Synge & Byrne in Derry

Food is flavourless, got the pasta, rock hard absolutely no flavour, couscous flavourless and dry. Wont be back.

I’ve been going into the foyleside cafe for years as I work across the street so it’s convenient to pick up a morning coffee or pop over for lunch for years I’ve received 10% off as one time the girl said I could because I worked close by , the staff and food have always been fantastic .. until today I was completely taken back with the sheer attitude of one of the employees, I ordered my lunch , at the till I explained I had been receiving the discount ( like seriously why would I even make it up it’s all of 70p ffs ) The girl then rolled her eyes and said “are you sure that’s right I’ve asked my boss and she said it’s only for employees in the store) she then slammed my box down on her side of the counter which I had to reach across for while she just stood looking at me with the most unpleasant face, I then explained I have never recieved such poor costumer service and been spoken to so rudely I get it if the discount is just for employees in the store , but how would I have even know about it .. this information could have been given in a better way. Without me leaving feeling insulted . I will never be back and I will be sure to tell the rest of my colleagues and friends about my experience!! This girl really needs some training on people stills !!

Same meal for two every week with different prices depending on who is serving. It’s this fella in Newtown abbey who charges us £4 extra everytime he is serving. We enjoy the meal but getting my eye wiped leaves a sour taste in my mouth.

This large café has two entrances one from inside the shopping centre and the other from the street. The prices are reasonable. The coffee was good quality and it is counter service.

Ordered a toasted ham and cheese sandwich to take away which came with a small portion of dressed leaves costing £7.95. Food was remarkably bland and disappointing

My friend and I go to Synge nByrne two days every week I love the food and the staff of course know us well and they enjoy making us so welcome However my friend and I were left quite upset today by the staff member who we assume is a manager He has absolutely no customer service manner I excused his abrupt manner when placing our order but he just went too far with his bad attitude when he told us to drink up and leave I’m so sorry to complain but my day was just ruined and I wonder if he would have used that attitude to a male customer Ramona Chambers

2 visits in a day as its so convenient for all the things you want to do in Derry. Great coffee and the staff are nice

I don't understand the bad reviews, I am quite fussy and I can honestly say the food here was fantastic, myself and my husband had the Chicken and Mozzarella Wrap, one with Salad one with fries, my friend had a quiche with salads. All food was good quality and really tasty and reasonably priced. The service was great too! Thank you for a lovely lunch x

This has been our go to place for years but things have got gradually worse. The ciabatta has changed, first they ditched the sundried tomato for salad tomato which is soggy when heated. They have cut down on the pesto changed the pancetta for cheap bacon and use cheap cheese instead of the mozzarella and now I can't even have decaf tea as they can't get the tea bags. Prices have increased but quality has got worse. Come on Synge and Byrne dont fix sonething that is not broken.

Shame to rate so low as it’s a popular place but it all went wrong from the start. Walked in with a happy ‘morning’ and was ignored. Stood by till and ignored. Young man took my food order and drinks so I sat down. He then said I had to order drinks from ‘Sarah?’ So I did and paid. 2 vegetarian breakfasts. Disgusting. Sausages were cold and tasteless, bread stodgy eggs ok. No Worcestershire sauce…..you serious!!?? Coffee weak. The staff all seemed a bit chaotic, if not very chaotic and seemed more interested in gossiping out the back. Plates left in front of us for 15 minutes. We left.

What an awful lunch!!! Menu has changed so much - the only positive was the coffee. Quiche and 2 salads ordered - salad selection poor but picked 2. On arrival at table - quiche so hot it burnt my mouth - mixed leaves had no dressing and were wilted and certainly past their best! Other salad was an uninteresting tomato and pepper salad - again quite stale ingredients - tomatoes mushy and some pepper strips were turning black!! Inedible - so easy to get salads right!! What a pity things have changed here for the worse. If I return will only order coffee.

Met a friend for coffee and a chat. Lovely cup of tea and an apple and cinnamon slice. Lovely airy space with polite staff.

Stopped today with 3 generations of family. Food was pre made and as an adult (with dairy and fats restrictions) I was unable to find anything suitable on the menu. There is no on request options unless you are 12 years or under. I ordered a cheese sandwich for my 5 year old niece which was inedible. When it arrived I had to even ask for the bread to be buttered. Food ordered by other adults in the party was bland. The teapot and cups were lovely just a real shame about the food. The staff were disinterested - very poor service. Beautiful setting but unfortunately won't be back.

