Joxer in North Down

Chips soggy, beef burnt and definitely not a smash burger.

Since the pandemic, finding restaurants with skilled chefs has been challenging. However, The Joxer has rekindled my faith with perfectly prepared food at a great price. Every dish, down to the vegetable sides, was cooked to perfection. I usually dislike spending money on food I can cook better myself, but I will definitely return to this little gem to see if they can keep impressing me. The staff were attentive and friendly, and the location offers a quaint bistro vibe. While the chairs could be more comfortable, the soft seat booths looked very inviting. I highly recommend The Joxer for deliciously cooked food and excellent service.

Lovely hidden gem in Bangor, it was a little hard to find and they could use more signage outside but once we were in it was a bright welcoming space. Cocktails were amazing and tasted very good. We had the Steak night Rib Eye and it was fantastic value, all the food was cooked to perfection and the wine was really delicious.

Best coffee in Bangor LOVE IT 🥰

Firstly let me say the food was very good and the staff pleasant. We’ve come here several times but tonight we noticed that the restaurant looked very dirty. We were upstairs and the carpet was absolutely filthy. There was also a box of cleaning products on the till area which should have been out of view. When paying I noticed how dusty and dirty looking the stairs and lobby area were too. We mentioned our disappointment about this with the manager who accepted our feedback. Hopefully something will be done to rectify this as we are really unsure whether we want to go back if the restaurant continues to be in this condition. It doesn’t instil you with confidence about their attention to hygiene.

Great menu and atmosphere. The coffee is nice. Lovely staff.

Succulent Korean pork belly.... Yum

Amazing smoothie bowl and iced coffee!

Absolutely delicious!! From the coffee, my breakfast, freshly squeezed orange juice, delicious!!!

Delicious meal tonight. However do be aware that the bill already includes 10% service charge, but then the card machine again asks you if you'd like to add a tip. A friend of mine was caught out and ended up tipping twice. I think this is dishonest of them, and that they should disable the tip request on the card machine.

Excellent food and service with some greta menu choices, such as chicken and waffles. It sounds odd but taste fantastic, forget the calorie counting though. We've been here several times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the food and service is always excellent. Perfect for anything from a coffee to a cocktail. The menu is original and the food is always well cooked. Recommended.

Tough review to write. Food was so good. However. After finishing our main course we waited 20 minutes and the dirty plates were not cleared. We asked for our bill they brought the bill still didn't clear the dirty plates. Never asked if we wanted a dessert. However food was top notch and we will return just hope the service picks up.

really delicious huge prawn salad with lots of grains, mint, cous cous and a generous amount of avocado ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great place, also dog friendly!

This is a lovely relaxed and spacious setting with lovely food which is reasonably priced and so well presented. The staff were so welcoming and friendly and helpful and you didn't feel rushed. Only slightly off putting thing is that service charge is included in the bill, I know this is done in lots of places.

breakfast was 10/10! I'm not a veggie but reallt enjoyed the veggie bap, lots of flavour and filling. will definitely order again :)

Great location tastefully decorated. Service and food very good will definitely return

Couldn't fulfil my order, told me to cancel and reorder again as Couldn't send alternative.

Amazing food and very helpful staff. Answered any questions we had and offered plenty of recommendations both food and drinks and also about different deals they have. Will definetly go back for breakfast soon

Love the Joxer, very dog friendly, lovely staff and fantastic food. Never had a bad meal there 😍

Our daughter had discovered this place a few weeks before and recommended that we visit. Food and service were great. Only gave 4 stars because it was very quiet when we visited but I wouldn't let that put anyone off. Top place.

Amazing Bloody Mary, food was delicious and service was great.

Food was great and you get discount if you have tickets for a gig in the courthouse

The best food, service, atmosphere, cocktails!! Would highly recommend Joxer, the one in Hillsborough too is just as brilliant. The food is so fresh and delicious, the staff are all so wonderful and pleasant. We had a baby shower upstairs and the service was just brilliant, thank you all.

Great atmosphere and tasty food. Turkish eggs was delicious - will definitely return.

Food great as always! Delivery time as mentioned. Will definitely order again.

Buttermilk chicken and waffles. Yummy!

Food was really tasty, just a little cool by the time it arrived. I'll definitely be back though!

