Coffee · Southsea
A speciality coffee shop in the heart of Southsea
Single-origin espresso, rotating filters and matcha — pulled with intention on Elm Grove, Portsmouth.
Sand Cafe is a small, independent coffee shop in Southsea, built around speciality coffee and the people who love it. We pull espresso from seasonal single origins, serve carefully steamed milk drinks, and brew a rotating filter for anyone who wants something a little more delicate.
The room is warm, full of light, and quietly designed to be a good place to be — whether you’re working from a laptop, meeting a friend, or just stopping in after a walk along Southsea Common. We share the local Portsmouth love for independent business and try to be the kind of cafe you’d want as your local.
Single-origin espresso
Carefully sourced beans from independent UK roasters, dialled in fresh every morning.
Laptop friendly
Free Wi-Fi, power points and a calm room outside brunch peak times.
Community first
Built for Southsea — independent, local, and proud of where we are on Elm Grove.
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Frequently asked
- Where is the best speciality coffee shop in Southsea?
- Sand Cafe at 161 Elm Grove, Southsea is an independent speciality coffee shop serving single-origin espresso, filter and matcha every day 9am–6pm.
- Can I work from Sand Cafe?
- Yes — we’re a relaxed, laptop-friendly cafe outside peak brunch hours. Free Wi-Fi, plug points and quiet hours mid-morning and mid-afternoon.
- What coffee beans do you serve?
- We rotate single-origin and small-batch blends from independent UK roasters. Ask the team what’s on the bar today.
- Do you do takeaway coffee?
- Yes — every drink is available for takeaway in fully recyclable cups, with a discount when you bring your own.