The 10 Best Breakfast Places in Portsmouth (With Brunch Options For You Late Starters!)

Whether you’re visiting or working in the city, finding a tasty breakfast in Portsmouth can be tricky! There are menus, delivery options, and dietary requirements to consider…

So, we’ve made things easier on you. If you don’t have time in the kitchen or just don’t want to cook, here’s our guide to the best Portsmouth breakfast and brunch spots!

Our Guide to Finding the Best Breakfast Spots in Portsmouth: Bakers, Cafes & Restaurants 

When researching breakfasts and brunches across Portsmouth, we actually found that there’s tons of great choices all over the city. That’s a fantastic sign!

From Old Portsmouth to Palmerston Road, the Ocean Retail Park, Broad Street, and down towards the Gunwharf Quays, you really are spoilt for choice for places to dine at.

However, you don’t have to be on the school run or working to tuck into a delicious morning meal. Why not have a sandwich or some pastries delivered?

Regardless of what you choose from a breakfast menu, here are 10 spots that serve some delicious options.

Wenzel’s The Bakers

You’ll find Wenzel’s The Bakers at the Ocean Retail Park on Burrfields Road – but the best part is, you can enjoy their mouth-watering fresh bread, local ingredients and sweet treats without leaving your home!

Wenzel’s famous bacon and sausage rolls are always a must if you’re getting set up for a long day ahead. What’s more, there’s brunch and lunch wraps in store if you get up a little later, and a range of donuts and cakes to add as a cheeky extra.

What’s most likely to please the app-happy amongst you is the fact you can order directly through Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat! Book in a savoury or sweet breakfast bite for delivery.

Visit our bakery in Portsmouth: 

Ocean Retail Park, Burrfields Rd, Portsmouth PO3 5NP, UK

 023 9298 3213

Spinnaker Cafe

The Spinnaker Cafe is a top choice for local fry ups thanks to its early opening of 8am, and its great range of full breakfasts and muffin dishes.

What people seem to love most about the cafe, down on Broad Street, is the homemade appeal. You can tell the food here is prepared with care – and it’s easy to get to.

The Garage Lounge

The Garage Lounge is a little further flung over in Southsea PO6, but it’s still a firm favourite with locals and holidaymakers looking for breakfast munch.

Cooked options and tasty granola and fruit juices are available on demand, and if you’ve a pet in tow, the cafe is extremely dog friendly! Despite its location, the lounge is popular for its service.

Sisters Cafe and Bar

The Sisters Cafe is a cosy bistro spot that, like the Garage Lounge, is laid-back and dog friendly. It’s famous for its huge range of full breakfast plates, which include vegan and vegetarian options.

It’s also easy for diners to add extras to their breakfast dishes for just a little extra – and they have lunch menus, too.

The Canteen

Is there really a better view to accompany your breakfast in Portsmouth? Maybe not! The Canteen is a popular cafe based on the waterfront in Old Portsmouth.

It’s famous for its creative menus and its fantastic private hire, but, we get it – you’re here for morning munch! It’s open seven days a week for early risers.

Late Morning? Discover 5 of our Favourite Places to Eat Brunch in Portsmouth

If you’re holidaying in Hampshire, who could blame you for sleeping in for a few days?

In fact, if you fancy a later breakfast or brunch in bed, you can always order something tasty from Wenzel’s!

Here are five more Portsmouth brunch spots if you’re venturing out and about.

Southsea Beach Cafe

Offering a picturesque breakfast near the water, this cafe is famous for its freshly prepared seasonal breakfasts and evolving menu. You’ll have a different twist on the English breakfast across the seasons!

Beyond the cooked breakfast and brunch options, the cafe even offers its own sauna to kick back in!

Cosy Club

Portsmouth’s Cosy Club is based at the Gunwharf Keys, meaning it’s easy to just pop your shopping down and nip in for a quick mid-morning bite.

Whether you enjoy poached egg, toasted sourdough, or a full breakfast plate, there’s a range of breakfast and brunch options on offer here as the day burns on.

Algarve’s Grill

Fancy something a little bit different for brunch? The Mediterranean treats on offer at Algarve’s Grill on Osborne Road in Southsea serve up burgers, authentic mezze, steak, rice, and tapas.

If the usual breakfast options aren’t appealing to you, try this popular spot for something different in the area.

Smile Cafe

You’ll find Smile Cafe on Marmion Road in Southsea – and you’ll soon see why it’s one of Portsmouth locals’ favourite breakfast spots.

Offering breakfast classics made from top quality ingredients, regulars recommend the bacon sandwiches and hash browns as a must! The service, too, is highly rated and always welcoming.

All Bar One

If you prefer pub grub to coffee shops, start your day off right at the All Bar One in the Gunwharf Quays. This chain eatery serves up traditional dishes with modern twists, and you can take someone with you for a two-dish deal until noon.

All Bar One offers a welcome mid-morning treat midway through shopping!

Grab the Perfect Breakfast and Brunch in Portsmouth

Whether you’re on a stroll around Old Portsmouth or are working in the city centre, there’s a wide range of breakfast, brunch, and light bites around Southsea, the Gunwharf Quays, and down by the harbour views.

If you’d prefer to spend the morning in, you can tuck into a lovely breakfast or brunch treat from Wenzel’s – all you have to do is order through your phone!

Don’t slave over the most important meal of the day – order a filling, tasty wrap, sandwich, or pastry from your local Wenzel’s.