GastroRanking-logo
whatsappWhatsapp
phoneCall
desktopWebsite
menuMenu
bookingBooking
4.5

Based on 314 opinions finded in 2 websites

site_photo4

Nº 27 in 103 in Carrickfergus

Nº 1 of 1 Other international cuisines in Carrickfergus

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH..coffeecreamchickenbeautifulcooked

comment_iconOpinions

Excellent and friendly service Food made while you wait lovely and we go there many times.They also do a lovely prawn salad with chunky chips.Mauds ice cream is great.This place is one of our favorites and staff are great 👍

site_logo

Jasper Boyd . 2024-10-20

MORE AT Google

Lovely little cafe. Staff were friendly and helpful.

site_logo

Beryl Hatton . 2024-09-07

MORE AT Google

Had to wait an hour for some chips and chicken nuggets, they tasted horrible and the chips were under cooked, almost potato’s fs Will NOT BE BACK EVEN

site_logo

Mason clarke . 2024-06-29

MORE AT Google

Waited an hour for chicken goujons a chips and it gave me food poisoning

site_logo

Kodey Allen . 2024-06-29

MORE AT Google

Rubbish cheap quality food . Burger and chips straight out of the freezer. Burger was like cheap supermarket, toasted bun, burger in microwave for a few minutes and no dressing.Horrible. Expensive too and overcharged by £2

site_logo

Denis Boles . 2024-06-11

MORE AT Google

2 friends and I visit here once a month and we always have a well cooked meal....really enjoy it....prices are good as well.

site_logo

Granny Erk . 2024-05-15

MORE AT Google

Love this place. The staff are always so helpful and friendly.

site_logo

Brian McIvor . 2024-03-29

MORE AT Google

Great food, great staff and all on our doorstep !

site_logo

Debbie Black . 2024-01-03

MORE AT Google

Lovely surprise. The Festive Chip was great.

site_logo

Darren Anderson . 2023-12-23

MORE AT Google

Sunday is a super day here, plus they stock Mauds (generous portions)

site_logo

Micheáilin Mac Alsanðair . 2023-12-17

MORE AT Google

Waited 45 mins for order. No sign of it. Had to leave. Have been here often todays service was dismal. Waitress was not pleasant.

site_logo

Jennifer Smyth . 2023-12-16

MORE AT Google

Good, reasonably priced food with friendly staff, always a pleasure to visit for a coffee or a meal.

site_logo

William McAteer . 2023-12-01

MORE AT Google

Res je bla nedelja! Ampak to še ni razlog če naročite maciato da dobiš 2dcl vodene kave ! Žalostno še posebej glede na ceno poj me je pa kap

site_logo

denis vezzosi . 2023-11-07

MORE AT Google

A nice genuine cafe with good staff and excellent food and service

site_logo

Gary Sykes . 2023-09-10

MORE AT Google

What a breakfast! Ulster Fry, set me up for the day! Open Sunday’s, well worth finding this place. Open through the week also.

site_logo

Christopher Stevenson . 2023-08-13

MORE AT Google

Fantastic little coffee shop in Whitehead the breakfast bap was awesome very tasty an coffee if your a cyclist this is a perfect place to stop I defo recommend an the staff very friendly 👍😁

site_logo

John Young . 2023-08-12

MORE AT Google

Piccolo locale con dehors, ottimo per una pausa pranzo od un dolce o un gelato. Personale giovane e gentile, prezzi onesti

site_logo

Roberto B . 2023-08-07

MORE AT TripAdvisor

A while since I've visited Ellen and staff service and food top quality as ever 😊

site_logo

Cecilia Young . 2023-06-29

MORE AT Google

We go here as a family because it is so friendly and welcoming. There is a good range of cakes, scones, other snacks and refreshments including a selection of Maud's ice creams. Highly recommended.

site_logo

Melvin McCoy . 2023-06-14

MORE AT Google

Sitting having just finished brunch and coffee. Good selection/choice on the menu. Clean, bright premises. Friendly staff, good service and food and coffee were good quality.

site_logo

Peter M . 2023-06-05

MORE AT TripAdvisor

Food is great for price and portion size. Staff are friendly, it can get busy during the weekend and on hot days, however they have outdoor seating which is nice.

