O'brien's Sandwich - Portsmouth

I'll go to the coffee shop when I'm in southsea. they continued to serve customers when other coffee outlets closed during the pandemic . . . and that is something my wife and I appreciated.

I met a friend at O'Briens Coffee for lunch in mid December. It was easy to find a table, and there were transparent screens between tables which was reassuring because of the pandemic. You order and pay at the counter, where there is also a screen. My friend ordered a panini with bacon, brie and cranberry while I chose a toastie with brie and cranberry (being vegetarian) on granary bread. Service was efficient, and we both enjoyed our sandwiches with warm melting cheese. The coffee was very good too, and I'm not easily pleased when it comes to coffee. On the menu there were also jacket potatoes, wraps and cold sandwiches as well as desserts. I would definitely recommend O'Briens for brunch or lunch while you are shopping in Palmerston Road.

Been here several times for coffees and toasted sarnies. My goto if in Southsea precinct. Good service reasonable prices.

I visited this morning for a coffee and was pleased to find it bustling, especially since nearby chain coffee shops were packed. We really should support independent businesses! The staff were excellent and very friendly; they even brought our coffee to our table, which is a thoughtful touch during these times. The café has done a fantastic job creating a safe environment with hand sanitizers and well-placed screens. The coffee was fantastic, and I will definitely be returning!

I hadn't been to Palmerston Road in years, but I'm sure it won't be long before I return, especially to O'Brien's Cafe. The service was excellent, and the coffee was truly delicious. I loved the personalized toastie – it was nothing like the mass-produced, "plastic" cheese versions you often find. It was genuinely good. I will definitely be back! This place deserves a solid five stars. Brilliant!