Oakley Fayre in Down

Staff are superb. Decor, comfort, cleanliness and food was great. A marvellous find. Stew was good, others had ham hock in Ciabatta, or vegan hallumi.

Lovely spot, great food and coffees. Used to come here with my Grandfather a lot.

The Oakley Fayre has been around as long as I can remember. I have many fond childhood memories of this place. It has always been really good whether it’s bakery, breakfast, lunch and now on occasion even dinner nights with byob, it is always first class food and service. Highly recommend

I called in for food with my partner we both got a mini fry ,we waited about 45 minutes for it to arrive and the coffee was cold as we waited that long ,Also there was a horrible pungent smell where we sat the smell was so bad I had to change when I got home and so did my girl. I'm sorry but I will never return to this place

Not my 1st time here and still lovely wee spot for something to eat and responsibly priced compared to some places. Food was very nice, service also nice and served with a smile. Atmosphere was great, seems like a very family oriented place to go. Definitely recommend for a nice bite to eat. Good selection also

This is beautiful family rub business and beautiful place to eat. I was in today and had the California wrap, honestly it was top drawer. I'd highly recommend anyone visiting Downpatrick or who lives here to pop in, great food, fantastic service and a great wee atmosphere

There hot chocolate is to die for and there food is always beautiful

lovely food, friendly helpful staff

Long time since I was here but it was first rate. Anytime I'm in Downpatrick and have time ill pop in and tell others to do so too. Food was very good.

Family get together for lunch . Everything we ordered was delicious, piping hot and nicely presented . Reasonably priced . Very clean . Staff were really great , thank you .

Great wee cafe. Quick service and beautiful food.

We've popped in here a few times just to pick something up for take-away but this is the first time we dined in. Food was lovely, excellent portion sizes and very filling and the serve staff where friendly and attentive. Lovely atmosphere, though did get very warm in the dine-in area in the back. But it was nice to be away from the busy main road. Will definitely be coming here again.

Great service pleasant staff. Affordable. Tasty food. Good environment.

This place is such a gem. Food is amazing and the service is first class. You are made to feel so welcome.

Had breakfast there this morning.The food was delicious. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and we'll priced. I will definitely go there again. Thoroughly recommend a visit.

Overpriced,no cooling device in main eating area,no windows, very hot.

I have been to Oakley fayre over a dozen times and it never fails. Firstly their breakfast is always amazing from Fry's to fancy french toast. Their lunch specials are really tasty as well and always top quality. You can also stop in and get a quick traybake, ice cream or coffee. They have the best selection of traybacks and bites to eat in Downpatrick. To top it all off the staff are very friendly and accommodating. Overall one of the best and most recommended places in Downpatrick.

Very friendly staff, good food and coffee.

Gorgeous food and fantastic customer service. Staff are all really lovely.

2nd time we have eaten here. Food was lovely

We visited this cafe several years ago while we were in Ireland on holiday, now that we live here we decided to call in again while we were passing through on a day trip. The menu offers plenty of choice without being overwhelming. Great value for money, comfortable setting and the staff all very welcoming. will certainly visit again.

This cafe is lovely and is clearly very popular. The soup was very tasty and to be recommended. The tea very weak for most tastes. However there were no scones available when we visited, despite it being their speciality. Price was good. Service friendly and effective

Very good pleasant staff and atmosphere. The lunch menu wasn't overloaded yet still had a good selection. The big plus is the gluten free choice and the willingness to adapt where they can.

Food was lovely service was very quick and the overall experience was excellent nothing was to much for them to do I will definitely be back 👍

Beautiful afternoon tea, followed by the most amazing light Victoria sponge, and served by such lovely friendly staff. I went here becos of the great reviews and wasn't disappointed. Will defo b back when in the area again

Friendly staff and yummy treats

This place is a firm favourite as the food and service is amazing. We had their grazing box at the weekend with cheese and crackers etc and it was absolutely gorgeous, highly recommend and will order again.! Many Thanks

Number 1 cafe for a coffee friendly staff and safety is paramount for cleanliness

Excellent. Gluten free stew was well worth having.

We choose this restaurant mainly because it appeared to be the only one in Downpatrick which opened at 08:00. However it doesn’t open till 9, but we were running behind time and it wasn’t a big issue to wait a few minutes. Pleasant staff, good service, freshly cooked breakfast on the table in a short time.

Very tasty food. Friendly staff and service

We have been many times and the service and food are always great.

This is a must place to visit in Downpatrick, very friendly staff and great food

Best soup and sandwich combo: vegetable broth and Brie with peppers and pesto. Lovely warming and tasty. Treat yourself.

