Top 10 Best Breakfast and Brunch Spots in Southampton (including Delivery Options!)

We all want to start our day with a great breakfast. But when you’re on the 9-to-5 grind or a school run, fitting in time to make yourself cereal and toast isn’t easy! 

Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to start your day with a filling meal in downtown Southampton. Wenzel’s the Bakers, for example, has a delicious range of hot and cold goodies to keep you going.

In this guide, we’ll take you through the best breakfast and brunch spots in the city. Read on and tuck in.

Where to Find the Best Breakfast and Brunch Spots in Southampton 

If you’re new to the heart of Hampshire or are a bit of a local expert, there are still some amazing breakfast spots tucked away in Southampton that might surprise you.

However, for the most part, you’ll find top cafes around the city centre, within reach of local transport. That means whether you’re catching a train or hotfooting it to the office, you won’t have far to go for some hearty breakfast munch.

That said…here’s a local tip. There’s some tasty grub that can be found on the other side of the River Itchen and River Test too – and we’ll tell you where to find them in this guide if you’re up for a trek.

#1: Wenzel’s The Bakers: Your Best Breakfast Place in the City

When it comes to friendly service and locally sourced, filling breakfast and brunch grub, Wenzel’s Southampton bakery can’t be beaten.

From breakfast baguettes, hash browns, sausage rolls, and pastries, to piping hot arabica coffee, jam donuts, and a range of tasty sandwiches, we’re really spoiling you – whether you’re with us for breakfast, brunch, or later on!

Why not try something different to start your day, like a caesar chicken and bacon wrap, a baguette meal deal with your choice of filling, or even a veggie samosa?

You don’t even need to leave your home. Log into Just Eat, UberEats, or Deliveroo and book a fast, fresh delivery of breakfast in Southampton.

Our freshly baked bread is delivered to our door every single day – and you can taste the difference in every crunch.

You can visit us 7 days a week at:

Wenzel’s the Bakers, 11 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DX.

#2 Tuck into a Full English Breakfast at Uptons of Bassett

Uptons of Bassett is one of Southampton’s premier butchers with a delicious selection of treats and doubles up as a uniquely cosy cafe.

In fact, the restaurant’s Full English is recommended by locals and visitors as one of the best in the city – complemented with chipolatas, black pudding, bacon, and more.

Take a look at their salmon and eggs royale, too!

#3 Sample the Full Thrive Breakfast at Cafe Thrive

Southampton’s Cafe Thrive is a popular local business that offers a breakfast plate packed with sausage, beans, hash browns, mushrooms, seitan, and scrambled tofu.

If you prefer, the venue also offers a top-rated big breakfast burrito that’s all wrapped up and ready to go. The cafe is also famous for its large range of hot coffees.

#4 The Little, Middle, and Big Ones at Brunch and Barista

Southampton’s Brunch and Barista offers three tiers of Full English breakfasts! The Little One is for smaller appetites, while the Big One puts together a full stack of classic breakfast fare.

The Middle One is the ‘Goldilocks’ choice – neither too big nor too small. There’s an all-day vegetarian option on offer, too.

#5 Chow Down on Breakfast Sandwiches at Miss Ellie’s Cafe

Pop in for breakfast or brunch at Miss Ellie’s Cafe and you’ll have a pick of bacon, sausage, egg, tomato, and more. The cafe’s famous Sunday Brunch board also puts together tuna mayo, cheese and chutney, and BLT sandwiches.

There’s also a selection of full plate breakfasts here if you have time to sit a while, along similar lines to Brunch and Barista.

Where to Enjoy Brunch in Southampton? 5 More Café Options

If you’re too late for the best breakfast in Southampton but still have some room for a fantastic brunch, you’re in luck.

Wenzel’s has some of the freshest, tastiest lunch and brunch sandwiches in the city – and here are some other brunch spots nearby.

#6 Experience Unique Flavors at Big Blue Cafe for Breakfast or Brunch

Whether you’re looking for a delicious breakfast or a top brunch, Big Blue will see you right!

While it’s a little bit out of the way of the city centre across the river test and tucked in an industrial estate, the cafe’s cheesy toast, avocado and eggs, fluffy pancake dishes, and brunch wraps make it a popular spot.

The only downside is it’s closed on the weekends. 

#7 Roll Up for a Veggie Wraps at The Lunch Lounge

Ok – so The Lunch Lounge is more about midday munch than brekky and brunch, but its extended breakfast menu gives brunchers plenty to get their teeth into.

In particular, the cafe’s veggie breakfast wrap packs in the best of their plated dish into a handy tortilla. It’s filled with avocado, tomato, mushrooms, egg, cheese, and veggie sausage.

#8 Fill Up on Toasties at Mettricks

Mettricks is one of Southampton’s most famous indie brunch cafes, and it’s also a great place to get breakfast in the morning.

Closer to midday, you can visit the cafe and grab brunch dishes such as a ham and cheese, spicy chorizo, tuna melt, or sun-blushed tomato toastie. Otherwise, there are loaded sides, sandwiches, and a good value pancake menu.

#9 Join the Club (Sandwiches) at XOXO

Fans of fresh ingredients, the friendly staff at XOXO are always ready to serve a range of mid-morning tuck.

XOXO is popular for its Club and Vegan Club sandwiches, which you can combine with rosties or fries for a little extra. If you’re in the heart of Southampton and want to try a few creative drinks, stick around beyond midday!

#10 Book in for Bill’s Big Brunch

Bill’s, based on the esplanade close to Westquay Shopping Centre, goes big when it comes to brunching plates.

Regarded as great value by patrons, Bill’s Big Brunch includes rosemary spuds, fried eggs, bacon, beans, and more. There’s also pancake stacks and sourdough options.

Final Word on Southampton’s Best Breakfast Options

It’s plain to see – whether early or late in the day in Southampton, you’ve got plenty of breakfast (& brunch!) options. Wenzel’s has a great choice for delicious, fresh food if you’re on the go.

In fact, for breakfast, you don’t even have to leave the house! Fire up Uber Eats and get freshly baked bread delivered straight to your door to kick start a lazy day.

There’s lots to tuck into and we’ve shown you the best in Southampton. Given that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it pays to find somewhere filling!

For great value morning and midday grub, Wenzel’s can’t be beat and we’d love to be the ones to satisfy your tummy’s early grumblings.