August 2025 by Hannah Sims
This is such a delightful cafe, by far the best in Southampton! Everything I've had to eat or drink here has been of the highest quality (particularly a fan of the oat iced latte here). Love the ambience of the mismatched furniture, the board games, and the books that are available to browse and use. Patches is a wonderful server who is always super stylish and very friendly! I attend the Cosy Crime book club here, they very kindly open up after hours to let us meet once a month and and we love the Retro as a base, it's accessible for us all and so comfortable too. Definitely recommend it here!
July 2025 by James Goldfinch
Probably the nicest cafe in Southampton! We were met at the door by a lovely girl named Zoe who took excellent care of us! She was so energetic and made our experience unforgettable. I had a breakfast wrap that was mouth watering and Zoe produced one of the most incredible iced coffees that has ever touched my lips! Will definitely be going back
July 2025 by John Bailey
Just went for a coffee here. Really lovely and friendly staff and the coffee is excellent. The atmosphere was chilled as well. Would recommend!
May 2025 by David Ash
Popped by for breakfast this morning whilst waiting for my wife to have her eyes laser treated.
A warm welcome the second I got through the door, an excellent smashed avo, hummus, eggs and bacon, good coffee and a nice chilled vibe.
Would recommend! I'm not local, but if I was I'd be here regularly!
May 2025 by Alin T?nase
Food was tasty and cooked ? fresh, but prices is not been updated on their website ? and we been taken by surprised between prices on website and what is actual price...
May 2025 by Cameron Guthrie
I had the pleasure of attending a cosy crime book club at the Retro cafe on Monday. Jess' service was fantastic and i will be sure to back again in the future. This is the perfect cosy spot for the club meeting in the center of the city. I also enjoyed perusing the collection of books that lines the wall.
May 2025 by Ellie Salamanca
I run a local book club and we have had two meetings here. The staff were absolutely lovely and the drinks and cake were perfect! I love the ambiance and the location is super convenient. Highly recommend to anyone coming through Southampton.
May 2025 by Hill Farm Media
Went there for lunch with my family today. Food was great, atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable without being sloppy and staff were amazing. Will be going back whenever I pass
April 2025 by Michael C
Very nice cheese omelette and chips and a mug of flat white . Will visit again.
February 2025 by Jemma Gallop
Enjoyed a lovely brunch at Retro today. Was welcomed by a friendly woman, who got us seated and took our order. The atmosphere was nice, the place had an artisan vibe. Our food was presented well and tasted delicious! We both had a breakfast, which had a good variety. Price was reasonable, the service was great!
January 2025 by Lynsey Williams
I LOVE this place. Not too many tables so it doesn't get too crowded. Staff are SO lovely. Quick service and the breakfast is amazing. Good quality ingredients and I always leave the mushroom, except for here. Would highly recommend and it's become my little place I take myself for breakfast sometimes.
September 2024 by Cheylea Hopkinson
My partner and I come here often and it is our go to place to go for lunch if we have family visiting. It?s a really lovely cafe with great food and it looks really nice inside as well. We in our particular enjoy the smoothies and breakfast foods. 100% recommend
September 2024 by Vicki Craig
lovely friendly staff, great service. lush coffee. definitely my favourite place for coffee in Southampton.
August 2024 by George Pollard
Hugely disappointing. The warning signs were there from the flat white when the milk was just poured straight into the coffee, but things got more serious from there. The potato hash looked completely out of place on a huge plate, and the potatoes were under done and the peppers just tasted of burnt from the chargrilled skins. The eggs were clearly lowest quality too. Most annoying of all though was the staff vaping in the doorway, with the clouds of smoke billowing into the cafe while we were eating. Altogether an unpleasant experience and do not recommended at all.
August 2024 by LandL Gonsen
We were looking for a place to have breakfast near our holiday let here in Southampton. It had to be dog friendly 'cause we rarely travel without our BFFF ? This little cafe ticked all the boxes! Delicious, affordable food, cozy ambience, wonderful service!
