Coffee Hut in Coleraine

Had take away coffee and yummy caramel square. Coffee was strong and piping hot. 5/5

My friends and I were on a short break from Belfast. A wee gem in the heart of the north coast 💛.

Quite honestly, completely overated, and underwhelming . FOH girl couldn’t maintain any eye contact, told me how busy they were. 3 tables were taken, people eating toasties. I went for take away, waited 35 minutes for a sandwich and piece of cake . Neither that tasty. I won’t return.

Awful same as previous visit won’t be back. Previously visited ordered scones and coffee scones brought out right away so we cut them open in prep for coffee a male came out set down money on the table said the coffee machine wasn’t working didn’t even offer an alternative I said well I’ll go get a takeaway from the shop next door. Incidentally then notice they’ve taken a pic of us and loaded it on FB ! Today visited served by the same unfriendly male and ordered soup and coffees and said I’ll get the coffee after but he just said order it when you’re finished so that’s two card transactions ! Soup came out tasted fine but it was full of unappetising looking lumps which we both couldn’t finish. We ordered the coffee and the girl who to be honest wasn’t any better in hospitality skills proceeded to try cram our coffees into a table with no room and I pointed out the lumps in the soup, she returned to say it was carrot and coconut? I’m sorry it was a blended soup not a chunky soup which was not hot and if coconut isn’t heated to the correct temperature it coagulates which is what the lumpy texture in the bowls. This establishment has gone downhill and certainly won’t be wasting money in it again

£6.45 for milky hot water (which was supposed to be tea) and a weak cappucino without any foam... Would definitely not return.

Arrived outside with our dog , tables where very wet so I asked for it to be dried ,staff didn’t engage much but we ordered and again asked for cloth we went outside and waited for our coffees and cake a very surly waitress arrived and proceeded to try and put our order on the soaking wet table I told her I didn’t want my coffee until the table was dry she went away and returned with a cloth without a word of apology, very poor experience indeed positively hostile and rude , wouldn’t advise visiting!

Sweet little cafe nestled a short walk from the beach. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available. Snacks, meals, savouries, and tray bakes a plenty. Well prepared coffee is always essential for me and in a rush,most places burn the beans. Not here. The latte I had was umtious and moreish. The staff were friendly and happy to deal with our order. Other observed families, couples and individuals all seamed to be tucking into their respective meals with relish and any plate I seen, including the kids ones, were all cleared of their food. I’ll definitely be returning here. A little gem.

No care taken in either the service or the food. Waiter when leaving the plates down dropped lettuce covered in balsamic vinegar on to white clothes and scarpered pretending not to notice. Take responsibility for a mistake it leaves less of a bad taste (pun intended). Avocado toast: Bread was tough Drowned in balsamic vinegar Unripe avocados Threw some tomatoes on it It’s amazing they can butcher something so simple. 0/100 would not even glance at this place again.

Called today for lunch I decided on your chicken and bacon Caesar salad with a slice of sourdough bread. I also had a drink. The cost of this was £9 for the salad and £2.95 for the tea. When the salad came it consisted of lettuce with lots of croutons and dressing. I hunted for the chicken I found one piece and there was no bacon to be found at all. I should have complained but I was with company. I won’t be back. Overpriced. £9 for lettuce.

Delicious food. Shame we didn't have time to go back a second time x

Cute little cafe with outside seating. The coffee was good and there was a good variety of baked treats. The staff could have been friendly towards non locals. The toilet could have been a little bit cleaner.

Have been here before and enjoyed the experience. However, today the service was particularly poor. The female staff member at the counter lacks basic social skills. Not so much as a 'Hello'. Not a good advertisement for someone in a customer facing role.

A very nice café I found while walking on Castlerocks beach . I had a good cake and a great tea. It's a nice and cosy place. Warm welcome.Wonderful !

We were in Castlerock over the Easter period and had breakfast several times during our holiday. Very pleased with everything that we ordered especially the posh bacon bap which has a generous amount of perfectly cooked bacon. We also enjoyed the avocado on sourdough. Service was very good too - we did not wait very long for our orders even though there were many customers.

The 5 stars above says it All. Highly recommended and the fact that it's always busy speaks for itself.

We weren’t told at first they take your order at the table. My husband is deaf and told staff this, the young girls looked at him like he had two heads- and didn’t respond. Girl at till didn’t have a clue what she was doing and they were walking around in tight clothing with everything on display! When he placed the order, they agreed to do 2 sourdough and 2 sausages for me but they wouldn’t do 1 sausage and 2 potato bread for my disabled daughter. Their reason was “we don’t do it when it’s busy”. We got up and left and needless to say we’ll never be back.

Great tasty food .Lovely wee place for a tasty lunch.

