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.

Coffee was okay to me nothing really exceptional but didnt try the food so i cant say much about…read morethe food but all i can say the coffee was pretty basic to me. Cheers!

Fresh food. Great service by friendly staff, particularly Jen! Authentic maple syrup and freshly…read moremade pancakes. Highly recommend.

ok, the service was slow, no doubt. but the food was worth it. the wait staff isn't the best but…read morethe chef is on point. my mom and i split the chicken supreme and it was superb! we had this dish at a few different places throughout Ireland and this was far and away the very best. big portions, terrific food. it's not a big place, but just big enough so that it isn't cramped. definitely recommend.

Loved the option last year to offer takeaway as I do not care for waiting on tables etc. We went…read moreback last week and had the fish and chips. Way over cooked fries and fish. Customer service is lacking, would have been better if they offered to remake the food or refund. Considering the fish and chips were £15 the terrible quality and lack of customer service we won't be back.

Great spot this. I was new to the spa experience when I went here for the first time a couple of…read moreyears ago under duress. I was a convert pretty soon after getting to the place. Thanks to an overnight mid-week deal which they run throughout the year (check their website for it) we got a package, for a night, dinner and breakfast and unlimited use of the spa for the duration of the stay. My better half assured me I would like spas but I only went for the promise of a night in a nice hotel and being fed like a foie gras goose. Firstly the hotel surpassed my expectations, immaculately kept, luxurious furnishings and attentive, welcoming and friendly staff. Everything you'd hope to find if you were going to a hotel that you already expected to be a cut above the standard. The food was good too, to be completely honest although good, it was just a fraction below a standard that would be in keeping with the rest of the place. The breakfast was excellent so this just applies to the dinner. We were given a separate menu as part of the deal were there on so perhaps that is why, I've never eaten in the restaurant as a 'normal' diner, just when staying on the deal and eating off the deal menu. Finally the spa, it was amazing, a great pool with various massage features around it, 3 different types of sauna/steam room type things and, a fountain the dispenses ice shavings to close your pores after the hot treatments and two full body massage showers. There are too many other little touches and facilities that made the experience top class to go into here, so I'd urge you to try it for yourself as I've been quite a few times now and never yet been let down.

The Olive Bizarre is a great place to get anything from a nicely prepared coffee and a top notch…read moretray bake to afternoon tea served on one of those little stands with the dainty sandwiches and buns all lined up to be turned into a feeling of satisfaction and a small pile of crumbs. The food is up there with the best of them for the most part, just falling (very slightly) short of the standards of the likes of Picnic in Killyleagh. On the other hand though the place is more spacious and comfortable that the aforementioned eatery and has a nice view out over the bay. The staff are friendly and helpful and the quirky décor is a pleasure. Even the toilets have Astroturf walls! Although it may be a little less convenient that some of the places closer to the centre of Newcastle it's worth going the 2 minute up the road (in the car) to give this place a whirl.

Great location here in Newcastle over looking the sea. Especially if u are lucky enough to get a…read moreseat outside. Quirky decor and variety of homemade food options. The afternoon tea looked amazing and very popular as it is Jam packed. I went for a quiche which was delish!

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

Upon our arrival, we were warmly welcomed by a friendly and patient employee who even provided…read morehelpful suggestions since it was our first visit. Everyone loved their ice cream and churros, and the flavors and portion sizes made it a great value for the price.

This was a lovely place to sit and enjoy a delicious cup of gelato. They have several flavors and…read moreeven offer fresh vanilla being freshly churned. The owner and employees are so friendly and welcoming. Loved it!