Spinnaker Cafe in Portsmouth

This cafe has it all. A very warm welcome, everything spotlessly clean, really tasty food, freshly cooked and well presented. Reasonable prices. and good views too. Can't recommend it enough.

After a fun night seeing a friend performing at the King's Theatre...we woke to sunshine, calm sea and the need for a good breakfast. Walking along the seafront we eventually chanced on the Spinnaker Cafe. A small cafe ( seating about 26), with a clean crisply decorated interior offering all day food. We both chose the large full English.... excellent value for money, well cooked....not overly greasy, good quality ingredients. Around us we saw their sandwiches and breakfast wraps..all well presented and excellent value for money. If you are in Southsea, this is a must visit.

Best breakfast in Portsmouth bar none. The staff are always friendly and accommodating to any requests. Very charming local cafe ideally situated. We always return every time we come to Portsmouth and always will.

Had a toasted cheese sandwich which was supposed to be on bloomer bread. Bread was very thin I wasn’t asked if I wanted white or brown bread. Had a very limp salad which looked as though had seen. Enter days and had no dressing on it. Also came with crisps which tasted stale for £7.00 I thought this was very poor quality and value Service was also very slow only one person serving but there were at least four other members of staff standing around chatting Also some of the seats with the brown cushion were rusty and should not be in use in a food place. My seat also felt a bit sticky once sat on.

Amazing service!!!!! I would love to shout out debs, we ordered our food but people came in after us and there food came out before ours so she came to our table to apologise and she didn’t let us pay for our drinks as per the inconvenience however we didn’t expect this whatsoever and we’re really humbled by this honestly the BEST breakfast in Portsmouth and really good value for money not sure what they are doing but keep it up ladies <3

Afternoon tea, the view is fabulous. The service was lovely, the staff were kind and lovely and thoughtful. They were very mindful of my allergies and served food which might potentially cross contaminate on separate plates, which although wasn't needed I appreciated. However the tea was overall overwhelming. Not sure if was worth,80 quid

This is a great spot for some light lunch we had the baked potatoes and salad There are lots of things to choose from including lovely home made cakes if you can fit one in after your lunch. The staff are lovely especially Debbie who was very helpful and smiley when we arrived and she was pleased to see us when we made a second visit. Make sure you tell Debbie that Ivan and Debbie from Liverpool recommended them. Sit back and enjoy the good food and company.

My colleague and I come here at least once a week, for our lunch break. They have amazing, freshly cooked food, it's a lovely location and the staff are all lovely and so welcoming!

We visited the Spinnaker Tower Cafe on 6/13/24. Determined to get above average fish and chips, we ended up at this place. In short, the meal was great. The menu was a bit limited for lunch but with our stated goal of getting good fish and chips, it was fine. And in short, it definitely met our hopes.

Lovely friendly place. Staff made us feel very welcome, especially Damian who could give us advice about the menu. Lovely welcoming smile. Food very good, lovely cake and very reasonable price

Gabrielle, my wife, had an early morning dentist appt. in Southsea. We then had the choice of breakfast or the weekly shop. The Spinnaker won by a mile! Service was quick and friendly and the food was excellent. I had an egg and bacon sandwich, lovely soft runny eggs, scrummy! Gabrielle had a small breakfast which was enough for her. The coffee was hot and creamy. This is our favourite cafe and we will return.

We had a very pleasant meal at this lovely run cafe. Pleasant staff, food that shows someone has taken trouble to make it good and well cared for decor and amenities.

This place is a delight. Staff friendly, food lovely and offers good gluten free too, clean, cheerful and I always come out feeling cheerier than when I went in! Best coffee in Portsmouth. When it’s full I sometimes take a fantastic sausage sandwich and coffee down to the point and watch the ships.

Lovely greeting from the staff, couldn’t have been friendlier and attentive, food was excellent and great value for the money £6.60 for a small breakfast, have visited before and will definitely be coming back.

The loveliest of cafes. The lady Nicky has made my Christmas by providing and looking after a couple of vulnerable brothers who live on their own. Nicky thanks to your kindness they had and thoroughly enjoyed their Christmas dinners. You are a credit to our community. Thanks Tim

Great service, and great food we got a jacket potato which was a great size with lots of topping and a full breakfast which was a good size both tasted great, and was with us very quick after ordering. Lovely staff and great food.

Dropped in for an early-morning coffee and sandwich as the northbound traffic was so bad. I was greeted by a charming, friendly lady who made me feel immediately welcome. I chose an egg and bacon sandwich and it was a lovely treat. Each half of the sandwich contained a whole soft egg that oozed tasty yolk. Scrummy. The coffee was creamy and tasty. All the staff said good morning and I can highly recommend this place.

