Neighbourhood Cafe

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “The best brunch spot in Belfast. A friend recommended this place and I didn’t realise it had gone viral, so was met with a long line outside. I wasn’t in a rush so stayed and I’m so glad I did. The line took about 30 mins (from 10:30am on a Saturday for reference). All the staff were super friendly and the food came out so quickly. There was a mix up with my order (which I hadn’t even noticed). They were very honest and came out to tell me about a double charge. They refunded it immediately and then gave me the hash browns free of charge for the mix up. They also gave me a free coffee. The most above and beyond service I’ve received outside of America. The food was amazing. The breakfast tacos were so good. Definitely on the hot side so if spice isn’t your thing I’d avoid these or get the sauce on the side. The hash browns lived up to the hype and the coffee was the best decaf I found in the city by far. Absolutely worth the hype.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “The Neighbourhood Cafe is certainly a popular spot. We had to queue for around 15-20 minutes outside before we were seated. Initially, the girl asked us to sit on the stools along one of the bar areas. We refused but were quickly given a table! This is something my wife and I didn’t find acceptable. Subsequently, for our breakfast, we each ordered Turkish Eggs plus grilled halloumi and vegetarian hash brown (pricy, each hash brown cost £6 but impressive). We also ordered Americano coffee - Excellent quality coffee brew. We both very much enjoyed our breakfast and quickly forgot about the our seating issue. The service, the food the coffee excellent overall. Highly recommended but it ain’t cheap!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “What a fantastic experience at The Neighbourhood Café! We had the Neighbourhood Bagel and the Caesar Focaccia, and both were absolutely packed with flavour. Everything was cooked and served to perfection—our plates were completely empty by the end! The atmosphere was brilliant, with a real vibrant, lively vibe that made the whole place feel so welcoming. We did have to queue for a couple of minutes, but the turnover was incredibly fast, so there was really nothing to complain about. A huge shoutout to Fiachra and Senan for their menu recommendations—they absolutely nailed it! They gave us such a warm, friendly welcome, made us feel right at home, and served us top-tier coffees that were every bit as impressive as the food. Outstanding food, excellent coffee, and genuinely lovely staff. We’ll definitely be back again very soon. Highly recommend!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Excellent brunch, if you’re willing to queue for it First, the main downside. You can’t reserve a table, so you’re at the mercy of the queue. We waited around 30 minutes to get in, which isn’t ideal when you’re hungry, but thankfully the food made up for it. I went for the eggs Benedict and it was excellent. The poached eggs were nicely cooked, there was plenty of rich hollandaise, and the real standout was the ham hock. Rather than just throwing a couple of slices of ham underneath the eggs, you get a really generous amount of shredded ham hock with loads of flavour. It worked brilliantly with the eggs and sauce. Everything felt properly substantial as well. This wasn’t one of those brunches that looks pretty but leaves you wanting another meal an hour later. The café itself has that busy Belfast brunch spot atmosphere. It was absolutely packed when we went, which explains the queue, but once we were seated the food was worth the wait. Overall, a very good brunch. The no-bookings policy and 30-minute queue are a bit of a pain, but I’d happily come back for the eggs Benedict alone.”

