
Caffè Nero
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About Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero sits at Unit 8, a coffee shop next to the Europa Hotel in Belfast city centre. Its position near the bus and train station makes it a stop for people waiting for transport. The counter serves panini for breakfast alongside a vanilla cappuccino that's a regular order, and hot chocolate rounds out the drinks. Desserts run to apple custard cake, tiramisu, and cappuccino cake. Seating outside faces the street, giving a view of passersby. Service is walk-in, with no booking needed before ordering at the counter.
Good to know
“Casual coffee shop with a menu of light dishes & specially blended hot & cold drinks.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention vanilla cappuccino, apple custard cake, tiramisu and hot chocolate.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention vanilla cappuccino, apple custard cake, tiramisu and hot chocolate.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly point to the vanilla cappuccino and Italian coffee as the draw, with several also praising desserts like the apple custard cake, tiramisu, and cappuccino cake. Close behind, diners highlight the baristas, describing the service as kind and quick, including one account of a barista helping an elderly customer in a wheelchair get seated and settled at his table. A few mention the location near the Europa Hotel and train station as convenient for a quick stop or people watching. Recurring complaints center on upkeep, with mentions of untidy floors, tables needing cleaning, and worn armchairs, and one visitor noted the hot chocolate tasted off from usual. One review also noted a quieter mood among staff when the station traffic dropped. Otherwise, most describe the panini and coffee as consistently good and the counter staff as helpful across visits.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly point to the vanilla cappuccino and Italian coffee as the draw, with several also praising desserts like the apple custard cake, tiramisu, and cappuccino cake. Close behind, diners highlight the baristas, describing the service as kind and quick, including one account of a barista helping an elderly customer in a wheelchair get seated and settled at his table. A few mention the location near the Europa Hotel and train station as convenient for a quick stop or people watching. Recurring complaints center on upkeep, with mentions of untidy floors, tables needing cleaning, and worn armchairs, and one visitor noted the hot chocolate tasted off from usual. One review also noted a quieter mood among staff when the station traffic dropped. Otherwise, most describe the panini and coffee as consistently good and the counter staff as helpful across visits.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Irish American looking for a top notch cup of coffee on holiday… this spot filled my cup perfectly! Sit outside for great people watching… thank you team Nero!”
- Google user
“I want to acknowledge and appreciate the extremely kind and patient service that I observed on July 11. The very sweet barista helped an elderly gentleman in a motorized wheelchair to get his coffee and dessert to his table and then spent the time to help him into his seat and then plug in his wheelchair. She did this with such care and in a way that completely respected him and his dignity - it was truly moving to see. Thanks for going out of the way to take care of him.”
- Google user
“It is always my first option when visiting a new city to choose cafe Nero. However, the taste if the hot chocolate was not as usual.”
- Google user
“Really good desserts and drinks. We got the apple custard cake, tiramisu, hot cocoa and cappuccino cake. All were delicious.”
- Google user
“Amazing staff always so friendly and funny I go for my lunch every day as I work up the mall from them can't praise them enough”
Location
Coffee Shops near Caffè Nero
- Starbucks Coffee Company4.61050.2 miVegan options
custom coffee drinks, fast service, clean premises
- Hustle4.81820.5 miVegan options
tofu scramble on toast, peanut butter balls, soup of the day
- 0.6 mi
scones (raspberry, fresh baked), coffee and flat whites, handmade jewelry, scarves and rugs
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffè Nero | 4.2851 | — | vanilla cappuccino, apple custard cake, tiramisu |
| Starbucks Coffee CompanyVegan options | 4.6105 | 0.2 mi | custom coffee drinks, fast service, clean premises |
| HustleVegan options | 4.8182 | 0.5 mi | tofu scramble on toast, peanut butter balls, soup of the day |
| Blue Train Café & Depot | 4.894 | 0.6 mi | scones (raspberry, fresh baked), coffee and flat whites, handmade jewelry, scarves and rugs |
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