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We went for a quick coffee. Then stayed for breakfast. Then had additional coffee. Atmosphere was warm. Coffee was wonderful. The staff made it exceptional. Barista knew what he was doing and Bridgette was so endearing. She took the time to provide points of interest for us. WOW!!!! THANK YOU. ALL!
Best coffee in Belfast with a large breakfast item menu All theitcoffees are from their own roaster a few blocks away so fresh fresh fresh & the baristas are friendly. Discovered it on line and have been back every morning during our stay in Belfast If your a coffee aficionado it's not to be missed
I didn't have much time to spare but I was in need of good coffee. I've seen this bright, airy place before, but I'd never tried it out. I opted for the flat white coffee and it was superb. I noticed on the receipt that the price charged was £2.5 yet directly below was an extra 20 pence charge that I couldn't understand. I didn't have time to query it. I also chose their sourdough bread, which was served with butter and jam at about £2.20. The sourdough bread was thick cut and it was exactly that; a mild sour flavour, beautifully textured, great smell and a tasty contrast to the butter and soft set jam. This is seriously good bread. I also prefer soft set jams as they tend to be a little more tart, have a higher natural fruit content and fresher flavour than the more traditional jams. The portions were pretty decent and served up by a friendly bunch of staff and instant payment via Apple Pay.
I wish I could visit Established more often! Unfortunately it's a bit far from work to fit into a regular weekday lunchtime but occasionally I have gone into that part of town on a day off or on a Saturday simply to visit Established. Come to think of it, I've got a concert coming up at the Cathedral this month which will be a good excuse to go back to Established. There are usually coffees from three plantations and these keep changing. I would tend to order African coffee when I see it but everything's good here anyway. On my most recent visit, there was indeed an African coffee, probably the first Rwandan coffee that I've had. On most of my relatively few visits to Established, I've just had coffee with a cake or pastry but my most recent visit was for lunch and I opted for "Stew". This is more like a warm broccoli and beetroot salad than conventional stew but the ingredients were listed on the menu and this appealed to me as someone who doesn't care much for conventional stew. It was very pleasant food, if perhaps a little difficult to manage in a bowl with a small base. There is quite a lot of broccoli stem in it, lightly-cooked, and the pressure needed for cutting it meant that I really needed to hold the bowl rather than a fork with my left hand, just to stop the whole thing from toppling and spilling. Fortunately I didn't lose any of it! Established was one of the cafes used for Ulster Orchestra pop-up concerts on the Orchestra's 50th birthday in September 2016 and I was there on that occasion, listening to a string duo.
Established has very much as it's name suggests become well established with coffee lovers in the area. It certainly is going for the modern up market hipster vibe and it's not afraid who knows it, situated in just the right part of the city to do so it means that it attracts an abundant level of coffee lovers at pretty much all times of the day. Unless your individual view of the world of people trying a little too hard to look trendy is negative, there is little not to like. The food and sweets are top notch and despite being on the slightly higher price tear for this kind of thing the quality is there to support it, and, to be fair, given the quality and the demographic the place is aimed at I'm sometimes surprised it's not a tad more expensive! The main attraction though has got to be the coffee itself. There are a range of exquisitely blended coffees and an array of preparation methods to choose from, espresso, cafétiere, filter, V60 etc and many more. You can also buy bags of coffee and many of the latest and greatest coffee making gadgets to take home. So, the only real drawback is if you want to sit in, is finding a seat. Other than that you're almost certain to enjoy every aspect of your trip here.
It has taken me a while to do a review of Established, I wanted my feelings to settle a little bit because too be honest it was love at first sight and I didn't want to get clouded by infatuation. Now that I am a little less love struck I feel I am ready to do a constructive review. Established's minimalist feels seems to attract hipsters like a moth to a flame or a beard to a lumberjack shirt. The light airy feel of makes it a perfect place to work or meet - there's almost a chilled, hushed atmosphere with customers talking under their breath out of politeness for other clientele. The coffee is unrivaled in Belfast with the guys at Established paying special attention to blends and brews. I would recommend a flat white with a glass of chilled water (you can find this at the end of the counter) - the water counteracts the slight twinge of bitterness in the coffee. This is coffee perfection in my eyes. Established also offer some delightful food to stave your mid morning hunger - I had a great poached egg on wheaten bread (adding bacon for £1.30 - you'd have to be mad not to go for this). I'll keep it simple - I love this place - despite it's popularity it never seems to be too busy - hopefully it stays that way so I can continue to enjoy Establisheds' perfect ambiance.
