Root & Branch Coffee Roasters in Belfast

Me and a few others went for coffee to Root + Branch's Portview centre roastery. Not one of us enjoyed the experience. Coffee tasted stale, burnt and oily. On top of that, their coffee is the most expensive I've come across in Belfast. Also, had a kind of strange experience with their staff. Unprompted, they started asking me if I was interested in nibitcoin and wouldn't stop asking me to join some group meeting that the shop was running about it. They got a bit grumpy when we weren't expressing interest in it. Odd experience. I just wanted to sit down with my coffee. Takeaway: I wouldn't recommend Root + Branch to any coffee lovers as there are much better quality coffee roasters elsewhere in Ireland along with many coffee shops in Belfast that use better quality coffee.

Novio siempre quiso probar este lugar, así que nos tomamos un perezoso domingo por la mañana para desayunar. Todo el personal era acogedor y encantador, no me puedo quejar de ninguno de ellos. Pedí un café con leche y estaba un poco sorprendido por el tamaño de la taza en la que vino? ¡Una pequeña taza de café espresso! No soy un snob de café, así que no sé si esa es la forma "adecuada" de beberlo; De cualquier manera, era demasiado caro para el tamaño y en realidad tengo mejor sabor. El menú estaba en la pared, que era difícil de leer desde donde estaba sentado, simplemente elegí "huevos con tostadas", ya que es difícil equivocarse. Pregunté por ellos revueltos, pero ¿les dijeron que solo vienen furtivamente? Ok, un poco extraño, no puedo tener una preferencia, pero me decidí por "cómo viene". También pedí un lado de tocino (2.50 extra... .Puedes comprar algunos paquetes de tocino por ese precio, pero ¿qué espero en un café hipster, supongo?) Llegó la comida y tuve que reír. . . Soy parte de la comunidad de Twitter "Queremos platos", ¡así que me pareció divertido cómo se servía mi desayuno! ¿Dos huevos escalfados sobre una losa de madera sin bordes para contener la comida y un poco de papel a prueba de grasa que se rasga cuando intento cortar algo? Vamos chicos LOL. También masa madre muy dura (sin preferencia por la tostada que obtuve tampoco ...) que era casi imposible de cortar con un cuchillo de pan cuando la losa de madera se deslizaba por toda la mesa en cada intento. Sin mencionar mi lado de tocino demasiado caro que era 1 y media tiras de grasa. Ah bueno, vives y aprendes. Afortunadamente sabía bien. Novio consiguió un blanco plano y una tostada que parecía gustarle. No volvería a ser sincero. No obtienes mucho por lo que pagas (22 en total por pequeñas porciones de café y comida pretenciosa, sentí que mi mano temblaba incluso entregando mi tarjeta) y no puedo soportar que me sirvan comida que no es en un plato y es literalmente físicamente DIFÍCIL comer. Todo este asunto de la estética hipster es simplemente tonto y molesto ahora, mi visita aquí es una prueba de que finalmente lo superé. Dame una cuchara grasienta barata con grandes porciones cualquier día. Lo siento chicos.

Visité la sucursal de Ormeau ayer - la comida era buena pero no teníamos nada que fuera difícil de hacer - No me gustó demasiado el café y todos pensamos que las tazas eran demasiado pequeñas - las tazas preferibles siempre para un café de la mañana - no No volver porque no representaba una buena relación calidad-precio: el personal era agradable

This is a review of the Ormeau Baths location. Popped in for a flat white which cost me £3 - 50p more than my usual one I get in town, so I was expecting it to be top of the line. The venue has all the hallmarks of a trying too hard hipster establishment - i couldn't care less about this if the coffee is excellent but alas this was not the case. The flavour profile is a bit 1 dimensional compared to my usual and a tad too bitter - this coffee should be 50p less not 50p more that what I am used to paying. Back to my regular FW it is!

The variety of coffee available at Root and Branch is impressive and the knowledge and professionalism of the staff is excellent. I would definitely recommend a visit for anyone who appreciates good quality coffee.

Went just for a cappucino which was great but you can get twice big cup for less money in another great cafe place close to this one. Also purchased Kenya beans in stylish packaging but again really pricey. The staff was an experienced barista able to advise.

Visited with friends recently. Had the large box fry. Sausage patty was tasty. At $12+ there are definitely better breakfast and coffee alternatives. Felt service was little slow for how quiet it was. Our water bottle was never filled (although to be fair I didn’t try to ask for it to be).

Popped in for breakfast, first time. Had the sour dough and home made beans - £7.50. With 2 poached eggs was £10. Really quite average, pretty bland. Over priced for what it was. The female server however was really friendly and helpful. I’m not sure if we will go again.

