Dancing Goat Cafe in Carrickfergus

Hadn't been through Carrickfergus in a few months, had visited this cafe before last year and needed a bite to eat. I noticed there has been a change of staff from my previous visit and I must say they were fantastic, very helpful and pleasant. Slightly changed menu and presentation also, very helpful. Really enjoyed my meal, well presented and tasted so nice. Also the bar code for doing reviews, grt idea. I found out that this cafe is a social enterprise offering adults with learning disabilities paid and voluntary work placements alongside abled bodied staff-brilliant example of integration and equality. I really enjoyed the interaction with all the staff.

Great coffee and traybakes / scones. Fun to watch the animals that are outside.

Fantastic place to visit no matter the weather, wonderful fresh food, fabulous cakes, scones,etc. Children’s play area with various sizes of houses games inside as well as lots of toys outside and the farm animals congratulations to everyone there my favourite place to visit from Liverpool ❤️🎉 ps the gift shop and gardens plants, and trees are a great bonus we visited for lunch and an after school treat for my great nephew xo 🤩

This is a great cafe. They serve great coffee. We had a look around the garden centre and bought a couple of baskets of pansies too... Good price!

I didn’t need any time to decide what to order, because on a chalk board the descriptions of the soup of the day and panini of the day were so tempting. They were a fantastic meal, and only £10.20p. Service? Staff are very good. Place was popular, lots of diners inside for their Tuesday lunch time. I went outside to enjoy the sunshine. Where else can you eat with a view of mini goats? Lots of outside seating, plus a sturdy canvas awning in case the outside gets any rain. I parked for free on the road outside, in a lay by just yards from the entrance. They have their own free 6-space car park, too. They score a maximum 5 out of 5 for their Food Standards Agency hygiene rating. Something was softly clucking in the low bushes by the seating area. Two dazzling, iridescently plumed chickens were in there. Eventually they walked out and around some of the tables. Utterly glorious creatures. I didn’t have the heart to tell them what was in my panini. Chicken tikka.

Relaxed atmosphere with light bright views to all the action in the farm area. Well stocked garden centre on the premises with knowledgeable staff. Great for casual dining with plenty of choice, good coffee.

Lovely people. Great to see the farm animals. Worth a stop!

We were in for afternoon coffee on a horrible rainy day. However whenever we entered we were met with very welcoming smiles from Lindsay and her staff. You soon feel at home when sitting down in the comfortable yellow sofas they have in here. We soon tucked into our coffees and fruit squares, very tasty indeed 😋

The place was very busy when I went in, mid-day rush. I only got an Iced Mocha and I switched it to takeaway as I had to go but they were very accommodating. They have a very small car park/parking lot which I didn't know about. That was handy. The goats are very cute and the other staff members in different departments seemed so happy. Everyone is very friendly and I'm so grateful to the fact they hire people with disabilities and that's its whole basis. The idea is lovely and the work behind it is great! I would return again with others and am so happy I came here.

A lovely cafe with a small but quality menu. The staff are all great and the animals were a good watch after lunch.

This wee cafe and Urban farm combination works fantasticly together. Plenty of chicken's, duck's and goats. Free in with a great selection of garden shrubbery to buy from. Also had a fully stocked Christmas tent.

Absolutely lovely staff, unsure why the other reviews are so low as we were treated with nothing but kindness & respect, the staff were very attentive to our needs, the food was lovely and came as described. Would highly recommend! I will be taking my family back here again regularly especially considering there is a little animal farm surrounding the Cafe, making this a perfect day out for you and the kids.

Please think twice & go to another cafe. Rudest staff I have ever come across. Everything was an ordeal. To busy cutting drawing pictures out of a kids book rather than serve people. Tray bakes/scones so stale & dried up. NOT A NICE PLACE

Nice traybakes and pastries. Coffee was nice. Great service. Not expensive.

Good spot for a snack. Always lively at the weekend. Staff very helpful. Good range of treats and eats. Make sure there's paper in the card machine before you swipe though.

Lovely farm, kids enjoy. And the scones are fabulous

Fabulous food, cosy atmosphere, friendly staff beautiful cafe well worth a visit 🙏🙏

Love everything about this place

Lovely lunch, pleasant staff. Good price.

Great scones and coffee.Need to offer Mugs as well as cups as coffee stays hot longer in a Mug.the staff are great and the Cafe and Garden Centre provide work experience. We'll worth supporting.

Best coffee on the planet and an eclectic range of large scones that look like wee loaves..

Oh my goodness - was in this cafe with my sister - have never received service like this before! Such rude staff! We were actually gob smacked by the behaviour of the staff- and we were charged for more butter! Please go to another cafe and get pleasant staff. We left traumatised 🙈🙈 I normally wouldn’t dream of leaving bad reviews so this says it all …..

Great location, family friendly, delicious food and fantastic service!

