Park Cafe - Portsmouth

Lovely spot, especially if the sun's out. Nice friendly staff who serve a perfect cup of tea and the best homemade mince pies ever!

Excellent toasties, and vegan cake that tasted like (excellent) real cake. I am not a vegan. Really nice place, so nice to find somewhere new to eat.

I dare you not to feel welcomed here (and if you don't, it may be you ... LOL! The staff are all friendly, seem happy in their work, and want to ensure you enjoy your stay. We enjoyed lovely sandwiches (tuna mayo, bacon egg) tea, coffees and desserts; all good serving sizes and freshly prepared. A lovely green respite from the busy city centre. And we appreciated their support of the Pay it Forward programme, allowing you to purchase a voucher for those experiencing homelessness, and their support of employment for those who have experience the same. A great initiative that benefits everyone in the community.

This isnt a review about the food but the staff attitude. The cafe was closing up for the day last Sunday, they were taking chairs in from outside and I came in to use the toilet for a desperate little boy. I was told if I havent bought anything then I can use the Guildhall toilets which are with a little boy, a good 15/20 minute walk away. Even though there wasnt a soul around. He was forced to go in the bushes! So my review is based on the unkind and uncompassionate attitude of the lady who was working at the cafe on a Sunday. Rules over kindness. Wheres kindness gone from the world???

We had breakfast here two days running. The staff were efficient, freindly and helpful. The premises are clean and pleasant with both indoor and outdoor seating. There is an excellent breakfast menu and the food was freshly prepared and of very high quality. I had a fish finger sandwich on exquisite granary bread on the first morning and poached eggs on toast on the second. Both beautifully prepared and excellent value for money. We learnt that 'Cafe in the Park ' is a non-profit sicial enterprise which helps formerly homeless people develop the skills and confidence to get back into mainstream work, which is another excellent reason for popping in if you 're in the area.