We had heard really good things about this place, located a little out of the way but a really nice building and you can see the roasters out the back. The staff were all attentive and smiley which was nice and welcoming. However, the coffee was just a disappointment.. we ordered two flat whites and the coffee didn’t suit milk at all. It was very bitter and I actually couldn’t finish which is rare for me. I would like to try again to see if it was an off batch though.

Popped in for coffee this afternoon. Was astonished at the price of an Americano and even more astonished when it took about ten minutes to arrive and was in a tiny cup. The place was very quiet however the service was atrocious. The waitress stood with my coffee in her hand chatting away to her friend. Considering I’d already had a substantial wait this was very aggravating. When I asked for milk she did the same, continued to talk to her friend with the milk jug in her hand. I actually had to catch her eye otherwise i probably would have waited even longer. The coffee was alright, cold by the time I got it and not worth the price. The terrible service was enough to put me off going back. Plenty of other places on the Ormeau Road that serve nice coffee at a reasonable price and actually provide customer service.

One of Belfast's new gems on the Ormeau Road. All coffee is roasted in their own East Belfast roastery and then brewed to perfection in the shop. Staff have good knowledge about the coffee and are happy to share this if asked. Their talented chefs produce something special from locally sourced ingredients, and their baked goods are exceptional. This is not a place for those in a hurry as each coffee is carefully crafted and food is made to order. That being said for those who enjoy coffee and like to try something that is local this is a place not to be missed.

My husband and I live locally and have always enjoyed popping into root and branch for a coffee. Today we ventured in with our newborn baby, and decided to sit in for coffee and a bite to eat. The staff were lovely and accommodating, and didnt seem to mind as we tried to find the best place to squeeze a pram. The coffee was great and food delicious. There are so many great places for coffee on ormeau road, but I love sitting in here. The ambiance is great and reminds me of many of the cafes I loved to visit when living in London. We will certainly be back!

Had brunch here recently and not only was the food average, at best, it was outrageously expensive! I was presented with a plate made up of a lump of something purporting to be Boxty, 2 slices of undercooked yet charred bacon, 2 halfs of the tiniest tomato, 2 slimy poached eggs and a handful of salad leaves (described as greens). All for only £9.50! Also had two slices of crispy air, described as sourdough toast for £2. A good flat white was £2.70. No white sugar, which is my preference. £14.20 for a less than average brunch is taking the P! I think the owners are of the mistaken belief that they are in Hoxton. Not a bit of wonder most of the patrons were tapping on their laptops over a cup of something or at empty tables. Will definitely not be back! Treat your clientele like cash cows and you will fail. It is easy to get people in once, making them regulars demands a lot better than this, especially when there are so many quality, value for money, competitors in the immediate vicinity!

Lovely Ambience The coffee flavours were sublime A lovely place to relax and spend time Our beverages were worth every dime

There are a handful of coffee shops in Belfast where you can get a proper coffee, R&B is one of them. I've read so many reviews on here about the price, size and temperature of the coffee...If you want a bucket full of weak dishwater that'll scald and render your tongue tasteless...I'm sure you'll find a Costa Coffee not far away.

I actually made a TripAdvisor account just for this review. I visit Root & Branch when I can and have done for over a year. (Since it was just the small roastery). The coffee's fantastic and offers a rare experience of being able to drink...

Three visits to give it a chance - 3 strikes - poached eggs cold first time even when sent back, second time traybake was ok but very expensive and third time sausage rolls not on and the quiche I had instead was not served heated,...

This is so perfect .I was served a delicious Bakewell tart and my Tea had been decanted into a little iron pot. The tea was lovely no milk needed it was as tea should be and very rarely is .This is definitely a place to...

Our family like to head out for walks over the weekend and then follow it up with a coffee and some light brunch. This Sunday we headed to Root & Branch with our 4 year old. It was poor, expensive and not worth the visit.

Stopped in with my elderly mother for a quick tea/coffee but had to wait about 15mins after ordering. It was only a tea and an americano!! Both drinks were cold and the coffee tasted awful. I'm no coffee connoisseur btw. Very smàll cup of coffee...

Got a coffee to go cost £3 which I would not mind if it was good value for money not at all, have not had the food after reading the reviews don’t think I will be trying it, not be back better places along the...

Have been here a couple of times. The first time was was for tea and a bun. It was the most glorious couple naming bun with icing. Yummy. The second time I had lunch which was eggs with kale and sourdough bread. I will definitely...

Not good.... I was driving past on a gloomy Saturday last week and saw a parking spot so thought I’d grab a scone and coffee to go for me and my hubby. Despite an abundance of staff, two coffees took over 10 minutes to brew...

Quirky environment, refreshing coffee before some Christmas shopping 4 the last pressies, scones look delicious and the breakfast menu appealing ... maybe next time .... soon ....