The best evening meal I’ve had in Bangor in a long time! The restaurant has a lovely relaxed atmosphere and the staff are friendly and efficient I can’t wait to go back !

We had booked for a friend's 40th birthday and so expectantly seated upstairs in the less atmospheric area as we were a large group. The young waiter who served us was very good, well manored and attentive. The vegetarian offerings on menu were poor and the cocktails were weak. My meal was 50:,50. nice venue good staff,upstairs need work, menu needs attention. Vegetarians/Vegans need protein too. Charred cabbage was inedible

Amazing food. Friendly staff! Be back very soon!

We popped into Joxer in Hillsborough on st Paddy's day for some brunch, the host was so friendly and warm on our arrival. We were told it will be just a short wait and it was, the place was full which was unsurprising with the delightful food. It's a dog friendly cafe which is even better. I got a pineapple chilli margarita (twice)☺️ and smashed avo and husband got chicken waffles both were amazing. Friendly staff and very open and modern surroundings, can't wait to go back :)

A great spot in Bangor, great vibes and lovely staff. Loved the wee flowers added in the dish- very different. Good amount of food and very filling. Only reasoning for the 3 star rating would be the prices of the food are on the pricey side and nothing overly special but over all great taste and could not fault the food itself.

Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Consistently great food and very welcoming and friendly staff. Coffee offered as soon as you sit down and water which is a lovely touch. Highly recommended after many visits.

As a party of 8 at the Hillsborough venue, every one of us loved the friendly welcome, excellent service and food we’d return for. The menu offered plenty of options without being so extensive that the quality might suffer. A slightly limited dessert choice nudged us towards the cocktail menu, resulting in us being last to leave but there was no attempt to hurry us out by the professional front-of-house team. Highly recommend the scallops and tempura of broccoli.

Came for lunch and coffee, great food and great coffee. Would recommend.

We arranged a party of 29 to visit Hillsborough Joxer for a surprise 30th birthday in January 2024. Joxer have a set menu of £30pp which is fabulous value! They went above & beyond for us to make the evening extra special - nothing was too much bother! All the food arrived out to everyone together and hot. Everyone complimented on the standard of food and how tasty everything was - We will definitely be back! Can definitely recommend for a small party / event.

Cancel the other booking you have and go here instead.

Excellent place for breakfast. Chicken waffles is a must

Excellent food and service. Best dine out experience I have had for a long time. Plenty of gluten free options. Well priced and a nice vibe. Highly recommend

Brilliant place to call into and the Breakfasts well they are definitely to die for .... Absolutely fantastic staff great reception all round ... definitely go back

The food here is always top class. The staff are super friendly and happy to give menu recommendations/explain how the food comes.

Went back for hot chocolate yesterday after a while of not being here. The staff are all so friendly and welcoming. The traybakes are delicious and i always love popping in for hot choc.

Something different from the norm, lovely staff, great service, and very tasty food. Car park a few yards from cafe which is handy. Nothing negative about this eating house. Very clean tables.

Doesn’t have a kids menu otherwise would be 5 stars

A wonderful experience at the gin and nibbles night

I love Joxer and have enjoyed many meals in their Holywood restaurant. We went to Bangor for a change and everything was lovely UNTIL a dog was permitted to sit up on the booth seats and drink water from a dog bowl placed on the table. Only we were leaving already, I would have left for that reason. I am not against dogs being allowed to come into restaurants however I do not find it hygienic or fair to customers to have a dog on a table.

Called for breakfast, abit pricier than we would normally pay. We went for the full bangor fry x2, americano coffee and a tea which came to £30. Nice atmosphere, good service

Fancy pricey food, which none of us particularly enjoyed. No kids meal options meaning that brunch for the four of us plus 2 coffees and 2 juices came to over £60... the staff were super nice and friendly, and the decor was lovely - also dog friendly which was nice.

Great breakfast and lovely spacious restaurant.

Very good food usually a lively atmosphere but very quiet today

Beautiful breakfast! WOW! Home made pancakes well cooked bacon and a banana purée! Excellent 💋 will definitely be back. X

Nice food friendly staff and service.

Visited for the first time and was so impressed. The decor was beautiful, staff super friendly and the food was outstanding! Sriracha sauce was like nothing I've ever tasted before. Can't wait to go back!

