Josie’s in Test Valley

Great staff. Lovely establishment and all very clean and the food is amazing. Can’t recommend this place enough. All round lovely experience..

A few weeks ago, my regular breakfast meal was taken off the menu. The waitress was very helpful and supplied the meal anyway, I wrote and thanked Josie’s for the waitress who went out of her way get a customer wha5 they wanted. The reply I got said “We will always be happy to make it when asked, so consider it around forever”. After 4 weeks, I have had no problem getting this meal every week. Great service and great food. Thank you.

nice food and staff , gluten free options available, but gets really busy at lunchtime.I had a gf breakfast. which comes in 3 sizes the medium one was generous. Bacon was exceptional, real bread too

I used to love coming here and would be my go to place when visiting Romsey. However the last two visits here have put us off wanting to come back. Arrived in the afternoon for a spot of lunch and coffee. It was busy which I know can't be helped and we were seated but given no menus straight away and were sat there for around 5mins not really knowing what to do or order until the waitress came over and handed us some menus. Food is really nice I enjoyed mine but the wait is long and we could see all the plated food ready to go but no one was delivering it and staff seemed to be just standing around chatting to each other while the plates of food were sat there getting cold. My mum said hers was cold by the time it arrived. This happened to us last time aswel and we were left waiting ages for drinks to be told the order hasn't processed properly so had to wait even longer. Josies used to be really good but next time we are in Romsey we will avoid here and go next door instead. Such a shame.

Having been to Winchester @ alresford josies plenty of times we thought we would try Romsey as we was there for the antique fair . We know the procedure very well put our name down , was told 45 minutes wait , no problem , got to 1 hour still waiting , 1&1/2 hours showed we was next , absolutely freezing we walked in & a very rude member of staff told us we had to go back outside . Completely put us off going there in the future, we understand you was busy but Winchester is always extremely busy always extremely polite . You really need to train your staff in Romsey

Wonderful service as always by their very efficient staff this morning, has to be the best Flat White in Romsey by a mile.

Such a lovely spot for brunch or a coffee. Service is great despite them always being fully booked and super busy. Variety of food for adults and children and also do take away which is perfect for when you do not have time to sit on the waitlist.

We Visit Josies regularly and it never disappoints, really lovely friendly staff and the menu is great with a good variety of options to choose from and they serve the best coffee I’ve ever had it’s always clean. You sometimes have to wait 5 or 10 mins for a table but it’s def worth the wait.

First time here had a drink and cake shame the door kept slamming but it was nice inside. The staff were friendly and helpful

Sat outside for 25 minutes waiting for service. I have a dog so am not allowed into the restaurant and I know it’s table service outside. Got up and left…place was empty too.

Love this place, regularly pop down for brunch and we enjoy the different options they have.... Brunch burrito is superb, and Tata tots lovely (bring back the katsu tots). Definitely worth trying the specials when they are on , the Xmas ones have been amazing. Quick service once in and seated

I have now been to every branch of Josies. They are all great. My first visit was in the cold and there were too many customer who couldn't be bothered to close the door properly. Not the fault of the business. Just a reflection of some arrogant customers ! Food - tater tots - a wonderful creation. All carbohydrates and cholesterol. Healthy ? No. Delicious ? Wow ! YES !! Also I had the mushrooms on toast. Hot, plentiful and delicious. Highly recommended.

Always a popular place. We come here for Breakfast whenever we're in Romsey and we're never disappointed. We managed to get the last table today, so best to come early. Very good food and friendly staff. We'll come again!

Service was quick and friendly. I sat outside with my doggy, enjoying the early Spring sun. I ordered the Mexican Benedict, but what arrived was the Mexican Tater Tots (I think that’s what it was called) - an easy mistake to make! They were very quick to offer to correct the mistake.. However, the dish looked so good I asked to keep it instead.. and I made the right choice. It was absolutely DELICIOUS! Multiple people checked on me to make sure I was enjoying it and in case I’d changed my mind and wanted to swap. Everyone was absolutely lovely and the food was a delicious surprise.. will definitely be going back!

