Nikki's was dead on, there was little to complain about really, but then nothing to write home…read moreabout either. The décor was good, but didn't really feel like it was making the most of the architectural space. It was clean but not spotless, nor was it dirty as such, although given at the time of our visit it wasn't flat out busy, the tables could have been cleared more promptly. The food was the same, decent, nothing to complain about and does exactly what it says on the tin, without really reaching to surprise or impress. The only area that was genuinely lacking was a bit of friendliness and warmth/good customer service at the till, being asked for your order in clipped deadpan sentences interspersed with talking to other staff members isn't great. All in all it's a place I'd be happy to go back to, and the sort of place that although not stellar as I mentioned doesn't have any critically bad points. It did seem like the kind of place you could go back to on another day and the experience though a range of small incremental improvements be closer to a 5* visit.

American golfers, PLEASE come here if you are looking for a strong wifi connection and a solid cup…read moreof joe. Warm, welcoming, great ambiance, a great place to catch up on email on your holiday. Just try not to overdo on the caffeine (they come around with free refills about every ten minutes!) before your round at County Down! --David Mihm, Portland, Oregon

The food was amazing, the ambience was great and the service was one of the fastest I've ever seen,…read moreI have been going here since it opened and it just keeps getting better.

I and my family enjoyed the food here it was delicious, the service is amazing and the employees…read moreare so kind! The ambience is amazing, such a beautiful restaurant and it's great for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

First time visit. Very happy we went there. Great quaint restaurant in Carlingford. Excellent…read moreambience and food. Staff were very friendly. Go there if you are in the area.

The atmosphere is relaxed...don't come here if you're in a rush. So many desserts to choose from…read more It was a difficult decision as they all looked mouth watering, however we chose the lemon pie and cake. Perfection!!!! I also loved the egg and onion sandwich. The chicken sandwich was just ok. What a wonderful little spot!

Eight of us rolled up for coffee and cakes including two kids. We had just come from Easter egg…read morerolling and a mountain walk, so we already had eaten enough sugar to last us a week but the cafe's coffee waft was irresistible. Remarkably we were able to sit outside the cafe as the mid afternoon temperature had hit a balmy 17c, phew. We settled into the outside bench style seating. The coffees were really ace quality and the service quick and friendly. It's a very small cafe in a very small seaside town close to the Irish border and it's just a two minute walk down the street to the seafront and the mostly pebble beach with great views of the Cooley and Mourne mountains. The cafe was busy although I'd imagine it's the holiday periods and Sunday tourist trade that allows it to survive. I did look at the small harbour to see if the ferry boat was crossing from Warrenpoint in Northern Ireland but I couldn't see it. I think it's called the red star line run by a private family for most of my lifetime - a unique experience if you ever get the chance but it's possible that the relatively new Carlingford ferry has stolen much of its trade.

This is like going round to your mum's house for a feed! proper home cooked food is available in…read morethis little cafe, and a great range of it too. It is run by a husband and wife team, the menu is simple but plentiful, and full of all the traditional favourites. The fries they do look absolutely fantastic (not tried one myself but I follow them on Facebook and they look awesome!) We had lunch when we were there, mine was quiche with a baked potato and cheese and it was SO TASTY! They also do frequent competitions on Facebook to win free meals, here's hoping!!

A great wee cafe that very few people know about. Its out in Eden just in the community centre,…read morehas ample parking and plenty of tables. The place is spotless and you can see into the kitchen, always a good thing. The food is proper home cooked food, proper roast dinners and the best fry in Carrick. They also do a Slimming world version of brekkie so you don't feel you're missing out! There is a selection of cakes and traybakes if you're juat after a snack and cup of tea

Excellent Irish breakfast on the side of the road on the way to Newgrange. The breakfast of…read morechampions and mini Irish breakfast will give you that authentic food you want. The service was great and the staff goes out of their way to take care of you. I would eat here again.

It took me two years to make it here despite the great reviews and I am so regretting the delay…read more Went today for lunch and it was fantastic. Had chicken tacos from their street food menu and it actually tasted like street food that you would get at a cool restaurant in London or Berlin, not the reheated fast food street food you normally get on the island. The chicken was fresh and the flavor was interesting and great. It also came with a nice combination of four salads (including tomato and mozzarella and a cous cous salad). Finally, rather than throwing chips at you, it included some beautiful sauteed potatoes. Overall, a great lunch.

