Camphill Holywood Organic Foods in North Down

Used to work here and faced intense racism. They offered to buy out my contract seemingly to keep the issue quiet. I was contemplating taking legal action but this would mean going against an institution I respect (Camphill) that looks after people with learning disabilities. Since my experience of racism was limited to the Holywood branch. I ended up accepting the "garden leave" they offered because I didn't like the idea of attacking an institution that looks after the vulnerable. To add insult to injury at the end of this "garden leave" they didn't actually pay the entire sum that they owe to this day.

I use this cafe when I’m in Holywood because it employs people with additional needs. However yesterday I heard a person in authority having no empathy for someone who was trying to explain that their grandmother was in hospital and terse reply was “well these things happen” and the implication being just get on with it. I was appalled and saddened that this unprofessional exchange happened let alone in the main cafe area in front of other people. Obviously I don’t know the full story but in my mind it wipes out the credibility for supporting people with additional needs.

Fabulous place with organic fruit and veg, loose/bulk items, lots of health food, and a tasty cafe! I was delighted to find a few vegan options, such as the soup, roasted veg toastie and super food salad, which were delicious. Highly recommended! Update: it's dog friendly - yay!

The food here is ,Fresh, Tasty, filling and yet light. Had soup ,then quiche with a side of salad, washed down with tea..The staff are delightful and helpful. Also the restaurant has a side shop that sells healthy foods,breads, veg, etcetera, it's worth a visit .

Brownies were divine, melt-in-your- mouth and with a lovely crackly top. Toast was also lovely with a nice crust.

Camphill is a wonderful supportive community wherever there is a Farm. Then there is this cafe/organic shop which not only deserves support but prepares great food, baking, coffee and tea. I always bring my guests here, or use it for meeting my friends.

Fantastic food and Coffee and Service from all staff from entered till departed . I will be back to support them .

My daughter and I had a really lovely lunch here, I had the superfood salad (I need to know what’s in that dressing!!!), my daughter had the home made beans on fresh baked break, and we also had the quiche - spinach. All were lovely, served with a mint and chamomile tea. Service was so lovely too, a little gem

Fabulous organic and vegetarian cafe, bakery and shop in Holywood, Northern Ireland. It gives people with learning disabilities work opportunities and helps them improve their life. It's open Tuesday to Saturday and a lovely place for a tasty lunch. The shop is at the front and the cafe is at the back. The food and coffee is great and you'll be supporting a good cause by eating here.

Went into Camphill to have lunch today ( 9/4/22), after sitting for a few minutes, waitress came to take my order, asked for a menu , after all I don’t know what’s on it without a menu, ordered a toastie & tea, toastie arrived, no tea, waited for the tea to arrive ( meantime toastie getting cold) finally caught waitress’s asked for my tea, after another wait tea arrived, no milk, by this stage had most of the cold toastie eaten, couldn’t see the waitress, had to go look for her & ask for the milk, no apologies, paid & walked out, won’t be back again.

A lovely cafe I have walked past so many times without thinking. The vegetarian/vegan menu might not be extensive but the food is delicious, healthy and energy packed. The service was how I like it. I'll be back.

Another visit to this cafe in the spirit of supporting the social enterprise and celebrating a wholly vegetarian cafe. The food was ok, but some of order never arrived. We gave up trying to attract the attention of the server and decided to make do with what we got. When settling the bill I mentioned the forgotten food, and the response was 'right, well I wont charge you for that then'. No opps, sorry or anything. We have been three times and every time we have been disappointed. Shame because we really want to support this place.

This place used to be my favourite place to go for lunch. Unfortunately the place has went downhill fast. The past four times I have been has been the same. I kept going back to give the place a chance, but it seems it has changed for good, and not for the best. The place used to be a busy little cafe, full of eccentric characters. Now it stands empty. Even at busy lunchtimes when all the cafes around are packed. People are obviously voting with their feet. What used to be delicious menu with so much to chose from for a very reasonable price is now one laminated page with limited choice and very overpriced options. I haven't seen an adult in the place for months. I am not sure who is in charge. Just the same bunch of teenagers who sit in the corner on their phones. They never seem to have anything prepared. Ordering food usually involves the person taking your order running back and fourth to the kitchen, sorry we don't have that, sorry we can't do them. Camphill used to be full of lovely herbal teas and derserts on display near the counter. Now the place looks empty and dreary. All the eccentric regulars have obviously come to the same conclusion as myself. And that is, this place is drab, soulless and overpriced for very low grade food served reluctantly. Nobody would love to see this place improve more than me. However, I won't be back. There's only so many times that you can spend your hard earned money on very poor service and even worse food.