Went for afternoon tea. It was chaotic. The staff had no idea what they were doing! Long queue & long wait for replacement cakes.

Je recommande cet endroit surtout pour les english breakfast typiques !! Très bon (même le chocolat chaud)

30 mins in queue to be served. Not acknowledged. Lots of staff but process for service doesn't work. Sat pm. Then told 20 min wait for food after you queue. Just dreadful.

An excellent stop for breakfast, lovely staff and superb food . Perfect for a bite to eat after a walk along the seafront.

Lovely place for a proper full English breakfast! Clean & cheerful in a great location with lovely service.

My wife and I visited the Spinnaker Cafe today with friends. My wife is gluten and onion intolerant. Most Restaurants and Cafes provide none or very limited service , in providing a varied choice of alternatives for people suffering from allergies, as my wife has discovered to her cost. The Spinnaker Cafe, however, we’re pleased to report, bucks the trend. She was presented with a specialised, detailed and varied gluten-free menu. She chose a baked potato and Coronation chicken, which was cooked to perfection. The service was first class, and the waitress was very efficient and could not have been more attentive and helpful in attending to my wife’s allergy requirements. My advice to anyone, with allergies, who discovers problems in obtaining a varied choice when eating out, is to pay a visit to the Spinnaker Cafe, in Old Portsmouth.

Great views and great food. Always wanted to try here so me and the girlfriends thought we will give it a go and it didn’t disappoint

Excellent. Clean, friendly, well priced, good food freshly cooked and dog friendly. Will definitely recommend and will definitely revisit.

If you follow millennium trail out of Gun Wharf you will find Old Portsmouth and The Spinnaker Cafe. Friendly staff, fantastic freshly prepared food and dog friendly. Definitely recommend.

A great location overlooking the tower and the quay, my wife had a vegetarian breakfast with the nicest veggie sausage she has ever had (recipe please!) while I had a lovely breakfast burrito that was PACKED!

So often the simplicity of a good breakfast is overlooked. i.e. Get quality ingredients and cook them well. Spinnaker Cafe does this in spades. Today's bacon can only be equalled, not bettered. Crispy well cooked fat whilst the flesh remained moist (and with a hint...

Great friendly helpful service. Really appreciated the way staff were accommodating with menu changes and ensured customers payed the lowest price when swapping items on the breakfast menu.

We are regular visitors to Portsmouth and have passed the cafe many times. It was raining so we dropped in for a coffee. We were greeted like VIPs. Shown to a table for two and given a menu. There was a great choice of food...

Wow amazing breakfast experience. From the welcome as we walked through the door to the happy chattering of the team amongst themselves and intercation with customers. The food my husband had the full English breakfast and I had the avocado on toast with crispy bacon...

What a great cafe, my wife is Gluten intolerant but not an issue here, fantastic breakfast , I had the large full English and was fantastic, staff very pleasant and helpful, a must visit

Woke up really fancying a full English. Having never been here before me and the other half thought we would give it a try. When we got there they were very busy so they took my number and said will call when a table was...

Popped in for a quick snack during our walk around Old Portsmoth and found a superb cafe with very friendly staff, excellent food and very clean tables. Can accommodate most food allergies and all is freshly made to order. Can't recommend it highly enough.

We stumbled across this superb cafe whilst on our walk & we were not disappointed. Very friendly staff, great choice on menu, wonderful breakfasts, lunches & cakes, and all freshly cooked. A cafe not be missed, the latte was the best too. Thank you &...

Been here most of my life and never let me down, has everything you could ask for from the nicest burgers to creamy milkshakes to breakfasts

Visited spinnaker tower four times now, twice for food. The first time we visited for a full English breakfast and again today for afternoon tea in the clouds. Both times we had great food, very generous portions excellent service. It is a little more Expensive...

Really lovely café with a super friendly team and delicious food. We always make sure to visit if we’re anywhere nearby … and the Cherry Bakewell is worth the effort alone. They made one for me by special request. I had a slice for lunch...

Prachtig uitzicht , je kan hier even Koffieleuten of thee natuurlijk met cake of scones. Of van een high tea...

As my friend and I frequent this excellent cafe on what maybe a slightly to regular bases for our waste line I can report that the food and service is and always has been outstanding. Breakfasts are hot good quality and VFM. Always ready for...

