Cottage Kitchen in North Down

Passing through Groomsport I gave this a try. Highly impressed with the quality of food. The decor is that of your average local cafe but the food is on a much higher level. Surprisingly good. Definitely be back.

Eat here about once a month for the full Fry - never disappoints and have brought friends who have also enjoyed.

Very pleasant lady served us and the meal, which was very nicely cooked, arrived in very quick time. Plenty of space and nice and clean and cosy.

Cottage Kitchen has reopened with a great takeaway and delivery service.The food is the usual fantastic standard and the menu contains all the usual standards. The breakfast is supplied as takeaway and is well served and piping hot even when you carry it home. The delivery service is exemplary and all that you need to do is pop it into the microwave. If you live in the catchment area then phone your order in and enjoy good food.

We called in here for coffee and scones and apart from not serving real butter, we were not disappointed. Two Americanos and 2 fruit scones cost £7.70 which we thought was good value. It was just a traditional cafe rather than a coffee shop but it was interesting because it had original art work by local artists on the walls and this was for sale. We probably would go back but we would like real butter for our scones.

Called in here with a friend for a bite of lunch. Staff very friendly and helpful and food tasty with big portions. A great wee spot overlooking Groomsport harbour. Well done.

Cottage Kitchen Groomsport is a family run business in the heart of Groomsport Village. Staff are so welcoming and friendly and the food is Outstanding all made freshly by the Head Chef Graham. Give it a visit you won't be disappointed.Keep up the good work Guys.

Stopped here twice for coffees. Very friendly staff, nice drinks and, even though we didnt eat here, the menu seemed quite comprehensive and reasonably priced.

We stopped off for a late lunch today. The food was good and the waitress who served us was lovely.There were only 3 tables occupied at the time. Having finished I went up and paid the bill and we walked out of the restaurant onto Groomsport Main Street. Seconds later the waitress I had just paid (not the lovely one) came out and shouted down the street "STOP, YOU HAVENT PAID YOUR BILL! I couldn't believe this as I had handed this girl my money not 30 seconds earlier, and thanked her for the lovely meal. She insisted I return into the restaurant, so I did, feeling like a criminal and surely looking like one to the folks coming in and out of the Spar next door and the other covers who witnessed this apparent citizen's arrest. I was led back up to the counter where the girl looked at the paid and unpaid covers before grudgingly admitting "you've paid the wrong bill" - she had given me the bill for one of the other 2 covers. I was expecting an apology from her or at least from the manager who was sitting next to the counter, but none was forthcoming. I was still shaking from the trauma of having been publicly accused of theft and demanded that an apology be made, at least so that the other patrons within earshot would know that I hadn't done a runner. I then received a petulant and insincere excuse for an apology from the waitress but, astonishingly, none from the manager - just a grunt to the effect that she had made a mistake! The waitress then informed me that I had underpaid my bill and demanded that I pay the difference. At this point I assumed that the manager, if he had had any interest in maintaining his businesses reputation, would have waived the collection of the deficit as some small token towards the hurt and embarrassment caused - but he didn't. Finally - a bit of advice to the manager. If you are going to put up posters in red letters warning your staff that the business is on a final warning with regard to waste disposal, do not put it where it can be clearly viewed by your customers as they go to and from the bathroom - it does nothing for client confidence I can assure you!

If you are looking for a fry avoid also on another ocassion we had the hot penines disgusting heated in a microwave not for me!

Impromptu stop off for lunch. Polite staff, efficient service and lovely food. Waitress came round and offered coffee refills which is a rarity now I find!

Stopped off here for a nice breakfast. Staff very polite and friendly. Clean and tidy would return if back in the area 😊

Myself and a friend went on a walk today from Ballyholme to Groomsport and decided to have lunch at the Cottage Kitchen. We both had the scampi and chips and we both really enjoyed it. Simple, unfussy and very tasty. The coffee afterwards was great too including complimentary refills. Excellent all round and will certainly visit again.