Love this place been going here since I was a child, still beautiful food and cakes

Lovely chicken & cheese melt ciabatta and 10 out of 10 Oakley Fayre for your sustainable packaging - box made from comfortable sugarcane - Vegware' No Single Use Plastic!

Great place, friendly staff. Lovely food and great variety of choices. Warm environment to enjoy a tea by the window with a lovely fresh scone

This little gem achieved a 'Taste of Ulster' food award last year and it's easy to see why. Friendly staff, good food at a reasonable price. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Well worth a visit.

Called in for afternoon tea for two, one scone between two. Cream on scone was whippy cream from a pressurised can. Not impressed.

It took 45minutes for a soup and sandwich. Service was poor

3 of my children and I went for ice cream,it was delicious 😀 Lovely,friendly staff. We will definitely be back again.

We found this charming deli and cafe as we passed through the small town of Downpatrick. There where many choices for lunch (including items for my vegan friend), I had a stuffed potato which was much better than i expected, Everything was fresh, tasty and well prepared. If you are in this area, this is a great place for breakfast, brunch, lunch or afternoon tea.. They also have baked goods, jams, jellies, coffee and more.

Staff that know what you want before you do... The staff try to cater for all your individual needs no matter how busy they are 💖💖💖💖

Great value meals including great soups. Also tasty buns and cakes. Friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. I can remember going to this place for strawberry milkshake and sausage rolls, when I was a young boy 40 years ago!!

Had a lovely morning tea at Oakley Fayre, the service was warm and friendly and prompt and there was a good variety of cakes and pastries. Tea was served just the way I liked, would definitely return again.

I am humbled by how friendly the staff are. I visit with my father on a near weekly basis and the staff are the reason we always come back. My father suffers from a motor neurone condition and has anxiety about going out. However, he always wants to go to the Oakley Fayre. There are good vegan options which I am so pleased by. I visited a year or more ago and they didn't have vegan options but now they do! And they're delicious (the veggie rolls in particular). I'm shocked that there are sub par reviews on here. We are consistently greeted with excellent, caring customer service.

Had coffee and cake which was great. The cafe has not changed in 10 years at least, needs overhauling. The so called music is dated boring and of ridiculously poor quality. Sitting near the door which groaned beyond belief each time it was opened. Next door sells WD40 you should buy some. They have a window sign Make it Local. I suggest you make it better. Of all the staff on duty none smiled even when I was most polite and smiling at them. The looked seriously bored with their job. Went to pay at the counter where the server made me feel invisible by staring in the till whilst I was paying never lifting her head or looking anywhere near me. Oakley Fayre you are not alone as many Downpatrick offer a similar second rate experience. Have you ever considered customer care training?. Surprise surprise nothing has changed for the better since I last visited on 2009. Any possibility you will take on board customer reviews even if you don’t like them.

Best place to eat for a friendly family run cafe, the staff are always helpful and friendly. Immediately put at ease in comfortable surroundings. Great choice of food including gluten free options if required. Nothing is a bother if you have a fickle eater. Would definitely recommend as a reliable consistent place to eat.

This place is ok, I live in downpatrick, so have went a few times and everytime there has been something, never great service or order correct or over charged, specials are usually good, choice of soups are good, but at the till it seems not so special, I've had to return food, ask for assistance either to place order or return the order and question the bill, £4.50 for a 2 filling sandwich, when it cost only £5.95 for soup and a snadwich, seems random prices, never spent under 10 quid on any time ive been even coffee and bun!! I'm not recommending as I won't be back, get nicer cheaper and prices don't jump, very overpriced for a small deli cafe, esp when food isn't out of this world!!

I have been having my breakfast in the Oakley Fayre for years. Quality food at a fair price. Lovely staff and attentive owner. Go!

My sisters and I had lunch in this busy little cafe/restaurant. Quite a good range of food. Two of us had a sandwich with salad. Salad much too large for a light lunch but sandwiches tasty. My other sister had chicken goujons and chips which were a bit overdone. My main complaint was the service which is a bit brisk. They did not deal well with the complaint and this would put me off returning.

Called in on our way through Downpatrick.How disappointed !!! Chicken Goujons were burnt.Could not eat them.called the waitress to complain. They came with chips.She took the plate away but when we went. To pay she had the, cheek to charge for the chips.after taking plate away with the chips on it. Took a biscuit instead and she charged for it. Very,very rude so I think the staff would need a course on customer satisfaction and courtesy. Please try and remember you need the customer.