Been coming here for a while now, the place is literally spotless well decorated very comfortable and staff are very friendly. The food they serve is perfect, they allow well behaved dogs in which is great as i pop in there when walking my choc lab, what would be a nice touch is to have WiFi as I’ve noticed when waiting for my food I can’t browse my phone as the 4G in the area is poor but thats obviously nothing to do with the cafe. Thankyou spinnaker

Great little cafe for breakfast, friendly staff and a great fry up. Would definitely go back as represented excellent value for money.

While on a short break in Portsmouth this place was recommended to us a a nice place to get a breakfast.The place was immaculate inside and the staff friendly and helpful.The food was piping hot (full English breakfast) and tasty. The breakfast was not greasy and cooked how I asked for it(crispy bacon).This is a place I would not hesitate to recomend

Large breakfast and open sandwich with a coffee and a tea. Delicious and must return more often. Quick service well cooked hot food. Swaps available ie don’t want sausage swap for egg or whatever!

busy at lunchtime obviously so had to queue a bit to get served. friendly service, had to wait a while for the food but as we were on holiday that was no issue. Food portions were very reasonable and quality was good. Would go there again if passing.

Love this place. The ladies are always very welcoming, the coffee is amazing and the breakfast is the best in Portsmouth. Worth every penny. Highly recommend.

Been twice now, this place is amazing both breakfast and lunch! Lovely staff and food quality at a great price! Free parking for an hour out the front as well can’t go wrong

We did wait 15/20 mins for a table but it was well worth the wait. Loads of choice on menu and such friendly lovely service. The food was excellent and we were all made to feel so welcome.

Lovely breakfast.. Family of 6. The toilets were clean. The food and drinks arrived to our table quickly. We sat outside with a view of the sea. Staff all wore masks and the cafe was clean. Tables outside were dirty, as were the chairs but I used my own wipes and that was no issue for me. Over friendly seagulls taking food from an abandoned tray on the table beside us the children found that hilarious, other cafe goers, not so much Coffee hot, food hot ! I would say, salad & crisps with your breakfast Ham and Cheese toasties not expected! Would go back again!

Beautiful breakfast perfectly cooked great staff and great coffee which was enjoyed in a very clean and well managed cafe which is just a stones throw away from my favourite view. Whats not to love about my new must go place

Walking past the Spinnaker café the aroma of sizzling bacon and fresh coffee set that taste buds alight.What was supposed to be a lunch at The Spice Island Inn, was temporarily postponed whilst we ventured into the café to find out more.Bacon and egg sandwiches washed down with coffee were ordered.....what can I say...perfectionThick-cut bacon, TWO eggs, served on a granary bread to die for, accompanied by strong tasty coffees.We repaired to the seafront, feated on our breakfast of Kings and walked to The pub, already sated.Definitely worth a visit, great quality food, cooked to perfection, impeccably presented, great staff....isn't that what we all crave from any eating establishment we visit

The positive is the portions and drinks were ok but i had the spiniker tower burger which looked great but had no taste to it and was on the dry side.

Great breakfast (maybe the best in Portsmouth)! Great service! I can't wait to go there again and again.

One of the best breakfasts you will get in this area, parking is normally available and the location is great, right in the heart of old Portsmouth

Me and my partner ordered two Bacon, sausage and egg sandwiches with a Latte and a Tea (which where Tiny cups) for £16 which is absaloutley disgraceful absaloute extortionate prices for a start then we had to wait 25mins and by the time it was ready they forgot the Bacon. We felt absaloutley robbed. When back in Portsmouth we definitely won't be coming back here.

Ended up parking outside the cafe in a final stop before a mad rush to get a ferry.After quickly ordering, they rustled up a freshly made sandwich and I was on my way after a few minutes. When I got to ferry I was very impressed, decent doorstop sandwich packed with meat and the largest slab of cake. I wouldn’t call myself fussy, but I rarely go out of my way to leave a review for lunch on the go....but the food and service were great. Thank you!

Eggs and Toast OK, bacon and sausages had been cooked hours ago and hash browns were swimming in oil. Bacon was nearly all fat and flavourless...Really disappointing.

Tasty lunch in old Portsmouth! Lovely small cafe with very friendly staff. Big variety of food in their menu. We had a yummy Brie, bacon and cranberry panini and a good quality coffe!!! We’ll be back

Popped in before going up The Spinnaker as this cafe is at its base and opens beforehand. We felt c-19 taken seriously. Good caffeinated and decaf coffee. Lots to see with the harbour view right beside us.