site_logo

Hannah Patterson . 2023-05-07

MORE AT Google

Probably the best coffee shop in Whitehead, in addition to having the finest ice cream in the country.

site_logo

John Lawson . 2023-05-03

MORE AT Google

Food and service fantastic, catered for all my dietary requirements. Thank you Coastal Coffee for a lovely breakfast. xx

site_logo

Kellee Beattie . 2023-04-20

MORE AT Google

Come here pretty regularly whenever I stop by Whitehead, most recently at Easter. Usually for the excellent mini frys, but the odd lunch or pizza too. On a busy day it can feel a bit crowded inside but there is also open air seating, great for summer days. With regard to the recent incident (which I didn't witness personally), true to say there is not much space inside so can understand why toddler tantrums can't be accommodated. Parents need to understand health and safety law is there for their children too so staff would have been obliged to act.

site_logo

Allovertheplace . 2023-04-18

MORE AT TripAdvisor

I would just like to comment on a review made yesterday 11/4/23. Myself and my wife visited coastal coffee for a lunch break after walk around the lighthouse, we were sat enjoying our coffee when a young lady and small child ( and her father) entered the premises, almost immediately the child started to scream at the top of his voice and running amok thru cafe, he then climbed on high eating ledge all the while the mother sat on her phone, It wasn't a normal tantrum. The child's behaviour was appalling, Heather the owner done the appropriate thing at the time and asked the young lady to leave, it was done in a polite manner and as a business owner myself I know it wasn't an easy decision to make but the welfare of the child, other customers and the staff needs to be taken into consideration, Our lunch was beautiful

site_logo

Tomsnell . 2023-04-13

MORE AT TripAdvisor

I'm not one for complaining and putting stuff up on facebook but im in complete shock and think people should know the way ive been treated, I went into my regular café at home, mauds coastal coffee 12A Victoria Ave Whitehead I went in for my usual Wednesday breakfast with my father and my son, we entered the premises we picked a table and started to settle ourselves down dad went to get a high chair, I lifted jacob who's two and a half years old out of the pram and tried put him into the high chair he took a tantrum kicking the high he wriggled down to the floor and rolled all over it and said big chair, Before I could say to Jacob to calm down Heather the owner come over and said I'm sorry to say your going to have to leave as your making too much noise, I said to heather Jacobs only two I will calm him down she said sorry no just leave I can't believe how we've been treated in this way today we got are stuff together and left💔 😭

site_logo

Simon T . 2023-04-12

MORE AT TripAdvisor

This is a great little café stop by and have a huge Irish breakfast or something slightly healthier. We both opted for the large and small breakfasts which were faultless. This is obviously a local hub and a friendly place for a stopover. It is comfortable, clean and decent value for money. We couldn’t take any photos of the food because we ate it too fast.

site_logo

Amanda Dickson . 2023-04-06

MORE AT Google

Pleasant atmosphere good food friendly service

site_logo

Raymond Preston . 2023-03-08

MORE AT Google

Great food but a bit small inside. Can take a long time getting ordered at the weekends as they're pretty busy. Cheap and lovely food without catering to the pretentious approach some places can have about their toasties and coffees. This is the 'King' of fries in Whitehead. Thank you Heather and team

site_logo

Hayley Sumner . 2023-02-08

MORE AT Google

Lovely cafe, lovely food, two very nice girls served us.

site_logo

Anna Magee . 2023-01-28

MORE AT Google

Great wee cafe in the heart of Whitehead.

site_logo

Meg Craig . 2023-01-07

MORE AT Google

Beautiful fry. Served by a very friendly waitress.

site_logo

Anthony “Anto” . 2023-01-04

MORE AT Google

We were able to avail of the festive chip. Amazing

site_logo

Hetty Dorman . 2022-11-26

MORE AT Google

Great breakfast, friendly staff.

site_logo

Layton Cleland . 2022-11-18

MORE AT Google

Brilliant! Just had a wonderful lunch here and will be going back. Thoroughly recommend the mini fry with chips, a beautiful tasty combination of food. Nice friendly staff too.🤩

site_logo

Anne Mackie . 2022-11-09

MORE AT Google

First time in Whitehead and was pleasantly surprised at the amount of options we had for lunch when looking up Google. BUT we believe we picked the right one after checking out reviews and seeing so many of the locals using the establishment. Delicious food served in a very simple, friendly and genuine welcoming way. Very competitively priced and loads of room. Outside dining option as well (although in was Nov for our visit) Highly recommend.