A very enjoyable place to have lunch, the lay out and pleasant staff made it fantastic, I would recommend it for anyone who wants to take a break and have lunch or a drink and ice cream, children welcome.

Nice menu with some good options but service was pretty perfunctory and the baked potato I had was dry. It was ok and prices were ok, not cheap but adequate for a lunchtime shopping stop.

Synge & Byrne is right outside the top entrance of Foyleside shopping centre so a handy little stop if out shopping and need a break. Does a wide variety of foods, coffees and sweet treats. Would recommend if in the area to give it a try. Can't fault anything

Great wee spot to grab a coffee and a delicious ciabatta and always delivered with a smile. I always stop off here while in the city

Synge and Byrne is a funky, artisan coffee house in the Foyleside, a great place to enjoy a really tasty lunch after a busy morning shopping. We had the Buddha Bowl which consisted of four of their signature salads with hummus and the slow roasted...

Went here today the 4 th of July, really nice place, pleasant setting, good selection of fresh food, very helpful staff, the food was really good, highly recommend the Tucson been soup, beautiful, definitely worth a visit

The worst coffee I’ve ever had. Adventures in food and coffee is their their tag line and it certainly was. Literally tasted the coffee dumped it in the bin and walked straight into Mac Donald’s where the coffee I’m almost ashamed to say was 10...

Had a lovely meal of soup and sandwiches today. A great young man was very helpful to me and even took my tray to my table. I easily appreciated this as I do not see well. He is a credit to himself and is a...

I love this place, the food is always so fresh and tasty. The staff are friendly and very efficient. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Lively coffee shop in the shopping centre convenient to all local Amenities. Service friendly. Food delicious.

My wife, who is virtually a fussy vegetarian, was totally won over by her goats cheese and caramelised onion filo pastry - to the extent that she declared it the best meal in her 3 days in Ireland. The bright relaxed atmosphere set us up...

Hola, estoy escribiendo esto después de visitar Synge & Byrne hoy en Derry. Nunca volveré a poner un pie en ella. Envié un correo electrónico a la compañía y no obtuve respuesta, así que aquí estoy en Trip Advisor.

I have always liked here . But not today, it was very busy ,the staff member at the till was a touch snappy. I watched a man having to clear a table when he arrived with his tray , watched another man trying to get...

This place is a little over priced for the quality of the food. I left my phone and tea at my table while I went to the counter, which was in plain sight of my table, to order a fifteen. The waitress proceeded to talk...

I visited with my two daughters and four grandchildren. All agreed that the food was very good and enjoyed the fare. I would just have one bone to pick with the proprietor. Why are there no prices on the various ready prepared foods like sandwiches,...

In town with my grandkids. Called in for a spot of lunch. WOW Food delicious. Great Healthy options. pleasant staff homely welcoming. Great prices.

Come here often for a mocha. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and very good prices help make Synge the place to go for coffee/tea aswell as a bite to eat.

Great little coffee shop in Derry. Had a soup and a quiche ,which were delicious, especially for the price.

Sandwiches and salads but not much more to say. Not all salads are vegan so you need to ask them. Coffee strong.

went here for lunch one day.had a toasted ham cheese and onion sandwich which are served with two side salads .rally lovely lunch and great value for money

Lovely clean establishment. Called in with friends for cakes and drinks. Was not disappointed. Great menu for the next visit!

Different sandwich, cakes and rolls all handmade. Delicious salads. Big table to share with friends. It's a good place to take a break if you are sightseeing the city. Good choice!

Admittedly I'm biased - this is my kind of place, for sure! Healthy menu and relaxed atmosphere.

Pooped in here for coffee and a cake. The cafe is airy and spotlessly clean, really lovely decor too. The staff are lovely and the coffee and cake were really good. I really wished I hadn't had such a big breakfast so I could have tried their lovely looking salads for lunch. Will definitely return when we are in Derry again!

Popped in here to get a takeaway meal for five of us (you can eat in too). Deliciously fresh salads, wraps and cake. Great value for money and big portions too. Nice coffee also. Recommend a visit.

The interior reminded me a little of those heady days back in the (Manchester) Haçienda, good start. The food choice, just like the Haçienda, was pleasingly different, I enjoyed a delightfully tasty ciabatta stuffed with chorizo and other Mediterranean deights complete with three salads. My other half had "the best scrambled egg ever" - complete with chunky brown toast. We're both fans of apple pie, and to our delight on display were a huge slices of Apple pie with cinnamon and raisins, duly ordered and with a dollop of cream.

