Top spots for breakfast and brunch in Basingstoke and Deane
We’ve pulled together our favourite places to kick-start the day so no matter how you like your eggs in the morning, these breakfasts are all worth getting out of bed for! We’ve paired each breakfast and brunch with a walk, because there’s no better combination than a gentle stroll fuelled by a good breakfast or finished with a delicious brunch.
Mornings made for breakfast in Basingstoke town centre
Head to Gabardine Bar, an independent coffee and wine bar located on London Street. Open from 10.30am on a Saturday, its menu offers a variety of breakfast choices including breakfast baps and teacakes.
Poppins Restaurant on Market Place is open from 8am Monday to Saturday and 9.30am on Sunday. All-day breakfasts are available, including the mega, breakfast sandwiches and toasties so it doesn’t matter what time of day you pop in.
If you are local to Basingstoke, you will probably have heard of Mr Munch. The family run café was established in 1982 and has been serving good value meals to its customers since. Open daily from 8am to 6.30pm. Its menu is packed with breakfast combinations including hash browns, bubble and squeak and a fried slice.
Relax at Willows Coffee House with a locally fresh-roasted coffee and choose from a large selection of cakes, pastries, toasted sourdough and croissants. Willows welcomes dogs, making it a great place to enjoy a breakfast with your well-behaved furbabies.
For those who enjoy a lie-in, offer a breakfast menu until 11.30am or a brunch menu from 11.30am until 2pm at the weekend. Its menu includes full breakfasts (with meat, vegan and vegetarian options), French toast, croques, eggs and lighter choices including yoghurt bowls. For a special occasion, why not make it a champagne breakfast.
Sometimes after a well-deserved lie-in, breakfast is more like brunch. Book in to Duck and Tipple in Wote Street for a bottomless brunch from 12pm until 5pm on selected Fridays and Saturdays or 12pm to 4pm on Sunday. Choose your two-hour time slot and enjoy a meat, cheese, mixed or vegan platter board alongside your chosen hot or cold tipples from the menu.
Add a walk to your visit
With all these breakfast and brunch spots right in the town centre, the Basingstoke town centre walk is easy to reach and makes the perfect companion to your meal. The self-guided route takes you from the War Memorial Park to Black Dam Ponds, with an option to continue to Crabtree Plantation. The walk is mostly level with gentle slopes, seats along the way and plenty of nature to enjoy, though between Black Dam Ponds and War Memorial Park there is one steep slope to be aware of. Choose the shorter under two-mile loop back to the park or stretch it to three and a half miles if you head out to Crabtree Plantation. It’s a lovely way to explore green spaces and local landmarks before or after your meal.
Breakfast and brunch in Old Basing
In the quaint village of Old Basing awaits the hustle and bustle of the artisan bakery The Street Bakeshop. For breakfast and brunch, The Street Bakeshop offers delicious breads and pastries, sourdough, granola with homemade berry compote and Greek yogurt, as well as house cured bacon and pork sausages on a soft sourdough roll. The shop is all about excellent food, and everything sold at The Street Bakeshop is made from scratch on site. You can even enjoy your breakfast while watching the bakers at work.
One on our list to try after a recommendation is Charlie’s Café, known locally for friendly staff and amazing value for money. Its menu covers breakfast, brunch and baps and everything in between.
Add a walk to your visit
With both The Street Bakeshop and Charlie’s Café located in Old Basing, you’re perfectly placed to head straight out on a walk. The Basing Trail is a waymarked circular walk of up to seven miles, with shorter options of two, three or four and a half miles. It takes in highlights such as Basing House, the Civil War site and green spaces like Eastrop Park and Basingstoke Common.
The parish council walks guides offer routes through fields, farmland and along the River Loddon.
Heading to Whitchurch?