Food was good enough just not exceptional..

Petite place, nice and warm on a cold day.

Lovely places and staff. some of the best sweet treats, coffee and food you can get. Love stopping in after my Sunday beach walks and always get a friendly welcome

I've read some of the other reviews and one or two are unjustifiably unkind. Like describing the hut as like a Nissen Hut. That's inaccurate as well as very unfair. For those of you unfamiliar with Nissen Huts. Have a look at Wikipedia and judge for yourself. The Coffee Hut, has what in my amateur architectural experience, one might call a 'New England look'. Its a chilled out space to spend some time. And sitting outside on a sunny day is especially pleasant. To the lady who called Castlerock a town. Please permit me to correct you. My family has been summering or living in Castlerock since the 1930's and it was never a town. If you look at photographs taken from that period or before. You'll see that Castlerock was literally a one horse town with a few buildings. My laboured point being. That you can sit out at a café like the Coffee Hut, on the main street and not be inhaling the quantity of noxious gases that you would in say, Portrush or Portstewart. When I've visited the Coffee Hut in Castlerock, it was run, pretty much like a Swiss clock. That there is an outlet in Portstewart is news to me. I don't spend so much time in either of the 'Ports' these days. It appears that the very capable and professional lady, that I know only to recognise, who runs the Coffee Huts; might've extended herself a tad too far and possibly not employed the best person to run the Portstewart Coffee Hut. I don't know. I'm only guessing. The issue with opening businesses in different locations is that unless they're on top of each other, as might be possible in an English South Coast town, being in more than one place at a time, is at this point in scientific progress, impossible. Though not far away if published scientific papers are to be believed. Fortunately, the Coffee Hut has had the winter to iron out the wrinkles and even out any inconsistencies. As to pricing. I must admit that as one who doesn't eat out so much currently. Due to mobility issues. I too have been surprised at the increase in hospitality prices generally. That is, until I better understood how much input prices have increased since the Chinese caused pandemic. In some cases, ingredient prices have doubled or more. This is reflected in our weekly shopping to an extent, so shouldn't be a complete surprise. Some operators are working to razor thin margins, but do so because closing businesses helps nobody. Coleraine is a perfect example. Vested interests, whom we all know. Have strangled development in the town. So that mostly we are left with thrift stores, cafés and vape shops. The Coffee Hut (in Castlerock) is a nod and a wink to what we might imagine a little New England café transplanted to Castlerock might look like, right down to the white picket fence. I for one, will continue to play along and play nicely. Why? Because some people 'do' and the rest of us merely 'talk'.

Relaxing little coffee shop! Food and coffee were delicious and service was really quick! Will definitely return❤️

Brilliant coffee shop. We had the cooked breakfast (£9.50) a few times and their scones. It's very popular now and hard to get a seat sometimes. There is outdoor seating but it's chilly at the moment for that

Disappointing food, the most bland sausage sandwich I've ever had. Bread you could break your teeth on

We dropped in for tea and coffee. Service was good.

A warm and welcoming seaside themed Cafe in lovely Castlerock Town, situated on the North Coast of NI. Visited The Coffee Hut twice for breakfast. Friend and Husband had cooked breakfast and I had pancakes and eggs as I had requested; eggs were fried and the next day scrambled. Also had a yummy extra large fluffy scone and butter. They also had a vast array of traybakes and sponge cakes to choose from, that all looked delicious.👌 All food cooked and baked perfectly ; definitely the best breakfasts during our 6 day visit around NI, that included staying in Belfast.

We love the coffee hut. We would come and stay at the temple and tide air b &b and love to call into the coffee hut after our morning walk on the beach. Really friendly staff and great food.

My fourth visit here, a go to when I come over on holiday. The cafe was busy at lunchtime with no extra tables available inside, there was outdoor seating, but getting a little chilly for that! Fantastic selection of cakes to choose from. I went for the cheese, ham and chutney sourdough toastie which was delicious and then shared a malteaser slice to finish. Friendly staff and very affordable. Will be back on the next visit I am sure!

Small menu. Lovely selection of cakes. Friendly staff.

Went to Castlerock by train and spent a bit of time laying on the beach, enjoying the sun. Went to Coffee Hut for lunch. Had chicken cranberry and brie toastie, followed by a German biscuit and coffee. Great lynch, great service. Will be back. Thank you.

Great food, exceptional coffee, great atmosphere & a great team

Found this little place by accident on a day out to Castlerock with my daughter. We loved everything about it, the decor, the service and of the delicious food. Definitely would recommend.