Cosy,welcoming little restraunt on Groomsport main street . My friend went for ,the traditional all day,Ulster fry. Myself chose Cod ,chips,mushy peas& tartare sauce./such a generous portion of cod,I couldn't finish same!!!

Lovely lunch. Had club sandwich. Very tasty, quick service and friendly waitress. Had coffee and they add nice little touch with accompanying it with shortbread. Good specials menu and all day breakfast.

I am in this cafe very often-I always have excellent food, service and value! Very welcoming and cosy. Thankyou all!

Delicious lunch! Nice friendly casual atmosphere with a varied menu and great specials. They offer the option of smaller portions on many of their menu items- which is a really good idea. Love it!

Lovely little cafe on the main high street of groomsport !

Visited here for lunch with my in-laws. It was my first visit. I thought the menu was a bit short on vegetarian options however I was able to order a cheese and onion panini which was very enjoyable. The restaurant is a cafe style place and has a nice community feel to it The waiter was very pleasant and personable. Would consider visiting again.

Un très bon petit restaurant découvert au cours d'une balade le long de la côte. L'accueil est très chaleureux et le service est très bien. La cuisine est home made. La carte est classique et les portions sont généreuses. Une très bonne adresse et une belle étape sur la balade côtière qui part de Bangor.

Decent fry, coulda been hotter and service was quite slow although it was busy. Room for improvement, had alot worse.

Este es un pequeño restaurante local, que es dirigido por gente muy amable y servicial. La comida es casera y deliciosa, tuvimos el pescado, que era enorme y el bateador era muy ligero y esponjoso. El restaurante es limpio y con un ambiente encantador y fantásticas vistas.

Llamamos para leche y bollos después de caminar in Groomsport. La manzana y bollos de canela eran deliciosos 😋 personal es siempre amable y eficiente y hay un precioso, ambiente relajado.

He comido aquí en un par de ocasiones. ¡Me encanta! El personal es muy amable y ofrecen menaje para preparar té y café de primera categoría ups. Sólo han probado sus frys, scones y traybakes (que son excelentes) y estamos deseando volver a probar sus comidas. Sin duda merece la pena una visita.

Great for a cup of tea and a pastry after a bracing walk along the seashore at Groomsport.Good value and nice staff.

Worst place I've ever eaten in.I ordered a panini and when it came it was covered in blue mould so should have been noticed disgraceful to serve that to anyone.I wouldn't let my dog eat here.

Stopped here for a nice big pot of tea and a couple of delicious German cakes. Served by a blond girl who was very polite and professional. The interior is a bit bland but the view out the window made up for that. First time here and I will certainly be back next time in Groomsport.

My family visited here for some food as my dad used to holiday here as a young child in the 1950's. There was a mixture of adults and 2 young lads so there were different things ordered. The staff took our orders promptly and they were very friendly. I ordered the triple club sandwich and when it came out I was amazed at the portion size! My parents and my friend ordered the all day fry up and there was soup and children's meals orders. There were empty plates all round and the food was absolutely delicious. What a lovely little gem of a place.

Went for a walk to groompsport to get chips chippy was closed thank goodness found this little place Gorgeous food very reasonably priced staff 1st class lovely place will definitely be back

This was a second visit. The first visit was enjoyable. The owner was there, the food was delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive.This time 'WILL DEFINITELY BE THE LAST'...!!!When we went in, the owner wasn't there, the tables were not cleared, the staff, apart from one, couldn't be bothered. One in particular was grumpy and just stood and talked to someone, ignoring us as we tried to get her attention as the salt shaker was empty. In the end, the young girl who was doing all the work, changed it for us.The food was very poor and my friend had her plate lifted by the grumpy one before she had time to say that she wasn't finished. THEN ... to finish it all off, we sat and listened to the grumpy one vomiting for five to ten minutes whilst the other waitress was bringing food out to customers from the kitchen which appears to be opposite the toilet. I could smell the vomit and had to leave my friend to pay as it was making me feel sick. As I stood up to leave, the waitress who had been sick came out from the right hand side, kitchen on the left, with her face bright red, shook her hair and went straight back in behind the serving counter. According to my friend, the girl said to her, 'is she not paying for hers', then because it is 'cash only' in a world that is trying to go contactless payment, she got confused about the money.

