Café of the Year 2026 winners crowned in Hampshire competitions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

Two Hampshire cafés have won regional Café of the Year 2026 titles in reader-voted competitions.

Two separate regional competitions have crowned Café of the Year 2026 winners in Hampshire. Crumbs at Chesapeake, located at Chesapeake Mill in Bridge Street, Wickham, has won the Hampshire Chronicle and Romsey Advertiser title after facing stiff competition from nine other establishments across Winchester, Romsey and Stockbridge.

Meanwhile, Thread & Toast at Quidhampton Business Units in Overton has taken the Basingstoke Gazette award. The independent café was founded by Tory Simpson, Daniel and Lisa. The team is particularly passionate about supporting neurodivergent customers and people who may find traditional cafés overwhelming, providing a calm and comfortable environment where visitors can relax.

Both competitions invited readers to vote for their favourite cafés, celebrating the independent businesses that serve Hampshire communities. The annual awards recognised establishments ranging from independent coffee shops serving expertly brewed coffee to traditional tea rooms known for their homemade cakes.

How it is being reported

• The votes are in - Café of the Year 2026 winner revealedReaders had the opportunity to support their favourite cafés, celebrating the independent businesses that serve Hampshire communitiesRomsey Advertiser · 15 Oct, 05:00
• The votes are in - Café of the Year 2026 winner revealedThe annual competition celebrates the cafés serving their local communities.Basingstoke Gazette · 15 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Crumbs at Chesapeake · Thread & Toast · Hampshire Chronicle · Romsey Advertiser · Basingstoke Gazette · Wickham · Overton · Hampshire

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