If you haven't visited Franklin & James yet, I'd suggest you get your skates on!
Belfast City Centre has a severe lack of independent coffee shops and Franklin & James provides a rare oasis in a desert full of Starbucks and Nero's! Why's it so good?
First up, it is a light, bright environment perfect for working in! There's also ample seating which is great as it's located in an office building and there seems to be plenty of meetings going on here.
The coffee is exceptional - some of the best I've tasted. Just on the right side of bitter without being too overpowering. The service is also excellent. You can order at the counter and grab a seat while the staff work on your masterpiece.
It's been perfectly set up for business meetings and remote workers with plugs under every table and free wifi (Bedford House WIFI).
I have to admit I was hesitant about coming here, mainly because it is housed in an office complex and I viewed it as a 'company coffee shop' but that couldn't be further from the truth. It is in fact used by everyone - don't get me wrong, there are a couple of business types but it's occupied by the general public.
Really great in all aspect - rarely have I been this impressed with a business on my first visit! read more