Lovely cafe with great coffee and fresh scones. Nice outdoor seating. It is usually busy but service is quick and efficient

Wouldn't recommend for vegans who don't like avocado toast. Asked for a sandwich to be made up using ingredients from the menu but was told no

July 2023 : Great Full Irish Breakfast here today at Castlerock Coffee Hut, although, according to my receipt, the price I actually paid seemed to be more than the menu board was showing. Told it would be "a 10 minute wait" for food, and it duly arrived 25 minutes later ~ with the apology that only one oven was working. The outside seating area has expanded since my last visit, though still no covering if it rains, and still feels like being in the middle of a car park ~ we even had the delight of the bin lorry collecting by us today, but no trouble getting a table today. So ... overall, despite the slightly negative comments above, staff still friendly & helpful, and more importantly, food still the best in any Castlerock Café !

All the food served looked good.Didnt see plates with any food left on them.Mine was very tasty,would call in again.

Lovely little cafe with friendly staff who deliver quickly and efficiently.

Best coffee place I’ve been to in Northern Ireland! Coffee is the best I’ve tasted, stuff is really nice and I’m impressed that they manage to work in such a hot weather without the AC (owners should really think about putting one in for their employees) and still be really professional and positive with customers. It’s really appreciated! Although I found the menu confusing and more precisely Iced coffee/latte. I thought all iced drinks come with milk, but here iced coffee is without milk and iced latte comes with milk. However it’s not an issue bc you’ll be notified about it. :)) Overall 5 star review for a beautiful place with great personality.

Went this morning for breakfast and not only was the breakfast 45 minutes late, when asked for hot water in tea due to the wait- the lady who served the breakfast ( blonde curly hair) was very rude and said “ sure you where told you had to wait” then when asked for knifes and forks I was told “ to get them myself there inside”. Very disappointed in the service received this morning. I understand the place was busy, however no need to be rude when serving customers. Very disappointed and will not be back.

Fantastic location, with indoor and outdoor seating. Very friendly staff. I only had a cold drink and Portuguese tart but the rest had very good toasted sandwiches.

Really good coffee inc. Non-dairy options, and a selection of cakes inc. Gluten free that was delicious (and not chocolate, which I find most gf treats are, and which I don't eat, either). Service couldn't be faulted, either... Friendly and welcoming. We sat outside with our dog - no dogs allowed inside.

Loved it. Does get busy, but it's worth it.

First time visiting this wee coffee shop and I must say that I have been impressed. My eldest granddaughter came with me and she commented on the avacado and said its the best she's had out of all the cafe's and restaurants we have eaten in. I think the addition of the lemon oil sealed it for both of us 😂 Caitlin also added bacon. I had a peppermint tea and Caitlin had a mocha which she was also pleased with. Her words were we have to come back 🤣

The Coffee hut is exactly what it says it is when you enter Castle rock go over the level crossing and you can see it on your immediate left the food is fresh and very tasty and has good variety the coffee is lovely and the staff are very friendly

First time visiting today and the place is really lovely, staff very nice and friendly, my only concern was that although there was a gluten free cake and traybake available, they were not covered and were placed directly beside all the other delicious looking cakes therefore increasing the risk of cross contamination so someone with coeliac disease like myself wouldn't be able to eat them therefore it was really defeating the purpose of offering gluten free. I probably should have mentioned this to staff at the time but didn't want to sound negative when they were obviously making an effort, possibly just don't understand the importance of keeping gluten free food separate.

1st time I visited The Coffee Hut. Had heard great reports and I was not disappointed. Fabulous place to eat, staff were so friendly and the place was packed- mite need to extend the building. Highly recommended, keep up the great work

Great little find good coffee nice staff not to expensive will go back

Lovely little Cafe serving hot food near the beach.

Lovely coffee shop in a nice small town near to the beach 👍🏻

Delicious lunch here today with friends. Recommend the Italian Job sandwich! Staff delightful and prices very reasonable.

Fantastic food and very friendly staff in all locations.

First time to visit and will not be my last. Lovely decor, good outdoor seating area and friendly staff. Good range on the menu I picked sourdough with chicken brie cranberry and salad very tasty. Sweet counter with a variety of cakes and tray bakes will try these on my next visit

A little bit disappointed in breakfast, but haave had fantastic food in coffee hut on previous days.

Friendly local cafe that serves great food and drinks. Found Staff to be very polite and the premises exceptionally clean. Would recommend.

Lovely little diner, great food and friendly service. Not far from the beach and you can sit outdoors

First class. Really nice staff. Selection of hot and cold food was crazy for a place so petit! Vegan options were good and coffee was amazing. Can't wait to return

Beautiful place, brilliant food and service

Great spot for food / coffee etc in Castlerock. Indoor and outdoor seating and a good suntrap with some outdoor tables shaded also. Recommend the posh bacon bap. But a good range of food available inc breakfast / lunch. Like both it and the Surfshack. Both close to the beach.

