Welcome to Driftwood Cafe, nestled at 44 High St, Emsworth, PO10 7AW, UK. This charming café offers an inviting atmosphere paired with a menu that celebrates freshness and homemade goodness. With a focus on quality ingredients and thoughtful service, Driftwood Cafe has quickly become a must-visit destination for both locals and visitors.
The café boasts an array of seating options, catering to all preferences. Inside, you'll find two cozy areas adorned with embroidered cushions and local artwork, creating a warm and welcoming ambiance. For those who enjoy the outdoors, there's a lovely outdoor seating area, complete with heaters and cozy blankets, perfect for escaping the chill without sacrificing comfort.
Customers rave about the delicious offerings, with highlights including the coronation chicken and the acclaimed orange polenta cake, both of which have gained loyal fans. The homemade crab quiche and hearty chicken sandwiches have also received deserving praise for their generous portions and flavor. Plus, the freshly baked sourdough bread is a revelation that elevates every dish it accompanies.
Service at Driftwood Cafe is consistently noted as exceptional. Even during the busiest hours, the staff remain attentive and courteous, ensuring a smooth and pleasant dining experience. The care they put into every aspect, from prompt service to the inviting decor, sets this café apart from others in the area.
Don't miss out on the delightful desserts, which are routinely highlighted as must-tries. Freshness is a priority here, and the variety of cakes available is sure to entice any sweet tooth.
Whether you're stopping by for a quick lunch or a leisurely afternoon treat, Driftwood Cafe encapsulates the essence of homey charm and culinary excellence. With its attention to detail and commitment to quality, it's no surprise that visitors leave with plans to return again and again.
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Michaela Cavaney
23/07/2025
First time here and pleasently surprised. Really good food and very filling. We had the chicken sandwiches and the crab quiche. We didn't have to wait at all, and the staff were very polite and attentive. There are three seating areas and two inside and one outside. The one at the far back has a heater and is very nice and warm. The chairs have cushions on them n blankets, so if you're a bit chilling, you can get warm and feel cosy. These are nice touches, and I feel this does make it nicer than other places. They are not only making it look nicer but also thinking about customers who may feel the cold quicker than others like myself. We will definitely be going again.
Chris Hinde
20/07/2025
Great cafe for lunch! Food was fresh, home made and generous portions. Highly recommend the coronation chicken for lunch and orange polenta cake for a treat. Despite being busy on a Saturday, the staff were still super polite and very efficient seating guests and serving. Fantastic team!
Federica Baiada
05/07/2025
A little gem! Must visit if you're in the area and have a pooch! Staff is so friendly, great service and cakes are so fresh!
Alex Daniel
01/07/2025
Had an excellent visit here with 4 others. We stopped for lunch and the food was very good! Very high quality food - proper bakery bread / not processed supermarket ham / homemade quiche etc... Cakes were also very tasty. Also enjoyed the paintings throughout the cafe!
Claire Alvey
19/06/2025
A lovely find. Started off with excellent service and lovely furnishings- embroidered cushions, paintings by local artists on the walls. It was all very clean and inviting. Food arrived promptly straight after coffee was brought and was properly hot, obviously freshly cooked to order. The sourdough bread was gorgeous. I’d return any time.
Jazz McCullough
17/06/2025
Lovely food, lovely staff. Found this place purely by accident and so glad we did. My 9 year old was singing their praises. He couldn't decide between the lemon drizzle cake and the carrot cake so got both and he practically inhaled them both they were so good!
Denise Partleton
31/05/2025
Our first time in Emsworth, so we were very happy to find this little gem. Lovely inviting decor with a sweet terraced area that allowed dogs. We had a panini and sandwich both good, the panini could have had a bit longer under the heat, likewise the bacon could have had a bit more colour. The service was excellent. We’d recommend for an easy lunch.