No.5 Bell Street in Test Valley

I asked for a Americano, the barista made it by pouring the espresso first then the hot water. As a former barista myself for Costa this a big no no, it burns the coffee! The berry crumble was soft and oily. First and last time going here

This place has massively gone down hill! Used to be my favourite coffee shop in Romsey with the previous owners. Very rude staff, awful selection of cakes and she made my drink in about 2 seconds with no effort or care. Do not visit, avoid at all costs.

Fantastic service, brilliant staff and lovely drinks. The interior was spotless and the decorations were lovely. Cant wait to come back!

Best carrot cake I have ever had in my life. My husband enjoyed his sausage roll. Nice coffee too! ☕

Wow, it's such a shame to see how things have changed here! This place used to be the ultimate spot for coffee, cake, and sandwiches – I mean, it was in my top 10 all-time favorite sandwich places! But now? It's like a totally different story. The coffee shop feels lifeless, hardly offering the variety it used to, and they're charging an arm and a leg for a plain flatbread sandwich. It used to be Romsey's best coffee shop, but now it's just a shadow of its former self. What a letdown.

Some of the best coffee I've tasted.

Great coffee. Homemade cakes are beautiful. Get a good decent slice too.

Had a hair in my food staff was really rude,awful so my mother coffee taste cheap and cappuccino was t milky was pure hot water and my cake was dry and tasted gone off the the cafe in general was absolutely disgusting will not come back this place needs shutting down

Nice space, a little small though if more people try to join in. Standard foods and desserts.

This was a really nice dog-friendly café, with very attentive and friendly staff. The drinks and brownie were delicious!

The Milkshakes are fenomenal. Went in to have 1 but ended up having 2

Super little coffee, delicious hot chocolate and cakes. Just perfect. Also good music.

We popped in before picking up a Chinese takeaway and had the whole place to ourselves. Love the atmosphere, Romsey could do with more places like this to elevate the night life and social options! It feels very classy but welcoming too! They allowed in dogs in as well which was great. Will come back!

Interesting shop for the out of the ordinary item. Well worth a look round

Fast becoming our favourite coffee shop in Romsey. Coffee is really tasty. Selection of fresh cakes is amazing (the Christmas brownie was beautiful) A really chilled out vibe. It's definitely snug inside but this adds to the atmosphere.

What a lovely little coffee shop. Coffee exactly how I like it…plus fabulous selection of homemade cakes…I had an almond jam slice thing that was mouth-wateringly good. 100% recommended.

Used to love this place, owners must have changed, not as nice as it used to be.

Lovely little jewel in a sea of coffee houses populating Romsey high town. Tried four types of cake slices to ensure an equal field.. 😁 All lush. Millionaire slice in particular was great with a flat white. 👍 Well worth a visit if mooching around the town. 🍰☕🤙

Really lovely, independent cafe in Romsey ... Good drinks selection with very nice coffee and a delicious selection of cakes and pastries. Goid value and nice staff.

Nice little place for coffee and cake

Loved it here. Last week was my first visit as didn't know it existed. Will be back for sure. Coffee was delicious and my mum loved her hot chocolate

Delicious and fresh tasty cakes, really scrumptious 😋 great coffee too

Popped in for the first time today. Coffee and cake stop, will definitely visit again. Friendly staff, lovely cake (good sized piece too!) And nice atmosphere.

No 5 is one of Romsey's little gems, it's tiny and popular so don't be disappointed if you can't get in. Open during the day as a cafe and then some evenings as a wine bar, I've only so far gone during the day. I do get a little pit off my the condensation running down the windows in the winter when it's busy, I suppose I'm still a little wary about germs (my issue) obviously not much airflow. My cake was just a little dry but my coffee was great, and let's face it I ate the cake so it wasn't that bad! Staff are super friendly, cafe clean and warm with a view onto Bell Street. Well worth a pop in and I'm definitely going to try the wine bar soon.

Fabulous place to relax with delicious cake and coffee on a dreary Sunday. A bit of jazz in the background set the ambiance just perfectly.

A stylish little café with a great selection of cakes. I was a first-time visitor today and found the service quick and friendly. Worth the one-minute detour from the main run of cafés in Romsey’s main square!

It's a damp day in Romsey today but there's always a nice cup of coffee served by friend welcoming staff

A nice little coffee shop selling savoury and sweet snacks ie sausage rolls and slices of cake. The cakes are delicious but rather expensive (hence 4 stars).

