

One of the best coffee shops in Winchester, a quiet place to work and study, and the staff is wonderful and professional

Great coffee in town. Would recommend.

Great coffee, lovely carrot cake. Friendly staff, lovely decor and vibe 👏

Amazing coffee and lots of seating

Lovely coffee and cake ,staff excellent

Great coffee, terrible logo change.. Used to look like a stylish independent coffee house, now looks like a public library !

Loved it for coffee. Could do with more Cake, Scones, and Danish

A group of us stopped by Academy for coffee and lunch on a busy Saturday, and the although it was busy, tables come up pretty quickly as it’s a quite a large coffee shop. It’s very stylish, with a ‘Scandinavian’ minimalist feel. The coffee was the main star of the show, and was truly one of the nicest coffees I have had in a very long time. The lunch items were all nice too, although the sandwiches I felt were priced a little too highly for the size. We finished off lunch with a Hoxton sweet bun, which are delicious, and I’ll never turn down the chance to have one! In Winchester, there is one thing we’re not short of and that’s coffee shops, however I feel that Academy really stands out with great style and more importantly, amazing coffee.

Phwoar - what a lovely coffee shop. We had breakfast here today and loved the various coffees we selected - from a piccolo, a flat white to lattes. A range of alternative milks are available. Between us we ate a very crispy bacon sandwich, croissants with jam and butter, a dark chocolate cookie, custard-filled Madagascan vanilla roll and apple and cinnamon roll. All delicious. The lighting and seating is so stylish, staff were super helpful. There’s a free water station and it’s dog- friendly (we saw so many great dogs today!) A great cafe - would definitely recommend a visit if you’re in Winchester.

Really nice big and stylish space - very Scandinavian in appearance, loads of seating, loads of dogs, perfect combo! The staff were so helpful and friendly, and the coffee here is really tasty. Also had a bacon sandwich - the bread was super crumbly and perfectly toasted, and the bacon was lovely and crispy. The sweet buns are yummy too, especially the vanilla custard filled one.

Always service with a smile and perfectly crafted Coffee. Great relaxing ambience in this stylish Winchester cafe. A memorable place for all coffee lovers.

Amazing Ice coffee, and lovely staff.

Good coffee but prices seem to be creeping up and up

Great atmosphere and lovely attentive staff.

Lovely coffee. Busy. But friendly.

A dreadful experience. The adverts claimed award winning coffee and customer service. What I was met with was an arrogant attitude that I was some how privileged to use their cafe, poor quality coffee, slow and rude service. They refused to take cash, insisting on card payment - not everyone uses payment cards. I shant be back, there are many coffee houses and cafes in Winchester, all are preferable to this institution.

Was ready for a nice cup of coffee after a trip round Winchester Market on a very cold Sat 3 Dec. Coffee was fab with lots of choices and staff very friendly. I resisted the pastries/food on offer but looked really nice. You do have to find a table first before ordering, which is not great when you are solo. Only one toilet and had to queue next to tables. It's definitely on my favourite list.

I went to Coffee lab sometime ago, it was good then. Coffee Lab is now The Academy, what an upgrade! Great service, coffee and food. Very impressed with the Barista skills and knowledge. It's a real gem in the city - much better than the chains of anonymous corporate coffee shops

Calm atmosphere, lovely interior and even better coffee! The staff are lovely and it's definitely one of my favourite places to go for a coffee in Winchester! A bonus that it stays open a bit later than other shops as well!

Chilled, spacious, coffee bit too bitter for my taste, cakes wonderful

I think currently my favourite place for coffee in winchester - the coffee flavour is superb in my view Really like the ambience and vegan cinnamon bun Very friendly

Nice friendly staff and a very good place to relax

Lovely coffee and cakes - I can recommend those! In my opinion its failings are the staffing - could have been a little more enthusiastic and welcoming or perhaps more staff were required - and the environment - the coffee shop is fairly clean and organised but nothing pretty or interesting to look at.

Not impressed at all. If I’m being charged a whopping £3.50 for a v60 brew (more than central London) I expect good things. Sadly it was weak & watery, big disappointment. Also the food on the counter was covered in flies! At least protect it. All the high prices non of the high quality sadly :(

It’s been my favourite spot for coffee in Winchester since they opened. It’s unfortunate they shut down their branch in Southampton.

Coffee is delicious and the fudge is delicious too! This is my new favorite coffee shop in Winchester. The atmosphere is relaxing and the staff is friendly too.

Quiter, but still very popular - winchesters best tasting coffee shop. S Pricey, but worth it!

Very calming atmosphere. The staff were friendly and there was a large selection. Coffee was really good. However, the croissants wasn't as fresh as expected. Overall, a good experience.

Best iced latte I've had. Lovely space and good choice of music, not played too loud.

Nice coffee, cake and comfy booths.

Despite the name change, under new ownership?, this is still the best coffee shop in Winchester

My favorite coffee place in Winchester with lovely personnel and free water. Well equipped, and accessible for people with disabilities and parents with children. Coffee is very good

interior is hostile af also quite crumby, food was average, coffee was delish