We went here for an impromptu lunch, I had the superfood salad which was absolutely delicious and my da did agree had the vegetable soup. The bread was so fresh and tasty too. Great vegan options

Me and my parents went to camphill today and it was lovely and the staff member at the till was nice I bought a apple and cinnamon tea

Great food, very cosy settings and friendly environment. Always like going...

My first time visiting and I had the soup and the quiche. I must say both were lovely. I will definetely be visiting here again when I go back home. I also left with a loaf of wheaten bread to bring home which was also delicious. Definetely worth visiting here, and an added bonus that this helps out a local charity!! Brilliant.

Found this place by chance today, the food was absolutely beautiful, freshly made. The olive bread was absolutely beautiful as was the ‘just out of the oven warm’ flapjacks. The staff were very friendly and such value for money, will definitely be back!

Loved this wee cafe. Love the idea of all the healthy vegan and vegetarian food. Menu simple but really nice. Love the adjoining organic bakery, shop and green grocer. Really reasonably priced. Friendly, comfortable and relaxed. Highly recommend.

What an absolute pleasure to eat today at Camphill, Holywood. Delicious organic food. Wonderful to witness community care. Truly supporting those with disability through meaningful work. I will definitely visit again. I wish England had more places like this. #itsnotallaboutthebling

Amazing food and it's all fresh and healthy, great staff all very nice, would highly recommend 😊👌

Lunch 'special' was nothing special - consisting of undercooked flatbread smeared with oversweetned onion jam pretending to be caramelized onion sprinkled with a few crumbs of fetta cheese an some bits of walnut. The other half of the plate was filled with unwashed, undressed lettuce topped with cucumber slices soaked in the dressing that should have been on the lettuce.

Lunch 'special' was nothing special - consisting of undercooked flatbread smeared with oversweetned onion jam pretending to be caramelized onion sprinkled with a few crumbs of fetta cheese an some bits of walnut. The other half of the plate was filled with unwashed, undressed lettuce topped with cucumber slices soaked in the dressing that should have been on the lettuce.

Great produce that you can't get elsewhere in Holywood. Lovely wee cafe that serves lots of their own organic produce. Staff are very friendly and helpful. I will be continuing to visit for their great fruit and veg therefore helping to support a very worthy cause.

Camphill had been on our list to visit as we really want to support this social enterprise. We popped in for lunch having made the journey to Holywood just to have lunch here. We were so disappointed by the poor customer service and the quality of the food. I have read mixed reviews and we must have visited on a topsy turvy day when nothing was going right for the team. Not too sure we'll adventure back for a second chance.

Lovely quirky bits and pieces to eat, all fresh and organic

Great coffee and free refills to your heart's content. It's just such a wonderful experience going along to Camphill and the staff are superb. Sadly, the appearance from the exterior continues to deteriorate and we had to navigate around a series of obstacles to gain entrance; it appears that most of these obstructions are possibly an overflow from the "jumble sale" next door, which is a bit depressing. Otherwise I would have been happy to give maximum rating.

Always liked this cafe, has gone down very much since the chef left. Had curried Parsnip soup today which had absolutely no flavour, certainly not of curry. I will be giving it a miss for a while until they get a competent chef.

Since coming across Camphill in mid 2017 i haven't stopped coming for lunch and organic groceries. Their food is delicious , wholesome and über healthy. The staff are friendly and chatty which makes for an added pleasant atmosphere in the cafe. If you want organic and gluten free foods, Camphill is for you.

Best organic food, wide range of fresh and packaged food for intelligent consumers.

I've been quite a few times in the past. A year ago I would have been raving about Camphill - their menu was different - interesting offerings with a Mediterranean or North African influence. Today I was looking at an uninspiring menu you would see anywhere - leek and potato soup which was over peppered or sweet potato and ginger soup served with wheaten bread rather than the fabulous masala and olive rolls which are no longer on offer. Then there was the disappointing toppings for the baked potato - baked beans or cheese!! This was all served by a guy who really didn't want to be there!! Sad really.