No 5 Bell Street is a wonderful family run independent coffee shop, the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Great coffee and delicious cakes and savoury snacks. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Only had an Americano, which was very good. The cakes looked delicious.

Sadly disappointed upon visiting No. 5 with my small, well behaved dog. I have been many times before and have enjoyed this little cafe, I was under the impression this cafe was dog friendly, signs stated one dog per table, and the social media depicts a dog friendly cafe. Unfortunately upon visiting I went to sit at a regular table and was immediately asked to go sit at the back (of the empty cafe) at a small, high table with stools, by the stairs, where I had to hold my dog so that she was away from the very close stairs. a little tricky to eat and drink while holding a dog! My furry friend is silent, and well behaved and would have been just fine at another table that was lower where I would not have had to hold her the whole time. I feel the sign should be revised to say 'one dog per table, at the one table, right at the back, where dogs are allowed'. On reflection, after leaving, I feel I was made to feel really rather unwelcome and will not be going back.

A small independent coffe shop with divine baked goods a prepped sandwiches. No. 5 is a locally owned and family operated gourmet cafe with food that will not disappoint. It is very popular with limited seating and hours so be prepared to take your order to go and enjoy in the park.

What happened to people with a bit of fun in them?! It’s Easter break, kids are off school, parents are at home with kids or like me a mum with two children and just wanting a little bit of me time - meaning coffee! Absolutely shocking experience from the Manager herself. My 3 year old son had work extremely hard to make a little snake cupcake and I allowed him to take it to the coffee shop - No 5. When I sat both children down, I went to finally order myself that well needed coffee. I approached and complimented the manager on her beautiful cakes that unfortunately my son didn’t want as he has his “snake cupcake” ….only to my shock that the manager requested I do not do it again! I explained that He was 3, but she still assumed it was going to be upset her business. On the contrary, she has lost 4 customers ( my husband and myself and my 2 children that I always buy for when at a coffee shop. Disgusting manners, rude, and a extremely obnoxious woman. Beware, don’t move chairs, don’t bring ur kids mini cakes, sweets or in fact DONT GO! Don’t waste your time. Really poor customer service/ the staff look like they can’t wait to leave for the day. If your reading this play it safe.. :-)

Friendly staff, we each had a coffee, dog friendly

Friendly staff always willing to give the best service. Great atmosphere. Great coffee and tea with a large range of different types. Then there is this large choice of cakes and savoury snakes. Why use the big coffee chains when there is this brilliant family run Coffee Shop.

Charming but rather pokey cafe. Lovely cup of tea and brownie with welcoming service. Slightly anxious about tiny dog wandering round though especially so close to the precipitous staircase - potential health & safety incident I feel.

Cake lovers paradise. We stumbled upon this little gem today, we enjoyed delicious cake and coffee created by the most delightful ladies. Carrot cake Is amazing as is the hazelnut and chocolate chip cake, I’m looking forward to another visit to try some more cakes. All are baked on the premises and we were treated to the baking aromas while we dined. Thank you

A quick coffee and cake today .. closing early because short staffed . Great cake and coffee as always ... I do wish general public could be nicer and respect no 5 having to close early .. sign on door and customers still going in . Support local business and respect owner Decision closing early.

Cosy space with a touch of elegance. They offer soya, oat or almond milk and have a good selection of vegan cakes and a pastie!

Lovely coffee and cosy place. Friendly staff

Amazing place, staff are always so friendly and the coffee's are perfect!

First visit in a long time because of restrictions, great to be back, settled for iced coffee and cak, not disappoint, delicious. The coffee shop was clean and well laid out. Looking forward to our next visit.

My wife ordered some mince crumble slices from No 5 after sampling them on a visit to the coffee shop. We thought they would be a great alternative to the traditional mince pie/Christmas pudding on Christmas Day. They were a triumph and all the family thought they were so tasty. Thank you, see you again sometime in 2021

Delightful! Fabulous coffee. And so friendly!

Awful customer service, I was the first customer there, paid for my food and coffee and was asked to leave to make space for others. Never coming back again.

Brilliant family run establishment and a credit to Romsey. Beautiful cakes freshly baked every day and lovely savoury selection too - the prosciutto and mozzarella Italian style rolls are gorgeous. Kay, Hattie and the team are so friendly, chatty and welcoming. Recommended for anybody venturing into Romsey to stop in for well-earned refreshment. (They were also providing superb takeaway afternoon teas during the lockdown period, which really made for a much required break and boost to morale amongst the monotony and misery of the pandemic). A*****

Fantastic customer service always received from the No5 Bell street team!! All the cakes are fantastic and made with such passion by Kay, the Carrot cake is far by my favourite! its especially good when its washed down with a Vanilla latte made by the lovely Hattie! I will be visiting again 100% x

These owners deserve your custom. Go here over a chain.

