Came here for dinner while visiting Belfast. I was initially disappointed as none of the food I had…read moreseen on yelp, which is what made me want to come here, was being served as their menu rotates (definitely check the menu on their website rather than going by Yelp). It was all bar snacks opposed to the actual dishes you see in the yelp pictures. However, I did end up enjoying the food nonetheless. We ordered the sweet chili stack fries which were really good and also the halloumi and cali fish tacos. I preferred the halloumi, my boyfriend preferred the fish. I got a passionfruit capirinha and my boyfriend got an apple cider, both were really good. Overall it was good, but if you're looking for something other than a burger or bar snacks, this isn't the place.

Came here on my first night in Ireland with friends. We were able to get a table quickly, and…read moreorder. The drinks came quickly and the servers were fantastic! They were really funny and witty and helped us pick out items on the menu. We couldn't order from our phones because we didn't have a number that could receive sms messages to setup the account on our phones, which wasn't a big deal. My vegetarian friend got a veggie burger that he liked and the server said they had just added it to the menu that day. The fries were great and crispy, and everyone liked their sandwiches (some got burgers, some got chicken sandwiches).

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!

If you are looking for a good healthy and tasty breakfast then look no further. Lots of options…read morethat should appeal to everyone. Everything tasted so clean. This place is something different that the Lisburn Road really needed. The decor is rustic and the staff are wonderful and knowledgeable. They have a wide selection of tray bakes and cakes which cater to anyone with food allergies. For tea connoisseurs, you will be in heaven. This is a refreshing alternative to the big coffee chains on the Lisburn Road.

Lovely relaxing cafe with a grown-up vibe. No squawking kids just adult shoppers and…read morebusiness-types, hence makes for a calm, quiet and tranquil environment. Disappointed there was no dairy-free milk when I called in today (3/11/16). I really fancied a latte but there was only cows milk, which I didn't want. Staff advised me that they usually have soy milk but unfortunately had run out. Baristas were helpful and my Americano coffee rich and flavourful. There are pastries, cakes, soups, sandwiches, salads and breakfasts on offer too. I will be back as Franklin & James is a peaceful spot to rest in during shopping trips..

This is a lovely minimalist mezzanine. I've only been there once but hope to be back. My visit…read morewas during the time when Ventnors (around the corner in Franklin Street but in the same building) was being refurbished and the Ventnors staff were actually working in Franklin & James.

The staff was very friendly and they were jamming to tunes and they sounded like they get along. I…read moretried the English breakfast and was not disappointed. I also ordered the late but it was just okay.

Amazing food, amazing service. Definitely will return if I…read morevisit Belfast again. Ambiance is relaxing, cozy like a college cafeteria.

Contemporary cafe with flavorful espresso, love…read more Simple. Got my caffeine on with quality taste! Yay!

Ground Espresso Bar's a lovely haven located upstairs within Waterstones bookshop. Bookworms will…read morelove this cafe as you can browse books whilst sipping a beverage. I find the coffee good, sweet treats delicious and service from staff spot on. There's no table service unfortunately, instead you queue up to order and pay. This is fine if you're with friends who can grab a table while you order but if you're on your own it's sometimes awkward as all tables can be occupied by the time you've queued up and made your purchase. This is the only flaw with Ground, it's often very busy and I occasionally give it a miss as I know I'll not get a table on certain days (e.g. Saturday). Despite this, there's a wonderful mellow ambience to Ground that's delightful - the sort of unique soothing vibe only found in bookstores and art galleries. A super spot to 'chill out' in during off peak shopping hours.

As someone that normally is not crazy about donuts, Oh! Donuts & Coffee has made me a convert! They…read morehave a wonderful selection of both vegan and non-vegan donuts that are so delicious and fluffy. We got a 6-pack selection and everyone got something they loved. We were over visiting family in Belfast for Christmas, but will definitely be back - specifically for these donuts!!

