Our story

A small Southsea cafe with big love for coffee

Inside Sand Cafe on Elm Grove

Sand Cafe started with a simple idea: Southsea deserves a cafe that feels like its own — independent, warm, well-made. Somewhere you’d want to come back to on a Tuesday morning, not just for a weekend treat.

We opened on Elm Grove because we love this stretch of Portsmouth. It’s independent, creative, and full of people who care about where they eat and drink. Our menu reflects that — speciality coffee from small UK roasters, ceremonial matcha, brunch built on seasonal produce and a pastry case we’re a little obsessed with.

We’re not trying to be everywhere. We just want to be a good place to be. Come find us.

Independent

Locally owned and run. No franchise, no corporate playbook.

Considered

Short menu, seasonal ingredients, properly trained baristas.

Community

Built for Southsea — students, freelancers, families, neighbours.

Latte at Sand Cafe

Visit

Come and say hello

161 Elm Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 1LU. Open every day 9am–6pm. Walk-ins always welcome.