Beautiful food Unfortunate about the service. The older member of staff was beyond rude. So much so, I won't be back. She made us feel very unwelcome and made a comment that she could kill someone today. Figure of speech but so unprofessional. The couple on the table beside us even commented on her behaviour. We moved tables outside as the cafe was getting busy and felt uncomfortable. She then moaned about us moving table and having to sanitise the table. Then put a sign up telling ppl they aren't allow to move tables and told staff to tell ppl not to move as she's sick of sanitating tables a direct dig at me. The manager has since contacted me to apologise and has spoken to the staff in question. The matter was handled in an appropriate manner and I would return.

Unfortunate about the service. The older member of staff was beyond rude. So much so, I won't be back. She made us feel very unwelcome and made a comment that she could kill someone today. Figure of speech but so unprofessional. The couple on the table beside us even commented on her behaviour. We moved tables outside as the cafe was getting busy and felt uncomfortable. She then moaned about us moving table and having to sanitise the table. Then put a sign up telling ppl they aren't allow to move tables and told staff to tell ppl not to move as she's sick of sanitating tables a direct dig at me. We have been to the cafe many of times and yes she has been rude and abrupt but today's it was beyond shocking. I hate leaving a bad review as the hospitality sector has suffered so badly over the past 18 months but honestly feel it needs to be addressed.

Visited this morning lovely staff. Had drinks and scones. Baked on site. Lovely place. Would recommend. Can't wait to visit again

Lovely friendly place to visit. Excellent staff who are very efficient and quick . I enjoyed the food . I love the idea that profits go to help others . The animals are a delight . Do go and help the community.

So far have only had coffee and scone at Dancing Goat. Both very nice and on a good day there is lovely outdoor area to sit. Great garden centre. My granddaughter was with me and she enjoyed seeing the goats, ducks etc and playing in the garden area.

Very kind and accepting environment, definitely recommend. Good for kids too and reccomend to parents of kids with difficulties as you'll be accepted and welcomed in this place 😊. Great staff too

Sat for 20 minutes before an order was even taken, then waited a further 30 minutes for sandwiches. Way too slow and frustrating. Would not go back in a hurry.

Just the place if you want a coffee and a snack Very friendly and extremely good value Great for kids who can see the goats and animals

I have been here a number of times and it never fails to impress, Great coffee, Nice food and pleasant staff. reasonable prices , I try and get at least one a month. A hidden gem of a place.

Absolutely brilliant place. Delightful animals, delicious grub, pleasant surroundings, and kind and courteous staff. I highly recommend spending a pleasant hour or two in The Dancing Goat Cafe at Kilcreggan Urban Farm. Especially lovely for children.

We called in to the Dancing Goat cafe today with our 4 year old grandson. Beautiful cafe, lovely food and staff. Went around the farm and garden centre after - our grandson really enjoyed it - especially the rabbits which you are allowed to take out of their hutches and pet - a highlight of the day. Farm is free - just put a donation in the box beside the wash point (we had to ask where the donation box was) Garden centre excellent- getting ready for Christmas so we will be back in December

Kilcreggan farm is an excellent place to visit with children to see the farm animals. You can also buy vegetables, fresh eggs and plants. The Dancing Goat cafe is excellent for a tea or coffee morning or afternoon break and also for lunches.

This cafe was incredible. The food and staff were amazing and the cafe is part of an urban farm which offers opportunities to adults with different abilities to learn about farming, animals, gardening, and building. The animals include rabbits, goats, and more and the plants and flowers are beautiful. Kids will love running around and seeing all of the animals and parents will love supporting the great mission.

The staff of the Dancing Goat Café in Carrickfergus went above and beyond for our large group from Western Michigan University. They served delicious soup, sandwiches and trays of desserts that we ate for days afterwards. We received a tour of the animals, structures and gardens that the men and women work hard to maintain, and do so beautifully. There is fresh produce to purchase or you can dine in the spacious café! I would highly recommend this place!

I have been to the Dancing Goat cafe several times. It is part of the Kilcreggan Urban Farm,locally known as a best kept secret in Carrickfergus. On our last visit we were able to sit outside and then walk around the garden centre. The cafe can be busy ,with a good range of delicacies. Lovely spot for a "time out"

Spent a few hours here with my family and we loved it. Cafe is part of a garden centre with an urban farm where the children can feed the animals. My granddaughter loved it and had a great time feeding the goats, chickens, turkeys and...

Great little cafe with great food. Attached to Kilcreggan Urban farm supporting young people with learning disabilities. Totally charming and worth a visit.

The Cafe is small but the food is good.. They have lovely homemade gluten free buns and cakes. The staff are friendly and helpful, It has a small farm with goats, rabbits, hens a big pig and a pony and now a garden centre so...

My table had crayons. This is good. I had a go at one of the colouring-in sheets that was also provided. I might have created a masterpiece, except that my food came before I could finish, and I had to go for a train when...

I visited here for a private event organised by the local Council. The food provided was the best I have ever had at a conference / event. Very gourmet and tasty. Will 100% be back.

The Dancing Goat is the cafe attached to an urban farm where, although they don't dance, the goats are there, along with turkeys, hens, a pot bellied pig, guinea pigs and much more in a well laid out and very family friendly way. the cafe...

