It was a cool, dry 5c this morning in this Irish border town. It was St Patrick's day eve…read more We were in the town's 'legal quarter' near their courts where people receive the law rather than 'justice'. The two are rarely seen together and when they are often it's unintended. Unlike my Yelp friend Grey, who seems rarely to slow or stop, I arose early reluctantly on this morning, as I normally only do so to go on holiday, but I had agreed to assist someone negotiate a complex matter that once done with the dotted line signed (it was a dotted line) a human life saw a familiar world change utterly completely in a few seconds and I believe very likely for the better. We'll see. As we left the official task which took a whole 25 minutes we enquired about good coffee from our host, who pointed us to 23 Seats just a short walk away from our Roden place venue. We were assured it was wonderful. It was. The wall sign above the door reads 23 eats until you get close enough to see the S wedged into the front wall. They've done well if they have 23 seats. I doubt they could host 23 folks simultaneously. I didn't count them but it sure is a compact and bijou coffee place. It's within Dundalk town centre, with character and a soul; quirky music tastes, environmentally focussed, and vegans cheerfully catered for oh and I smile to confirm its pet friendly too. We only needed good coffee and that's what we got: we opted for one cappuccino and one flat white - €6 for both. We paid up front by card so we could just go when we were done. We had a table near the rear entrance and, as they were receiving a delivery, it wasn't pleasant as a chilly damp breeze came through the door left open. This is one of those places that are now rare to me as I really want to go back to explore their food selections as it's not a typical coffee stop - they think about the environment and they focus on meeting diverse customer needs. So five green stars. I'm not a vegan but if the ingredients are to my taste I couldn't care less about the label. Who wants chemical filled food of food coloured by derivatives from the crude oil and petroleum industry; I'd rather not. The staff too were charming despite the huge pressures small independent businesses and poorer families must faces for at least the next five years. We in the West are in a war economy between Wu flu and a lunatic white supremacist admired maybe emboldened by a (now thankfully) former US president; an autocrat with unfettered power, who has accumulated personal wealth and with his mongrel side-kick seems to think they can control 45 million people against their will with in humane force. I do not wish him well.

I have discovered the chai latte and an amazing pizza : CHEESE LOVER…read more I remember one waiter soooooo cool. An institution in dundalk !!!

Rumour's Coffee House has recently opened up in what for many years, used to be the old 'Twilight…read moreZone' gaming centre. It has a great position right in the centre of the town, with fantastic views of the castle and Belfast Lough. The inside is bright and has lots of seating. They offer the usual teas and coffees, with an amazing range of milkshakes, soft drinks and hot chocolate. I had a bacon butty when I visited which was delicious, but they also have a good range of sandwiches, sweet treats, and waffles! Limited parking is available on the street outside, and further up Main Street. Failing that there is lots of free parking available in the Castle Car Park, just a short walk away.

Superb coffee and I'm a coffee snob! Moist scones with good jam. A great view to boot.read more

I am sorry that I wasn't able to find this place sooner. It was only when they got a new sign…read moreoutside that I actually noticed its existence and went inside and took a gamble on one of their sandwiches and I have never turned back! The store is surprisingly large and is full of a wide product range in everything it stocks. It has a large selection of fresh fruit and veg , which it sells a lot of specialty items. It has a wide range of olives, obscure tinned items and a very varied deli counter with a wide selection of cheeses and hams to cater to even the most obscure taste. For me the best part about here is the sandwich bar. There is everything here that you would ever want to put in a sandwich. The bread is cooked on site and is always fresh as a daisy, and sandwiches are generously crammed. My personal fave from here is a chicken, mayo and stuffing which is mois and really delicious, Hooray for Hanlons!

Wonderful fresh fruit and vegetables at great prices, you know the sandwiches are popular - just…read morehave to look at the queue out to the street at lunch time. Friendly and helpful staff, clean and well organised and well laid out store.

Eight of us rolled up for coffee and cakes including two kids. We had just come from Easter egg…read morerolling and a mountain walk, so we already had eaten enough sugar to last us a week but the cafe's coffee waft was irresistible. Remarkably we were able to sit outside the cafe as the mid afternoon temperature had hit a balmy 17c, phew. We settled into the outside bench style seating. The coffees were really ace quality and the service quick and friendly. It's a very small cafe in a very small seaside town close to the Irish border and it's just a two minute walk down the street to the seafront and the mostly pebble beach with great views of the Cooley and Mourne mountains. The cafe was busy although I'd imagine it's the holiday periods and Sunday tourist trade that allows it to survive. I did look at the small harbour to see if the ferry boat was crossing from Warrenpoint in Northern Ireland but I couldn't see it. I think it's called the red star line run by a private family for most of my lifetime - a unique experience if you ever get the chance but it's possible that the relatively new Carlingford ferry has stolen much of its trade.

This place is great!…read more Quick and friendly service (with a smile), delicious pastries, and great Chai Latte. There is a small patio outside to take in the sights and sounds while people watching. Can't wait to come back tomorrow morning!

Great coffee and friendly staff, a good spot to chill. The muffins are tasty also. What more could…read moreyou ask for!

Wanted to find a nice local spot for brunch while we were in Belfast. This was a 5 min walk from…read moreour AirBnB. It looked like a serious coffee shop, so we decided to give it a try. This was a great choice. I grabbed a cinnamon roll, and ordered a cup of their filtered coffee (they no longer offer Chemex, sadly) and an order of poached eggs on toast with a side of bacon. This was something new for me, and I loved the simplicity of it. The sourdough toast was amazing, and the poached eggs went with it perfectly. High marks for the bacon also! Service was quick, and everything was brought out promptly. This is a nice coffee shop, plenty of seating, and a quiet place to have a conversation or get some work done. I know the people in the UK love their tea, but I would happily be a regular here if I lived in Belfast.

The food, service, and vibes were immaculate! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone for…read morebreakfast.

Everything about Craic'd Pot Coffee House is pretty perfect. Especially good coffee, ambiance,…read morevegan snacks and service from cheerful staff. Although their vegan offerings aren't huge, in terms of the usual vegan options in Armagh what is available here is good. Small range of vegan German Biscuits, chocolate and Rocky Road Tray-bakes. Haven't yet tried any savoury food, but there's a salad/ sandwich counter so I'm sure they could create a few vegan meals. Lovely coffee house in which to catch-up with friends or relax at a window seat and watch the sleepy, slow-moving streets of Armagh...

Big city looks, small town feel, clean and modern menu and wifi for paying customers…read more Great coffee, great bagel, great service. Thankful i chose to stop as i passed through rural N. IRELAND.

Small portions and over priced for a small community. Castlewellan is not a place for over priced…read morefood. You need to be a lot more competitive if you want to compete through the winter months as well as the summer months with the locals.

You walk-in and service is fast and easy to order. The prices are extremely reasonable, the…read morepastries are tasty and the coffee delicious. I believe you should stop-in when you visit Skerries it is beautiful water front.

Excellent Flat White, it actually tasted like Coffee!! Full service coffee and tea bar that most…read morewill be happy with...not all burnt Vienna beans and a smile from everyone of the Staff. They also have stuff for your Home that was quite nice.

Coffee was okay to me nothing really exceptional but didnt try the food so i cant say much about…read morethe food but all i can say the coffee was pretty basic to me. Cheers!

Fresh food. Great service by friendly staff, particularly Jen! Authentic maple syrup and freshly…read moremade pancakes. Highly recommend.