Healthy home made cooking with a really good cause in hand, a really good cafe and organisation that actively helps people. Brilliant!!!

We totally love this Little wing Staff are so friendly Pizza and salad is great What more can we ask for And a very decent price

Nice locally sourced organic food for a snack or lunch especially the brownies and cream

Camphill is, for me, the BEST place to eat in Northern Ireland. The food is second to none, delicious and full of goodness and the staff are gracious and lovely people. Anyone who hasn't eaten there is missing such a treat. LOVE IT! THANKS

I love the taste and quality of the food, always delicious and well priced.

We went here for lunch as it's nice to get a variety of healthy eating options. The service was great and we got a dessert to takeaway and they were delicious too. It's nice to have the bakery and shop here too so you can get a few bits and pieces to take home.

Always a lovely atmosphere. The food is delicious. Recomend if you like loads of options! Try the pankcakes! And apple juice

Lugar agradable, con comida sana y orgánica, un menú muy preocupados por su salud, con productos orgánicos siempre en mente. Una gran variedad sin gluten, si es necesario, y café gratis top ups (algo que no veo suficiente). El personal era muy amable. Hay algunos espacios en la calle para aparcar enfrente, se le permite una hora, tiempo suficiente para entrar en y tienen algo.

Tasty bread in my cheese melt, would recommend!

Mi amigo y yo tomamos un café encantador catchup Camphill en esta mañana. Ambos pedimos cafés. Yo tenía la mía con leche de arroz, que era realmente muy bonito! Dulces y al chiflado. Muy impresionado que proporcionaban una opción vegetariana - ME tenía su chocolate negro diabólico que bean era para morirse! Mi amigo tenía panqueques de chocolate que también estaban deliciosos. Encantadora como de costumbre, no me esperaba nada menos. El mejor lugar de Holywood.

Went here for a coffee and a scone and enjoyed it! The fact that they promote organic foods is a bonus. The service was swift and friendly and the environment is pleasantly relaxing. Enjoyable!

Good food and great ice cream. Friendly staff

Invitado para el almuerzo y fue más allá de brillante. . . . . La comida no era de este mundo y el personal no podría haber sido mejor.

Este lugar no es sólo acerca de comer mejor, es el de una forma de vida. Todo aquí es orgánico y destinado a la curación y qué selección de productos. Más cafés necesitan ser como este. De primera categoría.

Tenía una increíble comida en Camphill hoy con dos amigos. Nos dieron una deliciosa ensalada hummus con pan casero de cebolla (un pedido, debe mejor pan que he probado) mis amigos dieron la sopa de maíz y la sopa española que, al parecer, también preciosa! Mi amigo y yo somos vegetarianos y era refrescante ir a algún lugar así vegetarianos y vegetarianos! También conseguimos una encantadora cafetería y compramos algunas caseras pan sin gluten! Lo recomiendo encarecidamente. El servicio también era el mejor que he experimentado en un café. Nuestra camarera era preciosa (por desgracia no su nombre) e hizo la experiencia 10 volveremos lo antes posible!

One of the most popular coffee shops in the area. Amazing petit menus; their soups are so delicious with a constantly changing variety to die for, especially the cream of celery and also the cream of tomato which is our favourite with basil. A very popular innovation is their Gluten Free FridaysOnce inside, the place is beautiful and authentic, delightfully Germanic; sadly you could easily miss it as the shop is rather overwhelmed by large trucks outside with constant street trading on the footpath, otherwise five star.Overall, a warm atmospheric charity café that’s deserving of local community’s support

I had mentioned to my friend Pauline about a bad vegetarian experience I had recently and she suggested we try the Camphill Organic food shop and cafe in Holywood. She was right. The setting was quaint and had an "earthy" quality about it. The food, we both chose the quiche of the day, was absolutely delicious. The place was clean, the crockery and cutlery was immaculate, the service was friendly without being intrusive and I would have no hesitation in recommending it. I will return.

The vegetables on sale are always of a first class quality. We had our lunch here on Thursday and as always, the staff were very efficient and friendly. The menu is vegetarian and there was a great choice. I had sandwiches and my friend had a salad. Both were beautifully presented and delicious. The atmosphere was very friendly and relaxed. There was plenty of room around the tables and it appeared spotlessly clean.Would recommend highly.

