The Best Cafes in Eastleigh, Hampshire
From artisan coffee spots to beloved locals, these are the cafes worth knowing about in Eastleigh and Chandler's Ford.
Eastleigh and the surrounding area have a decent independent cafe scene alongside the familiar chains. Here are the spots our editors return to.
Poppins Cafe, Eastleigh Town Centre
Poppins is the kind of no-nonsense town-centre cafe that Eastleigh residents have relied on for years — breakfasts, sandwiches, and hot drinks at fair prices. It sits off the High Street and fills up during the working week with regulars and shoppers.
Evi Bakehouse
A newer addition to the area, Evi Bakehouse has built a following for its homemade pastries, sourdough, and specialty coffee. The atmosphere is relaxed and the food is made on the premises — a step up from the chains.
Coffee#1, Chandler's Ford
The Chandler's Ford branch of Coffee#1 (the Bristol-based independent chain that has stayed genuinely indie despite scaling) is a reliable stop on the Kingsway. Good filter coffee, comfortable seating, and a menu that does the basics well. Busiest on Saturday mornings.
Marks & Spencer Cafe, Swan Centre
Not the most exciting entry, but the M&S cafe in the Swan Centre is genuinely one of the better sit-down options in Eastleigh town centre. Good for a post-shopping lunch; quality is consistent.
Costa, Eastleigh High Street
If you need chain coffee in the town centre, the High Street Costa is the most central option. Standard Costa offering; reliably busy.
Chandler's Ford independents
The Kingsway in Chandler's Ford has several independent cafes and bakeries worth exploring on foot — the area's suburban character supports a different cafe culture from the town centre, with more family-oriented and work-from-home patronage during weekday mornings.
Information correct as of May 2026. Opening hours and operators can change — check before visiting.