The cafe is in a great location, tucked at the corner of a busy shopping centre, great for a break from the hustle and bustle. The coffee is great and the service friendly although extremely slow!

No chips here.... pie, quiche, sandwiches and loads of salad. Very tasty food pleasant staff but seems a bit chaotic/unorganised at times. Good coffee.

recently we have made this our favourite place to eat every Saturday. The food is excellent but it is always packed and it can take some time for the tables to be cleared. I enjoy my lunch every week as does my husband good variety, try you will love it.

If you are looking for a great coffee in a relaxed atmosphere this is the place to come. The coffee is very reasonably price & the store operate a loyalty card scheme - even better value for money! Synge staff are always very good. Efficient, polite & knowledgeable. Staff training is working here and it shows!

We've never been to Derry before and we wanted to have a bite to eat and a drink. I read on trip advisor that for those who wanted to go for a walk on the city wall with restricted movement to leave Foyleside shopping centre by the top floor, and that is where Synge & Byrne is located. A superb choice of food and good coffee. A good spot.

Nice coffee in the shopping centre but on the way into town - nice bright coffee, friendly staff and range of fresh snacks and larger meals. Love to watch the world go by the window with coffee and a scone.

Lovely place great selection, when they have it, no selection today several items not in stock , service extremely slow, but pleasant staff, to expensive for a lunch.

Always delicious, friendly service and extraordinary wheaten bread. Great choice of fresh salads, quiches,pies and soup.

Overall pleasant experience, staff seem to enjoy their work and aren’t afraid to have a conversation. Would recommend for lunchtime.

We were looking for breakfast place with first two options not open, it was sleeting and saw this small mall and went in and found this place. We had muffins and cappuccinos. It was ok but not what we were looking for.

Light lunch this afternoon and I was well impressed. Worked out at £5 a head which ain’t bad at all...

Whilst Synge & Byrne can be a quite confusing experience when you first go to order, it more than makes...

We stopped of here something to eat while out Christmas shopping. It's a nice big restaurant friendly staff But food...

This was suggested by a cousin as somewhere he visits weekly - now I know why. I had a home...

Lots of good things about this cafe - fresh food, good quality coffee and a menu which is refreshingly different...

The flies were only little - but still extremely unpleasant when eating (22/10/17). Otherwise this place is very good with...

Good portion sizes and lovely fresh foods- think the salads were a bit too oily and overall expensive but 10/10 quirky staff

I came here for lunch when I was home visiting family and I was really impressed with the portion sizes. My boyfriend even struggled to eat all his lunch which is saying something! Loved it so much I've arranged to go for lunch here again when I'm back in Derry next week.

Delicious food, nice coffee. A nice alternative to "fast food". Maybe not the best place for kids though as it is kind of opposite to McD, so choosing from the healthy food is a bit of a torture for a child :)

La comida es buenísima, excelente personal amable muy acogedores. Visitante regular tan práctico ambiente relajado es en el centro de la ciudad al lado del centro comercial

Stopped here for a light snack but ended up with huge delicious sandwiches that came with two tasty sides. Friendly staff, reasonably priced, great coffee. Would come again

The service in Synge and Byrne was good, very friendly and knowledgeable. I had a Java peppermint tea which was very nice. The server stumbled when I told her my dietary requirements in which I don't eat pork or dairy products. The only thing they had on offer, was the soup of the day as the salads and sandwiches are surprising all pre-prepared. Every single item on the menu seemed to have cheese, which I thought was ridiculous.The soup was nice in texture but overly sweet.

Found it by chance, during a day trip to the city and we were delighted we did. Visited for lunch and met a wide choice of tasty options. Tried a mix n match combination of salads which were seriously tasty. Good vegetarian options too. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Nice atmosphere. Will visit again for sure.

We were out on a girly shopping day we just wanted to sit down and relax with a coffee so we went in to Synge & bryne. We ordered a latte and a carrot cake muffin . OMG was the nicest latte I ever tasted . The girl was lovely she made it so lovely with a little design the carrot cake was out of this world I can't wait to go here again.

Stopped in for a snack and a cuppa before doing the city walls tour. The food looked delicious - gorgeous salads and freshly baked pies and quiches etc. Wished we'd had time to go back for lunch!

