Hide A Way Café

86 Clarendon Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2PB, United Kingdom
$$$ Cafe
(56 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

If you're seeking a cozy retreat for breakfast or brunch, look no further than the charming Hide A Way Café, nestled in the heart of Southsea, Portsmouth. This delightful café on 86 Clarendon Rd offers not just a meal, but an experience—an inviting atmosphere, friendly service, and a menu that tantalizes the taste buds.

As you step inside, you are greeted by a warm smile and the rich aroma of freshly cooked food wafting through the air. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to unwind with friends or enjoy a quiet meal alone. Perhaps you’ll find yourself sinking into a comfy seat, ready to indulge in one of their renowned breakfasts.

Hide A Way Café is celebrated for its commitment to quality, using ingredients sourced from local butchers and suppliers. Customers rave about the hearty breakfast options, with highlights including beautifully cooked full English breakfasts, fluffy omelettes, and the standout dish—bubble and squeak, which has been noted for its generous portion sizes and delightful flavors. Just ask Mark Powell, who described it as “the biggest but freshest bubble I’ve ever had in a café,” proving that each dish is prepared with care and a touch of love.

The café’s breakfast menu offers a range of choices that cater to every palate. From the excellent quality sausages to the perfectly fried eggs accompanied by crispy bacon, each bite is a celebration of home-cooked goodness. Edith Montaut's experience emphasizes this sentiment, noting the “freshly cooked” flavors that truly feel like a homemade meal. Add to that a side of fried bread, and you have a breakfast that is not only delicious but also a fantastic value for money. Andy Grayson couldn’t agree more, calling it a “terrific bubble and squeak breakfast for less than a tenner!”

The reassuring warmth of the staff sets this café apart. From the moment Peter Stroud walked in, he felt “friendly service” that made his breakfast even more enjoyable. The warmth and attentiveness of the staff contribute to the overall experience, ensuring that you feel not just like a customer, but like a welcomed guest. It’s no surprise why so many visitors, like Daniel Rabaud, find themselves returning for the inviting atmosphere and consistently good food.

In a town brimming with dining options, Hide A Way Café stands out not just for its food but for its heart. If you're in Southsea, make it a priority to visit this local gem—it’s a place where the food is always excellent, the service is genuine, and the prices are incredibly reasonable. Whether you’re a local or just visiting for the weekend, this café promises to be a highlight of your culinary journey. So, why not stop by and experience the magic for yourself? You might just find your new favorite breakfast spot.

Service options
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Paid street parking
Openings Hours

Monday

08:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Tuesday

08:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Wednesday

08:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Thursday

08:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Friday

08:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Sunday

09:00 AM - 02:30 PM

56 Reviews
Peter Stroud

25 Aug 2025

Highly recommended. The food is always excellent. Lovely breakfasts with good quality tasty sausages, perfect fried eggs, crispy bacon (never soggy or greasy). Friendly service, always warm and clean. The best value in town.

Daniel Rabaud

19 Aug 2025

Working in the area so we visited several times recently. Sausages are really tasty and good quality. Had the breakfast, omelette, bubble and squeak. All amazing portions, delicious and very reasonable priced! Highly recommend, we will definitely be back!

Andy Grayson

05 Aug 2025

Terrific bubble and squeak breakfast for less than a tenner. Brilliant value!

Stan Glancy

27 Jul 2025

Excellent Breakfast, cooked to perfection by lovely friendly owner and staff. A really warm and welcoming place to eat. Thank you so much...Will definitely be returning to try some different food on the menu as we thought everything was very reasonably priced. Stan Glancy.

EDITH MONTAUT

24 Jul 2025

In Southsea for the weekend and Googled breakfasts near me, We ordered 2 standard 1 midi extra toast and mushrooms. Food was freshly cooked, especially liked the bacon sausages and mushrooms, taste home cooked. Nice ladies taking orders and serving.

Adam Nevatte

21 Jun 2025

I popped in while doing a job around the corner. I was greeted with a warm welcome from the staff and owner and the atmosphere immediately made me feel welcome. The full English breakfast that I ordered was spot on, delicious, well prepared, and clearly made with care. I was surprised by the excellent value for money. The portion sizes were very generous, ensuring that I left feeling completely satisfied. I enjoyed my visit and would happily return in the future. I will not hesitate to recommend the cafe to others who appreciate good food and a welcoming atmosphere.

Mark Powell

28 May 2025

Just tried this place for the first time, had a medium breakfast and added bubble as a side, biggest but freshest bubble I’ve ever had in a cafe, would serve three and did ! Meat was all from a local butchers and was delicious, thoroughly recommend, but more expensive than average but defo worth the money, pic doesn’t show the free tea and fried bread

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