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    Avoca

    4.4 (42 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Festive a goodies in avoca
    Fiona S.

    Avoca is an Irish department store with a little bit of everything! They source lots of things from Ireland along with things a little farther afield. The homeware department is the main area, from kitchen gadgets and decorative plates, bowls, teacups and glasses to rustic frames, hangers, doorknobs and candles. Beautiful mohair blankets, throws, scarves and knee socks. Lots of books on fashion, cookery, and being a general hipster :) Lots of Irish made clothes and kids toys! There is a restaurant and a more casual deli with seats. The food is mainly laid out to chose from. It's a task choosing as its all amazing! Desserts to die for! There is also a takeaway section at the front door. Lots of delish, scones, breads and cakes!

    Chicken and broccoli bake with salad
    Adam C.

    I visited here for lunch after the belfast marathon today, I would never have known it existed but my mum was in town and offered to by me lunch and let's be honest who ever turns that down. She said to meet her at Avoca as they have a lovely little cafe upstairs. I arrived at Avoca to find a gift shop and was a little confused, however make your way upstairs and there is indeed a cafe and restaurant, we ate at the cafe which kinda reminded me of a garden centre cafe, but in a good way. I had the chicken and broccoli bake with salad which was delicious, I must say the salad selection is very good, I had spanish potato salad which had chorizo in it, a Greek style salad with feta cheese and also some pistachio cous cous all of which were delicious. The only down side was that it was very busy and the tables weren't being cleared quick enough and they also ran out of cutlery otherwise it would have been 5star.

    Salt & pepper Calamari with a tomato and chilli jam & preserved lemon yoghurt
    Priya K.

    I came here yonks ago when I was styling as a freelance writer, I got an all expenses paid weekend trip to Belfast just in time for Fashion week. Avoca is a store which has a nice cafe inside, serving cracking food. We were quickly sat down at a comfy table, quickly our menus were presented as well as water for the table. The inside is quite nice, dainty almost. I whizzed through the menu and ordered the Salt and Pepper Calamari with tomato and chilli jam, preserved lemon yogurt. I have had some bad calamari in my time, so I was a bit worried at first, hoping it wasn't as fishy! Out came the platter and it was maaaooosivveeee, there was a lot of cali fries on that board. Took a bite, and oh my waaarrrrddddd, there was no fishy taste, this is without the chilli jam or yogurt. Another bite with the condiments, what a delight! I was in calamari heaven! Probably the best I have had so far, and once it's been that good, you never forget!!!

    Tia C.

    Avoca is sugar n' spice and all things nice. The front shop is a hodge podge of lovely girly things for your home. You'll find yourself running around picking up things, ohh and ahhing like a kid in a candy store. Everything is wonderfully twee. The clothes are a bit old for me, but perfect for the yummy mummy brigade. For me Avoca serves a different purpose than picking up some floral crockery (all in good time), I usually come in here with friends after a night of partying for the perfect hangover lunch. Even though we're stuffing our faces with chips fried in duck fat, it's healthier than a pizza, right?! I have very fond memories of visiting the Avoca cafe with some of my best friends a few weeks ago. We had to wait absolutely agessss to get a seat. In the time we had spent waiting and eagerly willing people out of their seats with our minds we had all pinpointed exactly what we wanted from this smorgasbord of yumminess, ie the menu. The decor in the first floor cafe, is very fun, bright and imaginative. The floor has big square black and white tiles, than there are flowery fairy lights all over the place, the pastel coloured furniture is mismatched and very feminine. When we got seated we ordered enough food to serve a ship of hungry sailors. I got the goats cheese salad with mango puree and some bread and olives, another companion got the thai crab noodle salad, my veggie friend went for some tortellini pasta. We also ordered some side portions of the aforementioned chips and I treated myself to a big jug of fizzy lemonade with some lovely fresh fruit in it. Presentation counts for a lot Avoca and everything looks perfect. The food is to die for. Nothing Michellan starred or anything like that, but just great attention to detail. Like how well the crumbly goats cheese goes with the mango puree with the subtly of some sunflower seeds peeping through. The lemonade also comes recommend and is very refreshing. All I will say is we were some very satisfied ladies after this mouthwatering munch brunch. The bill might leave a bit of a hole in your purse, but you can just go and buy a lovely new one downstairs then can't you?!

    Side salad as part of meal. Noodles,balsamic potatoes and broccoli,feta,tomato,hazelnut salad.
    Tara M.