Lovely wee restaurant doing a wide range of vegetarian based foods - specials are always available and beautiful home made breads. Lovely for a light lunch while enjoying the healthy option

Visited this cafe after finding review on trop advisor.went mainly as sister and niece gluten free. Very disappointed. It was about 2:30 pm not much atmosphere. Choice of cakes both gluten and non gluten was limited to scones, brownies, vanilla cup cake or almond and pear tart.. what we had was nice but couldn't rave about it. Won't be back in a hurry as lots of other cafes to try.

This is a charming simple cafe with great coffee and tea and snacks and also light lunches...and the warm feeling you are actually helping others through this charity. The Cafe has staff from other countries who are on work experience here and will eventualy be back in their own countries helping others.

Choose a dry day and sit outside rather than inside in the rather cramped conditions. The coffee and scones are good, but not exceptional, though if you bring an appetite with you there is a good lunch choice.It's alright but there are other places I would visit more frequently.

More people should support the work of Camphill! They need the support & the for & service are great!

Spent an hour with a couple of friends. Welcome and service were excellent - made to feel at home right away. Great atmosphere - very well priced - and all for a good causeBe back next week!

Camphill is ok. Food is ok. Drinks and hospitality is ok. Nothing really stands out about it to be honest.

Well today s Iunch was dependant on a parking space and having driven down the high street it was left or right @ the lights, so left was chosen and there was a space, happy days and right outside this unique Cafe' and what a lovely weteome. We were served by a lovely lady whom hearing my dietary needs asked for Chef to join us to tell me which were suitable, very inpressed!The food lived up to expectations, the service was Quick and hot pudding was limited for me but my chums enjoyed themselves, I just tucked into my own which no one objected too! A very pleasent cost effective lunch def one to go back too!

I had only previously had coffee here so lunch was decided upon. My companion had a pitta & houmous salad whilst I had a Greek salad. They were both lovely and flavourful and hit the spot. We finished our lunch with coffees. The service was efficient. We'll be back.

Organic Vegetarian food in a harmonious friendly atmosphere provides a refreshing and very tasty dining experience.The staff and international volunteers are exceptional people doing an outstanding job with friendly efficiency.

We eat here at lunchtime at least once a week and love the healthy fresh veggie delights. My favourites are the Greek salad and the houmous salad meal. The soups are always tasty and accompanied by a fab choice of freshly baked breads. Staff are always friendly and efficient.Also great value for money, will be back for lunch again very soon!

This place is great if you are into organic foods. The staff and volunteers are all very pleasant, angry the standard and portions are excellent. Coffee is rank, but the tea is good. Home made breads are great. Go for porridge in the morning because your jaws will get sore with the granola.

My wife and I discovered this gem yesterday. We were very pleased to see the wide variety of fresh and produced foods and ingredients at keen prices on sale in a quaint shop.

While I respect such an ethical enterprise, our visit was very disappointing. We ordered two mini toastie meals and one mini sandwich. Shortly afterwards we were told that the toastie a could not be done as the machine had been switched off (3.00). Two mini sandwiches duly arrived in their place, but the first one ordered had been forgotten! It appeared to be a major operation to produce one so we cancelled it. The mini sandwich in fact was a small piece of wheaten bread with a sliver of cheese on it, alongside some slices of pear and banana. All very tasty but underwhelming. Next time, think I'll play safe and just order a traybake!

Ate in Camphill's for the first time for lunch yesterday. Very nice little business, everything is organic and freshly prepared using local produce which is fantastic, and I absolutely loved the menu.I had sweet potato with bean chilli and it was delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was reasonably priced and I would definitely eat here again.The only less positive part of the experience: a number of items on the menu were not available, which at early lunchtime is definitely not ideal to have run out so early, and when paying, my bill came to around £5.65 and I handed the staff member £10, to which she replied that she had no change, and then stood and looked at me as if it was my responsibility to resolve the situation - not very helpful, but it was fine as luckily I had my debit card and was able to pay with that.All in all, great little business though, love the ethos, and the food didn't disappoint so I recommend it.

