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.

Located in The Courtyard, a quaint little (yep, you guessed it) courtyard, Take Thyme is a fine…read morefood / delicatessen, selling everything from posh chocs to chutneys to Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Yes, you heard right. Well, it is a 'fine food' of sorts... Basically that was the only reason myself and my two siblings wandered into this cute deli - the ice cream. We had spotted a display just under the archway for Take Thyme, and a small sign had caught my brother's eye in the process. "Ohhh, Ben and Jerry's!" No questions asked...the three of us practically sprinted over to the right and corner to further investigate. Take Thyme does have a really good range of food stuffs for such a small shop, and apparently these small tubs of the delectable Ben and Jerry's for £1.99 are the latest edition. Despite the protests of "Oh my word, I'm stuffed!" and "I'm not eating any more" a mere hour before, both siblings were super eager to purchase their own little pot of Caramel Choo Choo (my sis) and Chocolate Fudge Brownie (the bro). I was happy enough to remain ice creamless. For the finer foods in life, Take Thyme is a fab little find. That apparently includes Ben and Jerry's. I happen to agree...

This is my first time here, my wife recommended Take&Thyme so i decided to try it. It is set in a…read morelovely courtyard and so quiet. I ordered the lovely smoked chicken salad sandwich on brown bread with ceasar dressing. The sandwich was accompanied with a healthy portion of doritos and to sum it up,the sandwich was delicious. 5 stars from me, I can safely say that this is the place I will be making my first port of call when going for lunch.

Just a bog standard little greasy spoon that has been in North Street for pretty much as long as I…read morecan remember. They have the bakery as you walk in, to your right, where they serve all the buns, eclairs, pavlovas, scones, cakes, meringues, vanilla slices and turnovers that you can stuff your face with. Up towards the back of the shop, they have the cafe and seating area. They do a variety of food such as making up sandwiches, chips, curry, fries, and all the usual breakfast, brunch and lunchtime fare. The food is just ok, nothing to write home about. It's cheap enough, bit tired looking inside, but nothing exceptional. The only thing about this place that is not mediocre, is the staff. They are sour faced, abrupt, and quite frankly downright rude, so they would need to do something about that for me to ever go back there again.

Almost finished off my daughter's birthday cake that I picked up yesterday. Have to say it was…read moretotally delicious. Everyone enjoyed it. The icing was beautiful and you really can't beat it as far as bakery cakes go. A little on the pricey side but hey it was worth it. The writing on top of cake was different than your bog standard piping bag writing so that was a plus for me. I only ordered it on Thursday for party on Saturday. All round positive for me. I would regularly buy buns n scones from here also. Never a problem and always tasty....maybe that's why I have put on a few pounds :(

Quite a nice, upmarket little cafe that stays open late enough for dinner…read more Locally owned, Sozo has been part of the scene in Carrick for around 7 years now, and has made a welcome addition to the town centre. They do Sandwiches, soups, burgers, chips, chicken dishes etc. The menu is small, but well made and presented, and more than enough to cater for individuals of all tastes. They also have an ample sweet selection, all presented at the till, such as huge Chocolate Cakes and Cheese Cakes. The restaurant is also BYOB - so you can keep the tab down by bringing your own alcohol to enjoy with your meal, always a popular choice for those looking to get a good meal on a budget. A word of advice - the restaurant is very small, so if you plan to go for dinner, be sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment.

If you're in carrick for lunch then passing this place would surely be a travesty. The food in here…read moreis really great and as Nick mentioned, they have chocolate cakes! yum. The menu is actually pretty cool, offering dishes such as sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups and some lovely Asian dishes! Soup and a sandwich is one of my favourite lunches and they certainly don't disappoint here. You also won't be out of pocket either! The restaurant is really contemporary and cool with service that would make you come back again and against again!

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!

Excellent fry. Great service. Lovely setting. Would highly…read morerecommend this cafe. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed.