At Kudos Coffee in Whitchurch you will find speciality coffee and quality teas with breakfast items served all day such bacon bagels, porridge, croissants and sourdough. They also offer a range of fresh smoothies, perfect if you’re after something lighter or a fruity boost alongside your breakfast. Kudos is dog-friendly and with free Wi-Fi, which makes it a great home-working alternative.
For brunch and a riverside view, head to the Riverside Café at Whitchurch Silk Mill, which opens from 10.30am. Here you can enjoy freshly prepared dishes, cakes and light bites while overlooking the River Test and the historic working mill.
Add a walk to your visit
Whitchurch is surrounded by beautiful countryside and riverside paths, making it ideal for a stroll with your visit to Kudos.
The family fun walk is a short, easy route designed for all ages, with clues to find along the way.
For more options, the Whitchurch Walks guide offers a variety of trials around the town and surrounding countryside, ranging from gentle loops to longer rambles.
If you’d like to explore the town’s heritage, the Whitchurch Mill Trail is a fascinating route that takes in historic mills along the River Test, combining history, nature and local character in one walk.
Breakfast and brunch in Overton
During the winter months, head to Overton Gallery for a cosy tearoom with an open fire. Summer can be enjoyed in the courtyard, which is surrounded by fig trees and other beautiful plants. Serving light breakfasts throughout the week but on Saturdays and Saturdays only, Overton Gallery makes its legendary 'sausage sarnies' all day long.
Another option is the Honesty Café, which focuses on fresh, seasonal food and sustainable practices. Here you’ll find a welcoming space for breakfast, brunch or coffee, with a menu that features wholesome treats prepared with care.
Add a walk to your visit
Overton is surrounded by beautiful countryside and heritage trails, making it easy to combine tasty food with exploration. The Jane Austen Trails celebrate the author’s local connections, guided you through the village and landscapes that inspired her writing.
For more variety, the Overton parish walks offer routes across fields, riverside paths and scenic countryside.
Nestled in the Candover Valley...
The Yard is a light-filled space offering indoor and outdoor seating serving local artisan Moon Roast coffee (which is located next door!), breakfast brioches, eggs and sourdough toasties alongside weekly specials. Open from 9am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday, with the kitchen closing at 3pm.
Add a walk to your visit
You can also find curated local walks from The Yard, highlighting scenic routes right from the cafe’s doorstep. The circular routes take in farmland, woodland and rolling countryside.
Other spots for breakfast and brunch
The Café Dome in Brighton Hill is a charitable project to train young adults with a learning disability in all things hospitality and catering with the end goal of the participants entering employment. Open from 9am daily serving all day breakfast and breakfast baps with a smile. They’ve also opened Orchard Café in War Memorial Park, giving visitors another welcoming spot to enjoy breakfast and support the project.
If you are breakfasting with family or friends who all want to eat something different, then the Harvester has you covered with a varied menu. From healthy fruit platters, yoghurt and granola to breakfast waffles and buttermilk pancakes. If you prefer a cooked breakfast, you can build your own with as many items you like, which are then cooked fresh to order. Then explore the Kempshott and Pardown walk.
Kids eat for free at Beefeater Spruce Goose with an adult paying for an unlimited cooked or continental breakfast during school holidays. Create yours how you like it, from the many buffet options and help yourself to unlimited hot drinks to wash it all down. After you've eaten explore all the Leisure Park has to offer.
Just outside of the borough is Wellington Farm Shop and Café. Start the day here with a wholesome breakfast in front of the open fire or admire the sweeping views of the Wellington Estate on the outdoor terrace. To the rear of the café is a small woodland play area which is great for the kids.
Dog-friendly places to eat breakfast in Basingstoke and Deane
From our list above, the following venues are dog friendly so no need to leave any furry friends at home:
- Gabardine Bar
- Willows Coffee House
- Kudos Coffee
- The Street Bakeshop
- The Yard
See our dog-friendly Basingstoke and Deane guide for more ideas.
Please note the inclusion of any business within this listing should not be seen as an endorsement of their services. While the information is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication, changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the information.
January 2026
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