    Sorry I have not spent more of my life in here. Lol I think I had written it off as too expensive for a jo blogs like me. But realistically it's around the same price as other as other places where the cafe is concerned. Unlike other places the food here is fresh,wholesome and has great flavours. It's about £5/6 for a wrap/melt/main which comes with come leaves. You can get a good sized 3 salads to accompany it for the £10 meal deal. It can be very busy in here. But the staff are very fast at serving. The take away food but downstairs is awesome. Great to grab something to take home to cook and impress. Also for baked stuff. I had a cinnamon and berry scone to take home. Wasn't the best scone. Would try perhaps a cake or crumble next time. The shop downstairs is quite pricey.but a great place for high quality unusual items. I love the unusually books. There is a huge section. They have also increased the size of their clothing section.

    Brian C.

    I hadn't ever been here before. I didn't even know it existed before last week. So imagine my surprise when after reading all of the praise this place has received on Yelp, I actually found it! It is a terrific little shop filled with handy gifts that would act as a great present for someone you don't really know that well and have to buy a present for anyways. I did not seen that much here that made me immediately think of a great present for a specific person. The gifts all look a bit general. It's not meant to be an insult. It's just they are nice bits and pieces but I would like to think I could find a more suitable gift than a decorated candle or a tea towel for someone. The café looks quite nice. Although we didn't actually eat in it, we did drop in for a cup of tea each. It is a relaxing little place, filled with lots of nice little things. But these things all seem a bit sore of useless. They would act well as a generic gift for someone, but unless I am out of ideas, I will probably only ever go for a walk around this shop.

    Andrew B.

    This place is getting rather popular isn't it!!! My wife and I got a meal voucher for the cafe last year and it was my first time ever venturing down to this shop. I was really impressed. It seems to really ooze quality and have its own style. It sells a complete range of household items to little nick knack things. I have friends that live near Avoca in the south of Ireland that I believe the chain originated from and they say the shop is a good representation of the actual place. I was kindly shocked to see them selling a bicycle...I thought this place is a little bit different...in a good way. My wife loves this place and if we ever need to buy a small gift for someone or just get some ideas of something different to buy, this is our first stop.

    'The everything bagel' consisted of roast ham, roast chicken, cheese, mustard and salad. Tasted great! highly recommended
    Kevin M.

    Went to lunch today in avoca and ordered 'the everything bagel' which consisted of ham, chicken, cheese, salad and mustard. This bagel was phenomenal! All the ingredients used were totally fresh and tasted great! The seating area in avoca is very quirky and eccentric, I loved it. The upstairs is very deceiving as it looks small but seats alot of people. A lunch in avoca comes highly recommended from me!

    Their "award winning" yogurt cup - so much goodness packed in there!
    Karen C.

    I've never had the time to sit down for a meal at Avoca, but it's my favourite city centre spot to pick up breakfast on the run. They have a great selection of pre-packed food and fresh-baked treats. You'll pay a little more than your average supermarket, but the quality is also FAR superior so in my opinion, it's worth it. The pear and vanilla scone is delicious (also, unlike some places that have started to charge separately for this, butter and jam are free the way they should be). I also love their yogurt cup... thick creamy yogurt packed with real fruit, whole nuts and seeds; it's a real meal that will keep you going for hours.

    Vivek T.

    A pure touch of class in every department right from the security guard!!! Dropped by with my girls to have a look and was amazed by the range and quality. From the delicious foods-had to drag my girls away from the cup cakes, to the soaps and lotions, to the "stocking filler" gifts-great place for these-nudge,nudge,wink,wink!!!

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    Sawers - Sawers, Belfast

    Sawers

    4.4(33 reviews)
    0.2 miCity Centre
    ££

    "People who love to eat are always the best people." -Julia Child (1912-2004)…read more One of the stops on our Belfast food tour, Sawers was a tremendous hit. Crowded at lunchtime on a weekday, we managed to nab a table when another couple finished their meal. It's super busy and inside, it's full of gourmet delights. Anyone who thinks Northern Ireland doesn't have good good needs to come here. Smoked salmon on toasted bread, hard Irish cheese, crunchy baguette, sliced turkey, even chilli sauce and something called "black butter." Oh, and wine. You can't have a midday snack without wine, right? Much/most of the food here is quite local (the wine is Spanish) and the staff are helpful. Check the "sandwich board" out front for specials. The Spanish Board for £25 would be my choice! [Review 1893 of 2024 - 871 in United Kingdom - 22915 overall]

