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.

Rumour's Coffee House has recently opened up in what for many years, used to be the old 'Twilight…read moreZone' gaming centre. It has a great position right in the centre of the town, with fantastic views of the castle and Belfast Lough. The inside is bright and has lots of seating. They offer the usual teas and coffees, with an amazing range of milkshakes, soft drinks and hot chocolate. I had a bacon butty when I visited which was delicious, but they also have a good range of sandwiches, sweet treats, and waffles! Limited parking is available on the street outside, and further up Main Street. Failing that there is lots of free parking available in the Castle Car Park, just a short walk away.

Superb coffee and I'm a coffee snob! Moist scones with good jam. A great view to boot.read more

Had lunch here with my daughter, son-in-law and baby grandson. It was a little crowded but we were…read moreable to find a spot in the corner near the door with room for a high chair. Two of us are vegetarians and enjoyed generous slices of veggie quiche and helpings of a few different salads, and the other member of our party enjoyed the chicken pie. Everything looked great here -- fresh and authentic. People were friendly and we also enjoyed walking around the beautiful courtyard garden and checking out some of the other Courtyard shops. I definitely want to visit here again on my next trip to Northern Ireland!

This is one of two little cafés based in the Carrickfergus Courtyard, and this one is my favourite!…read more I've had lunch from here a few times and the food is all home cooked and SO tasty! They do freshly made sandwiches, cakes, and an ever changing selection of hot food options. Their quiche and salad is so tasty. Other food on offer are beautiful homemade soups, stew, pies, paninis and a variety of daily specials. They also do a selection of Morelli ice creams. It's lovely to sit in this little cafe, the decor is rustic and homely, great wee place to spend a lunchtime!

Nice place. Parked around the back where there are about 3 spaces…read more Strange location. Down a wee side street. Bright,clean and fresh inside. There is a take away downstairs and a gift shop. Upstairs there is two rooms to sit in. One is brighter decorated the other is darker like a study. Staff are helpful,chatty and friendly. Service was a tad slow. You can help yourself to water from glass containers. The food had a lovely taste and came with a wee bowl of crisps. Sandwiches where £6.50. I thought a tad on the expensive side compared to other hipster paces such as this and also the amount of food you got for the price. Though as I said taste was on point.

Well, Toasted turned out to be quite the little treat! With about a half hour to kill between the…read morepoint we had to drop our daughter off for school and then be back in time to see her play, we didn't have too many options, and as a result called in here. I've seen the sign out on the main road (which would be easy to miss) every day as it's on my commute to work and yet I've never been in. So this worked out well. What a great hidden gem, loved this place. If you're looking for it, it is opposite the attendant-less Maxol garage, down the side of the used car place. The décor has all the hallmarks of a trendy contemporary coffee shop/deli, nothing too original, but to their credit they have distilled the design to the best elements of it and then executed the layout very well, so it's a nice place to be. The staff were great too which I love as there is little to endear a place to me more quickly than nice people working there who are nice, not through customer training but because they are just good folks!! The food when was great, a wide range of mouth-watering choices are clearly displayed across the huge menu..... which is the entire back wall of the place. It has been painted in blackboard paint and the menu chalked up in big clear writing. The prices although on the higher end of average aren't extortionate by any means so I wouldn't call it cheap eats but you get top quality food and service for just north of average price. The coffee was great, which is an essential element for me and the last thing I ate was a scone..... as we were there so early, it was freshly backed and still warm from the oven......................... so so good!

Nice little find 5 mins from our vacation home. amazing baked goods, solid breakfast and proper…read morecoffee.

This was a great pit stop for lunch. We were driving along and saw this place. We decided to stop…read morefor lunch. They also had lots of delicious pastries. You get in line and order at the counter. Then we found a table to sit at. I order the chicken goujon sandwich. Super good and filling. It came with fries and there were condiments you can grab and use for your table. The employees were very friendly. After we ate our lunch, we got back in line to grab some pastries to eat when we got back in the car. Definitely a place to stop if you're sight seeing along the coast!

Awesome coffee. Friendly staff. Great places to sit and have coffee. Food is great with a good…read moreselection of assorted pastries and freshly made breakfast menu. Love it. Been here two times in 3 days!!

Small, busy little bakery on North Street. I love that it's like a proper old fashioned style shop…read morewith their lovely goods in the window and on display behind the counter. They have a little sit in cafe towards the back, and aside from the bakery goods, also offer hot foods, a deli to make sandwiches, and hot and cold drinks. I have used the bakery a number of times to have sandwiches made up and they have been fresh and tasty and the service has been friendly too.