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  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “During our stay in Belfast, our hotel receptionist recommended Neighborhood Café, and after looking at the menu online, I knew I wanted to try it. I'm so glad we did. The café is bright, airy, and filled with natural light. We arrived after the lunch rush, so finding a table was easy. The only thing I found a little unusual was being asked to order at the counter before sitting. It wasn't a problem, but I was a bit surprised as there seemed to be plenty of staff on the floor, so I wasn't quite sure why table service wasn't offered. My husband ordered the oatmeal and the whipped avocado toast, which looked absolutely stunning. The vibrant green avocado piped onto perfectly toasted sourdough and finished with crushed pistachios was almost too pretty to eat. I chose the chia pudding with fresh fruit and a scoop of matcha chocolate.I really enjoyed the combination of flavours. The standout for me, though, was the beans on toast. It's not something you often see on a café menu, and it was packed with flavour. I honestly could have ordered another serving! The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating with my dairy intolerance, and my oat latte was excellent. I'd definitely recommend Neighborhood Café. Fresh, creative food, excellent coffee, and a relaxed atmosphere made it a lovely place to visit. Edit: I went the next day around 10.30am and there was a line up outside with no seating available. So if you are visiting the cafe note the busy times.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “If you only go to one breakfast/brunch/lunch spot in Belfast, Neighbourhood Cafe should be it. We got the breakfast tacos, the breakfast bagel, the eggs benny, and a hash brown on the side. Would recommend every single dish. Cooked to perfection, excellent flavours, and it was clear that thought was put into every bite. My only problem was that I couldn't try the whole menu! All of that came with a warm, relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff. So many 'modern' cafes can end up feeling cold and this wasn't the case for Neighbourhood Cafe at all. The inside aesthetics were so welcoming, I could have easily sat there all day. I've seen others saying it was busy - we were there just after opening on a Sunday, and got a seat no problem. It was getting busier as we were leaving about an hour later.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “If you are looking for an aesthetically pleasing spot to grab some photos for social media, Neighborhood Café in Belfast is the place to go. The line to get in was absolutely massive. Now that we’ve finally visited, it’s clear this place is riding a heavy "TikTok vibe." Visually, the café is beautiful and perfect for aesthetics, but the long wait for a table feels hard to justify based on the actual menu. The food and drinks were just okay. Everything looked incredibly pretty on the plate, but the actual flavors were lacking and quite bland. It seems like more effort went into the presentation than the taste. Keep in mind there isn't traditional table service here—you line up, order, and pay at the counter when you walk in, and then they bring the items to your table. We also had to go up to the bar area to ask for cutlery once our food arrived. Giving it 4 stars because it nails the visual experience and atmosphere it’s going for. Just be prepared for a long queue, and temper your expectations on the food flavor if you decide to check it out!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Kept seeing this cafe come up on 'places you must try in Belfast', so we thought we'd give it a go on our last day. Happy to confirm that this wasn't just hype. Would happily recommend this cafe to anyone visiting the city (or lucky enough to live nearby)! As we were visiting on a weekday morning, we didn't have to wait in a queue like most have mentioned in other reviews, but the cafe was full & had a relaxed atmosphere. We ordered the Neighbourhood bagel, Breakfast Bap & the Hash Brown on the side. Every item tasted fantastic & was so filling (Our drink order was 2 dirty chais)! Looking forward to going here again on our next visit!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “We had breakfast this morning at Neighbourhood Cafe in Belfast, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The place has a great energy — busy but relaxed — with genuinely friendly staff and beautifully presented food. I had the cinnamon roll along with the Eggs Benny, which was outstanding: char siu glazed pork belly, sesame hollandaise, pickled cucumber ribbons, and crispy matchstick potatoes on brioche. Rich, creative, and perfectly balanced. My daughter ordered the Turkish Eggs and their famous hash browns. The Turkish Eggs with garlic yogurt, chili butter, dill, and sourdough were excellent — comforting but full of flavor — and the hash browns were some of the best we’ve had anywhere. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Really enjoyed our visit to Neighbourhood Cafe. It was busy when we arrived, but the queue moved surprisingly quickly and the whole place felt really efficient and well organised. While waiting outside, you can already view the menu, so once you’re called in, you go straight to the counter to order before being shown to your table. Drinks and food followed pretty quickly after that. My partner had the eggs benny and enjoyed it. The meat was juicy and flavourful, and overall it was a really solid brunch dish. The fresh orange juice was especially refreshing in the scorching weather outside, and the portions were hearty, which made it a great start to the day. I had the whipped avocado toast with crushed pistachios and a side of sausages. I’d never had avocado prepared quite like that before and it was delicious. We also tried the whoopie pie. The double chocolate outer cookie was great, although I personally wasn’t the biggest fan of the marshmallow filling. A nice little touch was the cute stickers available at the counter for customers to take.”

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