There’s a small but tasty selection of food on offer The staff are attentive a d friendly. The cafe is well appointed and has modern toilets

Cute little cafe on a little farm, ideal for a cheap afternoon out with young children. Serves sandwiches and tray bakes! The little farm has chickens, goats and other small farm animals which the children can feed.

Great Italian coffee served here. Lovely homemade food too. Friendly staff with parking on site and small animal farm outside cafe. Great place too visit for kids of all ages!

Having seen all the glorious roosters and chickens around the farm I should feel guilty about eating one of them in the cafe. except that it was great. With sauce, in a toasted roll, with tea. I like the food in The Dancing Goat a...

my first time today and will be back again ,bright fresh and spotlessly clean very nice freiendly and efficient staff ,i had an americano really good coffee with soy milk and a delicious cherry scone was a treat to chill and watch the antics off...

Have been often with the wife for lunch and have never been disappointed. The food (the quiche being our favourite) is fantastic and the surroundings just adds that little bit extra. If you're looking a good tasty lunch, visit the Dancing Goat.

Almost hidden away in Elizabeth Avenue with a small car park. Seems to have a regular flow of patrons. Cafe / Restaurant run to benefit the disabled who work the adjacent model farm. Coffee is good as is the service. Food looked appetising although not...

Great family farm and lovely food! Great service from friendly staff! We loved seeing the animals too!

I absolutely love a visit to Kilcreggan and the Dancing Goat. They have very friendly staff, create a great atmosphere for exploring Kilcreggan open farm, and have delicious food on offer.

This small cafe is located at the edge of a supported living housing complex and urban farm. The staff and food are excellent, food produced on the farm is used in the cafe so everything is very fresh and wholesome. It is clean and comfortable...

This was my first visit to the Cafe after hearing about it from my son, what an unexpected surprise, great location, very helpful staff, and marvellous food freshly prepared and very tasty. It is sited beside Kilcreggan farm which is ideal for the younger ones...

Great selection of lunches, great coffee and tasty sweet treats. The staff are really friendly and helpful.

I have visited the Dancing Goat many times in the last year and it never fails to impress. Delicious coffee and food in lovely surroundings and really pleasant and helpful staff. What more can you want?!!

Had lunch here. Very tasty and we'll presented. Staff are so friendly.place is very clean. Lovely tasty food.well done

We tend to call in when we visit the urban farm. It's small and friendly. its a little more expensive than I'd usually pay but average for similar cafes in the area. They offer a lot of food choices for a lunch, cakes, scones and...

Today I chose the beef gourmet sandwich for lunch. It was excellent. Toasted, the cheese melted, lots of tasty ingredients inside. Only four-pounds-and-something. Really enjoyed it. The site outside is remarkable. Its an oasis in a town, a farm adjoining the railway line and a...

This is a delightful establishment at an Urban farm/garden center,and is doing a good job.It is a comfortable place to meet and chat and we enjoyed our coffee.

Absolutely loved my trip here. In the middle of Carrick it's a hidden gem. Great staff and wonderful for the community as a whole. Great for food and a look at their animals.

Great local cafe with a lovely selection of foods, highly recommend, love that you can get great mini tray bakes to compliment your coffee, love all that it does for the community too, the farm is a pleasure to visit!

My friend and I popped in to The Dancing Goat for a light lunch, I hadn't been there before, but was impressed by the friendly staff, the choice of food and the general ambiance of the café. I will definitely visit again, soon.

I love taking my kids here as Kilcreggan urban farm & my daugter always wants a snack from the dancing goat which offers lovely buns & sandwiches

Run by friends of Kilcreggan this cafe is a great place. The food is lovely and fresh. A little pricey but so are most places to eat out these days. Lovely surroundings and can have a walk round farm afterwards or buy something from their...

Called in with my two Grandson after visiting Garden center and animals. Cold drinks I thought were a bit over priced. My Cappuccino was not very hot and missing a nice milky froth. Might call again. Have to wait and see

Lovely place, friendly staff and the food is excellent including gourmet sandwiches and amazing desserts. very clean and bright place.

We had a lovely lunch here and would definitely go back. Simple menu ...different sandwiches, soup,quiche,wraps .that kind of thing.pleasant staff and good quick service.the food was fresh and prices reasonable. The farm is a must for a walk round after lunch.you can buy plants...

I was here again today, I love this place. Brand new building, all on a level for wheelchairs, lots of light inside, great outdoor tables, too. I plumb forgot to ask if their goats' cheese is from their own goats. If your ciabatta or quiche...

This café has such a lovely atmosphere, beautifully laid out and extremely friendly staff. A real credit to the local community! We tried a bit of everything when we were there and were very pleased. Very well priced too. I've already recommended it to many...

Lovely little coffee shop has a wide selection of hot and cold beverages, tray bakes, sandwiches, scones etc it also has the added bonus of having a nice little farm to look around with lovely staff not only on the coffee shop but those who...

This cafe is beside Kilgregan Open Farm which has lots of animals to see and a flower shop. The cafe is fantastic inside. A lovely setting. The food is great. We had white chocolate raspberry tea cakes..AMAZING. Place is spotless and the staff are great....