It's not the usual place in Belfast, it's so clean, minimalist and cosy. As I would expect because as soon as you enter the Cathedral Quarter you have the feeling that you left Belfast and you are in another place. The coffee could not be better. Is good, really really good, it's from 3FE in Dublin. I always ask for a cappuccino and an apple and cinnamon scone to match but there is quite a lot of options and the type of coffee changes regularly so it's impossible to get bored. What to say about the staff? Nothing but the best. They are amazing and super friendly. My favourite spot in the city.
This is a great wee place. This is the place for coffee it seems. I am not a Coffee fan but the food is pretty decent. The baked goods by Man Made are lush. So flavoured. The food portions are not too big for their price. And they can be hit or miss on value. The menu always changes which is nice to sample new things. The venue is community focussed with several tables that you would have to share with others. Power sockets are easily accessible. Wifi password is always up on the backboard. The venue is also slick and clean. You can buy coffee related items such as presses and beans. They also have events in here quite often.
We were looking for an independent coffeeshop, and this one fit the bill exactly. Right behind St Anne's cathedral. It was just busy enough on a Sunday afternoon that we had to linger a bit to decide about seating: should we ask a couple to move a seat over to we could put two together? Should we fetch a chair from the other side of the room to bring to the communal table? Let do that... oh, a table just freed up. Should we move to there? (we didn't) The drinks were great. If I'd been less full from my large late breakfast, I would've tried some of the baked goods. Only downside is that it's quite loud, between the standard coffee machine noises, the people talking, and the music. They're going for the industrial coffeeshop rather than the chill, laid back style.
Really cool coffee shop based in the Cathedral Quarter. It's not just hipster, minimal and modern but also stocks 3Fe coffee and they can make your brew using various different methods including the aeropress and chemex. I had a lovely flat white on my recent visit and it really hit the spot. The coffee had a nice roast, was smooth and didn't have any bitter aftertaste. This place is always pretty busy. It offers breakfast and brunch along with lots of nice sweet treats. They also have a section where you can purchase fresh coffee beans, filters, cups & mugs and brewing instruments etc for you to perfect your own coffee at home. I have an aeropress which they stock and find it fun to use and would recommend it if you want to try different types of beans.
Wanted to find a nice local spot for brunch while we were in Belfast. This was a 5 min walk from our 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. read more
1 year ago
The food, service, and vibes were immaculate! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone for breakfast. read more
Grabbed a quick takeaway of some sweet treats and lattes for breakfast during my morning walk through Belfast. I got there before they opened and had to wander around looking for the place because they had the gates down and all the signage is behind the metal covering gates. Saw some cool stuff as I wandered around looking for it to open. Great lattes and sweets! read more
1 year ago
The coffee, service, and atmosphere are all perfect. On top of that the drinks won't break the bank. If you are in town for a day or if you live here I highly recommend a stop in read more
4 years ago
We went for a quick coffee. Then stayed for breakfast. Then had additional coffee. Atmosphere was warm. Coffee was wonderful. The staff made it exceptional. Barista knew what he was doing and Bridgette was so endearing. She took the time to provide points of interest for us. WOW!!!! THANK YOU. ALL! read more
4 years ago
Best coffee in Belfast with a large breakfast item menu All theitcoffees are from their own roaster a few blocks away so fresh fresh fresh & the baristas are friendly. Discovered it on line and have been back every morning during our stay in Belfast If your a coffee aficionado it's not to be missed read more
7 years ago
I didn't have much time to spare but I was in need of good coffee. I've seen this bright, airy place before, but I'd never tried it out. I opted for the flat white coffee and it was superb. I noticed on the receipt that the price charged was £2.5 yet directly below was an extra 20 pence charge that I couldn't understand. I didn't have time to query it. I also chose their sourdough bread, which was served with butter and jam at about £2.20. The sourdough bread was thick cut and it was exactly that; a mild sour flavour, beautifully textured, great smell and a tasty contrast to the butter and soft set jam. This is seriously good bread. I also prefer soft set jams as they tend to be a little more tart, have a higher natural fruit content and fresher flavour than the more traditional jams. The portions were pretty decent and served up by a friendly bunch of staff and instant payment via Apple Pay. read more
