The recently opened SubUrban Café is a welcome addition to Ballyholme village. Conveniently located…read morenext to a newsagents, chemist, butchers and dry cleaners it is the perfect place to give yourself a break from your errands or have a quick breakfast like I did. The staff are attentive yet there is also a casual laid back feeling to SubUrban Café which makes it the perfect setting for a relaxing breakfast. The baristas made an excellent flat white - not an easy skill. With outside seating I can the SubUrban Cafe this becoming a hot spot in the summer months.

Lovely little coffee shop in the heart of Ballyholme that seems to now be a permanent fixture in a…read morelocation that had changed hands several times but due to their staff, food, and convenience you can see why, well I hope so anyway as I liked the place...! On a busy Saturday mid-morning several weeks ago myself and two friends availed ourselves of three excellently cooked fries before attending a football match not we're not in the slightest bit greasy and set us up perfectly for the day... Sausage, bacon x2, egg and x2 of potato and soda bread and tomato for £5.95 including cup of coffee or pot of tea was a great price and when the very friendly staff member saw 3 tomatoes still on the plate he suggested next time to ask for it to be substituted and there would be no problem and he also said they will soon be adding hash browns with bits on bacon in them so I shall definitely be there again soon...!! They offer all other usual breakfast options you would expect, is close to several shops if you want to gets some bits and bobs and there is a bank machine literally attached to the café which is handy...! As a resident of Ballyholme and dog-walker I also like how they usually have two dog bowls of water out the front of the shop as the area is heaving with fellow walkers due to its proximity to the beach... Nice touches like that make all the difference

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.

Like its neighbour, The Pit Stop Cafe, this place is a complete landmark in Bangor and is always…read morepacked on Saturday and Sunday mornings with people going to get some food to mop up the booze from the night before and chase away the hangovers. If you are going here don't be expecting too much in the way of health food. Its grease, grease and bacon but that is exactly what you want when you aren't feeling the best. You'l pick up a soda bread with egg, bacon and sausage for about £3, which is good value and its always tasty. Good location too.

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.

I told them I had Celiac Disease (a severe allergy-type reaction to gluten), and they showed me the…read moreitems on their menu that were gluten free, checked all the labels with me, and told me all the precautions they put in place to prevent cross contamination. They use color-coding, have separate areas and utensils for their allergen foods, and have big checks to make sure everything comes out gluten free (or whatever your need is). I am SO SO impressed, and my meal was so good I had to get a second. So refreshing to have a restaurant that is good at being gluten free!! And all the food checked out on my NIMA tester :) Is there a way to rate this more than 5 stars????!!!!

What a great find! The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. The Maggie May chicken…read morewas so good. Didn't get to try a milkshake, but they looked great.

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

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.