Had brunch here yesterday. The place looks great, we sat in a lovely bright atrium area. I had a double espresso, very good coffee. I ordered the breakfast, expecting a standard breakfast of eggs, bacon sourdough bread egg.. It was far too complicated. It had...

Soup was gloopy and tasteless and breakfast with burnt fatty bacon underwhelming to say the least. Coffee was good. Unlikely to return as menu was way over-priced for what and where it was.

This would be my 2nd visit with my wife. The first time was before the extension. I went for the coffee and upon going there, I read some reviews and knew that the premises was going to be small; so my expectations were in check....

We were looking forward to a well deserved coffee following a long Saturday morning walk. After ordering a latte and a flat white (which was accepted and paid for with no discussion) we took a seat outside. After a fairly long wait (15 mins) the...

Trendy, state of the art equipment. Presentation superb. Quality of coffee impressive. Disappointingly pretentious server, (albeit, maybe he was tired, after all it was almost 3.30pm) Not welcoming at all (the older dude) Sadly the servers lack of personality, and attitude was very disappointing. I...

We have driven from Carrickfergus all the way up to the top of the Ormeau Rd just for this coffee shop - it's gorgeous and the coffee is pretty much heavenly! We now have some in the house too :) We visited on a very...

OMG this is seriously good coffee. But coupled with the delicious treats available and the passion of the people who work here Root and Branch have cracked it!

Two coffees yo one tart 8.50. Coffee taste nice. Takes ages to make. Fairly cool once we got it. Not the best

A nice coffee shop on the fast developing Ormeau Road area around Ballynafeigh. Easily described in the hipster style of new cafes where super foods mix with pomegranate and kale. Plus the varied use of many different vessels to drink from. None of this is...

We both had the all day breakfast ... sat outside with the dog ... water for him! Perfect poached eggs / crispy bacon Wilted spinach/ fried potatoes and a little compote of caramelized onions - bliss

I stepped in for a quick coffee take away on my way to work. It took 10-15 minutes to get it and it cost me in excess of £3.00 !!!! Are you kidding me?! Over £3.00 for a very small cappuccino?! Honestly, never again, sorry....

Went today for lunch with my daughter. Staff were friendly and helpful. I had the most amazing toastie peas cauliflower and onion I know it is random the combination work and was very morish. My daughter had the beetroot and apple soup it tasted wonderful...

I waited 15 mins for an Espresso, which tasted sour. There were only a couple of customers in so it wasn’t busy. No Wi-fi. Apparently a conscious decision by the owners. Overly priced and way too ‘hipster’ for me. Staff, seemed to me, to be...

Visited here after reading so many reviews. They have a small menu for breakfast and lunch. We asked for the eggs and kale and were told we couldn't have it as it was finished but there were other customers eating it. The rest of the...

Was in the area on a wet miserable day and having heard so much about this little small artisan cafeteria I decided to pop in Staff where friendly and nice Sadly let down by the scone which I purchased - lacked flavour and real taste,...

Really disappointing visit to Root &Branch. Coffee weak and completely overpriced. Food small and average at best. Much better coffee to be found in Belfast.

The coffee here is superb. It's made with love on a £20 grand Slayer espresso machine, which coffee snobs will appreciate is a lovely bit of kit! There is also the option to have a brewed coffee, which I'd recommend to anyone who has never...

Root and branch’s ormeau Avenue location is my go to usually (as coffee is fantastic and I work across the road). Called in today to Jameson st with my wife. Small, but really cool and coffee is second to none in Belfast. Great wee neighbourhood...

Firstly, let me mention that I don't drink coffee at all. It makes me sick, literally. However, my family, being Italian, are coffee aficionados. They have an app to help them discover places like these. Root & Branch have all the different coffee styles to...

When you buy quality you pay for it. I’ve seen people’s reviews and comparing the prices to London etc well that’s quite funny. Places in London you’d pay a kidney and have a credit check done to buy a coffee. It’s a quaint little place...

Arrived here for a flat white and left with so much more. The knowledge of the owner and workers was amazing. The coffee was wonderful and the experience over was exactly what I look for. The owner explained where the beans come from, the roasting...

We first discovered Root & Branch beans when we bought their jackrabbit roast @ their stall in Belfast Coffee Festival, before they had even opened a premises. It's great to see how successful they have been. The quality of their beans is just as good...

Called in to Root and Branch on Ormeau Avenue this morning on my way to work as I noticed it a few weeks ago as I drove past. Handy to get parked which is a bonus. Had a takeaway flat white and it was so...

Highly recommended. Worth a trip if a real coffee fan and very cool place indeed. Seems to be the back of someone's Victorian house. Great!

