We were recommended this place by someone and it was for a reason. The food is so good, service was…read morefast and the staff were friendly. Highly recommend giving it a try. I got the huevos rancheros and my boyfriend got the beef stew special. So good. Will be back for another visit

Well Haptik is a pretty special cafe! Even thought of within a group of favourite 'high end' cafes…read morethat cost a fraction more but deliver the best on offer this one is near the top. It delivers on the 3 main areas that make a place what it is; * The coffee *The food *The staff/ atmosphere everything is made with great attention to detail, preparation and sticking to consistently good recipes as well as the presentation of the food whether you are sitting in (not so much at the moment) or getting your food in a box to take out, it is excellent. On the last visit I got the breakfast roll which had so many little additives in the bap for flavour that it turned the "sausage sandwich" into an art form!! My wife got the breakfast burrito and it was another speciality that was something that you wouldn't want to miss. Finally given the times, they have a good 1 way policy for helping customers get through to collect orders and leave while socially distances as well as having a screen up to add further protection.

One of the best cafe's in North Down. Great food and service. The egg and chips are great and they…read moredo a lovely fry breakfast which you can get all day. Nice choice of ice cream as well

Saturday morning once again and if you have read any of my past reviews you would know that…read moreSaturday mornings mean breakfast out!! yeah baby! We were parked and walking into town discussing where to go for a fry. 'Will it be Cafe Mocha? Will we try Cafolas again?' when we bumped into a friend of a friend. We told him our trouble and he recommended Jarrah - boy are we glad he did. The breakfast selection from 8am to 12 midday is quite outstanding with the choice of a small fry, a regular fry, a deluxe fry or a super deluxe fry - each time the price and the plate size goes up slightly. My beau ordered a super deluxe fry consisting of...wait for it... 2 sausages, 1 bacon, 2 eggs, beans, mushrooms, half a pancake, soda bread, a hash brown, potato bread, french toast and a fried tomato!! Holy Fry -Up! I just ordered scrambled eggs on toast. The food was good, the setting was comfortable and they provide the days papers while you wait. There is a separate section to purchase take-away sandwiches or ice cream, I have heard the sandwiches are also filled well, reasonably priced and tasty. I knew I was going to yelp the place once I'd finished eating it was just so nice. I have only two issues, you have to pay for your tea separate to the fry and there was a funny wee smell in the place - nothing weird or gross just a funny wee smell. I'll be back - maybe tomorrow!

I have been eating in this cafe from time to time over the past few years…read more The food is very good and reasonably priced. I have had a baby recently and find this is a really handy place to call in, have a bite to eat and feed him. The staff are so friendly they really go out of their way to help me with the pram, holding the door open etc. Also because of the baby, they have no problem providing hot water for the bottle and bringing over my food. There is plenty of space to park my cargo which is a welcome change to other cafe's bunged out with tables. The carry out service is separate to the main seating area so you won't be disturbed while dinning. I would not go anywhere else to eat while in Newtownards.

Called in here yesterday for a sneaky lunch after a workshop in Scrabo children's centre…read more This place is beautiful albeit small place..but that adds to the charm It's a renovated gatelodge (hence the name) and it is awesome! Has an old world charm about it mixed with modern touches with vintage fireplaces, bare stone walls as well as trendy lighting and beautiful canvasses on the walls The food was lush! The menu is quite small as it caters for the breakfast/lunch crowd...but had a good selection of sandwiches, salads, lite bites and homemade pastries like sausage rolls & buns The best thing though, has to be that this place is in collaboration with Stepping Stones NI, which allows training for adults with a learning disability or difficulty, helping them gain employment and life skills. Profits from this place go to help Stepping Stones NI regenerate their funds and provide ongoing support for adults who need it. What a fab place, with a brilliant ethos and a fantastic atmosphere, food & staff! We'll be back down in Newtonards in the near future, and will defo be making another visit!

