Muse Coffee Co. (Portswood)

4.4 ( 333 reviews )
Checking... 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
£1–10
14, The Broadway, Portswood Rd, Portswood, Southampton SO17 2WE, United Kingdom
Nestled in the heart of Portswood, Muse Coffee Co. offers a delightful retreat for coffee lovers and casual diners alike. With a strong reputation for consistently exceptional brews, patrons rave about their perfect flat whites and rich cappuccinos. Paul Knighton perfectly encapsulates the essence, calling it his go-to spot for "proper coffee, properly made." The pricing structure is refreshingly simple; Muse serves just one size for each coffee, making it an excellent value—especially as they don't charge extra for non-dairy milk options. The vibrant atmosphere strikes a balance between buzzing social energy and a cozy workspace, appealing to both friends catching up and professionals seeking a productive nook. Dishes like the halloumi focaccia and an assortment of pastries complement the beverage selection, though some items, like croissants, might seem a tad steep in price. Diners also appreciate thoughtful touches, such as complimentary sanitary products in the women's restroom. As highlighted by Krystian Witaszek, the inclusive vegan choices add to its charm. Overall, Muse Coffee Co. stands out not just for its coffee quality but for its commitment to creating a welcoming environment. A perfect blend of affordability and quality, this café truly shines as a local gem, promising to win the hearts of all who enter.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Has free water refills
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Sells prepared foods
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves lunch
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Paid parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For Muse Coffee Co. (Portswood)

Paul Knighton
May 19,2025
Best Flat White I've had in ages. Proper coffee, properly made Went back to get cappuccino to go. Thank you. Had the good fortune to be in the area again today. The flat white coffee every bit as good as before. Food good too. Very consistent. Friendly staff. Seating inside and some on pavement. Buzzy atmosphere. Will be my go to coffee shop when in the area. Not often I get to go here, dependant on work, but still brilliant. Food still very good, great mocha. Managed to introduce a colleague to Muse. Think they will have another loyal customer when he is in the area. Have sampled a few different coffees now. Macchiato excellent. Most recently tried their Cappuccino again. Every bit as good as the other coffees I've tried.
April Cox
May 15,2025
Came here years ago and didn't think much of it, now they've turned it around and it's excellent. First thing you'll notice is that they serve 1 size for each coffee, which means you won't pay extra to essentially have your double espresso watered down. Second thing is the pricing, which I consider very reasonable; americano is 2.70, milk drinks are all 3. They also don't charge extra for non-dairy milk so a flat white with coconut milk (my favourite here) will be 3 but the same at Coffee #1 will cost 4! 3.70 plus 30p for the coconut milk. Cakes and pastries are generally good, although the pricing of the croissants is a little high at 3 for one. Stays open till 9pm everyday which is a bonus. Definitely would recommend.
Isabella Villalobos
May 12,2025
Very nice cafe, the staff were nice and the place fairly priced. They were only taking cash for a short period of time. So we needed to take money out of a cash point. It isn’t far, it does charge you 0.99 per transaction. The coffee was good and my halloumi focaccia sadly didn’t quite met my standards as the halloumi was a bit hard, a bit stale. Other than that the overall experience was great. Also the female bathroom has an open jar with sanitary products for anyone to use which I thought was great :D
Krystian Witaszek
May 1,2025
Lovely place with a lovely atmosphere. A lot of vegan options (pastries, cakes/brownies, coffee, hot chocolate). Everything is very tasty. My and my Goddess were very happy to find this gem!! Will definitely come back !
I B
Apr 18,2025
This place is easily a 10/10. Amazing ! Can’t believe I haven’t popped in before, never going back to chain coffee stores again. Excellent value for money !! The coffee is amazing, the snacks are divine and the staff are so so lovely. It is a very social place but also somewhere you can easily work on your laptop if needed. Wonderful interior and the place feels stylish without being pretentious and is warm and cosy.
Maria
Apr 13,2025
Beautiful cafe, drinks really well made and very good value for money in comparison to typical chain coffee shops. They have more specialty drinks like matcha latte and Turmeric latte. Many dairy alternative options and vegan & gluten free food.
Hannah Evans
Mar 10,2025
My favourite place in portswood!! Staff are so friendly and now know my regular order (lol). I come here most days because they do the BEST matcha lattes ever! Cakes are also delicious and there is such a nice vibe in there either for studying or catching up with friends.
beth berrie
Mar 1,2025
Me and my best friend go in there every week and think Eleanor is amazing! Always happy when we go in even if she is busy, remembers our order , creates the best latte art on our drinks even the takeaway ones. We think she is fabulous!

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