Thyme is a wee cafe situated smack bang in the middle of Glengormley. I feel awkward reviewing…read moreit... you know when you find somewhere that you want to keep all to yourself? If I chuff on about how charming this place is, maybe it'll end up being inundated and I won't get my usual table... Anyway. I challenge any of you to find me a better coffee anywhere. That's a bold statement, isn't it? Forget about Starbucks and all that nonsense... When it comes to a good coffee, love in preparation is what matters. Love. Not firing out 3000 lattes per hour. You'll normally find me here, just either side of the lunchtime rush (there seem to be a load of solicitors nearby) enjoying a sandwich or salad (and a latté, of course) in nice, genuinely lovely surroundings. Highly, highly recommended.

Thyme is a tiny little café that does an amazing chocolate milkshake. I go here sometimes whenever…read moreI am in the centre of the village and have about 30 minutes or so to spare. It does a lovely lunch menu. It is strange that there are not more little places like this around Belfast, little locally owned cafes and it is unfortunate that this is not so. The best meal I have ever had here has to be their B.L.T sandwich. It is one of the best sandwiches I have ever. Made on brown rye bread and made with freshly made bacon it was spectacular. There soups are often pretty good as well. A worthwhile little place to stop in if you are ever hungry!

With out doubt one of the best sandwich shops in the centre of Belfast. These guys really do the…read morebasics very well when it comes to the sandwich. Unlike most other city centre locations they don't mess around with hot sandwiches or paninis etc.. They keep it simple by offering an unreal selection of high quality fresh fillings and salads. The portion sizes are ridiculous (in a good way) they pile so much in it's hard to see how they make any money! My personal fav it's their club sandwich, this easily the biggest sandwich you can buy in Belfast, it's costs just over a fiver but would easily do two people. Along side the quality produce and massive portions the service is second to none. Bob and Christine run it and their banter alone is worth a visit, a nice touch is also the fact they give you a free apple with every sandwich for a healthy desert.

Was here at lunchtime and well impressed. I got a chicken and stuffing sandwich on granary with…read morelettuce and tomato. Then I realised that all salads are free and they fairly fill up the sandwiches and salad bowls look immense. They don't do toasties or hot food. All food is extremely fresh and you can see them chopping up all the vegetables behind, and the chicken is freshly cooked chicken breast not pre-cut frozen bags. Family run friendly business, and great to see these still exist and are going strong. You even get a wee bag of harbio on leaving - be warned he doesn't let you leave unless you take one!!

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.

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 came across Fillers quite by accident a few yaers ago and have been a dedicated fan ever since…read more It's a basic kind of place interiors wise and always busy witha bit of a queue but get past that and you'll have a great meal. The food is tasty and homemadey - things like chicken and broccoli bake, chicken and ham pie, lasagne etc, all groaning with real ingredients and big lumps of meat or chicken. This is food like your momma makes, and portions like your granny serves. Servings are enormous and even I feel full after eating here. Each dish comes with a salad which translates as a few leaves and slices of tomato and a big dollop of creamy coleslaw or potato salad and/or chips. I have seen the serving staff having to literally squash the chips on to fit them on the plate. It's not just about big portions, though. The chicken pie has lovely chunky of leeks and mustard seeds for flavour. You an also get gorgeous tray bakes and made to order sandwiches to go if you're in a hurry. I've been to a couple of parties where the hosts have used Fillers as their caterers and am ashamed to say I had three helpings of dinner. I almost had no room left for wine. Almost.

From the owner: We offer a full breakfast service daily - Ulster Frys, filled soda breads, scrambled or poached…read moreeggs to your specification with toast, cereals, porridge, freshly brewed tea, filter coffee, capuccino, americano or latte. We prepare soup, stew, pies, lasagnes, bakes,sandwiches,and paninis for lunch and throughout the afternoon. Platters of Sandwiches, subs etc available to order for delivery to your business.

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.

Decorated like a beach cottage but filled with delicious fresh baked goods this cafe/bakery will…read morenot disappoint. It is surrounded by the close confines of Ashlea Cottages in a coastal village that seems like a throwback to a bygone era in a very good way. We sampled the scones and the shortbread along with various coffees on couple of visits and found everything delightful. It is a family run business that sometimes finds all hands on deck running freshly baked items from the family kitchen next door straight to the display case. The cottages make for a perfect vacation hub for families visiting the Antrim coast and this little cafe allows for the perfect start to each day of exploration.

My wife and I eat here most Sundays and can't fault one thing about the place. Always great food…read moreand great service. If you haven't tried here I'd put it on your list of things to do.