Fry up good and choice of cooked lunch. On street parking and roomy inside. Tray bakes ( I hate them generally) are there with cakes and scones. Picture perfect views over the harbour. Owner is long time in the hospatility business and has another cafe in Donaghadee.

This is a lovely wee place for either breakfast or lunch - lovely staff and good home cooked food. Good menu choices and very poplular

Called in for coffee while out walking in Groomsport. Was tempted by the scones, chose apple and cinnamon and was not disappointed. It came with butter, jam and cream and was delish. Everyone was polite and friendly and the atmosphere was very welcoming. A filter coffee and a scone was £3.50, excellent value!

This place was mentioned to me and my partner a few times and I have to say it did not disappoint. The food was beautiful, reasonable priced and the service was great. Will defiantly be back.

Used to be excellent but recently pretty poor, certainly for Breakfast. I think the owner is spending more time in Donaghadee and things are slipping. All 3 eggs recently yolks broken & fried hard as sticks.

Great local Coffee Shop open during the day. Serves Breakfasts, Morning coffee, lunches and afternoon teas from an excellent menu choice. Very popular.

Went to the newly opened branch in Donaghadee. The breakfast is dear and came with the dreaded catering sausages - such a shame when there are 2 great local butchers! The waitress was ok, but the whole place - including staff - just lacked personality. Magnolia interior, dull and uninteresting ( much like the food). Nothing special. We won't be back.

Always had tasty food from breakfast to lunch. There is pride in the food presented and always had something tasty to eat.

Just got back from having a bit to eat at cottage kitchen have been a few times before and found service and food good but today was dreadful ordered fry and scone with latte and tea partners fry and tea came with latte no scone left it for about 10minutes then called waitdress over who informed me that they didn't have any of the scones left that I had wanted informed her no one had come to me she then went away to get me something else meantime latte was finished so called another waitress over and asked for a cup as I could share partners tea again completely forgot about service awful today so will not be back a real pity

Good selection of food and lovely staff. Prices very reasonable. Can park outside cafe which is super.

Always try to pop in whenever we're in Groomsport. Had the family over this weekend so took them to the cottage for a fry. Everyone was more than happy with the service and very impressed with the fry. Would have no hesitation in recommending the place.

Eat here regularly. Have never had a bad meal. Whether its breakfast, brunch or lunch the quality and portions are always good. The staff are a very friendly team who make your eating experience even more enjoyable. Do not pass Groomsport without giving Cottage Kitchen a try.

Had a fry and it was very good lovely and dry no grease at all, coffee top up as well would highly recommend it

A great spot for a cooked breakfast with pleasant and attentive staff. 5 star +. Would recommend to anyone.

Great spot if for breakfast/lunch/brunch if out and about Groomsport direction. Great selection of quality dishes with amazing chips! staff very friendly and helpful. Slightly expensive but food is very good. Look forward to each visit!

Over 40 years ago this place was known as the drug store and I worked in it serving coke floats :) 9 of us were in groomsport recently doing some work and had lunch in the cottage kitchen food was really good staff very friendly. Many happy memories of groomsport so hope to get back soon for breakfast

I've only been here a couple of times since moving into the area and both times, we've sworn we'll be back. From the food and drinks, to the location, the staff, the pricing and the service, everything has been great. It's a shame they don't open later for dinner, even if it was just at weekends.

Love this place. Be it breakfast in the morning or lunch, the food is really good and reasonably priced. Always feel welcome and the staff are very pleasant and will accommodate your requests without any fuss. Did I mention the food is REALLY good!!!!!

We ordered fish and chips here not expecting much but were pleasantly surprised. Home cooked crispy battered fish and chunky chips with peas. Staff were welcoming and attentive. Good value for money too. Nice old fashioned cafe/ restaurant

First time in this little place. Met by a surly bloke with a goatee beard and rather than welcome us to his establishment he quickly reminded us that we were sitting at a reserved table. No reserved sign but I guess as a customer I was meant to know that the menus placed on the table meant 'don't sit here'Average food. Two bowls of soup and one round of sandwiches £10.95. Dear enough. Indifferent service and poor attitude will prevent us from returning.

