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

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.

I really nice quaint wee place in the heart of Ashbury in Bangor of all places. Who knew such a gem…read morewould be found in there? A nice quirky decor adds to the character and experience. The food was really delicious and matched the expectations that came with how the place looked. I would really recommend giving it a go, even though it's in Ashbury.

You wake up on 11.30am on a Tuesday morning, your head is banging at 100 miles per hour, your mouth…read moreis bone dry, you can still smell wine on your breath. What you need is a PIT STOP and fast! You can park up run in and grab your food and be feeling fully fit in no time. The Pit Stop does a good quality fry Ulster Fry up at a good price. There other hot meals are also excellent. A typical days menu might include meatballs, stuffed pork fillet, salmon fillet, sausage casserole and then your choice of veg for instance cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, mash and roast potatoes Mains are around £5-6, Ulster fries £4 and desserts £2-3. This place is not great for a meal out it really, its what it says on the tin, just a pit stop. The customer service is great at Pit Stop and they appreciate that you my be in a rush, on your lunch break or have a stinking hangover and they always try to get your grease to you as quick as possible.

The breakfast rolls in the take-away part of this place are always top notch. But today my partner…read moreand I decided to have a sit in lunch. Unfortunately we both found the food to be disappointingly poor and it was actually reheated. But the biggest problem was the flies. There were flies around the actual food display and we had to leave half of our meals as we were unable to enjoy the food due to having to swat flies. Will not be back!

Called in here yesterday for a sneaky lunch after a workshop in Scrabo children's centre…read more This place is beautiful albeit small place..but that adds to the charm It's a renovated gatelodge (hence the name) and it is awesome! Has an old world charm about it mixed with modern touches with vintage fireplaces, bare stone walls as well as trendy lighting and beautiful canvasses on the walls The food was lush! The menu is quite small as it caters for the breakfast/lunch crowd...but had a good selection of sandwiches, salads, lite bites and homemade pastries like sausage rolls & buns The best thing though, has to be that this place is in collaboration with Stepping Stones NI, which allows training for adults with a learning disability or difficulty, helping them gain employment and life skills. Profits from this place go to help Stepping Stones NI regenerate their funds and provide ongoing support for adults who need it. What a fab place, with a brilliant ethos and a fantastic atmosphere, food & staff! We'll be back down in Newtonards in the near future, and will defo be making another visit!

While killing time between hospital appointments I thought I would treat myself to a coffee in this…read moreplace. Now I know this building well as it is the actual Gatelodge for Ards hospital and years ago it used to be the accommodation for the junior doctors who worked there. It has been beautifully renevated maintaining the charm and character of the old gatelodge while blending in a new building. It is run by a charitable organisation who helps support people in the work place with learning disabilities , so all the profits go back into supporting this project . Inside the building there has been a great deal of thought put into making use of every area and it is so well laid out even incorporating an outdoor seating area. There is a variety of seating , ranging from tables for two to sofa seating for bigger groups. The service is excellent ordering at your table or at the counter and it being brought to you.The menu ranges from breakfast to tea with quite a wide choice of good quality food. I sampled a cappuccino and cherry scone both of which were moreish! All in all my experience of The Gatelodge was not only a trip down memory lane but also a pleasant relaxing cuppa in tasteful surroundings and I definitely will be back again and I won't need a hospital appointment as an excuse to do so!

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!

Was walking downtown with my partner and stopped in here for a quick coffee and sweet treat. We…read moreboth ordered from the specialty menu- he got the salted Carmel mocha and I got the cinnamon bun latte. Mine was delicious and creamy, the mocha was alright. Both desserts were good. I got a chocolate slice, for 4.50 it was a steep price for a small piece, but I'm American... maybe that was normal. We sat outside and enjoyed the drizzle rain and music.

an amazing wee cafe hidden in the heart of belfast!!! one of the best places i've been to that not…read moreonly do all day breakfast, a range of gluten free options and a large selection of drinks, from cans to coffee to smoothies, they have it all !! Bob and Berts also manage to achieve the highest level of friendliness, ease to order and quick service, and this is all down to their lovely welcoming staff. This music and the general vibes are very homey, they only play the hits, props to whoever made the playlist!! If you're in belfast I highly recommend, bob and berts is now a staple of my belfast trips!!

Went for breakfast, they don't do eggs justice my scrambled eggs where rubbery and clearly cook in…read morethe microwave French toast was bland bit bacon was lovely (crispy) Service was slow but not the worse Music in the place was a strange jazz and was actually kind of annoying

Great stop for breakfast all day and great prices!! They have a large menu with breakfast, burgers,…read moresoup and then amazing shakes! The food comes fast and staff is so nice. Great any day but definitely after a night drinking and they even have shakes with alcohol. Definitely a stop to put on the list while in Belfast!

Beautiful coffee shop, top notch coffee, sweet little space with great views, friendly knowledgable…read morestaff to please even the most pretentious coffee snobs in your group. Additionally, their music selection is on point. Not a ton of seating, but a simple modern design with lots of natural light, plants & wood (lovely simple decor) indoors and my favorite is the outdoor seating (complete with cozy lawn chairs) right on the water with a great view of the promenade. Absolutely perfect for a sunny day in Portrush. Finding this gem was an absolute win. Haven't tried their food yet but we will be back for some of those tasty brunch items we were drooling over after we got a mad case of food envy watching our neighbors order get delivered. If your in town, be sure to check this place out. You won't be disappointed

Adorable spot with a great view. My sister and I ate breakfast here and it was delicious. They also…read morehad a very friendly staff.

This has to be one of the best places in Bangor to grab a good fry that you'll be sure to struggle…read moreto finish and tastes fantastic! The penguin cafe is very small and the decor consistis of lts of penguins, shockingly, no idea why but then why not? It seems to be one of those places where everyone knows everyone and they customers have usuals! Great! Theres a nice homely atmosphere here and the staff are great! I've already mentioned their impressie fry up, so I must also mention that it's a great place to go to just to take five and have a great cup of tea od coffee...maybe a cake too! Check this place out!

Dropped in to the Funky Penguin for a quick bite on Saturday morning and to be honest I wasn't…read moreexpecting much, this place has been a Bangor mainstay and in the past it had a reputation of being a bit of a greasy spoon cafeteria but I was pleasantly surprised by what I found. Rather than being greasy the breakfast called the 'Healthy Grill' consisted of toasted wheaten bread, a poached egg, a grilled slice of bacon and even a cherry tomato as garnish and it wasn't swimming in grease! I washed my breakfast down was an excellent flat white, despite the option of a flat white not being on the menu when I asked if they did it the proprietor said, 'I can do anything you want!' This is what I call adding value to an experience. The service overall was excellent. Myself and 3 friends entered The Funky Penguin at 11am and were dragging our satisfied stomachs out the door by 11:40am. The décor is quirky with penguins dotted around the interior alluding to the name and mugs with on trend moustaches. Tucked away just off Bangor's Main Street with plenty of parking close by why not make The Funky Penguin your next breakfast pit stop?