Palomo Cafe and Bistro in Craigavon

Down to Lurgan for the first time today, googled somewhere to eat and am beyond pleased we picked here. Absolutely fantastic service, exceptional food. Got the French toast and fruit with bacon. Was UNBELIEVABLE. Will definitely be driving through Lurgan again just to stop by. 5* Even give me a little box for some scraps for my dogs. Plus I obviously had to have one of the HUGE tray bakes lol 😂 it was outstanding. Seen the Sandwiches coming from the kitchen and will be trying next time as they looked fantastic. The staff were so accommodating & friendly. Thank-you all for a lovely brunch.

Food is decent at best, but overpriced. The owner definitely does not belong in a customer facing role within the hospitality industry. He is always very rude and does not make customers feel welcome. Happy to take your money, but wants you gone as quickly as possible!

Great food . staff are attentive . tad bit overpriced on menu but would still go back

Great atmosphere and perfect coffee!

Good service, food and experience.

The food is always good here, never a bad meal . The staff are always friendly and helpful. The atmosphere always relaxed and friendly.

Excellent breakfast, great value and lovely staff.

My brother-in-law and I Visited for the first time on Thursday 14th December 2023 - for Brunch. Gerard, the Owner/Manager, served us promptly! My French Toast and two Poached eggs were served quickly, along with Strawberries & blueberries and maple Syrup. It was excellent/appetising and attractively presented. The "Atmosphere" was friendly. William Henderson, Heat Chef said "hello" and asked if everything was ok! Prices were reasonable and the hygiene was excellent. Highly recommended!!

Great coffee and sandwiches, lovely staff.

One of the best places in Lurgan for your lunch and coffee. Great service always with a fantastic smile.

We stopped for lunch at Palomo today as the cafe we were originally going to was closed on Wednesdays. But we were glad of the change. The food was delicious. Family of 5 all very happy with the food we ordered and service was quick and with a smile. The kids particularly enjoyed their smoothies which were very refreshing. I would definitely return here. Thank you for a lovely lunch.

Great staff, atmosphere, and food. Every time I'm back home in Ireland, I HAVE to get the Palomo special chicken toastie. Lovely.

Palomo in Lurgan. Freshly baked bread, Potato and leek soup from the heavens honestly paying for quality.

Bacon and sausages must of set under a heatlamp for hours, everything tasted of fish

Best Sea Food Chowder I’ve ever tasted. 😘

Always excellent food and service.

Good coffee, scones and pleasant staff. 😊

Consistently amazing food and service. Couldn’t ask for more. 👌🥇

Didn't enjoy the food, ordered lasagne. Was very sweet, husband ordered steak that was very tough and not seasoned

Great food Great staff would recommend

Really enjoyed our breakfast. Food was fantastic and the service was great.

Food delicious, staff very friendly

Nice relaxing place to eat I would highly recommend this place. Food delicious.

Great staff, great food ,what's not to like!

I love the atmosphere. It is always nice to-be served by the owner. Awww....I forgot to talk about the food, it's very good :-)

Had the lasagne it was delicious

Cute cafe, lovely staff! Have popped in for hot chocolates only but they are really top notch - props to the barista for getting my “strong” hot chocolate request bang on!

Good spot, if a trifle expensive, pun intended! However, you get what you pay for. Fantastic staff, very attentive and knowledgeable and very witty also. The food was incredible, plentiful, hugely satisfying and there was no pressure to leave because they 'need the table.' Not for them the revolving door system in use in other places. Altogether much more than a lunch, more of an afternoons enjoyment among clever and funny friends. I will be back with a crowd! You should go too, leave it laughing...

Only started going here this year and it’s always nice every time and lovely atmosphere also

Showed my vaccine certificate here for first time. Its licensed so need to show proof. Fantastic range of food.

Great food. Good vegan and vegetarian selection. Friendly staff

2 delicious meals on Friday. Compliments to chef👏

Cheese and ham toasties are great

We arrived at the cafe (not knowing it was closed and attempted to open the door and realised it was a few minutes before the opening time. The staff inside were at the counter, took a quick glance at us then ignored us and left us standing at the door. The least they could do was tell is when they were opening, very rude to potential customers. We will not be back.

Would be better if staff wore masks.

Friendly staff and great food, good for breakfast and lunch

Fantastic had Christmas dinner and a few drinks ended with Bailey's coffee loved it Kenny couldn't have any so he had a late and Carmel square as he was driving lol we really enjoyed our dinner and the staff were really lovely first time here but we will definitely be going back

Good sandwiches but sometimes a bit stingy with the fillings.

Lovely restaurant. Good food and friendly, helpful staff

Had the pepper chicken today, 👌!!!! Glad to see at least one restaurant in the Lurgan area following guidelines regards track and trace. Your asked to sign your name and contact number use sanitisers and social distance. Reassuring they’re following best practice. Speaks volumes!! 👍

Excellent meal today. Fish, chips and mushy peas. Very tasty. Polite and prompt service. Would recommend

Great service, friendly staff and food was delicious. Will definitely return.