While killing time between hospital appointments I thought I would treat myself to a coffee in this…read moreplace. Now I know this building well as it is the actual Gatelodge for Ards hospital and years ago it used to be the accommodation for the junior doctors who worked there. It has been beautifully renevated maintaining the charm and character of the old gatelodge while blending in a new building. It is run by a charitable organisation who helps support people in the work place with learning disabilities , so all the profits go back into supporting this project . Inside the building there has been a great deal of thought put into making use of every area and it is so well laid out even incorporating an outdoor seating area. There is a variety of seating , ranging from tables for two to sofa seating for bigger groups. The service is excellent ordering at your table or at the counter and it being brought to you.The menu ranges from breakfast to tea with quite a wide choice of good quality food. I sampled a cappuccino and cherry scone both of which were moreish! All in all my experience of The Gatelodge was not only a trip down memory lane but also a pleasant relaxing cuppa in tasteful surroundings and I definitely will be back again and I won't need a hospital appointment as an excuse to do so!

Dundonald Old Mill is a lovely place for homely comfort food like mince steak pie, chicken and ham…read morepie, chicken and broccoli bake etc with a range of side salads like bean salad, carrot and orange salad etc. I think you could get potatoes or chips but the salads are too nice not to have. More recently they have been advertising Slimmer's Choice dishes. Decor includes Ards TT memorabilia and information about waterwheels and the history of this mill and its wheel.

Wet, miserable, gloomy and cold. A typical summer's day in Northern Ireland. Well, they're not all…read morethat bad, but this one really was spectacularly bad. My friend had popped round for a wee visit, so rather than twiddle our thumbs for an afternoon, I decided we should head off to the Old Mill. Dundonald Old Mill maintains one of Ireland's oldest water wheels, which has been restored in recent years. It's quite a pleasant sight. The 250 year old building consists of a gorgeous gift shop and a quaint coffee shop. Despite having lived a short distance to the Old Mill for thirteen years, never had I once been to the coffee shop, so I was mightily intrigued. The coffee shop lies above the gift shop, kind of like an open-plan attic (if you can possibly have such a thing), and it's decorated in a pretty farmhouse style, gingham tableclothes and the like. My friend ordered coke, and I had a magnificent honeycombe sundae in the tallest glass I have ever seen. Despite the weather, and the time of day (approx 4pm), the coffee shop was still fairly busy, but very chilled. Just how I like it. I've paid a visit to the gift shop several times, and it's a good'un. Very well stocked, with lots of lovely mill memorabilia to take home. Definitely worth a visit. The pensioners certainly love it.

My wife I had only our 2nd sample of Brunch Box sandwiches from our local Tesco in Antrim today. We…read morecan confirm that our first experience (last week) was no fluke. They were delicious both times. The bread used is chunky & soft and the fillings are top class & very tasty. We're both in our early 70's and would be pretty good judges & unafraid to point out poor quality. No such problem here! Kieran& Alice McMullan

I really nice quaint wee place in the heart of Ashbury in Bangor of all places. Who knew such a gem…read morewould be found in there? A nice quirky decor adds to the character and experience. The food was really delicious and matched the expectations that came with how the place looked. I would really recommend giving it a go, even though it's in Ashbury.

While all the other posher and more expensive places to lunch in comber are quiet this place is…read morealways buzzing because the food is good, the portions are big and the bill is small! They also have a bistro/restaurant in the evening which runs fantastic one off deals such as from Wednesday to Saturday this week and from 5pm they are offering buy one get one free on the main courses. They also offer a comber steak night where two people can dine on two starters, two steaks with the trimmings and a bottle of wine - I've seen this done before in other places but I have heard this one mentioned time and time again. In the daytime enjoy a coffee or tea with homemade scones selling at £1.00 each - happy days. And they have Wi-Fi and baristas - the perfect combo! Awesome!

Second visit in the last month to Sugarcane in Comber, the service is excellant and the food is…read morevery tasty. We both opted for Bacon and Brie Paninis with a Cranberry dressing, served with salad, coleslaw and skinny chips. Very reasonable price for such a tasty and filling lunch. The one thing that makes this place stand out is the staff, they are very attentive without being in your face and nothing is too much trouble. I brought a few caramel squares home as we were too full to eat them! Defo worth a visit.