Desperate Dans in Ballymena

A lovely wee cafe I hadn't tried before on previous visits home. This morning I enjoyed a first class fry for only 6.95. The owner Mark was very accommodating and happy to swap out egg, which I don't eat, for an excellent black pudding. Warm service. Highly recommended.

A delightfully quiet wee eatery located in Ballymena and a place ive been going for almost 3 decades now, always lovely and delicious food, fairly proced with wonderful staff

When we visit r granddaughter in Northern Ireland, the day has 2 start with an Ulster fry from Desperate Dan's......friendly and pleasant staff , always with a smile, sets us up 4 the day , and the food can only receive a 10 out of 10..........that's why we keep go'n back........

every friendly staff and the food was lovely

Poor quality food that isn't even cooked right. Very expensive. Ordered a fry but was given the wrong order. The 'waitress' who is in her 60s was shaking so much that she was dropping and smashing plates. Avoid at all costs.

Party of 3) had a beautiful breakfast , chef made sure everything was as ordered service was great definitely. A 10 👍

Dnt know . l wasnt in D Dan . 😃

Had a lovely lunch chicken goujons chips salad and a dip £5.95 very reasonable compared to other cafes in ballymena friendly service will be back

Fantastic services food is beautiful 😀😍

Very tasty cheese burger, not enough chips but definitely go back, very friendly staff!!

Really lovely food good portions at a very reasonable price and the staff are friendly. It's a real cafe like your parents used to take you too. We absolutely love it

Whenever l go up to Ballymena to meet long-time friends, l will get the bills paid and a bit of shopping, that done l will call at Desperate Dans have a fruit scone, milky coffee and catch up on whatever. I can remember this cafe opening a long long time ago. I had been in Sales & Marketing (Oil Companies) approx 30 plus years. I retired at 60 and l am now 76 years, that said, It's good to see Desperate Dans cafe still going strong, maybe l will see him next time. DB.

Absolut disgrace the prices in here got charged over £10 for a fry in here stay clear absolute rip of

Lovely wee cafe the food is great and the staff are nice and friendly

used to go to Desperate Dans quite regularly but was surprised at a recent visit, not very clean and very tired looking. Food is okay but small servings

Brilliant wee café, to which I have been going for many years - I used to frequent it as a teenager some 30 years ago and it hasn't changed a bit; the same lady owner is still there which just adds to the charm and homely feel! The food is lovely - I had delicious dry crispy chips, a piece of breaded plaice and a lovely side salad. The portion sizing is good, everything was cooked fresh and arrived hot. This meal was under a fiver - excellent value!! There are lots of specials available. I was particularly impressed by the selection of baked potatoes for £3.95 each. Nothing is a bother and the owner is friendly, yet professional. I will most definitely be coming back and bringing my family! Thank you!

Seems Desperate Dan's is nearly as old as Ballymena itself! This stalwart has been serving passers by for many years and although appearing dated that is part of its charm. I had a good breakfast and tea.

Este es un pequeño hotel de gestión familiar con excelente comida simple café, patatas fritas crujientes, tocino seco fresco, té fuerte, un montón de ofertas y nada es cualquier molestia. He pasado muchas veces pero pruébalo, quedarán gratamente sorprendidos.

Mi experiencia con este café fue con llevar sopa, que estaba muy sabroso. También muy barato. No puedo comentar sobre lo que realmente es como para sentarse, pero parece que tienen un montón de asientos y cualquier momento he mirado en la ventana parece estar lleno.

Don't judge a book by it's cover, this place looks dated and tired, but the breakfast is clean,dry and delicious. Everything grilled so no plateful of grease. Only one waitress and some cook, yet food always arrive quickly. Well worth a try

Went in for a good strong cup of tea and a tuna bap .the staff great ,the bap filled with loads of tuna .