site_logo

David Munroe . 2022-11-08

MORE AT Google

I have never had a bad meal from here. This is your go to cafe when in Whitehead for tea or coffee , a selection of Mauds ice cream , or to sit and have breakfast , lunch or dinner. The costal cafe is the perfect place to sit , relax and enjoy great food and good company.

site_logo

Samuel Hegarty . 2022-09-02

MORE AT Google

Absolutely beautiful and tasty breakfast, cooked to perfection, staff really friendly, helpful and polite, they also now provide black and white pudding which is a bonus and is delicious! Definitely recommended 😁

site_logo

Eva Blair . 2022-09-02

MORE AT Google

Great place for coffee and ice cream in Whitehead - friendly staff, great service!

site_logo

Conor Browne . 2022-08-23

MORE AT Google

Terrible service, lack of common sense from a certain member of staff who is clearly incapable of handling a standard order awful person there are better mauds out there just rude and horrible service go to a different mauds because I certain member of staff is to big for there boots

site_logo

Oliver Hoey . 2022-06-18

MORE AT Google

Out on the motorbike and called in. Had an omelette & toast which was delicious. Really nice friendly staff. Definitely go there again.

site_logo

Allan Wilson . 2022-06-14

MORE AT Google

Great breakfast and pleasant staff

site_logo

Thomas Wilson . 2022-05-29

MORE AT Google

Great veggie burger, but they were out of waffles.

site_logo

Windy Woo . 2022-05-26

MORE AT Google

Fantastic place to dine out for breakfast dinner tea and supper I would highly recommend it to anyone.

site_logo

ANDREW MOORHOUSE . 2022-05-01

MORE AT Google

Really good menu & friendly staff

site_logo

louise bodles . 2022-05-01

MORE AT Google

Had ulster fry was really good sausage was lovely the staff friendly this wee place is a great wee spot and in a fantastic place for a walk look forward to calling in again

site_logo

Big g . 2022-04-29

MORE AT Google

Wonderful food with excellent vegetarian options. Classic Irish breakfast, fantastic ice creams all served by friendly and helpful staff. Definitely not to be missed

site_logo

Ray Ok . 2022-04-25

MORE AT Google

Excellent venue great service would highly recommend

site_logo

Adrian Scott . 2022-04-02

MORE AT Google

Had a smashing fry nicest one I have had in a long time, service was excellent as well.

site_logo

Victor Rea . 2022-03-26

MORE AT Google

Good food, reasonable service but mostly busy and noisy {kids}.

site_logo

Harry Irvine . 2022-02-17

MORE AT Google

Excellent service, food ,staff and value for money.

site_logo

Brian Rankin . 2022-01-24

MORE AT Google

On a freezing cold day Mauds was a warm welcome and a cup of great coffee!

site_logo

Peter Puttick . 2022-01-10

MORE AT Google

Had panini's and coffee. The food was good but it took way to long to be served. Half an hour for two panini's? Sorry, needs to be faster.

site_logo

George Stewart . 2021-12-31

MORE AT Google

Friendly & good food. One thing though, one side of the cafe is spacious & well divided with screen between tables. The other side stranger's are squeezed in like sardines. Tables to close together even if Covid wasn't a thing.

site_logo

Brian Milligan . 2021-11-23

MORE AT Google

Lovely breakfast as always. Great service from Kirsty

site_logo

Jacqueline Hasler . 2021-11-08

MORE AT Google

Lovely grub and gr8 service from Heather and her girls.

site_logo

ian johnston . 2021-10-25

MORE AT Google

Excellent lunch menu. Comfortable seating inside and outside. Cheerful service.

site_logo

Ruth Miller . 2021-10-04

MORE AT Google

My husband myself & my Granddaughter were here yesterday for lunch Saturday 18th September the place was absolutely packed with people inside & out. I have nothing but praise for the 3 girls that were working there they handled it with patience & good manners. The meal we had was delicious I am here often during the week with my friend Cecilia & my husband & we eat here regularly Well done girls Pamela Rankin

site_logo

Pamela Rankin . 2021-09-19

MORE AT Google

Reasonably priced and high quality food available, vegetarian friendly. Will be back the next time I'm in the area.

