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Words and photo Olivia Smith
Winter is finally over, and spring is in full bloom. Short days, bleak skies, and being cooped up indoors are chapters we can now close; goodbye to winter blues. Spring is one of my favourite seasons, and I know that for many of us, it provides the serotonin and motivation we’ve all been craving.
As someone who loves being outside — and I assume you do as well — long walks along the promenade and through our parks are sublime, especially as everything begins to come alive: greener surroundings, flowers beginning to blossom, and an atmosphere that feels warmer, brighter, and more fragrant.
With this change in weather, having a cup of coffee, whether by yourself or with friends, no longer feels limited to the coffee shop itself. Instead, it becomes something you can take with you.
Ordering a delicious coffee to go and taking a stroll along the beach is a perfect pairing. There is something about holding a warm cup of delicious coffee while feeling the fresh sea air, listening to the rhythm of the waves crawling onto the shore. On cooler mornings especially, the warmth of the cup in your hands and that first comforting sip really does take the edge of the crisp coastal breeze; this is what makes the whole experience even more enjoyable, peaceful, and idyllic; the perfect excuse to pause and watch the tide roll in. Luckily, many of our local coffee shops offer takeaway options, making it easy to grab your favourite drink and head straight for the promenade or the park.
A relatively new coffee bar down Burgoyne Road, Bay Coffee is the perfect place to grab a coffee to go before one of those blissful morning strolls along the seafront. It has quickly become a popular meeting spot for everyone, from groups of friends catching up to dog walkers and runners, all stopping by for a well-earned caffeine fix. Bay Coffee embraces both the love of great coffee and the joy of being by the sea, perfectly capturing the simple pleasures that make mornings in Southsea so special, especially now that spring has arrived.
Stepping out with a freshly brewed coffee in hand, it’s easy to see why Bay Coffee has become a new local favourite. With all our speciality coffee shops here in Southsea, the velvety, comforting taste of their coffee draws people outdoors every day. Now Southsea is coming alive, it’s these simple rituals that instantly lift our spirits and make these spring mornings feel full of possibilities.
There’s something quietly uplifting about the season of spring. A takeaway coffee, the sea breeze on your face, and the warmth of the sun transform a routine grab-and-go into something delightful. These small pleasures are what make this time of year truly memorable.
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