Coffee Yard in North Down

Called in on spare of the moment today, and so glad we did. My partner is an artist herself and absolutely loved looking round the gallery while we waited on our food. I found the price of the food perfect, I’m not sure what other people expect to pay having read some of the comments. I run a bar & restaurant myself and value for money here is spot on. The welcome at the till from the staff was brilliant, food choice had me baffled as I wanted to order everything We went for a latte & a chai latte, and they were beautiful and perfectly made. We also both went down the line of bagels, mine the breakfast and partners was bacon & cream cheese. Food and drinks promptly arrived & silly me requested brown sauce there was no need as the relish along with the breakfast bagel was absolutely delicious. All round experience in this cosy & busy venue was top class. Great to see local artists work especially a friend of mine who is so talented. Great work! Be back soon

I still love the Coffee Yard and for the most part the review I wrote for it a good while ago is still true, coffee, food, service, all great (if fractionally over the odds pricing.. but the quality is there to justify it). The only reason I'm writing this and loosing 2 stars, is because since COVID the upstairs part of the Yard has not reopened, it seems to have been given over to the adjoined art gallery, meaning that the yard itself gas been given over to just being the (slightly dark) narrow cramped feeling bit at the back of the premises which means its a lot less nice to sit in. The upstairs was so much nicer, more natural light, space, a fire in winter and often live background music, so wonderful. So... I really hope to be coming back in the future when I realise the upstairs is open again and stick this back up to 5 stars!!!!

The food was lovely but I was charged £12.45 for an iced mocha and french toast with berries and bacon. I thought I would be saving money by just having berries instead of the yogurt and walnuts with it as it was £2.20 altogether. I unexpectedly ended up being charged the full extra for this and even when I did the maths I was somehow still overcharged overall. I approached a member of staff explaining I was overcharged and now wanted to have the yogurt and walnuts with my meal due to this and they said they didn’t have a ‘berries’ option on the cash register and said that they substituted the yogurt and walnuts for ‘extra’ berries but I paid £2.20 for not even a handful of squashed berries. Even after I complained and asked for the other extras that I unexpectedly had paid for, the member of staff did not offer them.

Three of us went today and paid £30 for the privilege. I got a ciabatta but the price is misleading. It was advertised as £5.50 but I actually paid over £8 for an average ciabatta. I wanted cheese on it and realise I would have paid more for that but the girl pointed at a menu and said other things were included but didn't advise on the price increase. In my opinion underhand and considering businesses need all the help they can get not the way to get someone to return. To top it off I got a tapenade at a cost of £1.20. Again I didn't ask for it and although I tried a bit it wasn't for me. It was a small amount of paste in any case but reflective of the way this place has decided to wipe people's eyes. I for one won't be back. I probably wouldn't have written any of this as what my wife and child had looked nice. The ciabatta I had was average and certainly not worth the money.

Today I went to the coffee yard and enjoyed it. The value fo money wasn’t great but the food tastes great. The parking was free today but I don’t imagine it will always be that way probably because they aren’t doing the eat out to help out. It is quite recommended just the money thing.

So much for the eat out to help scheme set up and starting today 03 /08/20 . Coffee yard had a sign apologising for the fact their tills weren’t set up to deal with the scheme and their engineer was working on it . 2 points - this scheme was announced over 4 weeks ago - did they not plan ahead to set it up .It costs them nothing and would be a positive to their business . Secondly despite the technology of a till how difficult is it to take 50% of the bill up to a maximum of £10, for each person , and keep a record of each sale on to claim that discount of the HMRC ? We were there for lunch and spent £28 - two meals of £14 each -. We would have received a discount of £7 each a total of £14 . This would have cost The Yard nothing and would have meant we could have afforded to have gone on another occasion this August and spent the £14 benefit we receive from HMRC today thereby assisting the yard and the wider economy . Food was expensive for what we got . My main was a bare small tuna ciabatta- with no garnish for £6The service was also chaotic and the one way system as result did it operate correctly and the toilets were not up to standard - paper towels used and unused lying all over the place .

I have reviewed The Yard previously. I had continued to visit fairly frequently and, now that restaurants are now allowed to open gain following the 'first' gradual easing of Covid 19 restrictions, I have visited again.I just wanted to acknowledge that the standard of the welcome, the atmosphere, the food and the measures that they have undertaken to protect their staff and customers, during this worrying time, are a credit to them.I, very recently, took a friend who had never visited the establishment before - - - - she was very impressed and commented that she would most definitely be back and would bring her family.Today I visited with my wife and daughter and, again, was greatly impressed with the warmth of the reception from all the staff and with the standard of the food and with the approach to minimising risk (vis-a-vis Covid-19 )Can confidently and highly recommend!