Have lunched here a couple of times now. Although only behind the main shop, the food and service are both first class. The only very minor complaint is not a complaint really but the result of offering good food at good prices resulting in full tables. We have managed to squeeze in as there only two of us but bigger groups might struggle. Keep doing what you are doing ! a little gem

Great friendly service excellent coffee with very good quality chorizo sausage rolls. Ladies who served me very friendly and helpful and professional clean decor great choice of items in display. Thank you so much for a great experience this morning.

Attracted to the Oakley Fayre by the flash back I got when I spotted it and remembered when I scraped the money together for a toasted sandwich on my lunch break from the local college many years ago. Now a little more affluent and in need of refreshment before I tackled my mothers shopping I ventured in. The cake counter was a sight to behold and I wanted one of everything. Looking at the menu I decided afternoon tea for one would meet all my needs for sustinence and carby treats. Seated and served promptly by a pleasant young girl I was soon looking at a pot of tea, a round of delicious goats cheese and roasted pepper sandwiches scone and cream plus two pretty cakes. All for the grand price of £7.25. Where I live you pay nearly £4 for a cappuccino. I shouldn’t have but I did almost finish it all off and delicious it was as well. Highly recommend and if your taste is leaning towards more savoury food there is a good selection of light lunches etc on the menu as well.

If you are looking for a really great Breakfast with Clonakilty Black Pudding, perfect poached Eggs and Sausage where the skin just melts on touch, you have just found heaven.

Called into this fantastic cafe for lunch.

You can tell a good eatery by how busy it is and if you’re looking for a table for lunch in Oakley Fayre you would be wise to get there early. You will find friendly and efficient staff, many of whom have been here a long time, which is also a good sign. You will get a wide choice of tasty stuff and some daily specials. Last time my pal had crispy chicken gougons with salad and a basket of excellent chips which she greatly enjoyed and I had the bargain of any winter day - a big bowl of Oakley’s Irish stew. True comfort food with plenty of meat and tasty veg. They make great coffee too! As a diabetic I can’t comment on their sweet offerings but my 5 year old granddaughter rates them tops. It’s all great value for money too, probably because of the high turnover of customers they enjoy. So, why only 4 stars? Because it’s crowded, and the tables are so close together it’s hard to have a private conversation - in fact, you quite often find neighbours joining in, especially if you’re a local and a familiar face. Can be fun.

Great food, super coffee and lovely staff. Although they’re a little fond of Ed Sheehan a polite request can soon get that changed. Food is excellent, particularly recommend the salmon eggs benedict, and it’s a very varied menu. Pastries are great, as is the coffee.

I went to this establishment for breakfast. The breakfast menu is extensive and caters for all diets. I ordered Eggs Benedict with bacon on Sour Bread. When it arrived it looked delicious . It was only when I was half way through eating the egg that I came across a large black curly hair in the middle of the dish. I was discreet about alerting the waitress so that other diners would not be put off. The waitress apologised and asked if I wanted another dish I refused. My problem comes when my mum went to pay for her porridge and 2 teas , the proprietor advised her that he didn’t know where the hair had come from and quite frankly was very dismissive of all concern. I certainly will not be back and that is based on the attitude not on the food. Perhaps he could take a leaf from his waitresses book.

Great place for lunch soup sandwiches panini etc also their cakes and pastries are to die for. Definitely recommend :)

Good service and excellent, as always. I had a prawn baguette which was fresh with ample filling. My friend had the green curry, it looked delish!

We called in for a late lunch on our way through Downpatrick. Nice ambience with a good range of choices. I had goats cheese tart and my sister had quiche. Both quite substantial and very tasty. Service a bit slow but friendly

This cafe is on the High Street of Downpatrick,it has a good central location,there is a bakery and take away service . The seating is quite tight in the back of the cafe,so you are sitting close to neighbouring diners.Standard of food is good,with a daily specials board.Healthy eating is available,however they cater for a wide variety of tastes,available are fries,burgers,cooked breakfasts,soups,stews,panini ,sandwiches to mention a few.Portion size is good,so make sure you are hungry!,

Oakley Fayre is a great spot to visit and definitely the best eatery in Downpatrick. The staff are pleasant and the food can be really nice, especially their vegetable soup. Tables at the front of the cafe aren't the best seats with the draft from the door and the busy crowd hanging over you, so i'd recommend the tables at the back. The only downfall of Oakley is that their grilled breakfast ends to early and the prices are a little expensive!