Popped in for quick bite to eat with a friend. I had beautiful bean soup and friend had granola, fruit and yoghurt. All washed down with excellent coffee. Bought spelt bread to take home - highly recommend

Last week a friend of ours suggested we meet there for lunch, I ordered a soup & sandwich combo, the choice of soup included a kale & red lentil stew & the sandwich was a choice of several breads & any 3 fillings of your choice , all for great price of £5.95. The soup was amazing, great texture & flavour, the sandwich was so fresh, not like what you would get in a sandwich shop for the price. Today we went back & I had a baked potato with beans, sounds simple but the potato was baked to perfection, the beans were organic, it was topped with cheese & came with a crisp fresh side salad of lettuce , red onion & peppers, great value for £4.95. The atmosphere & surroundings are great, the multi ethic staff are young & friendly & you could see that everyone else was enjoying their food & the relaxed vibe

We went here recently on advice from a shop assistant in Holywood, where we were enjoying a girls day out..Unfortunately this was not a good experience for us. There was a very long wait to get our food, although there were only 2 tables waiting. From an uninspiring lunch menu we ordered sandwiches. When food arrived we were given no napkins or knives and eventually we went in search of them ourselves. My sandwich was dry. with virtually non existent filling, and one slice of bread obviously had been lying uncovered. I spoke to manager and showed it to her, this exchange was interrupted by her taking a phonecall. Sandwich came back, not replaced and with a "little" more cheese and the realisation with 2 bite marks still on it, the unappetising thought my food had been poked around in...poor service ...friends sandwich was just okay, but with a 'skin' on side dish of hummus .The manager perhaps was very busy that day, or understaffed, but as well as her having to take a phone call at the table it happened again whilst I was paying the bill. The nature of this cafe in supporting the camp hill community, we were always going to Pay the bill. After paying bill I did, as kindly as possible tell manager we had had a very disappointing meal, and poor quality of ingredients ...She seemed a little bemused and just said, sorry. Camphill seems to have regulars, who enjoy coffee/scones etc. or soups which looked fine. For us we would not go back. There are too many good restaurants in Holywood where you could get a much fresher sandwich for the price ,served with trimmings etc.A real shame, maybe it was just a bad day.

I enjoyed a cappuccino and walnut and banana muffin here recently. The staff were friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was relaxed. The toilet was clean and had good wheelchair and buggy access. The fresh organic fruit and vegetables looked delicious. I must call back for dinner soon with my family. There was a book exchange scheme, plenty of posters and business cards and books and small art items to purchase.

Freshly prepared organic food, much of it locally produced. Lunchtime soups and olive bread my favourite. Excellent bakery with bread to take away, along with organic produce.You will also be supporting this really worthwhile charity - what's not to like?

Was here today for coffee and a scone. Plus points: scone was very nice but I asked for a warm one, was not heated up and I simply couldn't be bothered asking again. My daughter got hers warm but had to ask twice for a glass of water (no big deal). The coffee was lovely so that was good. Would go back even with the few minor issues

Lovely ploughmans platter all fresh Organic products and a gorgeous chutney mmmm yum - will visit again

I'd been searching for an organic restaurant or cafe in Northern Ireland and found this place via an online search. I decided to go with my husband for my birthday brunch. We got there at about 11am and didn't really fancy anything on the breakfast menu as it was all bread or pastry based, so we asked if we could order from the lunch menu, but lunch doesn't start until 12pm but we were happy to wait over a coffee. I had a browse of all the organic ingredients available to buy and bought some of the homemade organic and gluten free mince pies from the bakery (it was close to Christmas). Lunch arrived (quiche with salad) and it was very tasty and didn't disappoint. We were also offered free coffee refills which was a nice touch. They do takeaways at lunch time as well and the locals were queuing out the door for soups, stews and bread to takeaway. All the staff were really friendly and helpful and I would definitely go again. Make sure you set aside plenty of time to enjoy the place, I don't think it's somewhere you could go in a rush.

This wonderful shop sells the most gorgeous fresh eggs. They have a lovely vegeterian cafe and all the staff are in some way or another involved with the local mental health charities and encourage young people with mental health disorders to get into the working world and provide them with stability. If you have a choice of where you wish to have your lunchtime tea or coffee consider Camphill simply because of where their profits go.

