This place was a short walk from my hotel, and I decided to load up on fuel for the day here. You…read moremight miss it! The entrance is small, and across from some sort of loading bay or something. But worth stopping in. Once inside, the space opens up and is very welcoming. I ordered the green eggs on toast, and it was delicious (the sausages are an add-on, and in hindsight was unnecessary). The poach was perfect, and that green sauce is divine! But... I hope you brought some dental floss or a toothpick, because you will surely have embarrassing green bits stuck in your teeth otherwise. Top quality brekkie! The OJ tasted fresh with bits of pulp in it (although they do pour it from a jug in their fridge) and the latte is of a good quality. Not busy on a Monday morning. Staff friendly, and chatty with some of the delivery people, who I assume they see on a regular basis. If in Belfast for an extended period of time, would not hesitate to dine here again.

This was a great find. It was close to the Bullitt Hotel. We came for breakfast the morning of…read morechecking out. We had breakfast, walked back, and checked out. The food was great! There was a great selection of savory and sweet. I had poached eggs on sourdough. My friend had the French Toast, and it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet. There was fuzzy stuff on the French toast that looked like asbestos or fiberglass. It was not, it was soft and sweet, but it sure looked odd. The poached eggs on sourdough with pesto was amazing. I also got a side of bacon. It was perfection. There is a cool little shop too. If I am back in Belfast, I'll be sure to stop back.

The staff was very friendly and they were jamming to tunes and they sounded like they get along. I…read moretried the English breakfast and was not disappointed. I also ordered the late but it was just okay.

Amazing food, amazing service. Definitely will return if I…read morevisit Belfast again. Ambiance is relaxing, cozy like a college cafeteria.

Amazing fast, not expensive food. Breakfast or lunch…read more Staff were lovely. Coffee was delicious as was the food. Need more of these outside of Belfast. Expand please.

Was walking downtown with my partner and stopped in here for a quick coffee and sweet treat. We…read moreboth ordered from the specialty menu- he got the salted Carmel mocha and I got the cinnamon bun latte. Mine was delicious and creamy, the mocha was alright. Both desserts were good. I got a chocolate slice, for 4.50 it was a steep price for a small piece, but I'm American... maybe that was normal. We sat outside and enjoyed the drizzle rain and music.

Harlem cafe was our first stop when we arrived in Belfast as we had heard good things and it didn't…read moredisappoint, it's also great for kids who are fussy eaters. To me Harlem cafe's decor is gothic style, dark but cosy with twinkling lights and candles, the food is great and I recommend the french toast with berries and maple syrup. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Harlem cafe is a popular place and very busy and the only negative i will say is that there isn't much space between tables so you really have to squeeze past to go to the toilet or wherever. Also its not a cheap place but I would say its worth the price as the food is great, the atmosphere and ambiance is great and the staff are lovely.

Eclectic decor, cute brunch place. Definitely pretty touristy but not a bad place to get a Full…read moreIrish Breakfast for the first time. However, after trying it at different places I realized theirs wasn't that great. Initial impression was 4 stars but after trying different Full Irishes I bumped it down. I didn't like my blood pudding -- and that's not because I don't like blood pudding, but theirs was incredibly dry and difficult to eat. But the Belfast Bap was a great sandwich. Nice place to sit after a long train ride to Dublin. Waitress was super kind and cheerful as well.

What a great find! The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. The Maggie May chicken…read morewas so good. Didn't get to try a milkshake, but they looked great.

Great stop for breakfast all day and great prices!! They have a large menu with breakfast, burgers,…read moresoup and then amazing shakes! The food comes fast and staff is so nice. Great any day but definitely after a night drinking and they even have shakes with alcohol. Definitely a stop to put on the list while in Belfast!

Pretty nice introduction to food in Belfast. The signage showed this restaurant would mimic similar…read morefood of Northern Ireland at the time. The girlfriend and I both got our own Northern Ireland seafood chowder soup. All of the potatoes and fish were cut up in small bits and peppered with dill throughout the soup. I gobbled my own in record speed and had there marvelous brown bread. This stop is great if you are pressed for time and want to fill up fast. This restaurant is located in the Titanic- Belfast Experience building. As always people SYOY!!!

