Food and service terrific. The staff was great with our grandchildren. Nice variety of food and…read moredrink choices.

Coast is probably the closest place to eat from where I live, apart from my kitchen that is, which…read moreusage has decreased week on week. Anyway, enough about me, back to Coast. Coast is a favourite of many local Holywood residents and trust me these residents know their food. The interior decor is simple yet extremely effective, there seems to be a focus on what they serve rather than what the place looks like, not that it's shabby inside, far from it. It's plush decor stands the test of time. It's not huge inside so if you want to visit I would suggest booking, especially at the weekend. They have recently placed a few tables outside so alfresco dining is now an option. Food wise it's excellent. Being so close to the sea I would suggest opting for seafood and would recommend trying their mussels in white wine and garlic sauce along with fresh ciabatta, for dipping of course. Coast is fully licensed so you can grab a glass of wine to accompany your food - the wine list is pretty extensive. The staff are great, there's a good mix of experienced servers as well as those who are taking up part time roles between their studies but don't worry the service never changes - top class! Can't recommend Coast enough - the bill won't break the bank but you'll feel like it should cost more than it does!

Homebird, you had me at hello! I have passed by Homebird a few times and always meant to call in…read morefor a coffee but today I finally did and boy I'm glad. Homebird is a warm comforting café in the heart of Holywood, it seems to beckon you in off the street and once inside you'll want to stay forever. It is deceptively large inside and decorated to create a light airy environment. They have a mix of traditional cafe style seating along with booths at the back for more intimate dining. Framed coffee sacks hang on the walls almost as a nod to what they specialize in. There's a nice outside seating area too and they have fleece blankets hanging just inside the door if the wind is sweeping up Holywood High Street. They do an excellent flat white and an even better breakfast. I went for the Eggs Benedict that was just over a fiver and took only five minutes from when I ordered it to when I had my first bite. The staff were friendly and attentive as soon as we stepped foot in the door, one thing I really like was that they put a large bottle of iced water on the table as soon as we were seated, this gave us something to sip at while we waited for our coffees. It's the little things like this that make a big impact. They have free Wifi and take coffee seriously here so for that reason it Homebird would make an excellent place to set up camp and work for an afternoon. All in all Homebird has something for everyone, a real jack of all trades and a true master of them all.

This eating establishment is a delight to visit. First impression is that it is busy but not…read moreovercrowded . There is a delightful play area for children with a good selection of stimulating toys and books to suite most ages. There is easy access for prams so families can enjoy a Homebird treat. I also noted that there is a microwave for mums to heat bottles/ baby food. The menu is pleasing to the eye and even more pleasing to the palate. The service was efficient and friendly, portion sizes were just right and the food itself excellent. It was a pleasing experience all round and with free WIfI I can understand why it is such a popular place to eat.

I am very excited about this venture in Holywood. Finally Holywood gets something more than a…read morecoffee shop, a lovely contemporary but pretty place to hang out for some delicious treats. I feel that it may be a type of Meil et Moi goes to Holywood Patisserie, coffee house & Eatery. It will serve fine coffees with small sweet bites of patisseries, which enhance the flavour of the coffee. The launch evening gave people a taster of some of the fine food that it will be serving. There were some tasty goats cheese, salmon and cucumber canapes and some charcuterie and tapanades which give a taster of the savoury foods in store. We were also treated to some prosecco follwed by a sample of the patisseries i.e Black fruit domes, Raspberry fruit domes, macaroons, mini cheescakes and a good selection of others. We were able to sneak away with some small rhubarb and apple crumble pies, cherry tarts and other little treats to try. They were delicious. I can't wait to call into the Living Room for lunch or afternoon coffee. Staff were all very friendly and the decor was classy, but relaxed and comfortable.