One of the best coffee shops in NI this cafe/gallery provides a beautiful atmosphere with occasional live music if you are lucky in the centre of Holywood. They use the freshest ingredients and I have never had a bad meal. They also do the best coffee and highly recommend a mocha. Pancakes are phenomenal and a firm favourite in summer is their crayfish and mango salad fresh and delicious. Also do a fantastic range of treats including the Most fantastic coffee cake. A place worth visiting if in the area and worth the wait if their is a queue!

This coffee shop has an art shop attached where you can enjoy a good cup of coffee and appreciate a lot of good art work. Table cleanliness could be better. Occasionally they have a pianist which adds to the atmosphere.

Disappointing visit after hearing a lot about here. Space is limited and you dodge a lot of guys balancing trays, plus on this occasion, young mums oblivious to what their tiny tots are doing in the assigned play area.The food and coffee was good, service behind the counter was indifferent.

called in for lunch and it is very nice busy and a lot of lovely pictures around the walls a young lady was singing a bit loud as hard to have a conversation but she was goodGood variety of food we had coffee and french toast with bacon yummy !Plenty of parking in Holywood and the Yard is in the main street so an easy walk to itit is worth a visit friendly staff and lots of seating on several floors

Visit fairly often - The standard of the welcome, the service, the food,are ALWAYS Excellent. I would particularly recommended their Breakfast. I will definitely be back - often!

This place is a favourite of mine for coffee and atmosphere but very disappointed at lunch options for vegetarians. There were 3 options for meat eaters. Yet no hot vegetarian option. I was told they could take meat out of things! Surely a hot veggie option is not too much to ask!Please improve this as I do love the vibe at the Coffee Yard.

I love this place. I love the atmosphere. Light, bright, cheerful, good service. Loads of places to sit, including settees upstairs. Live music on Saturdays. I had breakfast with a friend this morning and I was surprised when an extra butter arrived for me and a jug of hot water later. The staff go out of their way to help you and serve with a smile. I always love having breakfast, lunch or a coffee here. Especially love their soup. :-)

I went here to meet a friend for breakfast. Was quite busy and very noisy but we managed to get a booth. It is a self service ordering with staff then bringing your order to the table. I ordered on two occasions and both times they got the order wrong. The first time I let pass but as there was a drink short the second time I informed the waitress who did nothing about it then when I went up to the counter I was told it hadn't been paid for and they were not pouring another drink till it was paid for. The staff guy involved was not very pleasant even though it was their mistake. I have to say the food is good if overpriced but the cafe is let down in service and the noise levels. Sorry but I could not in all honesty recommend here.

Went here with a friend the other day. I got soup which was broccoli and potato which came with a crusty roll. Really lovely.

I love the coffee Yard, was in for the first time in a while yesterday and realised quickly how much I had missed it. The range is fantastic for both savory and sweet options, the staff are generally quite nice and do a good job of coping with the busier periods of the day. My only 1 aspect of trepidation about the place, just to get it out of the way, is that when you order the staff member on the till will ask if you plan to sit upstairs or down, so they know where to bring your food once prepared. The issue I’ve found with this, is that at that point, you may not know where you will sit as you can’t see much of the downstairs seating area and of course you can’t see upstairs at all, so you’ll not know where there is availability, small issue though.

The best breakfast and coffee made by Milos = always a happy customer. Love this place and always look forward to coming back. Thank you guys for doing right.

A busy restaurant, requiring to queue. Moves fast and worth it. Great variety of freshly prepared food to order. Staff friendly and helpful. Food great and reasonably priced. Adjoining Art shop which too is well worth a visit.

An attractive cafe with friendly, welcoming staff and lovely décor, including some excellent artwork, all available for sale. There is a selection of indoor and outside seating but we enjoyed using one of the snugs for our caffeine refuel and chat.

The Yard is truly yum. Great atmosphere- good car park. Good place to do some work now and again also- good service and good food! Love their French toast and maple syrup especially 👌🏻👌🏻 That’s my regular option 😋😋

Always busy so be prepared to queue to place your order. Plenary of seating both in the ground and upstairs with the bonus of their own car park (costs £1). Good range of breakfasts and lunches but really superb for coffee and snacks. Excellent coffee!!

