Best places for breakfast or brunch in Southampton

Breakfast/brunch is often cited as the most important meal of the day, so it may be useful to know where the best-rated places are in Southampton if you wanted to go out for it.

Whether you have a fancy for some eggs or you’re partial to some pancakes in the morning, we’ve got you covered.

We have rounded up the best places for you to enjoy the first meal of the day according to their Tripadvisor reviews.

Each breakfast/brunch place has at least a 4.0 Tripadvisor rating and here are five of the best to start your day the right way.

5 of the best places for breakfast or brunch in Southampton

Uptons of Bassett

Example of a fry-up at Uptons of Bassett (Image: Tripadvisor)

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Address: 351 Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 7DJ

Rating: 5/5 (from 396 reviews)

One reviewer said: "Best breakfast in Southampton, the meat is incredible and the atmosphere is so different to anywhere else. Would definitely recommend!!"

Miss Ellie's Cafe

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Address: 31A Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NN

Rating: 5/5 (from 199 reviews)

One reviewer said: "Popped in today Fantastic service as usual from the team Bacon and Brie Baguette with cranberry was perfectly cooked and presented Scrambled eggs with salmon also well cooked tasty and presented well".

Tim's Bistro

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Address: 19 Bedford Place, Southampton, SO15 2DB

Rating: 5/5 (from 419 reviews)

One reviewer said: "We stayed in Southampton overnight after a theatre visit. We wanted brunch so scanned Tripadvisor. There were 5 of us. We had a lovely welcome. We enjoyed the full English and the egg royale! The service was brilliant. The food was first class. We will return."

Cafe Thrive

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Address: 18 Hanover Buildings, Southampton, SO14 1JX

Rating: 4.5/5 (from 239 reviews)

One reviewer said: "I’ve been coming here for almost 3 years, I’m yet to be disappointed by the food, Lots of options, Good value, Amazing cakes, The Thrive breakfast is without question the best vegan breakfast in Southampton, The staff are always friendly and attentive. I’m very lucky to have the place on my doorstep, Highly recommended."

Big Blue Cafe

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Address: Chapel Lane, Totton, Southampton SO40 9LA

Rating: 5/5 (from 58 reviews)

One reviewer said: "Easiest review I have had to make. "BEST BREAKFAST I HAVE EVER HAD!" I have a fry up every Friday as a builder and this has everything... quality, big portions and very well priced!!"