Had a delightful night at The Living Room for Culture Night in Holywood. Wonderful Live Music from…read morea very talented jazz singer. Food was fantastic and served without fault. The young girl who served our party was delightful, very well presented and a good knowledge of the coffee. The young chap behind the counter has a smile that would please the unhappiest of person, a joy to watch. Although the establishment was very busy, this did not effect the quality of service. Fast and efficient. The manager even took the time to explain the whole concept of the Living Room and you really understand where they are coming from. Low tables are my only concern and as a larger man, It can pose a slight issue. I pointed this out to the manager and he explained why they did it that way and the plans going forward. He had so much passion about this business I was surprised to discover that he did not own the business himself. I wish him and all his staff every success but, honestly, with the direction and service they give, it will have no problems on that front.

I would give 5 stars for the cinnamon scone. But that doesn't reflect the rest of the menu…read more The food is nice enough. Though if I was in Holywood I would eat in the Yard then go to Bay Tree for a scone. Which I did today. Lol Good to see all the evening events etc. Lots of fish on the menu. Not quite to my taste buds.

Anyone who's anyone has been to The Bay Tree, so it would seem. Apart from me, that is (well, until…read moretoday). Having heard rave reviews from friends ("You should sooooo go to The Bay Tree, they do beaut cinnamon scones") and my mum ("Aww, yes, that's where Liz and I used to go for our cinnamon scones), it seemed the whole blinkin' world loved this eatery, and its infamous cinnamon scones. Not one to follow the herd (baaa), I decided to go and try The Bay Tree out for myself. I know, I know...the temptation was just too great. I popped in with my sister earlier today, at 1:30, and the place was craaaaazy busy. We almost didn't get a seat, though a kind Englishman offered us his table as he and his wife were just about to leave, but we spotted one just in the nick of time. It wasn't a great location, situated right beside the kitchen door, at the side of a busy corridor, but the place was fairly noisy anyway so I guess it didn't make too much of a difference. One glance at the menus filled me with dismay...there wasn't really that much choice. Oh deary. My sister and I eventually settled on a two variations of the same panini, which turned out to be pretty delish (the red onion was beautiful), and was devoured rather quickly, with a cute little side salad. Our order had to be double checked, as there seemed to be some confusion in the kitchen, but other than that, the dining experience went rather smoothly. The staff were very agreeable, and the prices weren't too bad - £5.50 each for the paninis. The variety of drinks and desserts / sweets was a good deal better than the lunch choice, with everything you could think of from Chinese beer to Armagh Apple Juice. Neither my sister or I were feeling particularly adventurous, so settled for tap water, and the paninis were so filling that no dessert was required. A feeling of guilt shot right through me as we left, realising that neither of us had eaten a cinnamon scone. Oh darn. And seeing as neither of us are really scone fans, this made the situation slightly awkward. A sudden thought occurred to me, and I decided that we should pop into the 'Go' part of the Bay Tree (located just across the courtyard) and buy one to take home for my mum. As the waitress opened a large drawer full of the delectable baked goods, I noticed that these beasts weren't so much scones as humongous shiny pastries. Nice. Went down a treat by the way ("You know these scones are world-famous?!"). Ok, mum, whatever you say.

Came in for a warm drink! It's always so cute in here, I love the atmosphere. Partner has the…read moreluxury hot chocolate, he said it was good but it was made missing ingredients that were listed. I had a wonderful latte, super yummy!!!

We had a great experience! We were seated right away and received just the right amount of…read moreattention throughout our visit. The staff was friendly, and the food was fantastic. The French toast stood out, it leaned more savory than sweet, which matched the menu description, but it might surprise those expecting the traditional version. This spot fills up fast, by the time we'd been there an hour, people were already waiting for tables. Arrive early if you can!

I know it hasn't been long since I completed my first review on Eighty One but I feel it's due an…read moreupdate as I have now eaten there. On a sunny Holywood day you'll find it tough to get a seat outside and this was the case today. Instead of sitting outside we thought that we would visit the most airy bright café available and Eighty One came up trumps. Seated at a high table we were presented with the brunch/breakfast menu - the menu itself was full of variety - I opted for the Eggs Benedict with an Irish twist. This Irish twist was instead of a muffin the perfectly poached eggs were delicately placed on a piece of soda bread. The meal was small but perfectly formed - a perfect brunch treat. At £6.95 this was maybe a little bit steep especially in competitive Holywood. The serving staff were great - as soon as we entered we were given a choice of tables and our orders were taken promptly. One thing to note if you're a mid morning drinker they serve Prosecco with floating raspberry and breakfast martinis.