Having not been in to the Oakley Fayre for years, I called in with my mum for lunch. Service was lovely, food was fresh and tasty. Because of the shape of the restaurant, some of the tables are very close together, it feels like you could be having lunch with the table beside you, but the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

Stopped here for lunch on my way to departing a visit to Downpatrick recently. Had two courses, a butternut squash soup with bread plus a cappuccino with blueberry scone here. Soup was really good if slightly and salty whilst the cappuccino was the best I had among several I had in Northern Ireland. This must be among the best places to have a decent lunch or breakfast in Downpatrick. Service was also good. Prices were very reasonable as compared to many places back closer to my home in Galway and Dublin.

My wife and I had lunch. The staff were very pleasant and. Attentive. My wife had the soup and a smoothie which she thoroughly enjoyed. I had the all day fry which was also excellent. Nice escape from the normal corporate rubbish you ate fed in a lot of places these days.

Called in a here a short while ago for breakfast. I had the bagel which was delicious and a huge portion, I had to get help to finish it. Friend had the full breakfast which delighted to no end. Well set up for the day after that and very reasonably priced. Would definitely return

Called in for a bite of lunch, I have visited this bakery many times and will continue to do so, I had the smoked fish chowder and it was absolutely lovely. My wife,daughter, daughter in law and grand daughter all had a meal and theirs was to the same high standard.Everything is home cooked and fresh, staff were more than helpful when we needed a bottle warmed for my youngest grand daughter.All in all first class and will be calling in again! Well done Oakley

Wir kehrten dort ein um uns für den weiteren Tripp zu stärken. Wir bestellten 2 Paninis welche sehr lecker waren. Später probierten wir noch ein Dessert. Preise sind Ok. Die Bedienung sehr freundlich. Wir können es wärmstens empfehlen.

I don't think so every time it is a pleasure, once again good grub prepared and cooked well,served nicely and eaten with gusto. You cannot go wrong no matter how busy they are

Oakley is always busy...and that's because it is consistently good. They do their best to fit people in so you're unlikely to find a quiet corner at busy times but the food and service are worth the visit.Quick, polite, consistent.I especially enjoy the breakfast and the good coffee. They also offer a range of good for takeaway. Reasonably priced. A well known venue in the town.

Called in for lunch on Saturday. Busy but got a table straight away. Great menu and great food with friendly efficient staff

I have quite a few friends and family outside of Downpatrick and this is always my first recommendation. always guaranteed the best from Oakley Fayre. And if you can get anything from the bakery its a must! Pavlova, lasagne, scones! The staff are always accomodating and the food is always first class. Just good food! last time I was in was for lunch with my Mum, Dad and nephew. My nephew got crayons and colouring in right away to keep him occupied and they chatted away to him. I usually go for breakfast as the fry up is the best in the town! I had a burger for lunch and it was beautiful

It was hit on averageCould improve E.g. Vanilla scones smell good but just blueberry overpowers the vanilla milk probably shouldn't be sitting on the tables in warm weather nor things like scones out without covers now there are flies All in all it was ok

Every time I go to the Oakley Faye I get the Caesar Salad. It's the best one about! LOADS of chicken and bacon and you get ciabatta bread with pesto on it too! Delicious!The food is always nice and fresh and the service is usually good too. My little brother loves the hot dogs!We always finish up with a bun from the bakery!

Over the years we have often dined in Oakley Fayre for lunch. It never disappoints. Once again we dined there this week. They continue to add new choices to their menu. It is always busy . The food is good quality and very tasty. Staff are always very friendly.

Great little cafe behind Oakley Fayre bakery. It serves the full range of food, from tea/coffee to a full sit down meal. Service good, and prices reasonable.

Had fish n Chips here and on cutting into the battered fish found the batter had lumps of unmixed/uncooked flour, when i mentioned it to the waiter he looked at me and says i will tell the cook, no offer of anything off the meal etcI won't be back

Brilliant location, amazing food for a great price! Wonderful friendly staff! We will be back and will recommend to people heading to Downpatrick!

my partner and i called in on what was a busy wednesday for this popular eatery,i was not very hungry and opted for a toasted sandwich,my partner went for the chicken burger with pulled pork which i thought may be a bit strange,only reason being i,ve only ever had beef burgers with pulled pork,anyway,my toastie was as good as i,ve had elswhere,now,my partner is allergic to cheese and having saw on the menu there was no mention of cheese with the burger, was dismayed to see that it was smothered in the stuff,it was sent back to the kitchen and another arrived shortly thereafter and was pretty good,why oh why do so many eating houses now put cheese on everything when it does not mention it on the menu,should we have asked did it come with cheese,no,it was not on menu,should chef,s be willy nilly with the stuff when there are so many people with allergies,no,anyway to sum up,great food as usual but a little bit miffed at the chef,s error!!!!!!

