Waterlooville's café scene has quietly levelled up. Gone are the days when Costa was your only option — the town now has a solid mix of independent coffee shops, brunch spots, and cosy tea rooms. Here's where to get your caffeine fix.
☕ Top Picks for Coffee in Waterlooville
1. Esquires Coffee — Best All-Rounder
📍 Wellington Way, Waterlooville PO7 7DT
The unofficial living room of Waterlooville. Esquires has nailed the formula: good coffee, comfortable seating, and friendly staff. It's where local business meetings happen, mums meet after school drop-off, and remote workers camp out with laptops.
Best for: Working, meetings, lingering Coffee quality: 4/5 Atmosphere: 4/5
2. The Coffee House at Tesco — Hidden Gem
📍 Inside Tesco Extra, Waterlooville
Yes, it's inside a supermarket. No, that doesn't matter. The coffee is genuinely good, prices are reasonable, and there's ample seating. Perfect for a quick flat white between errands.
Best for: Quick stops, budget-friendly Coffee quality: 3.5/5 Atmosphere: 3/5
3. The Old Barn Tea Room — Best for Cream Teas
📍 Hambledon Road, Denmead
If you want proper English tea room vibes, The Old Barn delivers. Think: scones with clotted cream, cake stands, and a garden to sit in. Coffee takes a backseat here — this is tea territory.
Best for: Afternoon tea, special occasions Coffee quality: 3/5 Atmosphere: 5/5
4. Costa Coffee — Reliable Chain
📍 Wellington Way, Waterlooville PO7 7DT
You know what you're getting. Costa is consistent, has decent WiFi, and the loyalty app makes it worthwhile. Not exciting, but reliable.
Best for: Quick coffee, consistency Coffee quality: 3.5/5 Atmosphere: 3/5
🍳 Best Cafés for Breakfast & Brunch
If you're after food alongside your coffee:
- ✓Toby Carvery Hilltop — Unlimited breakfast for £8.99
- ✓The Chairmen — Greasy spoon classic, massive portions
- ✓Number 73 Bar & Kitchen — Upmarket brunch menu
📱 Best WiFi & Laptop-Friendly Cafés
For remote workers:
1. Esquires Coffee — Best WiFi, plenty of plugs 2. Costa — Reliable connection 3. McDonald's — Free WiFi, no pressure to leave
🐕 Dog-Friendly Coffee Shops
Planning to bring your pup?
- ✓Esquires Coffee — Dogs welcome inside
- ✓The Old Barn Tea Room — Garden seating for dogs
- ✓Most pubs — See our dog-friendly pubs guide
☕ The Verdict
Waterlooville won't win any awards for coffee culture, but there are genuinely good options if you know where to look. Esquires is the local favourite for good reason, while The Old Barn offers something special for leisurely afternoons.
Missing: A proper speciality coffee roaster. Someone please open one.
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