A warm friendly place where nothing is too much trouble. All food was freshly prepared, well presented and tasted delicious. The girl who served us was friendly and helpful. The view as we ate was unbeatable. I couldn recommend this enough.

Lovely place. Lemon merange and cappuchino coffee. Thoughtful service pleasant smiles from staff neat and tidy .selection of paintings on walls by three original artists

I have eaten in the Cottage Kitchen twice in the last week. Lovely home cooked food with friendly and efficient service. I would definitely recommend to others.

On opening the door, the greeting here was most welcoming. The menu was mouth watering and reasonably priced. This will not be my only time here. As I will return and enjoy the relaxed chilled atmosphere

Visited recently. I ordered an Ulster fry at £5.50. Nice taste and served very warm, but not a lot of items for the price. Have had a similar size fry elsewhere for less price. My wife had a bacon soda which was nice and warm. The bill, which included tea for two, totalled £11, not a bad price overall. Staff were very friendly and menus were good. Would recommend.

First time in here. The food was very nice and also hot. Pleasant and speedy service. The only two little things were the noise from the man banging the Freshly made coffee, and the fact that they don't take debit card, cash only. Would go back though and probably will.

Great little coffe stop where you can have a delicious breakfast / Lunch or afternoon tea. Staff are friendly and efficient.

A good measure of an eating establishment starts as soon as you walk through the door, the staff at the Cottage Kitchen are always pleasant, welcoming and nothing is ever too much of a problem. The food is fantastic, fresh and cooked to perfection. Whether local or visitor, if you are in the area, get yourself down to the Cottage Kitchen for what is surely the greatest breakfast in the County. Of course breakfast wouldn't be complete without the finest coffee in the land and again, the Cottage Kitchen will not let your expectations down. A shining example of attention to detail that you only get with small, local business.

A great venue with views of Groomsport harbour. All food is fresh, cooked to order and served at your table. They will also cater for large parties (up to 50 people) and allow you to bring your own wine. There is plenty of car parking nearby. We enjoyed breakfast from an extensive menu, coffee cup is constantly topped up. Ask if you want something which is not on the menu as they are very helpful. We are planning on visiting for lunch soon.

We had breakfast here this morning.Very comfortable atmosphere and very friendly,welcoming staff. Good variety on the breakfast menu.The Ulster Fry was beautifully presented and delicious.Great value.We will be back and will recommend The Cottage Kitchen to our friends.

We have had several meals here - breakfast and lunch. Never had a bad one. Food is fresh and well cooked. The Open Sandwich is delicious. Usually 3 specials on every lunchtime as well as a good regular menu. Staff are efficient and friendly.

Having heard friends talk about how good the Cottage Kitchen is I just had to try it for myself. I took my daughter there for a lunch and service was brilliant. Plenty of variety on the menu and all freshly prepared. Complete value for money and friendly staff. I will be back again and would have no hesitations in recommending this place to others.

This was our first visit to the cottage kitchen and we were very happy with everything. The young waitress was friendly and took our order very quickly. My husband and I both ordered from the specials board the kids ordered from the main menu. The food was ready in about ten minutes, which was great as our kids can usually do a lot of moaning if they have a long wait. The food was really well presented and very tasty. We finished off with a couple of deserts, lemon meringue and raspberry ruffle cheese cake. Brilliant food and good value for money. We will definitely be back to cottage kitchen.

We've been a few times now to this family-run cafe and never been disappointed. Whether it's for tea/coffee and a scone or something more substantial, such as a panini, fry or one of the specials, the food is tasty, portions are good and service is friendly and swift. We particularly like the All Day Breakfast, with 2 sausages, bacon, potato/soda bread, egg, mushrooms and tomato. Good value too at £5.95. I can thoroughly recommend Cottage Kitchen.