Had some friends over from England needed some where to meet them so we made plans to go to the Oakley Fayre

I have never been disappointed by the food in 'Oakley Fare.'The food is good and no matter how busy the service is prompt and efficient.

Called in for a coffee and a chat with my friend. It was close to closing time but the staff were welcoming and accommodating.We had coffees which were good and my friend enjoyed one of the home made pastries. Great selection of buns and cakes to chose from. Reasonably priced. On the main street so worth a visit.

Good honest food at a reasonable cost.This is a daytime town centre restaurant which provides a good range of meals. Alternatively you might just have a coffee or tea. There are often specials on the board which enhances an already quite good choice of food.Been here a number of times over years and the staff and food are always good. Last couple of visits though staff did not seem to be just as good as usual. Just little things but I would suggest the manager keeps a closer eye on service.

Once again good plain lunch, paninis very tasty, Irish stew nice and chunky and tasty a good cuppa whether it be tea or coffee but to much choice on the cake front only had the Treacle scone very light and moist with good Irish butter mmmmmmmmmmmm

The afternoon-tea was delicious and for two people more than sufficient, the service was friendly but the place could use some refurbishing in my humble opinion.

My mother and father went to the Oakley Faire on 27 August 2016 for breakfast / brunch. My mum asked for a poached egg and was informed that they could not do this and no reason was provided. I cannot believe this to be true, other than that they could not be bothered to go out of their way for a customer. Where is the customer care and satisfaction? It seems to me that they are set in their ways and do not want to adapt to changing healthy eating habits. Cafe Creme in Newcastle Co Down can accommodate this request without hesitation. Avoid this place unless you are seeking a light refreshment.

Had afternoon tea as a birthday treat and it really was a treat. Fabulous food, presentation, surroundings and staff.A must for a visit. Would highly recommend this wonderful local establishment

lovely place to stop for a light lunch. its always busy so there may be a little wait for your order. lovely fresh food

Visited today for a quick coffee while shopping, along with 2 others. The coffee served was possibly the nicest Iv had in Downpatrick to date, along with a fresh scones. Slightly more expensive than i expected to pay, but didn't mind as the quality justified it

Excellent family run restaurant with bakery attached. I had breakfast there with a friend. The staff are friendly and helpful. It's possible to change an order slightly eg extra bacon and no sausages or just have tea and toast rather than a full breakfast. The food is freshly cooked and beautifully presented. Best place in Downpatrick for breakfast!

The food in Oakley fayre has gone downhill over the recent years, maybe it's just because they were very busy. It's still nice but there could be more variety. Their daily specials don't seem to change, think it's been East coast cod now since before Christmas. I would've went there fir lunch a few times a week but I've stopped as there isn't much variety anymore.

I have been a few times for lunch with girlfriend. Food on offer is simple but packs in flavor. Last outing my girlfriend had the usual steak sandwich which she adores. I had the southern friend chicken burger which was superb the spicy bbq sauce was delicious and the burger, bacon and cheese were all gorgeous. Their wedges were not what i was expecting but were amazing. Not so much a portion of generic frozen wedges but instead a large potato quartered and crisped wonderfully. Service is fast and very welcoming love eating here.

Oakley Fayre is a delightful coffee shop cum restaurant in the centre of Downpatrick.The food is delicious ,homemade and of a very high standard and the staff are kindness itself. The menu is varied and lunches are good wholesome freshly cooked food. Their soups are to die for... every day, at least one different tasting soup from the ordinary run of the mill offerings. As for the Thai chicken curry....wonderful!There are choices for everyones taste and that is its strength. It is a family run business that is a great asset to Downpatrick.

Managed to get a free table, as they are always busy and did not have to wait. Lunch was quickly served and was very good. Delicious Home made soup and really fresh sandwiches were quickly eaten. Noticed other customers being served really appetizing and interesting meals laid out in a very artistic and imaginative way . I have been here on several occasions and have never been disappointed. Great place to visit and enjoy the food and to bring some home-made goodies home from the shop counter.

Always busy, food very good, staff friendly, I quite often go here for lunch or just for a coffee and scone. Can recommend.

Found the food to be really good, great selection for people who are looking a healthy option. When it comes to the service nobody should have to wait 20mins before they get served even it's just for a drink before they actually order for food. Also it would be nice if they smile and knowledge you nicely instead of being rude.

2 cups of coffee and a pot of tea with 1 scone - just over £12? A tad pricey. Very busy place. Toilet clean.