site_logo

Leigh Byrne . 2021-09-05

MORE AT Google

Very nice little cafe with very good food, good staff very polite and pleasent.

site_logo

Ernie Simms . 2021-08-20

MORE AT Google

Real wee gem so near railway stn sat outside in rain on a really miserable day peaceful

site_logo

Sylvia Shaw . 2021-08-14

MORE AT Google

Brilliant panini. Chefs special was really delicious. I highly recommend!

site_logo

Steve Rayner . 2021-08-02

MORE AT Google

Staff Don mo what there doing all my iceream was all much b4 I'd even got anywere today's staff was just messing around not doing there job

site_logo

India O'connor . 2021-07-17

MORE AT Google

The best ice cream in NI! The strawberry taste is the best one)

site_logo

Valentyn Mohylyuk . 2021-07-10

MORE AT Google

Has lost its appeal and atmosphere due to Covid

site_logo

Colin Bleakney . 2021-06-19

MORE AT Google

Great food, nice area, very friendly service

site_logo

Edward Wright . 2021-06-17

MORE AT Google

Don't waste your time at Coastal Coffee in Whitehead. Went for lunch at 1.30 only to be told not taking food orders. Laughable

site_logo

sam mccleary . 2021-05-31

MORE AT Google

Friendly staff quick service and great ice-cream

site_logo

Alan McClenaghan . 2021-04-25

MORE AT Google

Nice cafe and coffee shop in Whitehead. They have a good offer of a tray bake and coffee for £3. Presently doing takeaway, but you can sit outside. Dog friendly.

site_logo

John Bashford . 2021-04-13

MORE AT Google

Lots for everyone and staff are super friendly

site_logo

Geoffrey Peoples . 2021-04-08

MORE AT Google

Friendly, good value, great food and vegan options

site_logo

ann odonnell . 2021-04-01

MORE AT Google

I telephoned Coastal Coffee - Mauds Whitehead to ask for two burgers plus a side order of garlic bites. I visited to collect it. You go inside with a mask on to get your meals.The standard burger, if you want, can be dressed - a ring of tomato plus lettuce. You can pick what sauce to be on it. The side order of garlic bites was a very generous portion. The price was a very reasonable nine pound fifteen pence. I was very impressed with someone working there who remained cheerful as someone made them repeat the price of an order twice and then three times over. She didn't hesitate, and stayed cheerful. Top marks on their scores-on-the-doors hygiene rating. Lots of room to park a car on the street outside.

site_logo

Steveodo . 2021-02-25

MORE AT TripAdvisor

I understand the covid restrictions and the impact it has had on businesses but there is no need to be rude when implementing them. People respond much better to a polite request rather than a rudely barked order

site_logo

Derek Johnston . 2021-01-09

MORE AT Google

Friendly staff and great selection of food

site_logo

CallMeCas . 2020-09-07

MORE AT Google

I was impressed. They were busy, but service was swift. I had the mini fry, 5 pieces including sausage, egg and bacon. They had whole leaf peppermint tea, as opposed to tea bags. Lots of tall separator screens in the dining area now.

site_logo

Steveodo . 2020-08-28

MORE AT TripAdvisor

Still a bit wary of eating out but Coastal Coffee have gone to great lengths to make it as Covid-free as possible. Sanitiser at the door, fewer tables with screen separation, one way system, disinfectant clean down of table and chairs when someone leaves and still an excellent fry.

site_logo

tomtom88 . 2020-08-16

MORE AT TripAdvisor

Great coffee, crepes and lovely friendly staff.

site_logo

Vanessa Lawrenson . 2020-08-05

MORE AT Google

Visited here after walking the Coastal Path . Very nice place with great staff . Delicious Ice cream and coffee 😋

site_logo

2020vision . 2020-07-26

MORE AT TripAdvisor

Great atmosphere, food, service and tea/coffee choice.

site_logo

Hazel Molloy . 2020-02-10

MORE AT Google

Excellent food freshly cooked good service good prices

site_logo

Bev Sadler . 2020-01-13

MORE AT Google

Food is great and the staff are lovely. Best hot chocolate ever

site_logo

Agnes Oliver . 2019-12-17

MORE AT Google

This is the place for a good breakfast and dinner.