I have been a few times and enjoy it! The food is really good and the menu is extensive and is suited for everyone. However the staff could be a little friendlier they almost boarder on being rude but if you can see past that it's lovely!

I've visited this place a few times just for coffee, so this was the first time I ordered food - it didn't disappoint! I ordered a chicken, stuffing and caramelised onion toastie and a vanilla and espresso milkshake; both were tasty and wholly enjoyable.

I like going to The Yard for either breakfast or lunch. Visited recently and enjoyed a really lovely pannini with coffee. Service is good and i love the seating areas,,, as you can usually find a quiet spot to chat.

Sitting here on a busy Saturday, been many times but thisbis my first review. A great spot with great food - sausage rolls being my favourite. The piano playing just adds to the relaxed atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit.

Am a regular here as quality of food very good.Service a bit impersonal but very efficient.Plenty of choice for every palate and reliable lunchtime haunt If time of the essence.😀

I have visited The Yard for a coffee and pastry. I was disappointed that we had finished the pastry and was still waiting on the coffee to arrive.

Good selection of food available, lots of seating and very good coffee. Some gluten free items available although it would be nice if there were more!!

We had just stopped for coffee but the prospect of a filled bagel got the better of me. I chose the Toulouse Sausage with cheese, tomatoes and other delights. Delicious and the coffee was also very good. A little pricey and we didn't see any filmstars

Would fully recommend this place to eat. Had a great breakfast and was tempted by the lovely pastries. Lots of choice and great service. It also provides a pretty unique environment being surrounded by art. Loved it.

Always love the yard never a bad meal! Teenagers always love the pancake stack, the octogenarian goes for the lovely fresh scones- recommend berry and white chocolate-service great !

Older lady on till is abrupt and impatient. Staff are unfriendly. Homebird staff could teach them a thing or two

Friendly staff. Beautiful food. Serving breakfasts and a great variety of food at lunch time. Desserts are fabulous. It is on the expensive side, but nice for the occasional treat.

Breakfast before heading to the boat. So great to find somewhere opened early, 7.45am offering delicious, fresh, tasty food. Parma ham, seeded bagel, rocket, poached pear and soft cheese. Fabulous. Avo smash on sourdough, tomatoes, poached eggs, pumpkin seeds and hollandaise. Perfect. An amazing flat white well two actually and a shared Portuguese tart. On Tuesday the staff were pleasant and helpful. I would thoroughly recommend a visit.

Lovely decor, the food is just right and the staff were spot on, I will be back for more the next time I am in town.

Hard to find and even harder to get parked at or near, yet still worth a visit. Situated at the Belfast end of the Main Street and up a narrow alley, its a quaint little place, serving great coffee and scones. They are slightly more expensive than most coffee shops at over £9.00 for 2, but the scones are good and so is the coffee. They do have parking at the back but watch the laneway as it is very narrow and you could easily scrape your car on the drainpipe cover that sticks out!

Nice place. Good atmosphere. Food looked tasty but just had a tray bake and it was good. Espresso served in a coffee cup not espresso cup, no spoon and no water. Dark roast and slightly bitter but a decent coffee.

I started working near by a few years ago and have been coming here ever since. Lovely food and a high standard throughout. Staff are friendly and efficient. Toilets are always clean and tidy. Have been going for over two years and have never had a bad coffee yet!

Sorry guys that I am only getting around to leaving my review now. I will be brief and sum your place up by saying that my review title says it all. Met a friend here for brekkie back in May. We both had the full breakfast and two pots of tea.

We had quick lunch here. Quite a good choice of lunches. I had a lovely quiche whilst my friend had a salad. You queue up and pay and the food is brought to your table. Food tasty and there is a gallery next door to browse. There are a few tables outside but most tables are inside. It is quite dark and surroundings pretty plain. Nice food.

the boxed salads are £6.50 but come with homemade wheaten bread and a choice of dressings and they are delicious. There is a great selection of sandwiches hot and cold and specialty coffees etc. Desserts are very good too. Plenty of seating inside and out.

approximately 20 of us went for breakfast.we had preordered so service was quick.. I had the wheaten eggs and tomatoes.. could not fault anything.. tomatoes especially good.. best coffee i have tasted for a long time and it was help yourself which I did several times it was that good..

