Little RosesCoffee Shop

Little Roses Coffee Shop has operated inside Elm Park Garden Centre at Pamber End since 2004, making it one of the longer-established independent coffee stops in the wider Basingstoke area. Regulars call in for espresso drinks, hot chocolate and cakes baked on site, along with toasted sandwiches through the lunch period. The pace stays relaxed, with seating spilling out among the garden centre's plant displays and a steady trickle of trade from browsing shoppers rather than passing commuters. Unlike the chain coffee names filling Basingstoke's town centre, it has stayed under the same independent ownership throughout, with staff who know regulars by name. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, which catch the afternoon sun. For anyone combining a garden centre trip with a proper coffee, it remains a dependable stop.