# Boswells, Portsmouth — Reviews & Opening Hours > Boswells — Cafe in Portsmouth with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.3/5 from 513 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/restaurants/boswells (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe £ # Boswells Cascades, Portsmouth [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16294235727319515722&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) **In short:** Boswells is a cafe in Portsmouth, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 513 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs. ## About Boswells Boswells is a cafe in Unit 110-111, Cascades, Portsmouth, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch alongside coffee and desserts. The menu includes vegetarian dishes and a children's menu. Freshly prepared food is available to eat in, take away, or in the outdoor seating area. The cafe accommodates groups and families. Diners report friendly, attentive staff and quick service. The menu offers gluten-free options. Fair pricing is noted. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Boswells's own website](http://www.boswellsgroup.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). 🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch ☕ Coffee 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options 🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍽️ Kids menu 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Tuesday** 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Wednesday** 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Thursday** 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Friday** 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Saturday** 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM ## What's nearby - Next next door - TK Maxx next door - Primark next door - Cascades Shopping Centre next door - Victoria Park 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's wide selection of freshly prepared food, including delicious breakfast items and gluten-free options, as well as its great coffee. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, quick service, and fair prices. Some reviews mention the food can be of low quality. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (513 reviews) **Price level** £ **Dogs allowed** No **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Portsmouth Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/112809). [More restaurants in Portsmouth](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/restaurants) ★ 4.3 (513 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](http://www.boswellsgroup.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [023 9282 0183](tel:02392820183) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Portsmouth **Plus Code** 9C2WRW25+C9 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Portsmouth Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DPortsmouth%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/portsmouth/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Boswells? Boswells is open Mon–Sat 8am–5:30pm; Sun 10am–4:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Boswells any good? Boswells is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 513 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Boswells dog-friendly? No, Google lists Boswells as not allowing dogs. ### Is Boswells good for children? Yes, Boswells is listed as good for children. There is a children's menu. ### Can you book a table at Boswells? Boswells does not take reservations, so it is walk-in only. ### Does Boswells have vegetarian options? Yes, Boswells serves vegetarian food. ### Does Boswells have outdoor seating? Yes, there is outdoor seating. ### Is Boswells wheelchair accessible? Boswells has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Boswells? Yes: paid car park. ### How do I contact Boswells? 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