Called in on the way too Belfast, for a relaxed breakfast, the girl serving on the till soured the experience she was sharp and verging on rude, she didn’t utter a single pleasant thing and tutted when I said I didn’t want jam with my scone, And asking for change for the carpark was clearly an major problem.

There with my wife who got a bacon sandwich but was not overly impressed as she felt the bacon was overcooked. I got a toasted banana bread with honey and yoghurt and it was really delicious. There is plenty of choice and if you are in Holywood it's definitely worth visiting.

Good choice of scones, pancakes and bacon,and soups. Fast service,but not really cheap! Clean, tidy, good atmosphere.

Had a group here for a coffee morning. Pre-arranged coffee and scones which were absolutely delicious. The rest of the food looked every bit as good, so we will be back to try something more from the great choice of freshly baked goodies. Staff were great too.

We've been here several times at different times of the day. My favourite is breakfast time. The range of breakfast items I great - I like the sausage bagel - but they have a full range of breakfast items. Other times of the day we have sampled their great selection of cakes.

I have visited here just once with a friend - staff are lovely and there is a great selection of food to choose from. However, my friend and I have tried every restaurant in Holywood and found this one just too expensive by comparison so we are unlikely to make it a regular.

Having driven past this place for years we decided to try for a snack lunch and wow what a pleasant surprise- lovely tasty toasties, delicious coffee and tray bakes- will be back again soon

What a hidden treasure. Great selection of food and with stunning art on every wall. Good service with food ordered downstairs brought up to the first floor very quickly. On the ground floor is a lovely gallery, art shop with good value paintings, prints etc. Well worth the visit

This place is unfailingly busy/buzzy! Interesting art on display so you can spend a bit of time here. The scones are baked fresh daily, the lunches look good and the coffee is excellent! On the negative side the food is brought to yo7 and this often takes some time!

Enjoyed a quick bite to eat and catch up. Always busy wee buzzing place. Lovely atmosphere great surrounding showing of Fab artwork.

Went looking for this coffee house ,and what a surprise , it has the wow factor , as soon as you arrive , great lay out ,brill menu ,

My visit was part of a group of over 60 for breakfast. Tea and coffee was ready for us as...

I visited on a Saturday morning for breakfast with a friend. The food was great, albeit rather expensive, and the...

Whilst visiting Holywood, Co Down we stopped at the Coffee Yard for lunch. The cafe was busy but there were...

Good breakfast on Thursday morning Pleasant helpful staff took the order, scrambled eggs with granary bread and double pancakes with maple syrup and 2 coffees £13 .40. Reasonably priced as there was two very large pancakes and a substantial quantity of scrambled eggs

I used to go to the yard alot. The last time I went was the first time I had been since I was diagnosed as dairy-free. When I went in I was so surprised by the fact the Yard have both a gluten and dairy free menu for those with intolerances and allergies like myself. I haven't been anywhere in Belfast that has been so aware of allergies before. It really impressed me! Not only was there a dairy free menu, but it itself was also extensive with lots of options to choose from proving the Yard really consider every customer and their needs. I got the banana bread with maple syrup and fruit, it did not disappoint!

Two of us ate here on Thursday. It is beside the Yard Gallery and has a car park although not always possible to get a space in it. I had to park in a different place. Self service with plenty of seating. They have soup and toasties etc. I had a toastie which is then brought down to the table. Relatively expensive for self service but food tasty

The Coffee Yard is extremely handily placed for killing time before a flight from Belfast City Airport, and I have often done just that whenever I've been in Northern Ireland. It is a very pleasant and comfortable space, with good, tasty food, excellent coffee and friendly staff. There is a pay car park through an arch behind the cafe, costing just £1, but I believe there is a free 'early bird' service at certain times. It all works extremely well –far better than having to endure something sub standard in the airport. But that aside, this is the kind of coffee shop I wish I had near me at home – it does everything extremely well, and the standard is consistently high.

Lunch with friends and a wide variety of soups, salads, toasties and wraps etc. Good coffee and a as part of an art gallery/shop the atmosphere is good - comfortable seating in a variety of rooms but short of tables for 4 away from the "children's area". We got four of us at a table for three which was OK . Pleasant staff .

