Superb food,served promptly by really nice staff. Best kept secret in Carrick. Defo best carry out.read more

I was really glad to see this coffee shop open a few months ago. It was one thing Carrick was…read moreseriously lacking as there weren't many places where you could just go for a relaxed coffee and catch up, particularly later on in the day when the cafes had closed for the day. Creed is surrounded by glass walls so you can see inside the relaxed and tastefully decorated shop as you drive past, however the lighting inside is muted so you can see everything comfortable without it being intrusive. I finally visited for a cup of tea with a friend about 6 weeks after it opened, and the experience was great. In the area where the shop is, there are two other businesses, a flooring shop and a pizza takeaway. There is enough parking to cover the three as long as things don't get too busy, and it's a short walk from the front door. We got a seat no problem when we arrived, and got served straight away. I just had the berry tea which came served in an infuser, and it was beautiful, my friend had a coffee. We didn't eat this time, but I saw a fantastic range of pastries, tray-bakes and sandwich options, so will definitely make a point of going back for food soon, particularly as I follow them on Facebook, and the salads they post up look absolutely divine! They also have some really comfy leather couches, great if you aren't in a rush and want to just chill out and watch the world go by.

Quite a nice, upmarket little cafe that stays open late enough for dinner…read more Locally owned, Sozo has been part of the scene in Carrick for around 7 years now, and has made a welcome addition to the town centre. They do Sandwiches, soups, burgers, chips, chicken dishes etc. The menu is small, but well made and presented, and more than enough to cater for individuals of all tastes. They also have an ample sweet selection, all presented at the till, such as huge Chocolate Cakes and Cheese Cakes. The restaurant is also BYOB - so you can keep the tab down by bringing your own alcohol to enjoy with your meal, always a popular choice for those looking to get a good meal on a budget. A word of advice - the restaurant is very small, so if you plan to go for dinner, be sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment.

If you're in carrick for lunch then passing this place would surely be a travesty. The food in here…read moreis really great and as Nick mentioned, they have chocolate cakes! yum. The menu is actually pretty cool, offering dishes such as sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups and some lovely Asian dishes! Soup and a sandwich is one of my favourite lunches and they certainly don't disappoint here. You also won't be out of pocket either! The restaurant is really contemporary and cool with service that would make you come back again and against again!

Ladies are gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Listen to this review because you shall heed it well! This…read morerestaurant is hands down the most beautiful amazing authentic Italian restaurant I've eaten at in years. You know maybe the pandemic has made my heart heavy and lonely but my stomach is in complete delicious delight and 11 out of 10 contentment. Take my breath away at how I'm just speechless at the awe of how the execution concept and passion at display! The appetizers! Just wow. Rice balls absolutely authentic! My Sicilian mother and godmother would cry as if their childhood was touched. The pork belly was impressive as well my friend Mark loved it! Entrees! Lamb is a beautiful thing. Never underestimate it. This lamb was so well made I could taste the orchestrated symphony of flavors hot my palate. My friend Mark's pasta was also to the same effect. Dessert. Pistachio cheesecake is the most Italian NY dish ever to graced my graces. My friend Mark's tiramisu... I've made it before and absolutely blushing in flattering graces! Overall that 1 star review is garbage. The reviewer probably was divorced the night they wrote their trite tired overwrought high school excuse of a existence. Bottom line listen to this Sicilian descendants word. This restaurant is the real deal. Do not and I repeat do not!!!!! Pass up this restaurant!!!!! Go here!!! You owe it to yourself!!! Yes this restaurant isn't in Italy whatever that's not the point. The point is this restaurant is the only Northern Ireland restaurant that knows Italian cuisine. Also the waitress Cassandra is an absolute delight as well! She recommended the wines and drinks and you know food service is absolutely all about the restaurant experience!!! I'll say it again!!! Go here!!! Eat this food!!! You will thank yourself!!! Your soul will thank yourself!!! Thank you readers for reading. I hope my next restaurant is just as well executed. The next place has a high bar to compete with. Thank you! Castello Italia it has been a pleasure! Chef's kiss! Bon appetit!

A friend mentioned this place was in Carrickfergus and I was excited to try it. Upon arriving we…read morerealized that there is a cafe - open from 9 every morning, and a restaurant, open from 5pm. Since it was lunch time, we walked in to the cafe and stood at the counter waiting for someone to welcome and seat us. Standing drooling and looking at all the amazingly presented tray bakes, it wasn't immediately obvious if they served lunch. In fact, were it not for the other customers in the cafe I'd think it was closed as the staff, despite walking back and forward behind the counter, had left us standing staring and were busting themselves - and yes, they had seen us. Husband spotted menus, so I grabbed one, confirmed they served food and I actually had to ask the lady behind the counter whether or not we could seat ourselves. She stared at me gormlessly and a man came out and said "are you here for lunch?" I said yes, do we seat ourselves? And he said sit anywhere. I grabbed another menu for husband and we sat, no one came near us for a long time. The vibe wasn't right at all. We were surrounded by people chatting and drinking tea but the staff were inattentive or just didn't care at all. After an extended period of time my husband said, I don't like it in here, I asked if he wanted to leave - he's NEVER like that, so I was astonished when he got up and said yes. So we left the delicious display of tray bakes behind and left. So, so disappointing. The menu looked great, on street parking, enough ice cream and cakes and tray bakes to shake a stick at, but either we had our invisibility cloaks on, or were just being ignored. I'm glad business is so good for them that they can just ignore customers, but it's not my kinda scene.

Very accommodating. I contacted the owner for last minute cakes for a present and she took my order…read morewith no questions asked and nothing was too much hassle, especially since I wanted them delivered on a Saturday and I couldn't find any other business that would do this for me, apart from Lavender Cupcakes. The cakes were delivered on time, they were beautifully presented and very reasonably priced too. I was also pleased with delivery cost. The cakes tasted lovely. I will definately be using their company again and will tell people I know about them.

Tanya did a couple of cakes for my 19th and then for my 21st (I would have asked her to do my 20th…read morebut I was away to Sri Lanka then!). They both were gorgeous and fabulous looking. She also did cupcakes for a charity event, and they were the highlight of the night. Tanya is lovely and ensures that your cake/cakepops/cupcakes are what you want!

Possibly the worst O'Briens in N.Ireland…read more The Staff ask for your order and repeatedly get it wrong. I asked for Ham & cheese toastie with onions & tomato on brown bread and was given ham & cheese warm sandwich on white bread without the onion and tomato. The Food is undercooked especially the toasties. Avoid!

Ignorant staff and subpar expensive food. Nice setting though. Really can't get onto obriens at all…read morereally when we have the likes of subway.

I've had a menu for this place lying around my house for what seems like forever, but if my memory…read moreserves me correctly, I've only ever actually eaten from it twice. They do a wide selection of curries, kebabs, chips, all the usual. It is what it is - it's nothing fancy, but there are days when you just want to stuff yourself with something unhealthy (usually the day after a long night before when you just feel like a bottomless pit!) The food is reasonably cheap, the portions are HUUUGE, and they deliver as far away as Islandmagee for a maximum delivery charge of £3 (only £1.50 for delivery if you live in Carrick) which is probably less than the money you would spend on pretol driving there and back! I went for the chicken kebab both times, and it took all my strength to get through it because it was so big, even then it beat me!

Only good thing was the portions but meal was cold and chips not fully cooked and delivery was 50…read moreminutes only for them to forget the juice. £18 for two unbeatable kebabs