    Found this gem while strolling the streets of downtown Belfast. This place has it all! A great…read moreselection of various packaged food, a deli that makes fresh sandwiches, pastries, fresh cheeses to cut and an olive bar. Browsing the store, I saw that it's separated into sections. An Italian section with lots of varieties of pastas and sauces. Cookies from Italy and limoncello! There is a very small Mexican section, which in my opinion was pretty darn good for being in Ireland! They had tortillas, various dry chilies and hot sauces. Lots of cookies, candies, jams and jelly's and a very large tea selection. The cheese case and deli were loaded with so many choices, it was hard to choose! You can order food and eat at tables that are just outside the front of the store. A definite recommend but if you're a foodie, be prepared to be dazzled!

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    Sawers - Salad and baklava choices.

    Salad and baklava choices.

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    The Yellow Door Deli

    The Yellow Door Deli

    4.5(11 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    £

    I'm just going to reiterate everything everyone has ever said to me about this deli - it is…read moreawesome! Clean, fresh, warm and welcoming with a huge choice, a good sized portion and a very decent price. The shop itself reminds me of a French deli with all the gorgeous cheeses on display and the shelves which are home to dips, spreads and chutneys! Seriously this is my kind of place! I once had a white chocolate cheesecake in here many moons ago and the image and taste are well engraved in my memory - it looked like something out of a magazine and the taste was thick, creamy yet melting and amazing. I sound like a freak but I will never forget it - haven't tasted one like it since. I can't rave about this place and the food enough - just go, you'll love it!

    This is the ultimate deli experience in Belfast! I love the food here and it's so fresh and I love…read morethe fact that even the bread is homemade! This makes for a very exciting smell upon entering here in the morning! Fresh baked bread...nothing better! I come here for lunch whenever I'm in the area and sometimes when I'm not! They offer a huge range of delicious fillings and will literally put together any combination you can think up! They're not afraid to give you plenty and the prices a re great too! I'm told they also cater for functions and although have never experienced this side of the business if the food here is anything to go by it'll be a win win combination!!

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    The Yellow Door Deli - Do do the sour dough..

    Do do the sour dough..

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    Arcadia

    Arcadia

    4.4(14 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    ££

    Definitely my idea of a great delicatessen with a fantastic selection of meats, cheeses, jars of…read moredelicacies, fresh olives, fish, pates, salads and everything else that you hope to find to complete a gourmet feast for a special treat. Among other things there is high quality bacon and locally produced smoked salmon. All sortsof specialised ingredients are likely to be here with things you don't find often such as the Canadian Clover Crest honey which I bought. The only trouble for me is that Arcadia is so far away up the traffic laden Lisburn Road though the longish opening hours are helpful. Mind you, perhaps it is just as well as I'd be overspending far too much.

    Arcadia is quite possibly one of the best finds I have had the pleasure of discovering while…read morewriting my reviews. I'm not up on my deli / speciality foods, nor do I know my Perches from my Pollocks (apparently types of fish...yeah, I didn't know that either) but even I realised the extent of Arcadia's wonderfulness. Plus they sell American sweets. No longer was I interested in the Snappers or the Sea Breams (yep, more fish), the Gruyere or the Gouda (cheese this time)...I eyes were solely fixed on the sweetie selection. Picking up a packet of peanut butter M&Ms (I don't like peanut butter, nor do I like M&Ms), the feeling of the novelty of purchasing something that is so highly sought after over here overcame me. And so, they were bought for the grand price of £1.49. My sister, on the other hand, eyes popping out of her head, was visibly distressed by the varied and unusual choice of confectionery which lay before her. Well, Willy Wonka was the lucky man this particular day, and she selected a packet of 'Wonka Nerds'. And now I am officially going to immigrate to the USA. Ohhh, these are good. These are really, really good. Tiny drops of wild cherry and watermelon explode with flavour the moment you pop them in your mouth and start chewing. It's been nice knowing you all...I'll see you on the other side. (Of the ocean).

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    Arcadia
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    Arcadia

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    Thyme Sandwich Deli

    Thyme Sandwich Deli

    4.8(4 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Called in to Thyme today before work and picked up an amazing roast beef and goats cheese salad…read more Portion size is huge and none of it went to waste. All ingredients are fresh and they have plenty of options to choose from. There is a large menu board up to give you some inspiration but if you can just make up your own salads, sandwiches, wraps or panini. I went for a takeaway today but there are plenty of seats if you wanted to sit in. Parking can be difficult right outside the shop at peak times such as lunchtime but there are sidestreets and parking on the other side of the road too. Thyme always pulls a crowd and I can see why. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the food is reasonably priced for such good quality. can't wait to go back and try something different next time.