Love Josie’s! Due to its popularity expect to either reserve a table for later or get a takeaway. Often full and busy which is a great sign of the quality menu! Super range of drinks including smoothies/juices and ice-cream milkshakes sell as your usual standard hot and cold beverages. Great selection of breakfast based foods, pancakes, tater tots, burritos and toasties. Love the eggs royal with brown butter hollandaise sauce! Very polite and courteous staff Great prices Prompt service A delightful experience will definitely a place on repeat.

Saturday lunch - not booked , very busy but online recall system for table availability A1. Good service. Above average food choice across all sections of menu. Food quality & presentation above average. Hygiene / cleanliness - as expected ; not bad @ all with exception of broken down toilet ….. putting too much pressure on the only one left !. Value for money ? - as expected ; not bad. Attention to table service - good news throughout. Atmosphere - above average. Re-visit ? - yes.

Went to Josies for lunch today and the smell coming from the toilet’s was off putting to say the least! Couldn’t enjoy the food and ate as fast as we could to leave.. disappointing for josies.. admittedly the toilets are never overly clean in josies but the smell was overwhelming. Suggestion:- thorough intense cleaning and introduce a regular cleaning rota.

I have heard much of Jose's. All positive. My partner wanted to check up on the hype. It was a Balticly cold day. Too many residents of Romsey appear to have been born in a barn ! The icy blasts were not helpful ! The menu is plentiful without excess. The serving staff all appear to be very young. The manager was a bit older. All very attentive. We had a little wait for food but not unreasonable. Drinks were provided very quickly. When the food arrived it was delightful. The 'Tater Tots' were gorgeous. I have since been to two other Jose's locations. All are very good. I have written reviews of these too.

Best pancakes I’ve ever had. Arrived on a Sunday morning at 9.30 without a booking, what a mistake! The place was already full and thriving which is so lovely to see. The server took our name and number while we waited for a table which was 25 mins. Was more than happy to wait as this place was worth it. We had the bacon pancakes with a side of tots. Definitely recommend a visit to this lovely restaurant.

I am an avid josie’s customer. I usually love a morning brunch visit in Romsey! As i am a regular, I recognise faces who would often be pleasant and attentive. But, recently, a new face has let the entire experience go. There is a blonde woman, seemingly new, who has served me a few times. Each time, she has failed to deliver any decent customer experience and has failed to bring me my coffee and food efficiently. I can see when my drink is sat waiting, while she spends her time chatting up the men around her, who are regularly working and I have seen before. I am sad to say, I don’t want to visit again anytime soon, i have been disappointed with wait time and poor consideration from this young woman, who cares more for socialising than with attending who she is serving. Otherwise, the atmosphere remains positive, and many of the waitresses and waiters are lovely and welcoming. It is unfortunate that a generally pleasant experience can be darkened by one individual. Thanks.

This is our go to place no matter what time of day, for either breakfast lunch or just a coffee mind you that rarely happens. Always a friendly welcome and the service is always really efficient and helpful. Even though they’re so busy they’ve always got a smile and a friendly word to say. Food is always delicious, hot and freshly cooked and I have to say I’ve never had a better caramel latte anywhere else. Can’t recommend josies romsey enough

Great place with very nice food and great coffee. Friendly staff, and very fast. The eggs & avacado on toast is one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had!

Seriously disappointed after our visit today for breakfast. Not a friendly welcome at all, squashed into a table that might as well been joined to the ones next to them. Served a luke warm coffee which wasn’t off to a great start. The biggest disappointment was the breakfast. Ordered the Turkish eggs that was basically a bowl over very salty very garlic yogurt and 2 eggs and 3 strips of very hard sourdough bread. I like garlic but this was over kill!! I had to ask for a glass of water but then had to ask again after waiting 10 mins and i could see it on the side but the staff were too busy chatting to bring it over, I asked again and in the end returned the breakfast as it wasn’t edible. I was given some sourdough toasts instead. No meal check and customer service was poor, I don’t need to hear private conversations between staff when trying to enjoy breakfast with my husband. Biggest insult was they still charged me nearly £9 for the breakfast I couldn’t eat! Won’t recommend to anyone, can’t believe this service actually happens!