site_logo

Marie Wilson . 2019-11-10

MORE AT Google

Always good food , excellent service and value for money.

site_logo

Elaine Campbell . 2019-10-30

MORE AT Google

Lovely food and great service. Shame the decor let's it down- it looks bit tired. Regardless our meal was lovely and the staff couldn't have been more helpful.

site_logo

Helen Stewart . 2019-09-27

MORE AT Google

First class breakfast and awesome coffee , welcoming friendly service will be back

site_logo

Robbie Gillespie . 2019-08-31

MORE AT Google

Excellent food freshly made to order. Keenly priced. Really worth a visit. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. xx

site_logo

Iris Finlay . 2019-08-24

MORE AT Google

Ulster Frys snacks and they also sell the delicious Mauds Ice cream. Prices are reasonable. I'm a fairly regular customer and this is the best place to go in the area for an Ulster Fry and the variants of it. Its the place to go for a leisurely coffee and read their daily paper.

site_logo

Ken Hanson . 2019-08-21

MORE AT Google

Brilliant wee cafe. Always busy,Friendly staff, . Good food and affordable prices. Definitely the best place to eat for breakfast

site_logo

Belinda H . 2019-08-11

MORE AT TripAdvisor

Food was nice.. Would have liked a little more cheese on the chips though.. Had mauds ice cream after it... Very nice indeed.. Pooh bear ice cream and chocolate pooh bear.. Staff were nice and friendly too.

site_logo

Ti Ger . 2019-08-10

MORE AT Google

We stopped in here to try some of the famous Mauds ice cream that family have raves about to us. It was a small cafe and the tables seemed very close together but the service was amazing and the portion size was very pleasing. Really enjoyed the wide selection of Mauds ice creams. A very enjoyable experience.

site_logo

mrbdk702 . 2019-08-08

MORE AT TripAdvisor

Called on a Friday after 4pm as I fancied a burger and a drink.No hot food as cook had gone home as it was quiet.My friends took ice creams and I had a fanta. I walked to the nearby chippy for a burger and brought it up and eat it to take the edge of my hunger.Great shame about lack of food.

site_logo

Francis M . 2019-08-02

MORE AT TripAdvisor

The veggie fry is great, proper pots of tea, excellent service and it's got Maud's ice cream. In short, best cafe in Whitehead (and probably Carrick as well).

site_logo

Nick H . 2019-07-02

MORE AT TripAdvisor

They serve the loveliest milk shakes made from Maud's ice cream that my daughter and neice just loved. I had an excellently cooked Ulster fry but their paninis are also good. Not a great range of tray bakes.

site_logo

Avril Halici . 2019-06-13

MORE AT Google

Have been to every cafe in Whitehead and this by far is the best. Great food and value for money. Heather and the staff are always very friendly and welcoming. Looking forward to my next fry soon 🤩

site_logo

Mick R . 2019-06-04

MORE AT TripAdvisor

I have been twice last week. It is very child friendly, clean, there is a toilet. Very good food for a good price. The kids love that there is ice cream. The decor looks good. My friends and family like it too, because there is always something to eat for the vegetarians or gluten free eaters. The owner is very friendly. I drive up from Carrickfergus just to go to this cafe.

site_logo

Saskia S . 2019-05-09

MORE AT TripAdvisor

My friend and I called into Coastal Coffee today for some lunch. We both decided on the Ulster Fry with tea. We both were particularly impressed with the freshness of the food, and not a drip of grease in sight! Delicious and very filling. The tea was also brought out in a large pot, this was great as we both had multiple cups out of it. The lady who served us was very warm and welcoming, not to mention very kind and friendly. Nothing was too much hassle for her. If you are ever in the Whitehead area and are looking for somewhere for lunch, I would highly recommend this spot!!

site_logo

193alastairb . 2019-04-02

MORE AT TripAdvisor

Very homely Good Food very clean lovely staff

site_logo

Derek Mulholland . 2019-02-24

MORE AT Google

Never been to Whitehead before and decided to take my youngest on a day trip on the train. Last minute, unplanned and so without a picnic, wanted something to eat and discovered Coastal a literal stone's throw from the station when we got there. Pretty standard menu, with something for everyone. My daughter had the kids meal which included a drink and ice cream, while the burger with it was 100% beef, quarter pounder. I had a beautiful large Ulster fry, with everything done just right, not greasy and not dry, cooked fresh and not reheated. Even the tea served with it was done with leaves rather than tea bags.All that for £11!Lovely food and great value!

