Sand.
161 Elm Grove, Southsea

Not just
coffee.
Not just
matcha.

A slow morning coffee house on Elm Grove. Single-origin espresso, ceremonial-grade matcha, pastries baked the same morning you eat them.

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A barista hands over a mug of coffee finished with intricate latte art.
Stone-milled matcha from Uji, KyotoSingle-origin espresso roasted on the South CoastHand-laminated pastries baked at dawnOpen seven days · 161 Elm Grove, SouthseaDog-friendly · Wifi · Open from 7:30
Stone-milled matcha from Uji, KyotoSingle-origin espresso roasted on the South CoastHand-laminated pastries baked at dawnOpen seven days · 161 Elm Grove, SouthseaDog-friendly · Wifi · Open from 7:30
The interior of Sand Cafe at 161 Elm Grove.

Our Story

A small room on Elm Grove, built slowly.

Sand started as a wish to slow Southsea down for an hour. A place to read, to meet, to sit a little longer than you needed to. We picked Elm Grove because of the people on it.

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The Menu

Every cup, considered.

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A double shot of espresso streaming into a ribbed ceramic cup.

Espresso

Seasonal single-origin, pulled with care on a La Marzocco.

Vibrant green matcha being whisked in a stone bowl with a bamboo chasen.

Matcha

Ceremonial grade from Uji, whisked to order in a stone bowl.

Two flaky almond croissants dusted with icing sugar on a wooden board.

Pastry

Hand-laminated at dawn. Almond croissants, cruffins, cinnamon knots.

Avocado toast with feta and chilli honey beside a flat white and iced coffee on a marble table.

Brunch

All-day plates on sourdough from Pompey Bread Co.

A tall ribbed glass of layered strawberry matcha latte on a sunlit travertine counter, with a long shadow falling across the wall.

Signature

The Strawberry
Matcha.

Fresh strawberry compote layered into cold milk, finished with a cloud of stone-milled ceremonial matcha. Sit and sip it, or take one with you down to the seafront.

Made with
Strawberries from a farm in Hambledon
Milk
Oat, whole or semi, no upcharge
In a glass
Tall, ribbed, made for the morning light

In the room

A look inside.

Two laminated almond croissants on a wooden serving board, dusted with icing sugar.
A small bonsai tree lit warmly inside an arched wall alcove.
A tall ribbed glass of iced strawberry matcha catching morning sun.
A barista uses a wooden tamper on an espresso portafilter, sunlight catching coffee grounds.
Fresh pastries laid out on a long wooden board behind the cafe counter.
Vibrant green matcha being whisked in a stone bowl with a bamboo chasen.
Avocado toast with feta and chilli honey beside a flat white and an iced coffee.

Visit

Find us on
Elm Grove.

Two minutes off Albert Road, between the deli and the plant shop. Step free off the street, water bowl on the door.

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Address

161 Elm Grove
Southsea, Portsmouth
PO5 1LU

Opening hours

  • Mon07:30 – 17:00
  • Tue07:30 – 17:00
  • Wed07:30 – 17:00
  • Thu07:30 – 17:00
  • Fri07:30 – 18:00
  • Sat08:00 – 18:00
  • Sun09:00 – 16:00
Contacthello@sandcafe.co.uk023 9200 0000