This was really tasty but got serious food envy when I seen the fish and chips.

Best sandwich in the town and best try bakes going bit pricy but sure can't have it all lads

the atmosphere is amazing and the staff are welcoming. the breakfasts are great and there is lots of the different meals and drink or your can sit out side and have a dessert . it has an amazing view in spring as the blossom trees are right in front of the resturant it is very family friendy and i used to go with my dad. evry year.

Met some friends for breakfast. Great service and even better food. Highly recommended

Food great Surroundings beautiful Staff helpful Extensive menu

Top quality food, good service.

Lovely and relaxing good service

Great meal friendly staff and great prices

Love the food, the ambiance and the staff

Nice grub and coffee. Very stylish decor, with surrealist paintings hanging on the walls. Enjoyed my lunch there, the food was tasty and decent portions. You can also sit outside and drink your coffee with a cigarette, if you so please, and there are toilets available with wheelchair accessibility. Overall 3/5*

Went for lunch to Palomo today only I was with a friend would have walked out as the Owner / male waiter was extremely rude and horrible on 2 occasions to me , utterly unacceptable and I will not be back and will tell friends likewise, the female waitress ‘s however were nice and attentive but his behaviour was unacceptable

Great service and gorgeous food a short walk from the train station

Went for the steak deal, was OK, steak wasn't brilliant. Ambience and staff good. Nice little Bistro

Lurgans premier cafe shop hands down

Food fine but only gave 3 stars as I was with a few friends who although they had finished eating I had not but gentleman came to clear plates. He already had his hand on my plate before he asked was I finished as the other plates were empty. I wasn't but left rest of lunch as he didn't bother to check first.

Terrible experience. We went here today for my baby shower. My friends had brought cake for me. After eating lunch the kind waitress asked us if we wanted a knife and some plates for our cake of which we said yes. As we where cutting the cake the owner approached us and said I'm sorry but we are changing our policy not to allow anyone to bring cake into the cafe. He said if it isn't purchased from the cafe then it cant be ate but he did of course inform us that he had lots of pastries to choose from if we wanted to purchase something. I've never heard anything so ridiculous in my life. I most definitely will not be back. I didn't even want to give one star for this horrible experience. Such a rude man

This was my first time there and I will be back. I love the atmosphere the staff are so friendly we were well looked after and the food was top notch loved it

lLovely food and atmosphere. Everything tastes so nice and can't wait to get back here

Was given a voucher for here & truthfully that’s the only reason why I was there. Well that was at the beginning, the staff were so friendly & helpful, the place was comfortable but the most important thing was that the food was really great. Will definitely be back again.

The aroma of the delicious coffee hits you as soon as walk in the door. The service is friendly and efficient, lovely food and professionally presented. The coffee is exactly how coffee should be, definitely the best in Lurgan. On the negative side tables & seats bit too close together for private conversation. Overall a great place to eat during the day and at night.

Nice friendly staff. There French onion soup a must.😋

Called today for tea and trayvake good select. Warm friendly place

Didn't think it was up to scratch,its the first time i had a hard boiled fried egg,the one slice of bacon was overcooked and the potato bread,not impressed,won't be back.

Excellent Café, It has maybe been a year ago since I last visited and it still hasn't lost it's high quality food and friendly staff. I would highly recommend Palomo Café & Bistro to everyone, I have no problem giving it 5 stars.

Fantastic menu and friendly atmosphere

Excellent good lunch. Clean toilets. Will be back.

Stopped in Palomo for a quick lunch with my wife, we both had sandwiches and soup. Inside was cosy and warm, service was efficient and friendly. Will definitely return.

As soon as we walked in we were made to fell completely at home even though it was very busy. The staff were excellent, very friendly and accommodating. The menu has a range of different taste experiences that should tickle people from all walks of life. Good music, good atmosphere. I am looking forward to my next trip there.

Great food and atmosphere not a great selection of drinks

Very good service staff very helpful and the food was lovely. There was live music which was very good indeed.

Came here for a Christmas party with work (9 of us attended) had to pre order via email. We were rang the morning of the event to be told they hadn’t received our order, yet they had responded to email?! They forgot 3 of the starters, and when we brought this to their attention, the menu had been changed. We then had to re-order our dessert on the night. At the end of the night, the bill presented to us was the original order from our email (which they had told us they hadn’t received) when brought to the waitresses attention, she went to both managers to discuss. It took at least 20 minutes for the issue to be resolved, was disgusted that both times the waitress came to our table to discuss the issue the managers did not come over. Horrible customer service, management did not seem to care whatsoever, received no apology for the shambles of our order, definitely would not be back and would not recommend to anyone.