    Have visited this place countless times for lunch during the week days and every time I go it's…read morepacked to the rafters! Can be hard to get a seat but you are never waiting too long at all! The staff are on the ball when it comes to how they run things. They just make it work. Their work station isn't the most spacious of environments but watching them do there thing while you wait on your order is fantastic. Great wee team and friendly too. I order the same thing every time, it's the buffalo chicken hot wrap. It's chicken tossed in a really tasty and not overly hot buffalo sauce and placed in a wrap with their own selection of salads but can be tailored to your liking, then toasted until it's just right. Pure perfection try it for yourself. The best time to go is about 11-11:30 before the lunch time rush and phoning ahead with your order is advisable, unless you haven't been before and don't know the menu items. They have a big variety on a large board on the wall as you walk in.

    Reuben's - Some of the deli selection

    Reuben's

    3.0(4 reviews)
    0.3 miCity Centre
    £

    If I'm not in the usual mad rush for lunch this is definitely my first port of call…read more This is without a doubt the best sandwich joint in the area, but also the slowest! The produce is on full display behind the large glade cabinet, with the meat still in joint form. Every hot order is lovingly handcrafted, from the carving of the chicken, to the grilling of the fillings and the toasting of the ciabatta. It's an art to watch, with the final assembling taking place in front of your very eyes. There is no processed crap in this joint, except maybe the curry which is too tasty to bother caring! Don't bother going if you are rushing, especially at 'lunch time' and I wouldn't recommend sitting in, it's like an old school canteen out the back (there was a dead spider in the corner behind me last time) Quality food, worth the wait.

    Reuben's is my first stop for a sandwich especially if I am on the move on Belfast City, they have…read moresome pretty good meal deal options and you can create your own sandwich from a choice of the usual fillings. I've never sat in at Reuben's but I hear good things, the outside seats are usually occupied by the city smokers. This is a big favourite of local office workers and recently some big corporates have moved in so expect a bit of a queue if you're visiting between 12 and 2pm. The staff do their best to keep everything moving but I suppose it says a lot about the quality of the food when people are happy to queue out the door to get their mitts on a sandwich. I always go for a chorizo and goats cheese Panini with a coffee to give me that afternoon boost - you can get all this for around £6 - can't go wrong. Keep an eye on the specials board and make sure you ask what the soup of the day is - they sometimes have a curveball in there that might just take your fancy.

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    Reuben's - The front of the menu at Reuben's

    The front of the menu at Reuben's

    Reuben's - Italian chicken ciabatta with red tomato pesto

    Italian chicken ciabatta with red tomato pesto

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    Corrie's Farm Butchers

    Corrie's Farm Butchers

    5.0(2 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    ££

    Like Meat? Like Freshly made local Produce? Like Bargains? Good! Then You'll like Corrie's Farm…read moreButchers. This company has gone from strength to strength in recent years opening multiple new shops across Northern Ireland and that's testament to their produce. They believe in sourcing locally and selling only the finest cuts of meat. Their new shop in Holywood is a cut above the rest and their deli counter was proving extremely popular with the local office workers when I visited today. This is the place to go if you're preparing a special meal and looking for fine food. They sell. My mouth was watering when I saw the Dry Aged Meat section - it looked truly divine! They sell chicken breast in bulk at a good price, something that might appeal to gym buffs that are looking to put on some mass. There are chalkboards all over the place advertising special deals - if you're looking for some inspiration you should pop in here for a wee look - you'll probably come out wanting to write a cook book. This is real honest local food - forget your chain supermarkets and get down here for your cuts of meat.

    Corries has some competition in Holywood with a selection of other butchers on the same street but…read morethere are a few features that help it stand out from the rest. The shop itself is well laid out with plenty of browsing room so you can find what will curb the carnivore in you. A great selection of your regular butcher staples complimented with a great deli counter with salads, cold meats and cheese. Lunch on the go? Corrie's farm butchers has it covered, sausage rolls, pasties, stew, salads, you can even get a warm, freshly made roast beef sandwich for a reasonable price. Highly recommended and a decent price range for top quality products, the friendly staff will definitely help you find what you are looking for.

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