The waitress walked past a couple of times, I asked to place our order but got ignored. I ended up calling her over she was quite abrupt with me for asking her to take my order. Whilst waiting for our food she asked people on the tables next to us if their food was ok. She never asked us. I went to pay the bill. Checked the bill whilst we got ready to leave only to find we had been charged for a large breakfast ("The Biggie") not the £10.95 breakfast ("Full Breakfast"), which was what we asked for. We could not eat all the food, which is why we asked for the smaller breakfast (only been there twice, so don't have encyclopaedic knowledge of the menu), what a waste of food.

Josie’s in Romsey. Very disappointed this afternoon with my visit to Josie’s. Serving us seemed too much trouble for the waitress. When asked about cake we were told they were listed on the menu. This was not the case and we were then told the only cake available was chocolate brownies. I would like to know if or indeed when the toilets are checked. I found the unisex one in a bad state.

The Chandler’s Ford branch is always very popular but my friend (a wheelchair user) and I did manage to get in on a fairly quiet day. The staff were welcoming and very helpful, suggesting gluten free choices for me as I am coeliac. I drank...

Josie's always seems popular so decided to give it a try. The menu looked appetising and well-priced, portions were generous. However, I found the coffee to be over-roasted and bitter and didn't enjoy it, I accept that is possibly personal taste. My main gripe was...

I've been a Josie's fan for some time but I have had enough now, things are really going downhill. Attended today for my daughter's birthday with a few of her friends. Over an hour wait and then another long wait for food. Food arrived -...

Came here for lunch, lovely menu lots to choose from and all sounded really good. I had the chicken wrap, croissant, and juice. Service was nice and the location is perfect as its set in the center of Romsey. I recommend and I will return.

Don’t get it… 4th time visit to Josie’s.Have not enjoyed any of the past meals. If you like Luke warm food and Luke warm coffee this is your place. Folks taking pictures of their food and posting them social media!!!! Never again. Better Cafés and...

I visit Josies every time I am in Romsey because I enjoy nice food and excellent service. Was packed at breakfast this morning with only a couple of free tables. Food was as exceptional as usual, although the full breakfast is almost too much. Option...

A week ago I visited the cafe and asked how long for a table. I was told 1 hour and 45 minutes, so i didn't bother. I rang in the week to book a table for this weekend and was told I could only book...

The food and drinks have really gone downhill recently. We've been a regular here for years and have always kept coming back for the delicious food and the shakes. However recently the quality has changed dramatically. Today we ordered two chicken wraps to go and...

Love Josies and often come for the great American breakfast or amazing lunch wraps. Best coffee too!!! Located in the centre of Romsey, easy to find and always reliable quality food. Very busy so sometimes you have to wait. I now have the walk up...

Great choice of food and always presented well. Just service isn’t there yet. My drink was bought over carrying by the rim where I’d drink from - I didn’t like that. Also they tried to clear the plates and some of us where still eating...

A group of 10 colleagues met for a pre-Christmas celebration breakfast. Food was delicious and service efficient. Although there are no bookings - we arrived early and managed to get a group of tables together. No milkshakes available as the machine was broken but the...

It's was lovey and busy and staff is very kinds and great and food was lovey chicken wraps and chips and drinks was ok and would come back

We tend to get a take away and sit by the Abbey and the wait time is always accurate for click and collect. Lovely flavour coffee and the breakfast wrap is great!

Whenever I get the chance to visit Romsey, I usually try to stop-in to Josie's. Originally found the restaurent by social media, but it has since become a favourite. I had the small English Breakfast and a latte and sat outside in the cool summer...

Came here for breakfast/lunch on my birthday and it was lovely! Staff all very nice and welcoming and didn't have to wait long for food at all despite it being quite busy! Food is of great quality and really good size portions for what you...