Iced Matcha
Ceremonial grade, hand-whisked
Southsea · Portsmouth · Est. 2026
Slow mornings,speciality coffee& brunch in Southsea.
Sand Cafe — speciality coffee, matcha and brunch in Southsea, Portsmouth.
An independent cafe in the heart of Portsmouth serving speciality coffee, artisan brunch and aesthetic cafe culture on Elm Grove.
Speciality coffee
Single-origin espresso, considered milk, slow extraction. Coffee with intention.
Matcha & wellness
Ceremonial-grade matcha, smoothies and clean drinks made fresh, never from syrups.
Aesthetic brunch
Shakshuka, brunch bowls, artisan toasts and house-made cakes — designed to share.
The pour
Drinks made with intention
Speciality coffee, ceremonial matcha and seasonal smoothies — every cup is built fresh.
Flat White
Single-origin espresso, silky milk
Strawberry Smoothie
Fresh fruit, no syrups
On the plate
Brunch that brings people to Southsea
From slow-simmered shakshuka to artisan toasts and pastry-case favourites, our kitchen leans into seasonal British produce with a Mediterranean accent.
Shakshuka
Slow-simmered tomato, baked eggs, sourdough
Pistachio Basque
Burnt cheesecake, matcha cream
Cafe Interior
Slow mornings on Elm Grove
Elm Grove · PO5
One of Southsea’s new favourite coffee & brunch spots
Tucked into Elm Grove, Sand Cafe is a short walk from Palmerston Road, Castle Road and Southsea Common. We’re a small independent cafe focused on speciality coffee, matcha and a brunch menu built around great ingredients — somewhere Portsmouth locals can slow down, work, meet friends and feel at home.
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Find us
Visit Sand Cafe today
- 161 Elm Grove, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 1LU
- Open every day 9:00 – 18:00 · Last food orders 15:30
On-street parking on Elm Grove and surrounding roads. A short walk from Albert Road, Palmerston Road shops and Southsea Common.
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