In for breakfast, food/coffee/service all great would like to go back again

Definitely one of my all time favourite places to eat, service is 10/10 and the staff are super friendly, curtis especially as he always remembers us and comes straight over to chat.

Staff super friendly and helpful. Very attentive. Water and treats for our dog, brilliant. Food excellent too. Will be frequent flyers here.

Everything was 10/10 on our first time in Joxer, I can't wait to go back and try their lunch after having their dinner menu. I'm still thinking about the Miso Mai Thai that the waiter recommended. If you haven't tried this place already, please go! My wife said it's the best brownie she's ever had. I found the prices very reasonable even though we went all out at this meal too. Big thank you to everyone involved for providing us with such a great experience

First time in Joxer and certainly won't be the last. Chicken and waffles were amazing highly recommended. Coffee was lovely, as were the staff. Relaxed atmosphere and could spend the day here. Get down ASAP

Ate in the Holywood establishment. For the price of 12 pounds I expected a lot more when you consider the rivals in the breakfast market, 30 with coffee. Service was good but the quality and quantity was lacking. Must say the best ulster fry in that price point has to be the guilemot in Bangor. As a group we sample across North Down and won't be back.

Lovely food and lovely decor. The prices are perfect for what you're getting! Super clean

Wonderful staff, feels very trendy with a great value of high quality food and generous portions!

Popped in for lunch, and it was delicious 😋

Excellent addition to Banger’s places to eat. Best service - laid back friendly but efficient/on the ball. Food is creative and delicious - mixture of fancy, modern dinners or enough small plate options to do tapas style. Great cocktails too..

Lovely place, super helpful and very charming staff , food was tip top ,and cocktails were lush!! Will be back!!!

Welcoming atmopshere, delicious food and cocktails and very lovely, friendly and helpful staff!! Definelty be back!!!!🥰

Lovely interior decor, super friendly and quick service, dog friendly (and given dog biscuits!). Nice coffee, and my salmon rosti was delicious although covered in too much onion marmalade. Would 100% return and recommend to a friend.

Excellent service so friendly and food is gorgeous we will definitely be back

Interesting selection of comfort food. Nice atmosphere. Great service. Have been a few times, and always good.

Lovely experience! Delicious food!!

This is such a great place for a date night or food and drinks with friends. The cocktails are fabulous, the food is delicious. We had sharing plates, a main and shared a dessert and I couldn't find fault with anything. The staff were helpful with suggestions from the menu and very friendly and attentive. We have eaten from the lunch menu and the evening menu and honestly don't know which is better. Joxer deserves to be booked out every night but we had no problem getting a table for two. Definitely in my top two Bangor restaurants.

Great service! I can definitely recommend the smoked salmon rosti.

Came in today to have lunch for our anniversary. We had visited in Holywood score but first time here. Fabulous from beginning to end . Hadn't booked and we asked if we could have a booth and people had just left and they cleared away so we could sit down. Nothing was a problem. Clean ,professional , friendly service , and we found out dog friendly. A other huge tick for us as we can bring ours in at a later stage. Food was superb , had chicken and waffles , hubby finished mine . So so good. The girls on service were friendly , and even better , a car park at the back. Will definately return and recommend . Thank you

Excellent food, good craic with staff and very popular and clean place. Thanks 10/10

Went for lunch soon as we came through the door we were met by a cheerful friendly chap who was fantastic throughout making chat, recommending what's good on the menu. Bright, airy, pleasant atmosphere. I chose the chicken and waffles, the mixture of savoury, sweet with the little kick of sriracha sauce (served separately) worked so well together. Look forward to sampling the evening menu soon. 😄

Best ever brunch, very tasty food, elaborated menu, welcoming team...

Dinner in the Joxer was fabulous. Started with two small plates of Squid and Tempura of broccoli. Who even knew broccoli could be so tasty. Perfect portions and really tasty. Mains of mackerel and sirloin. The food, service. wine and beers were excellent. This is a real wee treasure of a place which I would highly recommend for dinner, not just brunch. Will most def be back.

Good food, great staff and strong coctails! Would definitely recommend! Had to wait as it was busy, but got table upstairs within 10/15 mins.