First time here. Scones r amazing. Delighted

Best for lunch in Castlerock right now. Always good.

Had a coffee and the best french toast in ages. Friendly service, Great place!

Deceptively spacious, great lunch, friendly staff

Don't serve eggs after 12 (???) didn't have salmon, didn't have croissants, didn't have prawns and still refused to serve me eggs. Must be a thing that eggs aren't served after midday, reminds me of the film Gremlins. Staff were poker faced. Lovely building tho.

Lovely food but had ran out of quite a lot of food on the menu.

Really nice little coffee shop with good selection of brunch, sandwiches and cakes. Really friendly and helpful staff. They gave us free tray bakes on our last day staying in Castlerock to say thanks for eating with them!

Gorgeous hot chocolate & home made cakes & tray bakes. Lovely staff & warm atmosphere

We loved it. Lovely spotless decor and very friendly service.

Excellent food and service as usual from Fiona and staff

Kindest staff and amazing food! Also have some divine wax melts :)

Absolutely lovely little place, the food and the service was great .The staff are lovely especially the young girl with the red hair who served us..such a pleasant happy person who made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be back the next time we visit Castlerock

Lovely brunch Gorgeous wee place! We'll be back xx

Really good food. Enjoyed the experience.

Perfect plan after a walk to the temple. Delicious goaty beet and homemade veg soup. Super service and good coffee.

Arrived for takeaway and was told to sit down then two people were fully served before me. Waited half an hour for 3 coffees. Coffees were okay

This wee place is magic. A wee bit dear but worth it for the setting and the girls who serve you.

Lovely staff and great selection of cakes and other treats..a gem 👍

Lovely and friendly staff but it's maybe only me but I thought the food Is very dear

Such quality! Most definitely the most thoughtful, ‘foodie’ spot in the area. I love it when a cafe takes a simple soup and sandwich and makes sure it’s thee best bread, soup like your granny made, ditches processed ham for the real stuff, good coffee and does it all with a smile. Thank you for going the extra mile.

Gorgeous food and coffee. Friendly staff

Had a lovely lunch staff very friendly

Beautiful unique coffee shop. Best iced coffee I've ever tasted

So, was looking for an ice cream but they don't do ice cream, ah well, double espresso ordered. But you can get an increase next door and eat it here, I was told, all owned by the same people. Good idea, so off I trot next door, mullins ice cream advertised, but not on a Monday it seems. So a tub of whippy ice cream became part of my home made affragato. All in all a little culinary adventure I hadn't planned.

Lovely food and delicious coffee 1st class

Coffee not just the best but the premises and surroundings 5 star.

Cubano samdwich was delicious but made my throat close up. My fault to be fair cus I'm allergic to gluten

Coffee x food good . Would like them to put a cover over their food .

Beautiful place and great atmosphere. Aco especially and the German biscuits are extremely tasty.

Went for coffee on Tuesday. It was easily the worst cup of coffee I have ever had in a coffee shop. The Americanos cost £3 each premium price for a horrible coffee. Please buy some decent coffee beans. The one star is for the great service from the waitress.

Lovely place to eat. Great scones

Beautiful scones and nicest latte ever.. Lovely staff and love the beach hut look..

A real find. Lovely staff and delicious coffee, cakes etc.

Honestly, I thought the food was tasty. The problem was the portion size. Clearly scrimped on the ingredients. Disproportionate to the price. Really nice tray bakes, which were worth the money. Pity

Coffee could be warmer More expensive than neighbouring coffee shops

Great menu with a lot of variety. We all had different meals busting with flavour and freshness. Staff every attentive and all reasonably priced.

Really nice spot for lunch. Good selection on the menu. Good space between tables and nice outdoor area (although no cover if it rains!). Staff cleaning tables well between customers and hand sanitiser available at several points so felt Covid safe. Food was tasty, although pricey enough. Would definitely recommend and might visit again if back in the town.

Had really good coffee and shared some cake here last Sunday. Very clean, good service, and pleasant staff. A good stop after a fine walk up and around Mussenden.

We have visited the Coffee Hut in Portstewart so were delighted to find another much needed branch in Castlerock. It is easy to park on Main Street and although it is tiny inside there are plenty of outdoor tables. We had excellent coffee and a delicious almond slice and scone served by a friendly waitress. It was busy but we were served promptly. We will be regular customers.

Top class coffee and breakfasts.

Spotless clean...Breakfast was excellent very good coffee...Staff all very bubbly with excellent customer service skills...hopefully will manage to return before my stay in Castlerock is over

Very enjoyable with pleasant staff