Tapas and acoustic tunes, what more could you want on a Friday evening after a long weeks work?…read more EightyOne is a chic, classy establishment in the heart of Holywood. With a relaxed atmosphere and great staff you feel at ease as soon as you walk in the door. For £14 you can have 3 tapas plates and a carfe of wine! We went for the amazing sweet potato plate, the king prawns and the chorizo plates. Being particularly hungry we also added the chilli popcorn, the fresh bread and oils. As far as Tapas goes this incredible both in terms of the deal and the taste. Bravo EightyOne! We will be back to sample more of your tapas delights!

I still love the Coffee Yard and for the most part the review I wrote for it a good while ago is…read morestill true, coffee, food, service, all great (if fractionally over the odds pricing.. but the quality is there to justify it). The only reason I'm writing this and loosing 2 stars, is because since COVID the upstairs part of the Yard has not reopened, it seems to have been given over to the adjoined art gallery, meaning that the yard itself gas been given over to just being the (slightly dark) narrow cramped feeling bit at the back of the premises which means its a lot less nice to sit in. The upstairs was so much nicer, more natural light, space, a fire in winter and often live background music, so wonderful. So... I really hope to be coming back in the future when I realise the upstairs is open again and stick this back up to 5 stars!!!!

Ladies who lunch everywhere you look! This Holywood High Street café seems to attract high-class…read moreHolywood residents and for good reason. The food is out of this world and the ambiance is even better. Joint on to an art gallery the Yard really is a masterpiece of relaxation. One thing that sets the Yard apart from the huge amount of competition in Holywood is the staff. Firstly there's always an abundance of them and secondly they are always extremely informative and helpful. Back to the all important food - Don't expect to get a huge feed at the Yard, it really is a café in its traditional sense. They sell tray-bakes, pastries, French toast and deserts as well as stocking local teas and coffee. There's a car park out the back of the Yard and you can use the back entrance if you're parked here.

This was the best breakfast we had in Belfast. The service was excellent. My banana bread with…read morebacon was next level and everyone else's food was top notch.

General Merchant is good at making the sort of coffee that I'm happy to drink without milk. They…read moreare also good at avocado dishes, providing more of it on toast than some others do. Today I had a veggy burger plus the optional fries. Burger appeared to contain curry spices but not overwhelmingly so. Altogether tasty and there was even some avocado in the bun. As an omnivore, I'm conscious, though, of the different levels of structural integrity between meat and veggy patties - the latter are probably best left bunless and eaten with cutlery. It saves burying my face in the plate. For a sweet, I had the custard tart. This had much more custard in it than some others that I've had but perhaps a little too sweet.

Best cafe on Belmont road and perhaps the whole of Belfast /NI…read more Food is epic!! There isn't a bad piece of food in this place. Price is good value. My favourites would be. : -Build your own salad from the salad bar. This will be the eat salad of your life. -Apple as cinnamon Pancakes,bacon and maple syrup. -blueberry and white choc scone with jam,cream and sliced strawberries. I challenge you to get your mouth around this. Lunch and breakfast time is very busy as they're are not many tables. And as people tend to be waiting for tables you can feel rushed to leave.

Great place. My wife introduced made to this place today and I'm glad she did. A stonkingly great…read moremenu that is we'll executed by lovely staff who seem more genuinely chatty and friendly than most places. You really get the impression here that the staff are being nice to you because they are nice people rather than they have been told a plastered on smile is part of the job. Can't wait to go back!

On the way to Titanic museum. Stopped in for coffee and a bite to eat. Coffee was good and pastry…read morewas fresh. Don't let the construction deture you.

Came in search of a decent cup of joe and wasn't disappointed. Croissants and sausage rolls pretty…read moregood too. A few minutes from the Titanic museum. Recommended