I had heard a lot about Coffee Yard and read great reviews but my experience - my first visit - was distinctly average. Ordered bacon, pancakes and maple sauce plus coffee. By the time the food arrived at my table the coffee was verging on cold. Pancakes were doughy, bacon was hardly warm and the portion of syrup was scarcely adequate. I know that this place has lots of fans and I had expected to like it a lot but this is an honest review of how I found it. The big plus is the amount of space and seating - obviously lots of people come to work on laptops or read their tablets.

We only went for coffee, rather than a full meal, but the service and the coffee was fantastic. The selection of cakes and pastries was impressive. Would definitely go again!

Called in for a quick lunch and we both had toasted sandwiches. Food came quickly as did our drinks food was surprisingly tasty and hit the spot.Have used thus place since it opened and have always had good food drinks and service. Only downside is its being taken over by the mum set and their squealing brats. Useful tip go to the top levels its quieter there if you want a conversation with another adult .

Coffee, tea, sausage roll with Ballymaloe relish and chocolate & Guinness loaf cake.... all great. Clean cafe. Pleasant staff. On the way out i decided to try their Espresso & Vanilla milkshake WOW ..... really brilliant... perfect amount of coffee - best I've tried

Lovely place to go for lunch. Personally I go here often and it's great for lunch would be my favourite time coffee shop in Holywood

Absolutely lovely fresh ingredients,the soup was tomato,courgette and chili.The staff were great,loads of seating areas.Nice and relaxing.Oh and really good coffee!!!!

My wife and I called in for lunch - the long queue at the ordering counter it moved swiftly a and it took only a few minutes to place our order. The food arrived at our table within less than ten minutes from order, the coffee slightly ahead of the food. Staff are warm and friendly and the lunch menu offers everybody a choice while it is also an excellent spot for coffee at any time of the day with a scone or a tray bake

Great place for a variety of foods. Caters all Foodie People. Free Wifi. Bonus for those who study needing a break but can flit in and out of study. The Soups are amazing! Highly recommend.

Lovely menu,staff friendly,nice atmosphere. Had eggs benedict and partner had blueberry pancakes,both excellent.

Myself, my wife and our friend met up at Coffee Yard for coffee/brunch.We were asked for our order at 11.01 and we knew that the crushed avocado and poached egg special finished at 11.My wife asked very simply and politely if it was still on and the ginger haired female staff member replied abruptly with a tut and without making any eye contact, "No, breakfast finished at 11!"Staff are all usually so friendly and helpful and the thing is this staff member wasn't even the one who was taking our order!This is the only reason that I have given a 3/5 rating.Customer service really counts for a lot to me.Otherwise this place usually gets a 5/5 from me

I always love to go to the coffee yard. Not only can i order a range of delicious scrumptious savoury and sweet delights in a relaxing and sometimes busy but friendly coffee and tea environment. I also can enjoy the amazing local art work that is hung on every wall and is a great source of conversation. There is also an art shop selling local art work which is attached to the coffee shop and range from low to medium prices. A great car park can be located at the back of the coffee shop paid by the normal ticket system. So all your needs are catered for, coffee/tea, cake, etc and of course the fab local artwork. Enjoy.

Business meeting lunch, with a delicious range of options. Can highly recommend the roast of the day ciabatta.It was lovely to see art available for sale all around the seating areas. Lovely shop area.

Been to the Yard many times now and keep going back for the french toast and bacon. Always an enjoyable visit and the food has never disappointed. The staff are friendly and incredibly efficient. Only thing that stops it getting an excellent rating in my eyes is the price of the food/cakes. Coffee and food for two soon adds up and becomes a wee bit to expensive, but still well worth a visit.

A great coffee shop. Varied menu. Eat upstairs or down. Food will be brought to your table after ordering at the counter. This place is always buzzing. Staff are friendly and work quickly. A great spot to stop for coffee or a meal.

We spent a lovely afternoon at the Coffee Yard enjoying their Afternoon Tea. The service was very good and having seen photos of what to expect on their website I was amazed that it was exactly what we received. The sandwiches and scones were fresh and tasty and the various sweet treats were gorgeous. Great choice of coffees and teas to choose from as well. I would recommend the Coffee Yard without any hesitation.

I absolutely adore going to the coffee yard for lunch, I make it a regular occurrence (however it should probably be a treat with how far I have to travel to get there). A short distance from Belfast City Centre, sufficient parking and amazing food. Their soups are out of this world and particularly paired with a sandwich. They have a wide selection of both cold and hot drinks as well as breakfast and lunch foods. I have never taken someone for lunch who hasn't found something they adored. Occasionally slow service - however it's incredibly busy, and it's a bit pricier compared to similar coffee shops, with the food its worth the price.