Soup and a sandwich daily special £7.95 dearer than a full meal in the Bentley more expensive than the exchhange. Then £7.55 for a sausage roll and a spoonful of couscous .served with teaThey don't do sandwiches involving egg or tuna despite having quiche on the me u which involves having eggs pretty gruesome choice of sandwich.So grossly overpriced and pretentiousNever again

ordered the breakfast to be serve very watery scrambled egg and bacon with a slice of toast after 3 napkins i gave up and left the egg as shown in the picture .. i gave the place a 2 only for the fact the bacon and toast were ok

We had lovely scones and coffee in Synge & Byrne at the weeked, scones were delicious. Was just sorry I wasn't any hungrier or I would have my lunch here, all food looked lovely

When I'm out for lunch, I always get tired of bread based lunches (unless I'm carb loading for a run) that are so popular in Derry. Synge & Byrne has a good range of salads and a variety of greens. Good fresh food that's great value; and helpful friendly staff.

Have popped in here a good few times for lunch with my small child on the way to/from the shops. Hearty feeds, healthy options available, side salads are good quality, sweet treats are tasty. High ceilings, great sense of space, big windows for people watching. Plenty of space for buggies, high chairs available, Foyleside Centre changing facilites nearby. Staff are friendly and helpful, hold doors open, smile at babies, all that sort of stuff. It's a good spot.

called in on a sunday afternoon for a quick bite to eat. Staff were friendly but the place seemed a bit hectic and unorganised. I had a mediterranean Bacon Ciabatta, with salads and my partner had a soup. The food was tasty and very reasonably priced. i would call back again.

Called in with my partner for lunch. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a chicken and chorizo pie with a choice of two salads, and a bacon/cheese/sun-dried tomato panini, again with two salads. The food was served quickly and it was very tasty. The place is light and airy, and nicely decorated. It's a great place to sit by the window and watch the World go by, while you tuck into some tasty lunch! We'll be back again.

Myself and my friend visited for lunch for her birthday, we both really enjoyed it - the food was lovely, we couldn't fault it. I had the special of sweet potato and chilli with salad and my friend had quiche and salad. We polished off every bite, the portions were perfect for lunchtime and it was relaxed so allowed us to have a good catch-up. Service good and friendly, will be returning soon! Highly recommended.

Paramos a desayunar después de una larga caminata por las murallas y la ciudad de Derry. Creo que no pudimos acertar más. Un desayuno-brunch perfecto. De principio a fin. tenías para elegir tanto salado como dulce. El café estaba realmente bueno y el personal que nos atendió fue muy agradable.

I found the place to have a chilled atmosphere and was quite pleasant. The menu was varied and the Italian combo sandwich which I had was delicious. A little bit on the more expensive side for a cafe however happy to pay as it is unique and the food was tasty. Requested sugar for my drink and was informed by one member of staff that there should be sugar on my table. I pointed out that there was not and he told me to just look on another table. Not the standard of customer service I would expect in an establishment such as this. Another staff member seeing me at a loss promptly provided me with the sugar. Overall, I would recommend this cafe for locals and tourists alike.

frequent visitor just something a wee bit diferent and fresh - nice space and friendly service - good coffee.

Singe and bynre is situated smack bang in the centre of Derry, perfect for lunch. This is a lunch time restaurant, serving quiche, soups, salads etc wouldn't say it would suit for dinner.Food is beautiful and they accommodate requests with no fuss.Staff are great.Decor is modern and quirky.Prices are a bit high but that would be my only criticism!

Excellent for snacks, meals or just coffee. Food delicious, lovely atmosphere, I am a regular love it! Staff are excellent

Popped in for quiet bite. Great selection as ever. Ample helpings of salads. Very pleasant and polite staff. Looking forward to my sausage roll. Doesn't it look lush?

Great coffee shop. The coffee is great and the decor is lovely. More than anything though the staff are absolutely lovely, really nice people and thoughtful.

Stopped in for breakfast this morning.,had the special offer breakfast..absolutely brilliant. .very tasty and very filling. Staff very professional, courteous and v friendly. My first time eating here and will definitely be back again.

Called in for a quick lunch today and we are still talking about it this evening! Delicious food, gorgeous salads, even the water was a hit, so much so that we called back later for coffee and cake.....divine!

The first thing we are impressed with is the imaginative décor and table layout the only time we have seen a similar long table was in Belgium this was a modern theme but just as effective.Being a cheapskate I am always wary of these modern places but not to worry two teas with toast just over £5.00 worth at least half of that for the style.The toast was perfect door stop size made on the premises we will be back soon, give it a try.

