Great location on the seafront close to a play park and carpark. Nice wee sit in coffee and…read moreice-cream shop with lots of different coffees, teas, hot chocolate and soft drinks available. More importantly the vast range of delicious homemade ice-cream...my favourite is pooh bear...but there are so many to choose from. Only downside to this Mauds is that there is no public toilet or at least there wasn't last time I visited and children have been refused the use of staff toilets. Being an ice cream shop at a park and a popular attraction for kids I think this is really important. Paying customers who have to leave due to toddlers wetting themselves is never a good thing.

Maud's the famous Northern Irish Ice-Cream and confectionary company, have this great little…read moreIce-cream parlour facing the seafront in Carrickfergus. Most famous of all is the inimitable Poor Bear's Delight (or Pooh Bear, as everyone calls it!) has been something I've got here as a treat since I was a small child, and continue to do so today. They have a large range of delicious locally produced ice-creams available, but this is always the one of choice for me. The shop also offers a range of handmade chocolates that you can but in a pack, or make up your own bespoke package to give to someone as a gift. There is also a coffee shop where you can enjoy a range of teas, coffees, biscuits and other sweets, if ice-cream is not really your thing.

Located in The Courtyard, a quaint little (yep, you guessed it) courtyard, Take Thyme is a fine…read morefood / delicatessen, selling everything from posh chocs to chutneys to Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Yes, you heard right. Well, it is a 'fine food' of sorts... Basically that was the only reason myself and my two siblings wandered into this cute deli - the ice cream. We had spotted a display just under the archway for Take Thyme, and a small sign had caught my brother's eye in the process. "Ohhh, Ben and Jerry's!" No questions asked...the three of us practically sprinted over to the right and corner to further investigate. Take Thyme does have a really good range of food stuffs for such a small shop, and apparently these small tubs of the delectable Ben and Jerry's for £1.99 are the latest edition. Despite the protests of "Oh my word, I'm stuffed!" and "I'm not eating any more" a mere hour before, both siblings were super eager to purchase their own little pot of Caramel Choo Choo (my sis) and Chocolate Fudge Brownie (the bro). I was happy enough to remain ice creamless. For the finer foods in life, Take Thyme is a fab little find. That apparently includes Ben and Jerry's. I happen to agree...

This is my first time here, my wife recommended Take&Thyme so i decided to try it. It is set in a…read morelovely courtyard and so quiet. I ordered the lovely smoked chicken salad sandwich on brown bread with ceasar dressing. The sandwich was accompanied with a healthy portion of doritos and to sum it up,the sandwich was delicious. 5 stars from me, I can safely say that this is the place I will be making my first port of call when going for lunch.

Good variety of flavours and seem to change at least two flavours to try new ones each time i go…read more Some fruity flavours such as strawberry, pineapple and lemonade or sweet flavours like peanut butter and cupcake batter. It was very busy when i went which meant it was noisy but it didn't ruin my experience cause of the brilliant flavours! It can be expensive as the price is based on the weight of the frozen yogurt and toppings and that is why i am giving it four stars instead of five.

Be warned it is easy to get carried away in here! Prices are by weight and if you have never been…read morebefore it is very easy to spend more than you expect. We opted for 4 small tubs which came to £16! The frozen yoghurt & sorbet come from self service machines with lots of tempting flavours available. I went for some lemonade sorbet & mojito sorbet (no rum though) but were really tasty. Then onto to toppings, my 16yr old assured me the little juice balls were really good and she was right, especially the apple ones. There were plenty of options available including fresh fruit, nuts, chocolate and an assortment of sweets. Kids certainly enjoyed Spoon Street as a treat but it won't be a regular thing as I found it to be a tad expensive

I was here for the Yelp event and I will definitely be back. The shop is very quirky and the ice…read morecream is incredible! I had the malteser sundae...delicious. You should try it, you won't regret it :) There is a huge range of ice cream available and you can have it as sundaes, milk shakes or as it is. The menu is massive, and really affordable. I wanted it all. The staff were really friendly too. Can't wait to go back here for another ice cream feast.

Was in here today to get some ice cream. Lovely spacious bright parlour. Retro decor and cosy big…read moreretro sofas to sit in. Fonzies sell ice cream, hot nuts, ice cream floats, popcorn and lots more also tea and coffee, decaff available too. Prices are decent and a great selection of treats to choose from the bright colourful menu. Juke box playing retro music in the background is a bonus. Friendly staff. Kids high chairs available. Will be back..

Mauds is by far the best ice cream you will ever taste in your life, most coastal towns in Northern…read moreIreland have a Mauds Ice Cream Parlour but every town in the world should have one, it's that good. The Holywood store is a recent addition to the Mauds chain, but it is indeed a welcome one. Small but perfectly formed this Mauds offers all the classic flavours as well as ample seating. If you're going to Mauds get Poor Bear on a cone, it's basically honeycomb ice cream but the chunks of honeycomb are huge. They also sell Bailies coffee so if you're not an ice cream fan you can grab a coffee and question what life with ice cream would be like.

Mauds ice cream is always on point. I always go for Pooh bear. So creamy and flavoured…read more The staff in here are nice and helpful. It's a small space but they do a good job to for a decent amount of tables and chairs in. The environment lacks character. Feels like a bit of a shell rather than a place you would like to sit for coffee and dessert. This place also lacks the menu compared to the bigger Maud's on Lisburn road. Though they do some sundaes and waffles. Their tray bakes also don't look very appealing.