Super Service , felt warm every times i walk in . Never felt bored with their menu . I don't like to take marmalade when i was a kid till i grown up but their homemade marmalade i'm so love on it ~~ Good job Guys !

We had lunch and what a lovely experience. Excellent ingredients and beautifully presented vegetarian food. I had the black orange and almond salad and my better half had the broccoli quiche. We then had a browse in the shop and stocked up on lovely organic produce and some of the wheaten bread. A welcome and refreshing change to eat well and healthily in a small town setting. We are delighted to have found a lovely spot and will have to try the breakfast next time.

Just popped in here when visiting Holywood for a late breakfast. The first thing I noticed when I walked in here was the wonderful smell of freshly baked bread and other good things! We both chose scrambled eggs with tomatoes and mushrooms. This came accompanied by a basket of warm toasted bread of our choice. The scrambled eggs were the best I have ever tasted, soft and buttery, meltingly delicious! I had tea that arrived in a big pot and my friend had coffee with as many top ups as he could possibly wish for! The staff were charming and attentive. I have thought longingly of that breakfast ever since. We are heading to Holywood next week so guess where we are going?

Was recently told about this cafe & how pleased my husband & I were to go for a light lunch.We chose the mint & pea soup,which was beautiful,a combination I' d not heard of before.It was served with delicious fresh wheaten bread,very reasonably priced.Staff were really pleasantOn the way out,I purchased one of the breads,again very well pricedWill definitely return to this cafe,just loved itThank you Camphill

I haven't had a chance to eat in the cafe yet, however I regularly buy fresh bread and other organic groceries here. The bread is beautiful and tasty (I usually go for the half and half). They have a good selection of groceries and all at reasonable prices for the quality. The staff are always very friendly, even when I turn up two minutes before closing :)

Most often I have soup here and it is fresh good and served with bread of your choice. It feels like a healthy choice for lunch. They also sell some organic veg just outside the cafe.i

the best soups and breads. lovely organic food and retail part too so that you can take home the delicious produce. Really pleasant staff and relaxed atmosphere. A gem in Holywood and no faults at all in my opinion. Have been going for years and never disappointed. Please support it as it is a great place and helps Camphill Community in Seahill

This cafe is a delightful little haven for anyone wanting delicious organic and thoughtful food. Lovely staff and a relaxing atmosphere making it an enjoyable experience.

Just so untidy and stale. and the food isn't really tasty :( !!! and the principals are not polite!!! i saw them the whole time just bossing around!!!

Just love the place. Good tasty healthy food in a lovely little seaside town. There at least twice a month

The food here is so fresh, healthy and delicious always served with freshly baked bread. The cafe is cosy and bright and a very pleasant place to have lunch. I can highly recommend the salads and soups. They don't have a coffee machine, so only serve filter coffee, but have a good selection of teas, both ordinary and herbal.

Had my lunch their last week. The whole shop is just a mess and i don't like the look of it. Unprofessional and hypocritcial!

Sir regarding your review. I as a long time friend to Campbell cafe and their co workers. I can assure you that you are wrong in supposing they are treated as slaves. I personally have known all the full time staff and owner for nine years and never once have I seen any evidence to suggest or indicate your opinion. They are all wonderful people doing a wonderful service to both customers and residents. The food is specifically geared towards healthy living and its prepared by the co workers on site. In fact the way they conduct themselves at the cafe would set a good example to some of the young people of Northern Ireland. This is not a meant as a rebuke to you but an insight from a regular friend to Campbell's.Thank you.Glenn.

Have been a regular for years, but never thought of writing a review until now. The food is always excellent and the wheaten bread is the best, proper old fashioned, coarse and crumbly unlike the commercial stuff that the supermarkets and most home bakeries are doing now.The staff are always pleasant and nothing is too much trouble. The selection of organic fruit and vegetables is extensive and there are plenty of less perishable groceries to choose from, not forgetting the baked goods.

We went here last week for lunch for my partner's birthday. (she is vegetarian) I reserved a table for us and our baby as it was a surprise, and also asked them to do a chocolate birthday cake. We both ordered from the daily specials. I had spinach and feta quiche, she had butternut squash. Both were delicious with really good salads. The cake was so fresh it was still warm, and nice and moist. The staff were very friendly and attentive. We are both looking forward to our next visit.