Fantastic little cafe with handcrafted food and excellent coffee. The two owners are on site and…read morefriendly. Had an excellent Manx breakfast.

Expect the unexpected. That's one of the things I've learnt while visiting places and writing these…read morereviews. I was taken completely by surprise that such a lovely restaurant would lie in the centre of Ballynahinch, I was even more astonished at the service that was so well provided, and I was utterly stupefied by the delicious food that was set in front of me after all that. Unexpected doesn't quite cover it. Cafe Rossi is a chic bistro situated on Ballynahinch's Main Street, which, on this occasion, was the location for a scrumptious lunch. It's divided into two sections - a chilled out, relaxed area for breakfast and lunch with comfy sofas and coffee tables, and a more elegant area for fine dining in the evening. Upon our arrival, my sister and I were quickly shown to our table and provided with menus. There was a decent choice, and it did take me a while to pick (unusual, I know), but I eventually settled on the Famous Rossi Burger, whilst sister got a chicken wrap (it had a fancier name than that, but that will suffice for the meantime). We didn't have too long to wait at all, which was rather impressive, and rather fortunate, as both our tummies were playing melodious tunes with their rumbling. One bite of that burger, and I was in heaven. It was quite possibly the best burger I've ever tasted, and had a spicy kick to it, which went down an absolute treat. The huge side order of criss-cross fries = also delice, and I instantly knew that I wouldn't be able to finish the whole lot (isn't that always the way?). The sis enjoyed the wrap thingamajig, and also staring at the "hot waiter". Apologies Mr Waiter for my gawping sister. She just doesn't know when to stop... With no room left for afters, I paid the bill and departed, feeling very satisfied at finding such a lovely little restaurant. My sister, on the other hand, was feeling incredibly satisfied that she'd had some poor, undeserving waiter to drool over. I guess it was a win / win situation then? (For my sister and I that is, not for the my sister and the waiter...)

I remember when this place used to be Dixons, an absolutely amazing fish and chip shop back in the…read moredays when I was a kid.The people here retired, and it has changed hands quite a few times since then, but I think the people of Ballynihinch are glad that it has finally settled on this place. It is a wonderfully spacious little restaurant that has a lot of room to cope with a large amount of diners.The ficus here is on good solid home-made favourites.My most recent trip here was after a cemetery Sunday, and my whole family enjoyed they food. My brother's goujons were crispy and tender, my fathers's steak was cooked perfect, my mothers gammon has a delightful glaze and my plaice was truly delicious. We didn't have the appetite for deserts but the menu were very tempting. All in all i have only good things to say about this place, so keep up the good work!

It was desperation that brought me here and their flat white coffee was superb at £2.8 and 4 of of…read more5 green stars to boot. I ordered through a hatch to a face I couldn't see, just a voice, as the cafe seemed closed to sitting inside. The flat white was one of the best I've had. I must add that my 5 stars are based on just on one single coffee on a first visit standing on a street, on what turned out to be one of the hottest days we've ever had in Northern Ireland, 29c. It is unheard off - for the last 8 weeks we've averaged about 16c and usually cloudy every day. The service was swift too, the coffee seemed to appear in a nanosecond. The cup was biodegradable and the plastic lid recycle able. So while it's only a delicious coffee - to make coffee this good shows a passion and a love of food. I was staying in the Slieve Donard hotel. They had the gall to serve the worst coffee and worst breakfast food my family have had served up in a very long time - this was the view of 7 of us. The hotel's rotten 'free breakfast' was provided on foot of having paid £185 a night for a double room for two people (or twice the price of the hard rock hotel London centre in a current deal). I noted that most Donard hotel coffees were priced at £4 but having had their coffee offering at breakfast like their lousy food, I thought never again.

I stopped her on my way to Belfast from Dublin stopping at one of the game of thrones doors. (side…read morenote make sure you get the little booklet and get it stamped as we didn't know on our first stop) The café was a short walk from the parking next to the beach. They were packed with people and have a fair amount of options regarding coffees and teas as well as different pastries and desserts. I ended up getting a san Pellegrino can and my fiancé ended up getting a coffee drink. We split one of the desserts and they where really good. The staff here was very friendly and they we busy too. It seemed like a good place to stop for a drink or to meet up with some friends. I bet if you needed to work remotely you could probably sit at a table order a few drinks and be good to go for a while.