Mi familia y yo visitamos a menudo aquí. Hace unas semanas hicimos un pedido anticipado de sándwiches para llevar y el viernes pasado mi compañero y yo comimos allí.El servicio es siempre excelente con una cálida bienvenida tanto del personal de recepción como de la gente encantadora en la cocina. Estúpidamente olvidamos nuestras mascarillas y muy amablemente nos dieron una a cada uno.La comida es excelente. Siempre tenemos uno de los desayunos cocinados (el mío siempre es grande), los huevos siempre están perfectamente cocidos, un buen tocino espeso, la opción de tomates frescos o enlatados y pan frito o tostadas también es un toque encantador.Hemos comido en todo Southsea y este es nuestro lugar al que ir para desayunar.Gracias al personal y los propietarios y estamos deseando volver.

For such a small café they have a good few items that are gluten free and that I can eat. Love their coffee.

Pasé por delante del lugar, ya que a primera vista pensé que no se veía atractivo, pero estaba completamente equivocado. Personal muy acogedor y controles de higiene como de costumbre. Desayuné mucho, mi esposa tenía panini. Tocino de primera calidad. Todo muy bueno. UN una salchicha de Norfolk más carnosa sería el mejor desayuno de todos los tiempos. Buen vfm

This lovely little cafe is one of Portsmouth's true gems. We go here for breakfast as the variety and quality of what's offered is really good. Reasonable prices too! Clean and covid-19 safe too. Great location in Old Portsmouth with harbour views

Great visit.. excellant food and service well worth the walk from gunwarf quays All day breakfast was mammoth

Como lugareño, he visto este lugar pasar por muchas formas, pero no he visitado para comer durante años y años.Un amigo lo sugirió para el brunch y estoy muy contento de que lo hayan hecho.El menú es mucho más que una cafetería, la comida es fresca y sabrosa.La comida era perfecta, hicieron frente a nuestra petición con ligeros cambios en los platos del menú.Los precios son razonables.Las precauciones de Covid son excelentes, la señora que dirigía el lugar tenía un tranquilizador equilibrio entre mandona / educada.No me puedo quejar del Spinnaker Cafe y definitivamente lo visitaré nuevamente.

Very good portions in a small and cosy place. We really enjoyed our options and drinks and we would recommend.

Lovely food, great service and friendly staff. Setting is very good too. Always a great breakfast when we come here. never disappointed

We had a good snack at the Spinnaker Cafe. They did very good toasted tea cakes and coffee. If you sit by the window you have a good view of the ferries going to Gosport and the Isle of Wight

It is the best breakfast place for me in Portsmouth.Nothing fancy or pretentious....just a normal clean cafe serving great basic English breakfast,hot,tasty and delicious!And very good coffees too.People are very friendly,genuine and down to earth.I love it,definitely go back again....of course its got the beautiful view of the Spinnakar Tower and the Queen Elizabeth Carrier.

Fabulous as always. Small breakfast which was ample for £5, freshly cooked sausage, nice thick bacon, beans, fried egg and choice of toast or fried bread l. Booked a couple of tables beforehand as we were a large work group. Gluten free menu also available. Spot on!

One of the best breakfast in Portsmouth without a doubt. It’s not the cheapest but it’s up there with the best. Lovely service as well.

First visit today despite living locally for 40+ years , even with the bad weather the place was packed at 10.30 The service was fab , staff so friendly, immaculately clean , a really varied menu and the breakfast was so tasty , hot and reasonably priced , it may have been my first visit today but definitely wont be my last !! Thanks guys xx

Was taken for a trip up the tower by friends for a birthday treat and visited the cafe after for an early tea.

Rien de mieux pour commencer la journée à Portsmouth par un excellent breakfast décliné sous différentes formes service très agréable et accueil sympathique dan ce café typiquement Anglais

We came here because our Holiday Inn breakfast deal was too expensive. We got a fantastic set of cooked breakfasts with a wide variety of options. For Portsmouth, the prices were very reasonable.The service was warm and friendly, the food was delicious. One improvement might be the addition of a barista machine for the coffee, however the automatic machine they had made great coffee, so it's no real loss.It's a small venue of perhaps 34 seats, so it is noisy and atmospheric. But this just adds to the atmosphere. The great location allows you to look out onto Portsmouth Harbour and the Spinnaker Tower and it is just a few minutes walk from Gunwarf. Highly recommended.

Popped in for lunch while out Christmas shopping. Despite being in the middle of the day when it was extremely busy, we were seated quickly, order taken and food brought out very promptly. Our panini and jacket potato were delicious. I highly recommend this cafe to anyone visiting Old Portsmouth.

