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.

Open Saturday and Sunday 10.00-4.00pm. Visit the Manx Cats. Relaxing spa Music in the background…read moreand a cup of something in one hand and some soft friendly fur in the other. The cats are owned and live at their parents house and come in specially for the Cafe. The Rovers Return is downstairs and its too noisy for them to stay overnight. The cats were a little sleepy today, no problem so were we. We booked in advance 7 pounds on line.

I'm a big fan of Noa bakehouse around the corner and finding this place was shut the other day (for…read morea private Xmas party) I started to go into panic mode thinking I'd end up in some dodgy caff or Costa to get the first proper beans I'd had for days! Lucky for me that I remembered this place and convinced my wife we should walk the 2 mins in howling wind and rain to get to the promised land. This place has been here for years and while maybe looking slightly dated in terms of modern coffee shops has a really good vibe with friendly staff, lots of snacky options and of course good quality coffee. The macchiato I had was great and my wife went for the cappuccino - these both came to £4.50 which is a fair price to pay. Just be warned though that they charge 50p to use your card if less than a fiver - so make sure you have enough cash on you as I didn't clearly see any cash machines close by. Hot chocolate is supposed to be awesome here too. Wifi password is: spillthebeans

The absolutely best coffee "Resort" Douglas has to offer. For anyone who appreciates great coffee…read moreof any style. What a a fantastic atmosphere! Found at the end of the Duke Street shopping area, on Market Hill near the Harbour. Please stop by and take a well needed shopping break. Speak to Kim, your in store baker for what's her favorite, trust me your taste buds will thank you.

Surprisingly, there are not many great places for a informal lunch in Douglas and you often feel…read moreyour best option is M&S. A friend recommended DownTown Cafe and very happy I found it. I had the Philly Cheesesteak with onion, and while not overly authentic (I'm from the US) it was tasty. The steak was thin but not chewy or fatty, chips were nice. My son had a burger which he liked and a chocolate chip milkshake (which anyone would like). My daughter had a smoothy that she raved about. Menu also had a lot of nice options, including belgian waffles, pancakes and omelets. Will definitely go again.

Classic Diner in the main shopping area. Food is exactly as expected for a diner - perfect. Their…read morestaff knew the menu and provided recommendations.

Excellent!! Great food, BEST CHINESE stopped by for a quick…read morelunch; It was absolutely delicious: I had some dimsum (clearly homemade; delicious tqste; right texture; thank you to the chef) amongst other things and Every thing was tasty. Very nice portion as well and not for an extravagant price; I fully recommend. So far the best Chinese I had on the Island ( and I lived 3 years in China) thank you very much for a delicious lunch. I will come back very very soon.

I have often walked past and taken no notice of what looked to be an ordinary cafe. I have to say I…read moream very pleased that I finally ventured in to give it a try. The decor is basic like any typical British cafe until you see Chinese writing hanging from the entrance to the kitchen. (see photo) I was immediately drawn to the Oriental Corner part of the menu which offered a meat choice with noodle in Soup. If you have ever had Vietnamese Pho then this would be like a Chinese version. (not as intricate as a proper Pho or with the proper noodles) I ordered the meat dumpling with noodle in soup and my friend ordered the roast pork version. We also ordered a portion of Chinese pan fried meat dumplings (this was pork and shrimp, known as Jiao Zi if you want to get technical) When the noodle / meat soup came out it looked very appetizing, was light in flavor (they give you soy and homemade chili oil to deepen the flavor to your liking) I tried both dishes and have to say the roast pork was tender and light and the dumpling was excellent. I can't believe this was only £4.50 a portion! Yes, £4.50! A crappy sandwich from a shop would cost £3.50. This is much better! The side of pan fried meat dumplings were very good although I wish the dipping sauce was a bit more interesting maybe some garlic, chili sesame seed oil or something. The staff in here are also really nice. Very friendly, warm & smile a lot. Gives the place a good vibe. I will definitely be coming back to try some of the other oriental dishes. (They do other typical cafe / British dishes as well and I may give those a try at some point also as I imagine they will have the same high quality and great prices.) I suggest you give this place a go. I for one will certainly be coming back!

First reviewer on Yelp! This was a great cafe and we went for brunch! I was so excited for all the…read moregreen things and grains that I get back home. I had a wonderful fresh and tasty quinoa salad which had beets and apples. Sounds boring but it was really good. The husband had pulled pork with an added egg and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the meat and our whole meal was very satisfying. I think everything is locally sourced and the menu is well thought out. They also have plugs scattered around too if you need a place to charge or work and grab a coffee/tea/kombucha. As per tradition, I ate too much and didn't have enough room to try the cakes. Figures :(

Stopped by tonight for dinner and it was quite good. Was not sure what to think given the name and…read moredid not not go the steak route. I had the lamb korma. The lamb was tender and the sauce had a nice flavor. The only thing keeping it from five stars was I found the sauce a little thinner than I would have preferred. Garlic naan was perfect, and perfectly garlicky, very tasty. Also had the Saag Paneer and that was a treat, good portion, very flavorful and complex. Service was also very friendly and fast.

This has been time and time again a great meal. The staff are great, the owner is really nice and…read morethe food second to none. Thinking about curry? There is only one choice for me.

If you are not addicted to NOA bread by the time you write this review then I don't know what to…read moresay. It's the best bread ever, soft and delicious, today we had it at home with melted butter and beans. NOA is not just a bakery, they make their own coffee and beer and it's all under one roof. Ta Da! something for everyone. We snagged the last almond croissant yesterday and it was unbelievable. Pablo had a coffee and a Troglodyte mild chaser and it was good. All this at just the beginning of the day. Service was friendly and attentive and the ambiance was top notch, likely the most bougie on the island and let's face it old world charm is good and great but sometimes you just want a preppy/techy vibe. Across from the ferry terminal and a good place to work or lollygag.

Whenever my husband and I go back to the Isle of Man to visit family we always make sure we visit…read moreNoa Bakehouse at least once, often referring to it as 'our haven' when catching up with various random elderly relatives has all got a bit too much! Noa has got a super chilled out vibe and wouldn't be out of place in either Manchester's NQ or London's Shoreditch with its laid back staff and mismatched furniture. The clientele is much more varied however, with young hipster types, families with kids and 30 something young professionals all happily rubbing shoulders. Like the best coffee shops in the NQ and Shoreditch, Noa takes their coffee seriously and every time I've been in there my favoured cappuccino has been excellent with even my husband, notoriously picky about the standard of his flat whites, leaving more than happy. Food wise Noa offer a selection of tasty looking cakes as well as a short daily changing savoury menu with things such as soup, salad and sandwiches on it, all of which offer variety a bit different from your bog standard cheese and ham sarnie etc. Last time we were in I had the 'Bugsy' salad, which although was extremely virtuous being full of veggies, seeds and houmous, was fresh and really tasty. My only negative is that I found it a bit pricey at around the £6 mark when it was pre-prepped in the fridge and presented in a plastic cup, more like a takeaway option. Call me fickle but I'd have been more than happy to have paid this if it had been presented on a proper plate and even better if they'd added on a chunk of their lovely bread (Note, the photo I added of it was after I grabbed a plate and pinched a couple of pieces of my husband's bread!) Speaking of which, don't forget to pick up a loaf or two of their fantastic in-house baked sourdough if you're visiting. Although be warned, pair it with some luscious salty butter and you'll more than likely demolish it within the day!