Good cup of coffee on a Stormy day and great service

Nice place for family lunch or dinner

The Palomo Cafe is a must if you are in the Lurgan area. It is welcoming and has a special atmosphere about it. The staff are most helpful and friendly and the food listed on the menu most appetising. Service is excellent and the food produced very acceptable. The experiences of my wife and myself have ranged from coffee and scones to the lunch menu and we have never been disappointed.

Had lunch here just over a month ago with my Mum-quick service and excellent food-can recommend fully to all-friendly staff as well-all in all a very pleasant place to eat

Great food and friendly service. A nice end to a quick stop visit to N.I.

Very pleasent staff, a relaxing environment.

I think the chef here must have an artistic streak about him because my burger was exquisitely designed. It was almost a shame to demolish and eat it. The chips likewise were delightful and above all hot. There is a traditional feel about this cafe/restaurant/bar but the food and drink were all of a good high standard. They stock a range of craft beers from Co. Fermanagh with which I was well impressed. They are definitely worth trying. We had good service from the waiting staff and everything was completed just as we ordered it. The only minor criticism I would have is that the tables were probably a little too close together so it was rather too easy to overhear conversations at the next table, but fortunately on the night visited we were able to move tables but it could be a challenge on a busy night. This is a great place to visit for something as basic as a coffee during the day, a proper meal or a quiet undisturbed beer at any other time. Good value as well.

Looked up the bistro on Tripadvisor and found that we could have breakfast early and as we arrived in Belfast at 6.30am it fitted the bill. Waitress greeted us and after a short time tae arrvised followed by a full Irish breakfast - all great and just what we wanted.

Lovely fresh food and Great service. Will definitely be back.

had a lovely meal and cocktails were good to thank jo +gerard x

Good food, friendly service in the centre of Lurgan. Steak deal is yummy, as is the banoffe! Atmosphere always nice and pleasant. Bread, scones and tray bakes available to buy.

This is a basic cafe with typical Northern Irish sandwiches, coffees, traybakes, etc., so nothing out of the ordinary. Staff are friendly and nice, place is clean and well decorated. 4 instead of 5 points as there is always a draft in it which makes it chilly and also there are no proper gluten free options. Other than that, all good!

Whilst shopping we needed a quick coffee stop so we popped in here and we were not disappointed. We were greeted by freindy staff and our order came quickly the coffee is outstanding served how it should be. the atmosphere is perfect. So folks go ahead and try it yourselves.

I have been a regular customer here at Palomo for years. The food, whether for breakfast, a light lunch or an evening of wining and dining, is always fantastic. Great service and friendly staff time and time again.

Great place for something to eat . Nice staff fantastic food and good clean surroundings . Reasonably priced for great quality food . Well worth a visit

2 years ago I wrote a review.. as below but we visited again last night and my concerns were dealt with from 2 years ago.. food sms service is was amazing.

Out for a meal with the wife tonight and it was absolutely fantastic. The place is very special with friendly staff, 1st class food and a great atmosphere. Also very good for lunches or coffee. Highly recommend!

Just love this bistro staff always friendly and food lovely, good menu at lunch time and you don't have to wait to long for your food.

Warm and friendly staff a restaurant set in the centre of Lurgan a menu to suit all walks of life value for money been here 3 times since my stay in lurgan will be going bk before I go home fish and chips to die for even the sandwiches alcohol served here to

Came here with work for a meeting over lunch and was some what disappointed in the food. For the price we where paying for the wrap I felt I should have gotten more. The service was ok. I got the feeling the waitress was new because she didn’t no very much when we asked her on different foods. The atmosphere in the place was positive

Loved the food in this place on a night out with friends. I had chilli chicken starter then haddock & chips for main it was all delicious. Service was very good too. Music from Andy Whittaker added to a brilliant night out.

Friendly environment and more importantly the food's good

Food is good and the place is also very nice . there's a nice atmosphere in palomo aswell.will be back again.

Palomo does the best sandwiches in Lurgan. Fresh food and it tastes great. The coffee is excellent too, forget that petrol station Barista rubbish, call in here and get a proper coffee.unless you like a cup of warm milk, then work away. They use great Ristretto coffee.If you park down the side street beside subway theres always a spot.

After all the rave reviews my husband and decided it was time to visit Paloma. Staff very pleasant but found the menu restrictive. I decided on the fish cakes as my starter only to be told they were unavailable. Decided on Chowder - not enough...

I went a few times to check out Palomo and would have to say I've become a regular customer, mostly twice almost every week. Great atmosphere, consistently good food, well priced and a nice environment to bring colleagues and business visitors. For a business lunch...

Estábamos visitando esta zona desconocida y después de pasear por las calles de distintas opciones, decidí por Palomo. Me alegro de haberlo hecho, ya que los tres platos de pescado que teníamos eran muy bien cocinado (no es fácil de conseguir peces muertos a la derecha), no me puedo quejar del servicio, el personal era amable, servicial y atento.