Second time here, this place is a solid 3.5, we both had paninis, the portion size is great! It is…read morea full panini that comes with tortilla chips and a side salad. My issue is that it's all a bit luke-warm, the sandwich isn't that hot, the chicken inside wasn't that hot and there was no seasoning on it either. Not only that but the ingredients were sat side by side instead of on top of each other, so it wasn't a well balanced sandwich. The staff were LOVELY, so I rounded my review up. We had our baby with us and they made him scrambled eggs and toast with no salt and cut it so he could hold the toast himself. Nice place, we'll go back next time we are in town - hopefully the renovation will be done by then!

Whose is a nice independent coffee shop & art gallery in Whiteabbey village. We are regulars there…read morewith my boyfriend. They serve the best coffee in the area, proper Italian Illy coffee, great aroma and proper sizes. We have tried their homemade scones and bunns the last time, also have amazing paninis and sandwiches to offer, not to mention the Morelli icecream. The view from the back of the coffee shop is spectacular, great big glass windows, often the sun is shining in, you feel like being on a summer holiday location The staff is always friendly and helpful, never seen a dirty table or unbrushed floor, tidy clean atmosphere. The pictures are great, some very cool modern art for sale. Worth to stop by if you are passing through Whiteabbey.

It's a relatively new place in the Whiteabbey village. It's spacious and very well designed, the…read morefurniture is quite post-modern style I would say. The walls are covered by paintings and drawings (for sale) - these have been made by students of a nearby art school. The coffee shop has a full size wall to wall window at the back which gives a nice view to the sea, but thankfully it keeps the noise of the busy shore road traffic out! They started at the end of the summer '15 with mainly coffees, teas and pastries, and they promised soya milk and gluten free products which they introduced lately! Their sandwiches and paninis look so delicious through the counter that good luck not having anything but a drink! My favourite is the duck and mango ciabatta with some kind of chutney and nice decorative lettuce and coleslaw on the side. It is absolutely amazing! The only reason they're not getting 5 star is because of the noise coming from the gym next door. When classes are on, you can clearly hear around 15 people jumping in the same time and this kept giving me the impression (and fear) that the ceiling won't last much longer! But it did so far! and you can sit in the back where the noise isn't disturbing. It's honestly wort it:)

Very disappointed to be refused to use the toilet facilities in this shop especially as a Royalmail…read morepostie delivering their mail. Not good!

The shop has recently changed to a vivo but still very handy and they have a good hot food/sandwich…read morecounter ! They also have a cash machine inside.

Took this place in in passing for the first time last week and really loved it…read more The decor is fine, nothing special but it's a nice enough place to sit, the booths are nice and there is a decent amount of space and comfort. The staff were mostly on the younger side and both helpful and friendly, so it is a pleasure to visit. As for the food itself it was great and a real standout. I got the chicken burger and it was simply one of the best Ive had in a while. Looking forward to calling back in here when next out that way!

This is so good the service is so good I had a conversation with a wee lad and then the cookie…read moredough comes in a pan like it's so good RECOMMEND just amazing

I think the other reviews are a little bit harsh! Yes, very dreary inside, once you step through…read morethe automatic doors it feels like you have been transported back in time to the early 90's, but aside from that, it's not bad. They have a decent range instore, plus lotto, tobacco, etc. Prices aren't as competitive as the larger stores, of course, but keep an eye out for the monthly offers (anyone local to the area will get a flyer delivered detailing them) Great sandwich counter at the deli too!

Previous reviews a bit harsh, this is now Eurospar and has been renovated inside so isnt quite as…read moredreary as before. The butchers is excellant and always has lots of offers on, their sirloin steak is beautiful and great value for money. I find most of the staff are friendly and will help you out if you cant locate something. The post office is also located in the store and is very convenient to access, you can also buy stamps etc at one of the tills. A great wee store for basic essentials rather than traipsing over to Tesco