Fabulous afternoon tea! It's great being able to choose your sandwiches - it means even the fussy eaters are happy! Both the savoury and sweet were equally delicious. Service was great too. Will definitely be back (very soon!) and would definitely recommend.

This place not only has nice food (breakfast, coffee time or lunch), it has a bit of atmosphere too. It's bigger than it looks from the outside, with an upstairs as well as extending quite far back, and there's a small art gallery integrated downstairs. The car park at the back is convenient too, as Holywood can be difficult for parking. Been quite a few times and always happy with the visit.

Ok, this is my all time favourite coffee shop - what can I say? It just ticks all the boxes and never lets itself down. A happening spot that appeals to a broad spectrum of clients from business professionals to casual passers by. And, let's not forget it's an art gallery as well, with an extensive collection of originals and prints. The menu is varied with an edge. For breakfast I recently had croissant with bacon and cheese which arrived duly stuffed with side dishes of earthy mushrooms sprinkled with parsley and baby tomatoes - very yummy and totally satisfying. They also do great lunch dishes. There's always a choice of two edgy home made soups, such as carrot, coriander as chilli - ask for a tasting sample and you'll get a little espresso cupful. Typical lunch specials are roast or pulled pork on ciabatta with stuffing. The staff are all energetic, friendly and helpful. Nothing is ever to much trouble but I should mention it's self service. Needless to say the coffee is spot on and there a choice of teas. Having been a regular for years now it would be good to see some new variations on the menu but maintaining that 5 star standard that's embedded into this establishments ethos.

It's surprising how any dining establishment can thrive in Holywood given the huge amount of places to eat in such a tiny town. You really won't ever be stuck for great food here and it's likely you could have breakfast in a different place for up to 2 weeks and never repeat going to the same eaterie. The Coffee Yard has been in the town for a while now and I suppose it's always provided quality at a premium price. There is of course a limit to how much people will pay (even in an affluent town like Holywood) and it's nice to get value for money now and again (even when finances are fine). We enjoy the Coffee Yards take out granola and yogurt which is delicious, but their biscuits to nibble with coffee are way too pricey and their pastries are way too small. A packet of crisps are also ridiculously priced and when breakfast for two exceeds £22 you're not going to be having it every morning of the week (well we aren't anyway, but maybe all those Holywood wives whose hardest job is the school run can do it while little businessman hubby provides the cash). The Coffee Yard is nice but there are many other places in the town just as nice and cheaper.

My mum took me here for lunch on way home from George Best airport - so good I asked to make sure we went there on my next trip home. Fantastic selection of healthy lunch time treats - caters to all diets and preferences- served with an original slant. Has a small artsy shop to browse when leaving. Looking forward to next trip home

Visited The Coffee Yard on a busy & bustling Saturday lunch time. The café itself was quite busy with people coming & going. However, service was prompt & the staff were very polite & friendly. On this occasion we only opted for some coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice & a brownie...all of which were lovely! The ambience of the coffee yard is chilled yet has a busy buzz. Seating is available both upstairs & down with parking conveniently around the back of the building. Having perused the lunch menu...I will definitely be back to try a few items for both breakfast & lunch!

Always have to stop of here if we're ever in Holywood, the art gallery/cafe combo works very well! Would recommend the French toast and mocha.

Lovely cafe with good food one of the more expensive cafes in holywood. Has an area in the back for the kids to sit and the attached car park makes it the perfect stop.

This place has it all art, yummy grub and coffee! Always packed, live music sets it apart from everywhere else, the food is to die. Highly recommended as the best place in Holywood

Hardly the most relaxing of places surely its easy to seat people serve coffee and provide free topups for what they charging coffee not strong enough. In the end we ordered online in the cafe

I'm a regular here and I just love their absolutely gorgeous food! A wonderfully warm & friendly family owned business who cater for everyones needs in the best way they know. Their salads are particularly beautiful as well as being a healthy option, especially the super salad which sells out pretty quickly. The sausage rolls are the best I've ever tasted, and the baguettes are simply delicious! Apparently the son who orders in the supplies is quite fussy about taste and quality - I'm delighted that he is & it's definitely reflected in the plethora of flavours. Wonderful place & once you've finished breakfast or lunch, you can browse around the attached art gallery & shop which is brilliant for gifts.

