Brunch · Portsmouth
Brunch in Portsmouth, served slowly in Southsea
An independent brunch destination on Elm Grove — shakshuka, brunch bowls, artisan toasts and proper coffee, every day until 3:30pm.
Portsmouth’s brunch scene has grown up. Sand Cafe sits right in the middle of it — a small, independent cafe on Elm Grove in Southsea, built around speciality coffee and a brunch menu that takes itself just seriously enough.
We lean into Mediterranean flavours and British seasonality: slow-simmered shakshuka, whipped feta on hot sourdough, brunch bowls with avocado, halloumi and dukkah, pistachio French toast when we can get the brioche right. Pair it with a flat white from our house blend, or an iced matcha if it’s that kind of morning.
Whether you’re after weekend brunch in Portsmouth with friends, a quiet weekday plate before work, or a long catch-up that ends in cake — we’re open every day until 6pm, with last food orders at 3:30pm.
Independent kitchen
Everything cooked to order in our open kitchen on Elm Grove — no franchise menu, no shortcuts.
Daily until 3:30pm
Brunch runs every day, 9am to last food orders at 3:30pm. Cake and drinks until 6pm.
Walk-ins welcome
We don’t take bookings — just turn up. Most days you’ll find a table within a few minutes.
Good to know
Frequently asked
- Where can I find the best brunch in Portsmouth?
- Sand Cafe on Elm Grove in Southsea serves an independent brunch menu — shakshuka, brunch bowls, artisan toasts and house cakes — daily 9am to 3:30pm last food orders.
- Do you do weekend brunch in Portsmouth?
- Yes — we’re open every weekend 9am–6pm. We don’t take bookings for brunch so come down and grab a table.
- Are you vegetarian and vegan friendly?
- Most of the brunch menu is vegetarian and we always have vegan options across brunch, milks and cakes.
- How far is Sand Cafe from Southsea Common?
- About a 10-minute walk from Southsea Common, a few minutes from Albert Road and Palmerston Road.