Ah Maud's. *Big Heart* Maud's is one of those great Irish traditions, unique to N.I and all began…read morein my home town. I had English friends over for the weekend and we treated them to some rather delicious pooh bear ice cream. I LOVE me some ice cream, don't get me wrong I love Ben&Jerrys etc but I'm sorry, you just can't beat Mauds (not even with a big poke ice cream!) Anyone visiting Ireland MUST TRY THIS! I can't imagine living without it, Apparently pooh bear is unheard of only that short hop, skip, jump across the water, or at least they do a variation of it which consists of jaw breaking honeycomb and poor quality ice cream. Sounds atrocious! So lucky enough I live here then. But, Oh the decisions you have to make. Normally it is without a doubt pooh bear, but now they've started making chocolate bear! Like pooh bear, but with chocolate! What are they trying to do to me! I haven't even got to their waffles, Drool. The ice cream must be something to do with our happy cows. Said friends were amazed how many cows there were in N.I. We moo'ed at a few of them, even offered them ice cream but they didn't take the bait. I reckon they knew we were having a BBQ later...But back to the point, if you like ice cream, you will LOVE Mauds. Go buy some (mine's a cone, ta!)

Maud's ice cream was what I grew up on, and before I was introduced to Rossi's ice cream it was the…read morebest I had ever tasted and certainly still up there with the best the ice cream parlours in the city. Over time all the Maud's parlours have gained an undying reputation with locals. I personally cannot get enough of their mint chocolate chip ice cream, although I have heard that their pooh bear ice cream is some of the best ever made. What is really good about Maud's is the portions/price ratio. I often feel that some parlours skimp a little bit of the amount of ice cream you get, but Maud's ice cream always ensure that either your cone or tub is filled to tipping point. A little advice from me, their dark chocolate sprinkles with crushed nuts on any ice cream really transforms it into an incredible dessert!

On a day trip to Portaferry an Ice Cream is a must, even if it is around 1 degrees! This Morelli's…read moreis tucked away in a courtyard about 11 yards from Exploris Aquarium making it ideal for day trippers like us. The store itself is small but sells all the essentials, I've cream (about 15 flavours), coffee and sweets! Today we went for small tubs, mainly because of how cold it was. I had poor bear - it was only £1.30 for a scoop and a half. The ice cream was fantastic - really fresh and flavoursome! All in all a lovely welcoming wee ice cream shop, I can't wait to go back in the summer and get more than one scoop

More than a dozen gourmet ice cream flavors. Creamy, rich, high quality…read more Gelateria has a variety of sizes, all reasonably priced. Walk-in only. No indoor seating.

I've just discovered this place on the Stranmillis Road in Belfast (they also have a shop in the…read morefoodcourt in Castlecourt). My friends told me about it and I feel compelled to share the good news! So as the name suggests, it is a milkshake bar... and they also serve the odd cupcake. You can take out, or there are a few seats for sitting in. The decor is 50's diner style, bright pastel colours and really fun. But the main draw is the amazing milkshakes. They serve every kind you can imagine, blended up with good quality icecream and milk (none of that horrible flavouring added to milk lark). The menu is vast, so to take the pressure off deciding, they have a selection of house specials like the Elvis (peanut butter, chocolate and banana anyone?!) Or you can just opt for your favourite chocolate bar, blended up with icecream, which is what I did. I chose the Boost... it was delicious. Straight after I had finished, I wanted another one. I must warn you that once you have visited Got Milkshake? you will quickly become addicted! Ok, so the idea may be a bit gimmicky and I'm not sure how long their idea will remain unique, but the milkshakes are truely delicious and the price is pretty reasonable too - £2.60 for a regular, £3 for a large. The setting is great, right in the heart of Stranmillis village so a handy pittstop after a day of sunbathing in Botanic Gardens, or as a nice end to a meal. Like most good things in life, the milkshake bar is probably best in moderation. But great for a treat, a fun date, or the ultimate hangover cure. Enjoy!

Right, so the first thing I need to confess is that I don't actually like milkshakes, which makes…read moreit hard for me to review this place. However. It also sells cupcakes, and I am very well versed in the art of cupcakes! The cupcake I got the other day had ball bearings on it, which I love (I mean, it's edible metal!) Got Milkshake is quite a cute little cafe, with a 1950s vibe about it. It's really small though, so there are only a few tables in it. I couldn't really imagine sitting there for ages, so for me, it's more a get it and go place. The milkshakes themselves were popular with my friends though, and with so many ingredients on offer, you can have all kinds of weird and wonderful combinations (Wham bar milkshake anyone?)

This is like going round to your mum's house for a feed! proper home cooked food is available in…read morethis little cafe, and a great range of it too. It is run by a husband and wife team, the menu is simple but plentiful, and full of all the traditional favourites. The fries they do look absolutely fantastic (not tried one myself but I follow them on Facebook and they look awesome!) We had lunch when we were there, mine was quiche with a baked potato and cheese and it was SO TASTY! They also do frequent competitions on Facebook to win free meals, here's hoping!!

A great wee cafe that very few people know about. Its out in Eden just in the community centre,…read morehas ample parking and plenty of tables. The place is spotless and you can see into the kitchen, always a good thing. The food is proper home cooked food, proper roast dinners and the best fry in Carrick. They also do a Slimming world version of brekkie so you don't feel you're missing out! There is a selection of cakes and traybakes if you're juat after a snack and cup of tea