2 years ago
I wish I could visit Established more often! Unfortunately it's a bit far from work to fit into a regular weekday lunchtime but occasionally I have gone into that part of town on a day off or on a Saturday simply to visit Established. Come to think of it, I've got a concert coming up at the Cathedral this month which will be a good excuse to go back to Established. There are usually coffees from three plantations and these keep changing. I would tend to order African coffee when I see it but everything's good here anyway. On my most recent visit, there was indeed an African coffee, probably the first Rwandan coffee that I've had. On most of my relatively few visits to Established, I've just had coffee with a cake or pastry but my most recent visit was for lunch and I opted for "Stew". This is more like a warm broccoli and beetroot salad than conventional stew but the ingredients were listed on the menu and this appealed to me as someone who doesn't care much for conventional stew. It was very pleasant food, if perhaps a little difficult to manage in a bowl with a small base. There is quite a lot of broccoli stem in it, lightly-cooked, and the pressure needed for cutting it meant that I really needed to hold the bowl rather than a fork with my left hand, just to stop the whole thing from toppling and spilling. Fortunately I didn't lose any of it! Established was one of the cafes used for Ulster Orchestra pop-up concerts on the Orchestra's 50th birthday in September 2016 and I was there on that occasion, listening to a string duo. read more
4 years ago
Established has very much as it's name suggests become well established with coffee lovers in the area. It certainly is going for the modern up market hipster vibe and it's not afraid who knows it, situated in just the right part of the city to do so it means that it attracts an abundant level of coffee lovers at pretty much all times of the day. Unless your individual view of the world of people trying a little too hard to look trendy is negative, there is little not to like. The food and sweets are top notch and despite being on the slightly higher price tear for this kind of thing the quality is there to support it, and, to be fair, given the quality and the demographic the place is aimed at I'm sometimes surprised it's not a tad more expensive! The main attraction though has got to be the coffee itself. There are a range of exquisitely blended coffees and an array of preparation methods to choose from, espresso, cafétiere, filter, V60 etc and many more. You can also buy bags of coffee and many of the latest and greatest coffee making gadgets to take home. So, the only real drawback is if you want to sit in, is finding a seat. Other than that you're almost certain to enjoy every aspect of your trip here. read more
It has taken me a while to do a review of Established, I wanted my feelings to settle a little bit because too be honest it was love at first sight and I didn't want to get clouded by infatuation. Now that I am a little less love struck I feel I am ready to do a constructive review. Established's minimalist feels seems to attract hipsters like a moth to a flame or a beard to a lumberjack shirt. The light airy feel of makes it a perfect place to work or meet - there's almost a chilled, hushed atmosphere with customers talking under their breath out of politeness for other clientele. The coffee is unrivaled in Belfast with the guys at Established paying special attention to blends and brews. I would recommend a flat white with a glass of chilled water (you can find this at the end of the counter) - the water counteracts the slight twinge of bitterness in the coffee. This is coffee perfection in my eyes. Established also offer some delightful food to stave your mid morning hunger - I had a great poached egg on wheaten bread (adding bacon for £1.30 - you'd have to be mad not to go for this). I'll keep it simple - I love this place - despite it's popularity it never seems to be too busy - hopefully it stays that way so I can continue to enjoy Establisheds' perfect ambiance. read more
It's not the usual place in Belfast, it's so clean, minimalist and cosy. As I would expect because as soon as you enter the Cathedral Quarter you have the feeling that you left Belfast and you are in another place. The coffee could not be better. Is good, really really good, it's from 3FE in Dublin. I always ask for a cappuccino and an apple and cinnamon scone to match but there is quite a lot of options and the type of coffee changes regularly so it's impossible to get bored. What to say about the staff? Nothing but the best. They are amazing and super friendly. My favourite spot in the city. read more