site_logo

Gmac1974 . 2019-02-20

MORE AT TripAdvisor

Lovely place, great food and coffee, very friendly stuff.

site_logo

Konrad Sutowski . 2019-02-17

MORE AT Google

I reviewed this small cafe quite some time ago when Jonni Lutzman was still chef so I thought I would update now he has not been working here for quite a few months. He and his wife now run lighthouse bistro which I have also reviewed.Coastal coffee is a great little find. Strangely these days Whitehead abounds with coffee shops that do breakfasts etc but and coastal coffee also does lunches plus of course mauds ice creamThe girl that owns coastal coffee has taken it through several incarnations of which this is by far the best. Have they suffered from no longer having Jonni? No I don’t think so - they have always offered the same range of breakfasts and lunches are the simple type where you would pop in for a quick snack so their admirable cooking staff cope perfectly in fact I have to say as far as breakfasts are concerned I think they are absolutely the best locally.I love omelettes but rarely have them as no one seems to cook them right - it’s like scrambled egg - hate them dry and over cooked. Here they are perfect, I don’t even have to ask for it to be cooked as I like it but I do suggest if you like it dryer or a bit wobbly in the middle (!) ask they are not mind readers. Husband likes poached eggs and again they are always perfect.The staff are just lovely - warm chatty and they remember you and often also remember what you generally have. Prices are excellent. It’s less than £11.00 for omelette, poached eggs, toast and large (very nice) Americanos. We were with family recently and had breakfast in a carrick restaurant where I (stupidly) asked for an omelette, asking that it be cooked ‘lightly with the inside just a little moist’ result: dry as a bone and my stupidly comment was because I had experienced exactly the same a couple of months ago. As I recall the omelette alone was about 7.00 so next time I will suggest we go to coastal coffee instead!Thanks everyone - hope 2019 is good for you - you deserve it.

site_logo

veryoldladytraveller . 2019-01-06

MORE AT TripAdvisor

Similary restaurants in North Eastern NI

restaurant_img
4.5

348 Opinions

location-iconnorth road carrickfergus
British
outdoor_seating_101217takeaway_101217delivery_101217

Our first ever golf trip to Northern Ireland started at Carrickfergus Golf Club. A very warm welcome from Gary, the club pro who could not do enough for us. A short but challenging course with very good greens. Would recommend this to anyone visiting the area.

restaurant_img
4.5

75 Opinions

location-iconScotch Quarter
British
outdoor_seating_101211takeaway_101211delivery_101211

Gekozen voor de lunch, een heerlijk stuk vis geserveerd met krieltjes en een slaatje. Vriendelijke bediening in een gezellig ongedwongen kader dit samen met de collega's. We komen hier zeker terug

restaurant_img
4.5

104 Opinions

location-icon15 Lancasterian St, Carrickfergus, BT38 7AB, United Kingdom
outdoor_seating_364875takeaway_364875delivery_364875

once again the food was fantastic, i would recommend it to anyone,

restaurant_img
4.5

579 Opinions

location-iconSullatober Mill
Other cuisines
outdoor_seating_101227takeaway_101227delivery_101227

This wee delight of a place used to be perfect for afternoon lunch but after my visit today I doubt I'll be back. Waited for 55 mins for food to be brought when I observed other tables who had arrived after us being served first. The order was a fry, panini and 2 salads....so no cooking required for those 2 dishes. When the food was served an excuse of an apology was given which really qa wasnt acceptable given we waited nearly an hour at lunchtime...lucky we weren't understand time pressure. The prices have increased considerably too and the portion sizes have definitely got smaller when a caeser salad is £10.80 and not much eating it and a panini was under filled for £8.80...,not good at all. In fairness the fry was adequate. Don't think ill be back. Which is a shame

restaurant_img
4.5

523 Opinions

location-iconCastleview Road
outdoor_seating_197797takeaway_197797delivery_197797

Fab museum with loads of great stuff AND yesterday we got to ride on a steam train.