Nell’s Cafe was a staple of my youth when late nights out were always rounded off by a stop at Nell’s for breakfast or cups of tea. Fast forward a lot of years (decades even) and a recent visit to the area gave me a chance to relive some of those memories. The breakfasts are still the same big plates of food cooked fresh to order, except now they do a veggie breakfast with great bubble and squeak. The coffee is still served in mugs and it’s of the quality that my nan would have called “proper coffee before all this nonsense about americanos and lattes” ie its black or its white. There is no discussion about brown or white bread. It’s white bread, it’s on a separate plate and there’s no butte...
Just stopped off to have a family breakfast. Lovely clean seating area and very helpful friendly staff. We had a traditional breakfast a larger breakfast and a cheese burger and chips. The quality of produce was excellent the sausage being butchers not cheap catering one. The bubble also homemade I would think not wet and slimey at all. The bread was crusty thick cut fresh loaf. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and the price. My husband was very pleased with his cheeseburger and chips again quality food and all fresh cooked to order not greasy just full of flavour. The waitress was lovely and the lady on the till was great as we didn't want a few items that came with the...
Well if your going to breakdown! what better place than near a cafe. We have been to Nell's Cafe a few times befor and always been happy with the food and friendly staff. But yesterday we broke down as we came off the A2 and the owner on his way to work pulled over and asked if he could help in any way and said they will be over soon with a cup of tea. A short while later they walked over with a couple of teas and again offered any assistance. This was very appreciated and thank you once again.
The interior of the restaurant is nice and clean, with friendly and efficient service. The food was average at best. It would have been improved if the bubble tea had been made from scratch rather than from a premade mix, and if the mushrooms were not overcooked to the point of looking like dried mushrooms. Personally, I would not choose to return to this restaurant, but it does seem to have a steady stream of customers.
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In my opinion not worthy of a return visit, only had a bacon baguette large piece of soft topped baguette, not what I’d expect a baguette to be, and 2! Slices of bacon in it hardly covered one half so I think very overpriced, very poor standard of food, small portions although greeting from staff friendly and welcoming food let’s it down
After a long journey to Portsmouth for a weekend break it was delightful to find Nells Cafe. The staff were very welcoming and professional. The service was very good and the food was great. I had the Vegetarian Sausage Sandwich, with thick bloomer bread. Just to repeat myself , the staff were fantastic
we love nells cafe,so friendly,so clean,all food freshly cooked,they will do whatever you want,not expensive,its a great british transport cafe,we love to visit,now even take grandchildren and great grandchildren.
We had a couple of full English breakfasts, the food and service was good. I did think however it was pricey for what is was. Bread could have been better. Will return and would recommend.
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A visit to the South wouldn't be complete without a meal at Nell's. Once again, they did not disappoint. The food was excellent and matched the expectations.
The baguette roll tasted terrible and stale. I asked for well-done bacon, but it was so undercooked it was practically oinking on my plate.