Went on Friday afternoon, got the chicken burger and chips, delishious! staff friendly too. def be back!

Daughter had found Joxer while out for a drive with her husband and enjoyed it so much she that she treated us to lunch a few days later.Situated in a side street of High St.,there is a cheap carpark(£1 all day) directly behind the restaurant. Had to wait a little as place was busy being lunchtime but the buttermilk fried chicken with waffles and dips were worth waiting for.....delicious. Staff are casually dressed rather than in uniform which i perfer and are very friendly and helpful when asked about the menu. .Full bar service is available including a decent range of cocktails and wines. Will definately return again but will book an evening slot and sample the bar after.

Just had breakfast before our holiday to Rhodes, outstanding, we had smoked salmon, asparagus, potato rosti, perfect poached eggs and garnish, delicious food and excellent service, very friendly and welcoming- wee jewel

Called in for brunch and were very impressed with the delicious food and friendly efficient service. The Asian salad was fab! Highly recommend.

1st time we went was lovely, next time lots of dogs, inside. Disappointing

Food nicely presented but dissapointing cold plates , food was quite dried up, bacon more leathery than crisp. While I am happy to frequent dog friendly establishments, I was surprised to see dogs sitting on the upholstery and eating off plates at the table..the staff we mentioned this to assured us that they are fine this!!!

First time being at Joxer and it was definitely worth it. The food was first class and the pancakes were great. My wife had the steak and eggs which was done perfectly.

Delicious brunch - small menu choices but what's on it is very excellent 👍 Happy staff too 😊

Been coming to Joxer a while now with my wife and we have always really enjoyed the experience. However, after our trip today I don’t think we will ever be back. We arrived as usual and it was busy. We stood inside the door and were ignored by a few members of staff. A couple then came in after us and we’re spoken to first. We were then handed menus and asked to wait. A short time later the waiter who had handed us the menus walked over to the other couple and stated “right you’s are jumping the queue”. This was right in front of us and we were the only other people waiting at this point. My wife is 5 months pregnant and this level of customer service is just unacceptable. Usually customer service here is fantastic however today we experienced anything but. I was so taken back by this we gave our menus back and left. Extremely disappointed.

Love Joxer, service is excellent from all the staff. Their food is excellent as are their scones and coffee.

First timer, came for Saturday brunch, ordered chicken & waffles with an iced coffee. Really tasty food, diverse and interesting menu, friendly staff, spacious and modern seating arrangements, warm and inviting atmosphere. Highly recommend!

French toast with baked pear and creme fresh is amazing. And staff are very attentive and friendly

Great food took my sister for a birthday brunch treat here, staff were great & food was outstanding ..... Just what Bangor ordered 👍

First off the staff were great and very attentive and everything came quickly, we had the chicken and waffles and the big Fry, both these meals were tremendous and some of the best grub about. The only reason I mark this place down as a 3 is because they give you coffee in tiny wee cups you'd see in a doll's house and 2 sips and it's gone, not only that but you are paying well over £3 for a coffee. These cups are a disgrace to serve a paying customer and I've never seen as small in any cafe or restaurant I've been too. I would say go to this place for food as it's brilliant but avoid the coffee and order a soft drink instead

This place is georgous and the music was a great vibe but the food wasn't good. And for the money being charged it really needed to be. This was my first visit to Bangor joxer. The Croque madam was drenched with cheese sauce and had a cake/pudding like texture when cut into. The sourdough should have had a crunchy texture but it was mushy and very soggy. I think too much sauce. Our coffees were not hot and where not served with sugar I had to make an extra request for some.

Friendly service, lovely coffee and a welcoming place to brunch with your dog.

Great breakfast although does not do refills

2 fry’s, 2 pots of tea £28.00 Food was fine but would like 2 of everything for £14 per person. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. A bit expensive.

If you haven’t been.. GO!!! Everything absolutely flawless!

Terrible experience! I have trouble walking and use crutches. The poorly built entrance ramp is way too steep and slippery. No-one came to help when I called and I could see staff just in from the door behind the counter. Will never be back. Someone should report them to the council!

Delicious and perfectly cooked poached eggs and bacon, Friendly and fast service 👍

Amazing food, it was early in the day so it was quiet and we had the staff looking after us very well, very friendly and helpful!