We stopped here on a walk into Belfast city centre having spotted it the previous week and were disappointed to find no facilities to wash our hands. The member of staff suggested we go to a local hotel were a code of entry was needed...

Called in here today on a whim and had a really lovely coffee and little brownie. Really nice to find somewere where they know their stuff but dont try over educate you. The girl who served me was super nice. Flat white was so smooth...

Having been recommended I thought I would give this place a try. I was surprised at the secluded spot and it's quirky position off the Ormeau Rd. The coffee itself is exceptional and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Aroma and taste are great. I tried 2...

Having heard good things about here and always keen to support small business I decided to try root & branch for a coffee. The place was quiet other than someone (who didn't appear to be buying anything) chatting to the counter staff. I stood waiting...

Thankfully my dentist is beside this gem, otherwise I may never have tried it. Lovely wee place with friendly staff and, most importantly, great coffee and hot chocolate. All local supplies, from roasting their own coffee to the buns and hot chocolate, provided by another...

These folks know their stuff. His intimate knowledge of the whole coffee process from the soil he plants are grown in to the concentration of coffee in the drink you consume is unmatched. Super coffee, super experience, super people.

First time in Root and Branch. Love this set up! Truly lovely staff. Great coffee. Wish you were open when I'm going to work at 8am! Will definitely be back.

I have to say: Root and Branch represent the vert best in coffee (roasting & brewing), not only in Northern Ireland, but perhaps in the UK as a whole. In addition their customer service is outstanding. These guys just care about every element of your...

I prefer my coffee without the snobbery. I ordered a simple coffee, but was chastised for wanting milk in my coffee as it would seemingly mask the chocolate and strawberry hints in the roast, thus I'm not truly benefiting from these precious beans. The location...

Loved my visit here to sample the coffee. The beans are roasted on the premises by very passionate (about coffee) young men! They really know their stuff and love to share and talk about the variety of coffees they roast. The beans are for sale...

Really enjoyed the coffee here. Unique and great tasting. Can't get much better than brewed beside the roasting machine. Would recommend bringing a bag of coffee home!

Stumbled upon this coffee shop this morning by chance. A lovely surprise! Great coffee, friendly staff. Cute and cosy atmosphere. I will be back!

I've been to Root and Branch a number of times now and they've definitely found themselves a new regular! My friend Chris and I attended one of the brew classes which was an excellent evening and a super introduction Root & Branch, hopefully you guys...

Heard a few good reviews from friends so stopped off one day on our daily cycle. Coffee was outstanding, service very friendly and informative, and the small space to sit was very cosy

Love this place, always an delight. Every detail is beautiful and the owners have such passion it is infectious. My own coffee knowledge and brewing techniques have improved simply by being a customer. Keep up the good work!

We are so thankful for the opportunity to spend some time with Ben & Simon at Root & Branch. They are incredibly creative, with such genuine hearts and integral spirits. We have been impressed with their business techniques and coffee roasting brilliance. We love our...

Trust me, they know what they’re doing here. And what they’re doing is an utter joy. Can't wait to be back

This little cafe was the perfect spot for our afternoon coffee! Trendy, friendly and beautiful. The specialty teas were also delicious as were their sweet treats. The guys running the place are obviously very passionate about what they do and made us feel really welcome,...

This place serves both coffee and specialty teas with such knowledge and skill, it's just pure bliss! I'd also recommend their sweet treats, had a rose flavoured chocolate ball and it was delicious.

We found this a rather odd place, quite pretentious.very poor selection of "sundries".Other reviewers seem to have found the coffee wonderful , but it must be an acquired taste as it really did not appeal to us

Very knowledgeable guys running this place whose love of coffee is very clear. I'm no expert but the coffee and cakes here are all superb, best in Belfast by far!

Fun to watch the careful brewing and to smell the aroma of fresh coffee! The barista was friendly and knowledgeable and made good suggestions for all three of us, including the tea drinker. We sat outside and enjoyed iur drinks and even bought a bag...

Finally a coffee house that places an emphasis on good coffee. Root & Branch roasts its coffee beans on the premises (usually on a Friday and it's great to watch). Simon and Ben, Root & Branch's proprietors, are two ebullient and affable coffee aficionados. They've...

Having been there, I can personally attest to the care these folks take with their product and their customers. That's right - customers! They do not treat the folk who come to their shop as 'consumers' - ugh...what a horrible way to refer to people....

Wow - the most spectacular coffee I think I've ever had. On top of that I learned more about coffee than I thought was possible. The whole experience is topped off by the outstanding friendly service provided by the very knowledgable the owners Simon and...

Root & Branch is yet another hipster joint recently opened on Ormeau Road. They specialise in coffee and when I called in today Tuesday 7 June 2016 I was disappointed to find they don't serve breakfasts, only buns and cakes to go with coffee. So...