This restaurant is one of our regulars. Go to it for coffee and scones (hmm) mid morning or for lunch. Midday meals are based around organic salads, soups and stews and are alway flavoursome. The staff are always pleasant and attentive. You can buy gorgeous bread baked on the premises. A visit to Camphill is always an uplifting experience.

stopped off here to pick up 'something nice' to bring on a visit to a friend. There were so many ‘nice things’ on offer that it was difficult to choose. The young woman who was working there was most helpful and even headed off to the kitchen to get me some of the peanut tray-bake that she had described as her favourite (it was delicious). I left with a lovely selection of goodies and some very healthy wheaten bread. Keep up the good work!

nice place to be, nice food, nice staff. but i heard they treat their staff like slaves...if that's true... really a shame!

A Coeliacs paradise. Fresh baked gluten free bread, cakes and biscuits. Staff couldn't be more knowledgeable. Marvellous

Yummy food and lovely staff !! I would always come in for a coffee and a brownie if I'm in Holywood. Or a glutenfree pear& almond cake. Or a Ploughman’s Lunch. Or...Well, there are too many good things on the menu to choose only one.

Nice friendly staff, helpful. Ideal for coeliacs for lunch or cake and coffee. Marvellous gluten free bread with gluten free soup. Best gluten free bread available anywhere. Beats free from section breads by miles. You can buy it in the bakery section but you need to get it early, it goes fast. That or ring to get them to keep you some before you go. Freezes well so you can eat it at home. Nice Gf pear and almond sponge and big mugs of coffee. You are also helping the Camphill community at the same time. Lots of good organic products stocked too.

This is a lovely restaurant. Great home made fresh food and friendly service. They also stock a terrific range of off-the-shelf foodstuffs plus organic bread made on site and fresh fruit and veg. Give it a try.

I really enjoy eating here. It started off life as a converted bakery and for those that don't know, it is affiliated with the nearby camphill community. It is essentially a community set up to include those with special needs performing productive work under an Anthroposophic [look it up!] framework and included as full members rather than being pushed to the side. They serve only organic (biodynamic) and vegetarian food, and it is a not for profit. The bread is amazing and no matter what it is you order, get it with a masala roll with chutney, humus and salad. All the food appears to be freshly made and is of a very high quality. I can't praise it highly enough, it really is what I'm looking for from a healthy lunch. May annoy "Salad dodging" vegetarians and vegans who I have chanced across the odd time. Weird but they exist! The salad is always really well garnished - no awful soggy tomatoes or unpallatable veg like you get elsewhere. This is the only place I consume the side salad and all. To tackle some issues people had raised. Yes there is a lot of dark stained wood, the tables are basic and at times it can appear dark. It is staffed by volunteers and community members / camphill staff, and at times can be heinously busy so it is always worth your while being proactive with your order!! A lot of the staff are German as well I believe so do note they perhaps don't all share our NI quirks in case you think they are blanking you. I have seen one couple leave due to not being served promptly enough. However the facilities are always well maintained and the crockery is hand thrown pottery. The food can tend to be on the plain side at times and the menu isn't huge - but the food is predictably delicious, healthy and you generally get served quickly. The staff are usually friendly - so go, enjoy but remember don't leave your patience at the door and please don't committ the vice of the NI pensioner of going buck mad if the place isn't painted sunburst yellow!!! Do yourself and society some good by eating here. Best vegetarian in Holywood - and most ethical too.

This place is great!If you are looking for organic and vegetarian food it's definitely worth a visit.My wife is gluten free and they have bread, lovely scones and other tray bakes available.We also bought quite a few things from their shop too as we are trying to buy organic produce where possible.The place has a great ethos if you read about what they are doing here!We will definitely be back :)

Very friendly and welcoming staff. Love the atmosphere good nosh as well.

This cafe is a hidden gem in Holywood. From what I could see everything was organic and fresh. The service was friendly and prompt. Like other people said, it's a great place if you are a vegetarian as the menu is completely vegetarian. The fresh made soup and bread was tasty as well as being a great way to get out of the cold rainy weather. Will definately be going back next time I am in Holywood.

Would never go back after my visit to this establishment on Saturday. Very dark inside, the tables were dirty and definately will not me going back.