A little room to slow down.
There’s something about this little corner of the river.
Tucked beside the River Itchen in Southampton, surrounded by the greenery of Riverside Park, Woodmill Coffee Kitchen is somewhere to slow down, meet friends and enjoy good food in a beautiful setting.
Whether you're joining us for breakfast, settling in for a leisurely brunch, catching up over coffee or enjoying a glass of wine, you'll always find a warm welcome.
We're an independent café with a simple philosophy: good ingredients, thoughtfully prepared food and a relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to stay a little longer.
From morning coffee to leisurely afternoons
The coffee matters. So does what’s on your plate.
Our menu brings together comforting breakfast favourites, freshly prepared brunch dishes, light lunches, homemade treats and properly good coffee.
We're also licensed to serve alcohol, with a selection of beers and wines to enjoy alongside your meal or while relaxing with friends.
From a quiet weekday coffee to a long weekend breakfast, a relaxed lunch or a glass of wine beside the river, we want every visit to feel welcoming and worth making time for.
We believe good food doesn't need to be complicated. It should be fresh, generous and made with care.
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Quality ingredients, local connections
We care about the ingredients that go into our food and the people who help us bring it to the table.
Where possible, we work with quality local and regional suppliers, including Deveroast for our coffee and Owton's for meat products.
It's part of our approach to serving food we're proud of while supporting businesses connected to our local area.
Above all, we're focused on offering consistently enjoyable food and drink in a place where people feel comfortable.
A café rooted in Woodmill
Our location is a big part of who we are.
Tucked beside the River Itchen and surrounded by the beautiful parkland of Riverside Park, Woodmill Coffee Kitchen offers a welcome escape from the bustle of Southampton, without having to travel far.
We're just a short riverside walk from Bitterne Triangle, making us an ideal stopping point for local residents, walkers and families enjoying the park.
We're also conveniently located for the University of Southampton and Wessex Lane Halls of Residence, offering students, university staff and visitors somewhere to enjoy great coffee, freshly prepared food or a relaxed catch-up with friends.
The River Itchen, surrounding green spaces and nearby walking routes bring something different to every visit. Some guests stop by after exploring Bargeman's Walk, others visit after a morning on the water, while many simply come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
For those inspired to explore the river, The SUP Company is right next door, offering watersports equipment, expert advice and opportunities to get involved.
But you don't need to be heading on an adventure to enjoy Woodmill. Sometimes a great coffee, a leisurely brunch or a glass of wine in beautiful surroundings is reason enough.
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Come as you are. Stay a while.
Woodmill Coffee Kitchen is about more than what's on the plate or in the glass.
It's the conversations over coffee, the families enjoying breakfast together, the friends meeting for lunch and the familiar faces who make the café part of their routine.
Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, we're glad you're here.
We're primarily a walk-in café, so you can simply turn up, find a spot and make yourself at home.
Find us: Woodmill Lane, Southampton SO18 2JR.
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Parking: Free parking is available at Riverside Car Park, a very short walk from the café. There is no on-site parking.
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Opening hours: Monday–Thursday, 9am–4pm; Friday–Sunday, 8am–4pm.