TRIGGER WARNING: this review contains "minimally invasive creme hole" and "generously sized nuts"…read more First of - an absolute hipster dream when it comes to decor. Whoever their graphic designer is, id hire him to...idk. Design my. Life. The donuts were the centre of attention - are my photo of the window display, which was eye catching and immediately had me salivating. They've managed well with COVID, but only one person in the store at a time (a wee cramped space honestly). Might be a long wait at a peak time. We had the place to ourselves however. Ok, donuts; we had A vanilla glazed - just a "control" for the taste science experiment. I have to say it was delicious and fresh, weighty and "doughy". A Boston Creme - the creme was SO GOOD. As a former donut baker, I was impressed with the minimally invasive "creme hole". Nothing was leaky, and the creme itself had a great consistency. The chocolate on top was dark, textured, and great accent visually and for the palate. A chocolate noh-tella: which for a vegan donut tasted surprisingly "unvegan". The donut was dense and full flavoured regardless of the filling; the filling was more viscous than Nutella and had generous sized nuts. A apple chai : yet to eat but apple filled, infused with chai. Looks delicious. Unlikely to be a gimmick. Donuts are so often gimmicks; a crappy donut with some bright colour slapped on it to give it appeal. But a real donut is good regardless of how dressed up it may be; and for that, the vanilla glazed takes the cake. Or yeast. Or dough. Do have a pop in. Looks like their coffee was pretty good as well, although didn't partake this time. The worker was kind and put up with my extensive donut chat, even my creme hole chat. Poor woman. Give it a shot!

As mentioned before there's plenty of choice in the Botanic area and to be honest Clements is a bit…read moreof a boring choice. It's primarily a coffee shop with small amounts of food on offer. I went in here to get a quick bite and whip my laptop out. The decor is comfortable and there's plenty of space, so it's good for working. Yesterday I went fro their sandwich special which was The New Yorker. Although it was obviously pre made it still filled a whole and only cost £3.50. You'll struggle to get a cheaper lunch in Botanic. The staff were great - really attentive and polite - In terms of service it was excellent. They serve you at your table so there's no need to go to the counter. All in all if you're familiar with the Clements brand then you'll know what to expect. Nothing special but nothing disastrous either. A solid 3 stars.

Clements Botanic would always be my go-to for a cuppa if I ever find myself up that way…read more Yes, it hasn't changed in years and perhaps is now looking a little dark and dreary despite the colourful branding all of their places have. Yes the leather seats may have you sitting at a weird angle due to wear, but it is still popular despite the local competition. While waiting for a meeting I enjoyed a little coffee there today. One of the highlights of this place for me is the people-watching. Students and business types, parents and first-daters are all here and the buzz is enough to distract from the serving of a latte in a tall thin glass. This is a pet peeve, mainly because I can be a spilly lady, but to kill time and watch the world go by, I'll overlook it.

Wanted to find a nice local spot for brunch while we were in Belfast. This was a 5 min walk from…read moreour AirBnB. It looked like a serious coffee shop, so we decided to give it a try. This was a great choice. I grabbed a cinnamon roll, and ordered a cup of their filtered coffee (they no longer offer Chemex, sadly) and an order of poached eggs on toast with a side of bacon. This was something new for me, and I loved the simplicity of it. The sourdough toast was amazing, and the poached eggs went with it perfectly. High marks for the bacon also! Service was quick, and everything was brought out promptly. This is a nice coffee shop, plenty of seating, and a quiet place to have a conversation or get some work done. I know the people in the UK love their tea, but I would happily be a regular here if I lived in Belfast.

The food, service, and vibes were immaculate! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone for…read morebreakfast.

Mari was very kind , thoughtful, welcoming and creative in the presentation of our cocoa's. Like…read moreall the decor, the variety on the menu. The quaint vignette places that you could sit. Our toasty and coffee and cocoa was delicious. Love the little containers that they put your almond milk in and presentation was very nice. Like Brand of Nero! Until looking it up on yelp I did not realize that it is a large business. Corp and or Franchised. Well done!

Ok place I don't like your coffee it's too strong for me so I opted for a hot chocolate that was…read morenice