I attend classes/ events in Crescent Art Centre and also work nearby, hence often grab a coffee or…read morelunch in their Pantry Cafe. I've always liked the bright, airy, open-plan, relaxed ambience within Pantry and it's modern yet warm furnishings and interior - all raw wood and fresh white paint which gives a clean, modern and cosy atmosphere. Plus free wifi and pleasant staff are always a bonus. However, there seem to have been a few changes recently, most notably a marked increase in vegan offerings which is fantastic to see. There's always a vegan soup, stew and sandwich on offer. Plus vegan tray bakes, buns and light breakfast options. I really enjoy their rich earthy mushroom, butterbean & potato stew, broccoli & almond soup and roast veg & hummus sandwiches. Quick and pleasant for a delicious light lunch.

I came into this spacious and homey coffee shop on a my first rainy morning in Belfast. It seems to…read morebe more of a social uni/hostel coffee shop as it was completely empty at 9am, but that may be more COVID related. I had a mocha - creamy and not too sweet. My friend had a Americano - "bold, full flavoured, strong". Nice outdoor seating, that would be proper good on a sunny day, but with canopies works on any rainy day as well. I liked the Takeaway cup design! Do stop in and have a cuppa!

Common grounds is situated in the Holy Lands area in Belfast, just behind Queens University and…read moreattached to Belfast City Church. It is a superb little cafe and well run. My last time there was a couple of weeks ago for an art gallery display. I could tell they made active steps to get involved in the community. It has a lot of local love and there is a greats sense of community. Its nice to see an organization that isn't completely driven by turnover and the mighty bottom line. Every friday night they have local music talent performing, its a great relaxed chilled vibe, one which I would happily just hang out 'Friends' style. Go there if you want some coffee, food and snacks. You will be happy.

Highly recommend! This place was great! We had a group of 5 and there was plenty of room. The food…read moreis so good - no complaints, no notes. The size of the dishes are average to large... definitely shareable. Lovely service and affordable prices. Get the lemon meringue brioche toast. Fantastic.

Perfect early or midmorning breakfast/brunch spot. Bay…read morewindow perfect for people watching, friendly staff and on the morning I went they played a very relaxing playlist of American Motown Even the whipped cream and marshmallows were handmade. When is the last time you've seen a handmade marshmallow?

We were two folks, who had planned a meeting with two folks that we had never met before. All…read moresounds very mysterious I know, and we'll leave it just there. We got there first and we really only had a double espresso and croissant each. Both were very good indeed. Our companions arrived and ordered coffees too. They surprised us as we went to pay - they picked up the tab, decent of them so I can't report the cost. It's quite a large place once inside, and as we walked in at a front counter we were right next to a display of their rather expensive pastries and they looked delicious. The seats were comfy and the staff were a friendly bunch and they were super efficient. This place is on Belfast's Lisburn road, and although we had arrived just before 11am on a Monday morning we found on street pay car parking space very challenging to find indeed. I keep reminding myself that we are supposed to be in austerity yet the coffee bars are full and on street parking is at an expensive premium - seems austerity is only for the poorest and hammering down on our public services like the NHS, education and on and on. Think I'd rather pay fair taxation. It's become a much crazier world. As I write I hear Mr Trump on the radio claim he hasn't a racist bone in his body. I never thought I'd agree with him; he hasn't. The racism is evidently in his brain alone.

Great addition to the Lisburn Road and thankfully not too far from my house. I went here one lunch…read moreto grab a sandwich assuming they had a deli counter like botanic did but they don't. So I got a pre-packed sandwich instead which they heated on site. Still tasted great but I will have to go to botanic if I want to make up my own salad or sandwich for takeaway. Decided to try here and sit in this time (for lunch). Decor is lovely and the restaurant is more spacious than the other store. They have a small menu but also offer daily specials and separate vegetarian menu. One of the specials offered was a rare beef sourdough sandwich served with fries and hot sauce. Although the sandwich was tasty and a lite messy due to the coleslaw and rocket the beef was not rare. There was also quite a bit of fat around the edges of the beef. Opted for a watercess, feta, beetroot and quinoa Salad as a side order. For 3.50 this salad was huge but a bit salty. Unfortunately didn't have room for dessert but took a look at all the lovely treats on offer for future reference. Great to see they are licensed as well, I will be back to try out the dinner menu along with some cocktails.

If you are looking for a good healthy and tasty breakfast then look no further. Lots of options…read morethat should appeal to everyone. Everything tasted so clean. This place is something different that the Lisburn Road really needed. The decor is rustic and the staff are wonderful and knowledgeable. They have a wide selection of tray bakes and cakes which cater to anyone with food allergies. For tea connoisseurs, you will be in heaven. This is a refreshing alternative to the big coffee chains on the Lisburn Road.