Ladies are gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Listen to this review because you shall heed it well! This…read morerestaurant is hands down the most beautiful amazing authentic Italian restaurant I've eaten at in years. You know maybe the pandemic has made my heart heavy and lonely but my stomach is in complete delicious delight and 11 out of 10 contentment. Take my breath away at how I'm just speechless at the awe of how the execution concept and passion at display! The appetizers! Just wow. Rice balls absolutely authentic! My Sicilian mother and godmother would cry as if their childhood was touched. The pork belly was impressive as well my friend Mark loved it! Entrees! Lamb is a beautiful thing. Never underestimate it. This lamb was so well made I could taste the orchestrated symphony of flavors hot my palate. My friend Mark's pasta was also to the same effect. Dessert. Pistachio cheesecake is the most Italian NY dish ever to graced my graces. My friend Mark's tiramisu... I've made it before and absolutely blushing in flattering graces! Overall that 1 star review is garbage. The reviewer probably was divorced the night they wrote their trite tired overwrought high school excuse of a existence. Bottom line listen to this Sicilian descendants word. This restaurant is the real deal. Do not and I repeat do not!!!!! Pass up this restaurant!!!!! Go here!!! You owe it to yourself!!! Yes this restaurant isn't in Italy whatever that's not the point. The point is this restaurant is the only Northern Ireland restaurant that knows Italian cuisine. Also the waitress Cassandra is an absolute delight as well! She recommended the wines and drinks and you know food service is absolutely all about the restaurant experience!!! I'll say it again!!! Go here!!! Eat this food!!! You will thank yourself!!! Your soul will thank yourself!!! Thank you readers for reading. I hope my next restaurant is just as well executed. The next place has a high bar to compete with. Thank you! Castello Italia it has been a pleasure! Chef's kiss! Bon appetit!

A friend mentioned this place was in Carrickfergus and I was excited to try it. Upon arriving we…read morerealized that there is a cafe - open from 9 every morning, and a restaurant, open from 5pm. Since it was lunch time, we walked in to the cafe and stood at the counter waiting for someone to welcome and seat us. Standing drooling and looking at all the amazingly presented tray bakes, it wasn't immediately obvious if they served lunch. In fact, were it not for the other customers in the cafe I'd think it was closed as the staff, despite walking back and forward behind the counter, had left us standing staring and were busting themselves - and yes, they had seen us. Husband spotted menus, so I grabbed one, confirmed they served food and I actually had to ask the lady behind the counter whether or not we could seat ourselves. She stared at me gormlessly and a man came out and said "are you here for lunch?" I said yes, do we seat ourselves? And he said sit anywhere. I grabbed another menu for husband and we sat, no one came near us for a long time. The vibe wasn't right at all. We were surrounded by people chatting and drinking tea but the staff were inattentive or just didn't care at all. After an extended period of time my husband said, I don't like it in here, I asked if he wanted to leave - he's NEVER like that, so I was astonished when he got up and said yes. So we left the delicious display of tray bakes behind and left. So, so disappointing. The menu looked great, on street parking, enough ice cream and cakes and tray bakes to shake a stick at, but either we had our invisibility cloaks on, or were just being ignored. I'm glad business is so good for them that they can just ignore customers, but it's not my kinda scene.

A great little cafe and stop while waiting for you plane. it's about 10 mins max to the airport…read more It is well sign posted these days. The view is fantastic. We had Lemon Drizzle Cake and coffee outside. Raad nr Foillan path is a couple minutes from the cafe so grab a short walk before or after if you have time. The view of Derby Fort and Langness are great. Lots of car park space and a nice friendly boy inside to take care of you. Bar available for the non coffee drinkers.

Difficult to find cafe but well worth it. We had heard about it a few times and decided to try;…read moreyou need to go into Derbyhaven, drive along the water, then along the airport runway and it is standing by itself at the end of the road. What was quite telling is that when we finally did find it, the restaurant was full and we had to book to come back an hour later for lunch. Nice option, combining comfort food with fresh, presumably local, ingredients. I started with broccoli stilton soup. The broccoli came through and it had a nice consistency though I could not really taste the stilton. For my main, I had chicken kiev. Large piece of chicken and the garlic butter definitely had enough garlic. Came with good fresh vegetables and nice chips. My son seemed to enjoy the chocolate cake. While the service wasn't fast, it was very pleasant. We plan on going again.