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!!

Perfect early or midmorning breakfast/brunch spot. Bay…read morewindow perfect for people watching, friendly staff and on the morning I went they played a very relaxing playlist of American Motown Even the whipped cream and marshmallows were handmade. When is the last time you've seen a handmade marshmallow?

My friends and I were staying close by at the Global Village hostel and on our last morning in…read moreBelfast, we were craving a good sit down brunch. We hopped on Yelp and saw that French Village was just down the street, so we just walked on over. For a Saturday morning it was quite busy, but we were lucky to get a table for 4 people right away. They have a pretty standard breakfast menu with your typical french toast, pancakes, bagel, hash, scrambled eggs, etc. Between the four of us, we pretty much ordered the whole menu, which was great because that means I got to try a bit of everything. For myself I ordered the bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon. It was good, but I don't think it was exactly what I was feeling that morning. I really enjoyed bites of their raspberry & white chocolate pancakes and frech toast though. I'd definitely recommend that if you've got a sweet tooth. On top of that, we got an assortment of different coffees and smoothies at our table. I went for a soy milk latte for myself and a strawberry banana smoothie. Both hit the spot perfectly. Service was a little spotty. Our waters were never really refilled (and on a hungover morning, endless water is a necessity), and our server looked a bit angry to be there. The manager came around to see how everything was doing though, which was great! They have a bakery on the other side of the restaurant (where you go to pay), and have an assortment of macarons, muffins, and other baked goods. Before we left, we got a small box of macarons to share and they were lovely! I can't remember all the flavours we got, but everything I tried was delicious. If you're in the University area, definitely a good spot to check out for a nice breakfast.

Great catering for events. They were able to fulfil a large order at short notice. the food was…read morelovely and great communication with the company. 100% recommend this company for catering.

As a student of Queen's university, my girlriend and friends and I had a system that on each…read moretuesday and thrusday of the week we would try somewhere new to eat.My oh my, how sad I am that I only discovered this place at the end of term! The shop is located about 50 yards from Shaftsbury square, so is handy to anyone living or operating around Botanic or the Dublin road. If you are wanting a luxurious place to stay in, think again.The inside is small, but has sitting room for about ten, with seats outside for whenever the weather is good, or when people are feeling particularly brave in the Belfast winter! However most people are going to be taking food away,a dn that is where Flour Power comes into its own. it makes its delicious fillings on site.For example, it's succulent chicken tikka is real marinated, high quality fare compared to the guff from a tub you get in most places! There are a wide range of wraps, baguettes, rolls, salads and melts on offer, and the courteous staff, controlled by the owner Jonny will provide you with what you need with an infectious warmth and genuine enthusiasm. The business name is also a beautful pun. That is for me the icing on a most delicious cake!

The best cupcakes in the world…read more They don't have a huge choice. They add ones here and there during the year at seasonal times. I'm not a big fan of choc cake. So I tend to avoid those cupcakes. They also do mini cupcakes. They bake to order cupcakes and cakes for all occasions. Some of my fave cupcakes are white choc and raspberry,rhubarb and custard and honey bun. The staff are super helpful and nice. If you have not tried here you have not lived !!!

I first tried J Birds little cakes of joy when a box arrived to the office as a gift from a happy…read moreclient, and the staff descended like starving scavengers, the entire box demolished to sounds of mmmmmm in mere seconds. That was a while ago, and when a friend reminded me of it the other day I was compelled to visit the actual shop under the pretence of getting the other half a treat. OK, I wanted a treat, but a good deed is still a good deed. The ladies were lovely and full of chat as I tried to decide what to go for, which considering we are just talking cupcakes not career choices, it was surprisingly difficult. I decided on 3 chocolate ones- a chocolate raspberry, a salted caramel chocolate and a raspberry chocolate. Don't ask me to choose my favourite, as they all were. Moist with a little surprising gooey centre on the caramel and raspberry ones they were flawless. The other half felt the same, leading me to believe that this is a little treat he wants me to repeat, so looks like J Bird will be getting a lot more of my pocket money in the future, not that I'm complaining...

Randels is yet another lovely coffee shop on the ever vibrant Lisburn Road. The thing I love about…read morethis place is that it isn't sterile and uber modern full of pretentious people. Its a great place to go for a quiet relaxing coffee (or cup of tea) and just chill out with a book or have a catch up with a friend. They also offer lovely desserts, scones, muffins and general tray bakes which generally is what you'd expect form a good coffee house. The offer a range of light lunches too, which I haven't tried yet but I do hear good things!

This polite little green coffee shop is really appealing on those days where you just want to hide…read moreaway for the world for 20 minutes. It is petit and relaxed, never in a rush like the busier coffee shops closer to town, and this is just the way I like it. With a decent sweet menu as well you might even find yourself popping in here for a light lunch on the go. The coffee is really nice as well, but also do a quality cup of tea. After a long trek shopping along the Lisburn Road it is very clear that a long cup of tea is all I ever want.

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.

Very cute French inspired diner with wonderful food and drinks and cozy booths. Good service and…read morewas easy to get a booth around 12 pm

The cutest atmosphere with ages brick, chandeliers and orange trees. Absolutely romantic. Had the…read moreChubby Cherub special pizza and it was excellent. The crust was nice and thin and an abundance of toppings. Enjoyed a lovely iced coffee and a beer with it. Great staff as well!