...for the simple reason they charge 30p for making your coffee extra hot. I thought it was a mistake the first time and let it slide but was charged again the next time I was in. It's a shame because the (already expensive) food is generally good and the ambience nice. But this is just a step to far. I'd love to hear how they can justify charging 30p for steaming the milk a few seconds longer.Maybe I'm getting grumpy in my old age :)

We have been going to the Coffee Yard for a good number of years regularly. It is a lovely space and good place to catch up with people and relax . Coffees are also good and a decent size versus the trend for much smaller coffees in lots of new coffee shops . Lately we have found the food rather bland - granted I appreciate they must be processing a huge number of covers due to the size of the place and how busy it is usually is . Our last number of times eating here have reflected this - it feels like quantity over quality . My partner and I both had the yard ciabatta roast today - the Christmas version with turkey , stuffing and cocktail sausages etc . This was fairly tasteless - as was the case with previous ciabatta roasts over the last few months . In today's case , the cocktail sausages were tasty . The rest was bland - more stuffing and cranberry sauce also needed - especially latter to take away how dry this is . We will always return to the coffee yard as have been long term customers but we are tending to eat less and less there now , choosing fresher options elsewhere sadly. I would eat their bagels a fair degree too but feel I can get better elsewhere for the price .

Called in with friends for coffee and chat , the coffee was hot and full of flavour the cakes were lovely moist and sweet . The coffee shop was warm and clean staff young and helpful some tables needed cleared . Had a look around the art shop to and the art work is lovely .

I get the hot chocolate with cream - to die for - and sometimes the cooked breakfasts. Lunches are delicious and imaginative, and no matter when you go the service is excellent!

Came here with my brother when he was over from Wales. Had been here before but still pleased with the selection of food available and the service and quality. Modern layout with lovely painting/ print gallery on the ground floor and paintings across the various restaurant areas ground and first floor. They do lovely soups and beef stew alongside a wide range of other lunches and sweets/ pastries.

Have been going here for quite some time and kept forgetting to review. Went today again for lunch with mum. Very busy as usual. Had the sweet potato spiced soup which was amazing. 3 types of soup on offer which is great. The accompanying wheaten was tiny compared to size of soup and for price could have been more substantial. Mum had pancakes and bacon. Bacon was very overdone and like leather but pancakes deliciousOverall the soup and toasties/paninis are the best although have to say prices are high for what it is. Nice for a treatGallery is nice to visit when finished

Met an old school friend here. Lovely coffee and friendly service. Upstairs nice and quiet .Parking available behind but this is charged.

But if they did, there is no doubt that they would ask at the Yard for a recipe. This is a fun place to go with friends & perfect for going with the laptop when the only place to go to finish off that client report is a coffee shop with great snacks

This place is outside of the metropolitan area of Belfast in Holywood. This classic destination venue is on a car parking site which makes entry very easy. I had been told by my colleague its often sells out of options which in hindsight is testament to its popularity. It is an art gallery/cafe with rooms/areas on several levels. We did not arrive until 2.30pm so missed the main lunch traffic. No service issues whatsoever. It boasts a very extensive breakfast/lunch menu which can be viewed on their website. I chose their home made sausage roll with white bread which was excellent. The pastry was deliciously very light. Am told everything baked on the premises. The coffee is very good. It seats around 150 plus with two outdoor areas. Army of staff but with so many levels I can see why. The waiting staff were all very efficient and seemed very well trained. This place tries to maintain standards. The customer base look well heeled and I guess this is a popular place for the well to do and the place to be. They even have a child's play pen so its a great place for parents with their young to meet. Food, Service, Decor, Ambience excellent.

This is the third time I've had afternoon tea here and I was not disappointed. I'd come with my friend for a birthday treat and she was suitably impressed. The staff were lovely, friendly and helpful. We had to decide which sandwiches and drinks to have but the bonus of an amuse bouche of soup just set the occasion off a treat.The quality of the sandwiches were fresh and my friend declared the scones as delicious. There were so many lovely things to eat that we felt thoroughly spoilt. There was loads of tea to wash it down.I could not fault anything and I will definitely be back .

Had lunch here recently, it was late in the afternoon and there was no roast left. I had tomatoes with bread, found it bland and lacking seasoning. We shared petit fours, these were gorgeous. Coffee was great. Facilities clean and staff friendly. Nice atmosphere and there is a children's corner to keep the little ones entertained.Would try again even for dessert and coffee.