Best Cafes in St Helier
Our favourite places in town for a coffee, brunch. We have selected these top cafes based on exceptional food and drink quality, friendly service, and great atmosphere.
BERESFORD STREET KITCHEN
Vibe: Community Hub & Social Enterprise | Location: 17 Beresford Street| Facilities: Indoor dining, takeaway, dietary options | Price: £
Located in the heart of St Helier, Beresford Street Kitchen is a vibrant cafe with a conscience, providing education, training, and employment for people with learning disabilities and autism. Beyond its inspiring community mission, the kitchen serves up outstanding coffee, freshly baked cakes, and daily hot specials—including plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options—made with high-quality local ingredients.
Cafe Jac
Vibe: Arts Centre Cafe | Location: Jersey Arts Centre, Phillips Street | Facilities: Indoor & courtyard seating, full menu, bar | Price: ££
Based inside the Jersey Arts Centre on Phillips Street, Cafe Jac is a busy local spot throughout the day. It offers full English breakfasts, daily specials, and a broad lunch menu, making it a practical option for a quick bite or pre-theatre dining.
The Good Egg Beach Cafe
Vibe: Seafront Cafe | Location: Havre des Pas Promenade,| Facilities: Seafront roof terrace, sit in & takeaway | Price: £
Set directly on the promenade at Havre des Pas , The Good Egg Beach Cafe overlooks the sea with covered seating an upper roof terrace. The menu focuses on cooked breakfasts, specialty coffee, and classic brunch plates like smashed avocado on toast or pancakes.
Locke’s
Vibe: Specialty Coffee & Brunch | Location: 1–3 Pitt Street| Facilities: Outdoor lane seating, specialty espresso bar, dog-friendly | Price: ££
Housed in a restored historic building behind Charing Cross, Locke’s focuses on specialty espresso and a modern brunch menu. It features outdoor seating along the pedestrian lane, serving dishes such as smoked salmon with soy-pickled cucumber alongside origin-sourced coffees.
Santander Work Cafe
Vibe: Co-Working Cafe| Location: Charing Cross | Facilities: Indoor seating, free co-working, bookable meeting rooms, banking services, dog friendly | Price: £
A combination of a high street bank with a good cafe and co-working space. Downstairs is coffee shop style seating for a quick coffee or working lunch. Upstairs has free hot desks and bookable meeting rooms you can use without needing to be a Santander customer. It is useful if you need WiFi, a quiet table and a flat white in town. Food is good value too.