I visit Derry once a week and have recently started having coffee and scones in Synge and Byrne every time I come up from Belfast - simple, friendly place with helpful, smiling staff and the coffee is always perfect! The best flat whites, I'll keep coming back!

We had an absolutely delicious lunch. Flavours were amazing and staff were extremely helpful. We we be back.

Food fresh and tasty, good selection to choose from....coffee good....staff friendly and helpful..would come back again.

I'm becoming bit of a regular here. The staff are so lovely and so accommodating to my special dietary needs. I LOVE their chorizo and bean soup, their smoky bacon soup and the stew (I've even tried to recreate the dishes). The only criticism I have is, I think they've stopped serving the fry in the mornings and in its place they've put scrambled eggs and toast. It doesn't compare :(

Great food and a nice vibe. A lunch choice was so hard to chose as all the options looked amazing. I would definitely recommend

Fresh, healthy and delicious is the aim of this establishment and they hit it right in the head. Salads were delicious and the have fruit infused water available to help yourself - a lovely touch! Definitely worth a visit!

Great food, warm welcome, terrific coffee. I arrived knackered after a long car journey and left revived. Ignore it's location at the mouth of a lacklustre shopping centre - it's a fantastic venue. Treat yourself to a cake and enjoy the view if the City Walls

Been to Synge and Byrne on trips back to Derry and it never disappoints. Excellent fresh food and the soup of the day is particularly recommended. Friendly staff round off the experience.

Usually if there is not much choice on the menu to suit I would still stay and dine if the staff were pleasant and helpful. This wasn't the case. It were as if the counter staff could not be bothered with me asking questions. After about 5 minutes we decided to leave and staff did nothing to entice us to stay. First and last time. I tell it as it is.....the premises were of a clean standard and I'm sure the food would have been fine if I could have eaten it.

Only popped in for a coffee but from what I seen Synge and Byrne has a nice range on their lunch menu and their Mocha was just the trick to re energise us for the afternoon. A window seat provides a great vantage point to watch the world pass by.

Yummy sandwiches,,,limited but tasty choice of salad freshly made on the premises..Coffee greatBuzzing Ambience Friendly staff

We stopped by here for lunch on our visit to Derry. It's location directly adjacent to the walls and Doyle shopping centre was ideal. The premises are pleasant with colourful restaurant comfortable chairs. Staff were very pleasant. The ham and chicken pie and salad was delicious. My sons ham sandwich was god quality. A good spot for lunch.

Lovely place with great service! Freshly prepared in front of you! Great decor and atmosphere and quality of produce was excellent

We came apon this place by chance, and wow did we enjoy it. I had a tartlet with salad wow it was amazing the freshness bursting with flavour. My husband had the curried parsnip soup it was lovely also. I wish there was one of this coffee shop near where we live. Excellent

I came here with a friend for lunch. I'm glad Boucher has another cafe here that isn't a Starbucks or Costa with pre-packed sandwiches. Very nice food and good service.

I feel a little guilty leaving such a low review as service here was nice. Friendly staff. But I ordered a beef stew, which was on their special list and I therefore hoped was freshly made. The stew was served with a side of bread. I chose sourdough. I paid for my food and went to a not-overly-clean seat and table (no excuse as place was half empty). At first glance, the stew looked ok, but a couple of bites in and I felt so disappointed. There was hardly a piece of "beef" in my "beef stew" which was mainly potato and carrot. What beef I did find was burned to a cinder and the whole stew tasted awful because of this. I turned to my bread in the hope of finding a solution to my hunger, only to find I had been served stale bread! The bread had come out of a plastic bread bin and it was definitely not fresh that day! On the plus side, as soon as I made a complain I got an instant refund. But a good stew and fresh bread would have been better!

My husband and I visited this café for a cooked breakfast. The premises were clean, bright and in good order. The food itself was a complete disappointment. The sausage was completely pale, with one brown stripe. The mushrooms were shrivelled and were dried out. The eggs were burnt on the bottom on both servings. The "toast" was basically warm bread. Our beverages were half finished by the time the meal arrived. This fry cost £6.95 and perhaps would have been worth the money had it been cooked from fresh. We will not be returning.

Went here last weekend for an early lunch, I.got the sundried tomato quiche with mixed left salad and noodle salad, food is so gorgeous if a tiny bit pricey. I was able to sit and read while having my lunch without being disturbed! Would definitely recommend!!