We came down to Portsmouth to do the Victory 5 mile road race. As we had stopped overnight we were looking for somewhere to have breakfast. I am so pleased I looked on Trip Advisor, it was a great breakfast, freshly made to order and a big cup of tea. Good value, definitely worth it. Lovely cakes too.

Without a doubt the best cafe breakfast in Portsmouth. Loads of car park and street parking outside.

Buen "desayuno inglés a la antigua" ¡Creo que he encontrado el mejor lugar para desayunar en Portsmouth! El servicio es excelente y la comida siempre se sirve rápidamente y con una sonrisa Es imprescindible actualizar a la salchicha de los carniceros, mi única queja es que la salchicha de los carniceros debe venir con el desayuno, si te gusta un desayuno tradicional cocinado adecuadamente (no nadar en grasa , Luke cálido, etc.) debes probarlo! Es el mejor !

Gran lugar para té y pasteles y para ver pasar el mundo. Con base en la base de la torre de spinnaker, si tienes personas que no están ansiosas por subir a la torre sentadas en el café, no es aburrido, ya que puedes ver todos los barcos que pasan y te interesan. Hicimos eso, y el personal de la cafetería fue muy amable y servicial.

Pintoresco cafecito! Super servicio por todo el equipo!

Intentamos visitar Gunwharf alrededor del Black Friday para nuestros regalos de Navidad.

Afternoon tea was delicious, service was excellent, the view superb. It was a wonderful experience and we both had a lovely time.

Fab food with lovely staff who treat you as though you`re the best thing thats ever happened to them! Clean. Chefs on view. Extensive menu with specials.

I had been unable to get a place in the busy cafe in Spinnaker proper so I decided to try the cafe at the entrance. It was busy and offered a fairly varied lunch menu. I had an excellent crab salad and was very happy with the result.

Myself and my wife came here for breakfast with our dog. The food was lovely and the staff were great. 10/10 and will be going back.

There was no food at this cafe other than those having afternoon tea, I was unsure if that was because it was later in the day or if it had to be pre booked, there was no explanation offered. The selection of tea seemed small, no chamomile or green tea however the view was obviously beautiful.

I was working close by and like going here for coffee and a bite.

Our son and daughter-in-law took us for breakfast here. What a joy. Lovely people and food cooked to order. There was no pressure to leave and the service was excellent. The food was piping hot and utterly delicious. Highly recommended.

Pop in here for a bite to eat and were really happy with what we bought and the level of service as it was really busy around lunchtime

Lovely ambiance and good food well presented . Tasty steak cooked exactly how I asked for. Can definitely recommend a visit , good honest grub.

Popped in for a bite to eat after a disappointing pint in the Still and West. Always carry cash so did not worry whether card machine not working (see review below). Chose a ham and cheese sandwich. The sandwich was large, well filled and with salad and dreamy, creamy coleslaw. The crusty bread was lovely and soft in the middle. The service was excellent.

The portions are a good size they cater for vegetarian and the all day breakfast kept me going, will be back

All boxes ticked here. Top class breakfast. Staff were friendly and helpful. Diamond coffee. Go there AAA+++.

Twice this month I have driven to this cafe with the hope of eating - both times unsuccessful. First visit, card machine not working, no cash on me and no cash points that are close when walking with small children in the rain. Second attempt, asked if I had reserved a table. Never knew you would have to reserve a table for a cafe/ all day breakfast. Felt a bit silly when I recommended the place to family members. Two occasions of disappointment, therefore won’t go out of my way to try and visit for a third attempt.

We had a good breakfast here on two consecutive days. Very healthy portions of well cooked fresh food, well presented. But it is the bright, clean, smart appearance of the cafe, and the extremely cheerful, friendly and attentive staff who make the difference. A real gem of a cafe in a good location in Old Portsmouth.

Service is really nice. My son enjoys here everytime we visit. Food is acceptable and the view great. Definitely recommend

I ate here for lunch with my brother and it was very comfortable and pleasant. Service was quick and reasonably priced, plus the large breakfast was an excellent option. It offers much more authentic food than the common food chains in the nearby gunwharf quays. I recommend for a quick and easy lunch

Stopped again at the spinnaker on the way to the ferry. Again a very good lunch. Chicken bacon and avocado salad was wonderful. Had to rush off to ferry but they were happy to put our lunch in takeaway boxes. Very good gluten free bread too.

After looking for a lunch in Gunwarf it seemed this was best values for money and not another chain restaurant.