This is a great wee place. This is the place for coffee it seems. I am not a Coffee fan but the food is pretty decent. The baked goods by Man Made are lush. So flavoured. The food portions are not too big for their price. And they can be hit or miss on value. The menu always changes which is nice to sample new things. The venue is community focussed with several tables that you would have to share with others. Power sockets are easily accessible. Wifi password is always up on the backboard. The venue is also slick and clean. You can buy coffee related items such as presses and beans. They also have events in here quite often. read more
We were looking for an independent coffeeshop, and this one fit the bill exactly. Right behind St Anne's cathedral. It was just busy enough on a Sunday afternoon that we had to linger a bit to decide about seating: should we ask a couple to move a seat over to we could put two together? Should we fetch a chair from the other side of the room to bring to the communal table? Let do that... oh, a table just freed up. Should we move to there? (we didn't) The drinks were great. If I'd been less full from my large late breakfast, I would've tried some of the baked goods. Only downside is that it's quite loud, between the standard coffee machine noises, the people talking, and the music. They're going for the industrial coffeeshop rather than the chill, laid back style. read more
10 years ago
Really cool coffee shop based in the Cathedral Quarter. It's not just hipster, minimal and modern but also stocks 3Fe coffee and they can make your brew using various different methods including the aeropress and chemex. I had a lovely flat white on my recent visit and it really hit the spot. The coffee had a nice roast, was smooth and didn't have any bitter aftertaste. This place is always pretty busy. It offers breakfast and brunch along with lots of nice sweet treats. They also have a section where you can purchase fresh coffee beans, filters, cups & mugs and brewing instruments etc for you to perfect your own coffee at home. I have an aeropress which they stock and find it fun to use and would recommend it if you want to try different types of beans. read more
11 years ago
Some of the best coffee in Belfast, and great staff who are passionate about coffee. Also these guys are the first stockist in NI of Mast Brothers chocolate. Go in and ask the barista what coffee they recommend. read more
Being from brooklyn, New York, you could call us coffee snobs . Walking into established coffee, we were happy campers when we heard we can have our coffee made in various methods (filter, aeropress, Chemex)! They use coffee roasted by third floor expresso from Dublin. There is a huge (I mean immense) communal table with plenty of computer plugs. Coffees were made well. I drank my coffee black because it just didn't need any sugar or soy milk. read more
10 years ago
We stopped for breakfast at Established Coffee in Belfast where we shared a Lemon-Almond Cake, a pretty - but bitter and flavorless - latte, and a poached egg on toast. I would really love to see some flavored latte options - I'm very picky about my coffee lol. read more
11 years ago
One of my most favourite coffee shops in Belfast! The coffee is always beautifully made, the food is delicious and the place is really nice and charming with the minimal interior inviting all the coffee lovers in. Today I tried their Granola with yoghurt and fruit compote, and i wasnt disappointed, it has a hint of spices but the sweetness is perfectly balanced with the topping, and goes really well with my cappuccino made with sweet Brazilian beans. No more words needed, everyone has to try this place! Thanks Established! Made my morning! read more
I've been wanting to try Established Coffee for a very long time but couldn't as it was always packed any time I've passed it. I did get a chance to call in yesterday on a late Saturday afternoon at about 4.30pm, the only time I've actually seen free seats inside. Overall it's a great coffee shop which I'd sum up like this: Pros: ~ Visually beautiful bright space ~ Very fine tasting coffee ~ Delightful customer service ~ Tasty scrumptious cakes ~ Lots of sockets for phone/laptop charging ~ Free wifi Cons: ~ Can be super busy and difficult to get a seat in ~ No dairy free milk options such as soya, almond or coconut milks ~ No napkins given out (to anyone by the looks if things when I glanced around) ~ Is quite expensive read more
9 years ago
Absolutely delicious food and coffee! Their iced latte was perfect on a sunny summer day and their brunch options all sounded amazing. My friend and I enjoyed the casual atmosphere and the friendly staff. I would definitely return! read more
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We stopped here for a coffee yesterday and were spoiled for choice. The cafe is tall ceilinged and behind the service area are shelves stacked with their own labelled blends from Dublin. We all had Americanos and the roast was mild and mellow with no after taste. A great cuppa. read more
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I've had a great lunch, superb coffee and excellent cake here. The baristi are very nice and informative about the products. Enjoyed it all the way. read more
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The Cathedral Quarter
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