Whose is a nice independent coffee shop & art gallery in Whiteabbey village. We are regulars there…read morewith my boyfriend. They serve the best coffee in the area, proper Italian Illy coffee, great aroma and proper sizes. We have tried their homemade scones and bunns the last time, also have amazing paninis and sandwiches to offer, not to mention the Morelli icecream. The view from the back of the coffee shop is spectacular, great big glass windows, often the sun is shining in, you feel like being on a summer holiday location The staff is always friendly and helpful, never seen a dirty table or unbrushed floor, tidy clean atmosphere. The pictures are great, some very cool modern art for sale. Worth to stop by if you are passing through Whiteabbey.

It's a relatively new place in the Whiteabbey village. It's spacious and very well designed, the…read morefurniture is quite post-modern style I would say. The walls are covered by paintings and drawings (for sale) - these have been made by students of a nearby art school. The coffee shop has a full size wall to wall window at the back which gives a nice view to the sea, but thankfully it keeps the noise of the busy shore road traffic out! They started at the end of the summer '15 with mainly coffees, teas and pastries, and they promised soya milk and gluten free products which they introduced lately! Their sandwiches and paninis look so delicious through the counter that good luck not having anything but a drink! My favourite is the duck and mango ciabatta with some kind of chutney and nice decorative lettuce and coleslaw on the side. It is absolutely amazing! The only reason they're not getting 5 star is because of the noise coming from the gym next door. When classes are on, you can clearly hear around 15 people jumping in the same time and this kept giving me the impression (and fear) that the ceiling won't last much longer! But it did so far! and you can sit in the back where the noise isn't disturbing. It's honestly wort it:)

Even saying the name Piggly Wiggly brings me into a good mood, so I find it very good that the food…read moreand everything that is in this coffee shop is good enough to bring me into a smiling state also! The coffee shop is very small and intimate, with the space for a few metal seats outside on the rare days in Belfast where the wind or rain has decided to not molest your face! The store do all the usual coffee fare, with cappuccinos, lattes, steamers and all the usual specialised teas. There is also a good range of food for a breakfast, lunch and dinner, with rich, hearty soups, well filled and reasonably priced sandwiches and lovely bagels, wraps and paninis.The staff are attentive and are always looking to offer you anything you may want or need. They also always do a daily special which is good to try something new at a reasonable price! This place is good, solid coffee/sandwich shop, so there is no reason why more piggly wigglys shouldn't go to this market!

I treated myself to a spot of lunch today at the Ballyhack favourite Piggly Wiggly. Vic and Sid…read moretook over the place last year and have some amazing plans. Vic cooked me a mouth watering 4 chicken goujons stack topped with bacon and cheese, drizzled with BBQ sauce and served up with garlic potato cubes and all for under £8. Signature dish is the club sandwich but the frys are to die for!!!

Came here after hearing great great things from family in the area. We had the shakshuka and…read morecoffee. It was just amazing. And then we had desserts which was just out of this world. Stranfield we will be back

Vegetarian café with great food and ambiance (4.5/5 Green Stars)…read more We stopped here en route to Carlingford on a friend's recommendation and all three of us were very happy we did. The place is lovely - the café is filled with light and plants and the surroundings are beautiful. Mum is a picky eater but she relished the mushroom quiche and finished the entire piece even though it was huge! (Seriously - about three times the size of portions elsewhere.) My brother loved his herbed rice bowl and I liked the organic porridge with fruit and the pistachio plum cake. The only kink was that several items arrived much later than the food - the coffees, bread, and honey for my porridge (I had already finished my porridge by then). The store is filled with great stuff - fresh fruit and veg, and a good selection of some of the most ethical products. Weirdly, the Strandfield website contains no info other than an address, so you have to rely on reviews to get info in advance. The lunch menu is mostly comprised of sourdough pizza, salads (including a quinoa bowl and herbed rice bowl), and sandwiches - see menu photo. There are also lots of bakery items, including freshly baked scones, cakes and wheaten bread (which was really good - I bought one to take home). I'm giving Strandfield café 4.5 out of 5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, for these reasons: · I didn't actually notice at the time but the menu is 100% vegetarian! · Strandfield uses free range eggs from their own farm. · My porridge was made with organic oats · Flowers and plants in the café come from Stranfield's own nursery · The grocer sources local and organic fruits and vegetables along free range eggs, and organic health foods · The store stocks a really good selection of ethical goods - I could do most of my shopping here if I lived here. · Strandfield would benefit from providing more info (on the website or menu) on ingredient sourcing.