# Canoe Lake Cafe, Southsea — Reviews & Opening Hours > Canoe Lake Cafe — Cafe in Southsea with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 3.4/5 from 166 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/southsea/restaurants/canoe-lake-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe £ # Canoe Lake Cafe St Helens Parade, Southsea [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14642995816794975509&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/) **In short:** Canoe Lake Cafe is a cafe in Southsea, rated 3.4 out of 5 from 166 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs. ## About Canoe Lake Cafe Canoe Lake Cafe sits on St Helens Parade in Southsea. It serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, along with coffee and desserts. Vegetarian dishes are available, and there is a children's menu. The cafe offers outdoor seating and takeaway service. Food is reasonably priced and the menu offers a variety of options. The venue is suitable for children and groups. It holds a five-star food hygiene rating. ## Menu & facilities 🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch ☕ Coffee 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options 🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍽️ Kids menu 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ## What's nearby - Portsmouth Natural History Museum next door - G! Boutique Hotel 150m away - Canoe Lake 150m away - Southsea Model Village 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Reviewers praise this cafe for its reasonably priced food, good variety of menu options, and friendly staff. Other reviews mention the food can be disappointing and service can be inefficient. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 3.4 / 5 (166 reviews) **Price level** £ **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Southsea Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/103096). [More restaurants in Southsea](https://staycation.co.uk/southsea/restaurants) ★ 3.4 (166 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [023 9281 6760](tel:02392816760) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Southsea **Plus Code** 9C2WQWJH+MM ### 🏨 Places to stay near Southsea Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes, Canoe Lake Cafe serves vegetarian food. ### Does Canoe Lake Cafe have outdoor seating? Yes, there is outdoor seating. ### Is Canoe Lake Cafe wheelchair accessible? Canoe Lake Cafe has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Canoe Lake Cafe? Yes: paid street parking. ### How do I contact Canoe Lake Cafe? 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