Amazing service lovely atmosphere we will definitely be back

The best coffee shop which we visit in Hampshire! Really nice home atmosphere. The owners are such a friendly and good people with heart on right place! Just lovely, thank you ❤️

Visited last week as it look so lovely from outside and beautifully done inside ,was so dissapointed ,lady owner very rude so arrogant. Cake was lovely and a good variety but I felt a bit out of place and almost rushed out for my table. A bit of a disappointment.

I don't tend to write negative reviews normally but felt I should this time. I was advised against going to this cafe due to the way previous staff and customers had been treated, however I thought I would go anyway as it looked like a nice place to have a coffee. The place has nice decor but that's about it, the coffee was pretty burnt and bitter i would've had better results going to cafe Nero round the corner and that's saying something. I was made to feel un welcome because I chose to sit in one of the only (out of 4) comfy cushioned seats and being asked move to one of the also limited (it's a small place) hard benches. I later then heard the staff talking behind my back about me choosing to sit in my initial seat. Overall not really worth your time, if it had good food and drink to boast then it wouldnt be as much of a disappointment but really there is never an excuse to be so rude to a customer I soon realised why I had been advised against it.

Lovely place to stop and enjoy a refreshing cuppa and cakes or a wrap/sandwich..cakes are amazingly good..

Great atmosphere, coffee & food

Small but beautifully formed cafe wine bar. Lovely staff. Amazing food. Warm atmosphere. Return visit on the cards

Great cafe offering superb home made cakes with friendly service

Great atmosphere, the best coffee in Romsey and unquestionably the best home made cakes etc! And all with a genuine smile... would absolutely recommend dropping in...

Best cinnamon bun , great coffee . Love the place , cosy

The only coffee in Romsey that is correctly made, well priced and delicious. This Cafe has not been in Romsey for too long however is now a staple Cafe that I know myself and my family visit regularly. The owner and staff are incredibly friendly and provide excellent customer service. The space is small but provides a comfortable stay whether it is a quick coffee or lunch with friends or family. They provide excellent food and sweets and are always striving to do better and listen to the customers. My only downfall would be that the music is sometimes too loud (as it being so small) so can be distracting or hard to talk and sometimes is not quite the right music (sometimes strange dance music). This does not affect my decision to come but I do make sure I sit closer to the door if the music is loud. Go there and eat their carrot cake!

Best coffee shop in Romsey, soon to be opening a wine bar in the evenings too!

What a find! Great coffee and a really chilled atmosphere

Walked in and an adorable little puppy climbed up my leg. Coffee awesome, cafe itself very friendly, trendy and laid back, 5 stars.

Best coffee and cakes in Romsey. 😋

I always try to pop in here when I'm in town whether it's to grab a coffee or sit in for some lunch. The coffee is excellent and there are plenty of options (on a hot day I can definitely recommend the iced coffees). There's always a tasty selection of cakes and sandwiches (including paninis if you want a hot option).

Great little indie coffee shop run by some very friendly staff. Try the power balls with your drink for a healthy afternoon boost.

Great food, perfect coffee. Nice vibe.

Go in twice a day .best coffee and good good.staff friendly,decorated to very good taste.best in romsey nick martin

Unfriendly staff who complained when we moved chairs around to avoid sitting almost on top of another group. They only got 3 stars because of the lovely cakes

Visited Romsey 2 days ago & called in this cafe for hot choc,we didn't want to go to the usual high street cafe's. The choice of homemade cakes was so varied & very tempting, we had to try! Hot choc was tasty. Small but clean & quaint. The owners little dog was so cute & was very happy to sit on my lap & curl up. Would go here again.

Great coffee and cakes are excellent, lovely decor. Just strange that this cafe closes at 4.30. When we were there people were being turned away by 4.15. Odd.

Definitely the best coffee in Romsey and the food was also fab . Wish they were open on a Sunday.

What a delightful place - went today with a friend and had a warm welcome, enjoyed great coffee, listened to some great music and were also greeted by a very cute resident dog! Highly recommended.

Cute cafe in the centre of Romsey with lovely coffee, homemade cake, and great staff. Prices not overly steep (for Romsey!) and a warm decor makes this place a must for anybody looking for a nice coffee out.