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High St0.7 mi from Southampton centrelast reviewed July 2026

Expect a queue for the pastries and a wait for a seat, but the espresso earns its own following, finished with latte art worth waiting around for.

A Southampton bakery where the espresso skips the dark, charred chain-roast script.

4.5★★★★½(280)
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What we love

  • Pastries carry a reputation for Michelin-level lamination
  • Espresso runs bright and fruity, a deliberate step away from the dark, charred chain-roast profile
  • Latte art praised repeatedly, right down to the pour on a mocha

Location

154 High St, Southampton SO14 2BT, UK

0.7 mi from Southampton centre

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