The fry-up is an esteemed British dish that is popular across the land, but where are the best spots for it in Southampton?

We asked Daily Echo readers on Facebook what they thought were the best places for a fry-up in the area.

Several places received multiple mentions so here's a breakdown of some of the best as voted for by you.

7 of the best places for a fry-up in Southampton

Annies Cafe

Daily Echo: Annie Cafe earned plenty of praise from readersAnnie Cafe earned plenty of praise from readers (Image: Google Streetview)

Address: 14 Portsmouth Road, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9AA

Annies Cafe was an establishment that received plenty of nominations from those on Facebook, with more than 40 mentions.

One person wrote: "Best food and the loveliest bunch of ladies serving! Wouldn’t go anywhere else."

On the cafe's Facebook page, it says: "We are a traditional British Cafe offering fantastic food at a great price."

Cafe Aroma Shirley

Address: 48 Shirley High Street, Shirley, Southampton SO15 3NF

Next up, we're heading over to the district of Shirley as Cafe Aroma was mentioned numerous times by readers on the Facebook post.

A few points of praise included the quick service, friendly staff members and "great sausages".

On its website, the cafe has its ethos of providing tasty meals using fresh ingredients, sharing: "Who said healthy food can't also be delicious? Cafe Aroma's creative chefs use fresh and seasonal ingredients to make [it] affordable".

Miss Ellie's Cafe

Daily Echo: Miss Ellie's Cafe received praise for its welcoming atmosphereMiss Ellie's Cafe received praise for its welcoming atmosphere (Image: Google Streetview)

Address: 31a Manor Farm Road, Southampton SO18 1NN

Miss Ellie's Cafe over in Bitterne was another place that received quite a few mentions from readers.

They were commended for their food alongside their "lovely welcoming atmosphere and staff".

Another shared: "Miss Ellie's Cafe bitterne triange [sic] does the best cooked breakfast, lovely atmosphere, welcoming staff".

George's Cafe

Daily Echo: George's Cafe was praised for its big portionsGeorge's Cafe was praised for its big portions (Image: Google Streetview)

Address: 9 Church Street, Shirley, Southampton SO15 5LG

Going back over to Shirley you can find George's Cafe which was brought up a few times by readers on the Facebook post.

It was praised for its lovely staff as well as its massive portions for its breakfasts.

One person wrote: "100% best quality food for a great price and the staff are great".

Another posted: "Best cafe for all kinds of food and breakfasts. Lovely staff. Delicious food, the portions are massive."

Jay's Cafe

Address: Second Avenue, Southampton SO15 2BS

Jay's Cafe based inside the Selco Builders Warehouse was brought up by a few readers and was described as "absolutely amazing" by one person.

Offering plenty of hearty meals, Jay's Cafe is a place not just for a fry-up but also for lunch and dinner, with their Facebook page showing options for burgers, pizza and sandwiches.

Kate's Cafe Lounge

Address: 227 Portswood Road, Portswood, Southampton SO17 2NF

Kate's Cafe in Portswood received a few nominations from those on the Facebook post.

It has also been well-received on Google Reviews with it earning a 4.7/5 score from 318 ratings.

Many people have praised it for its breakfasts that are "cooked to perfection" and "friendly staff".


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Poppins Restaurant

Address: 231 Portswood Road, Portswood, Southampton SO17 2NF

Poppins Restaurant over in Portswood was an establishment that was brought up on a few occasions.

Describing itself as an "innovative, versatile and varied cafe" it offers food throughout the day alongside its well-received fry-ups.