The Bees Knees Cafe in Fermanagh

Visited early Sunday morning. It was freezing. Left standing, no staff member even asked how many we had. When queue got bigger, they asked people to move outside. I get it's busy. At the very least, ask how many places are needed and advise wait times. The place is beautiful and the food looked really good.

absolutely delicious food, perfect for brunch

Beautiful little cafe, the breakfast and coffee were superb. Very attentive waiters. There was a little bit of a queue when we went but I’m glad we waited - worth a visit.

A lovely café that's well worth a visit, if you can get a seat! We visited on a Saturday morning, arriving minutes after opening time, and most tables were already occupied. While it opens at 8.30am, the kitchen doesn't open until 9am, a strange setup that means your hot drink is cold or consumed by the time you're even ordering food. The menu has plenty of options without being overwhelming. Some in our group had sausage and bacon butties, which were good. Another ordered the BRAT bagel, but found that there was far too much mayonnaise, making it unpleasant to eat. I had the pancake "stack" with bacon which was disappointing; two pancakes does not a stack make. The hot chocolate was apparently gorgeous. There's a pleasant buzz around the café, staff are welcoming and attentive, and it's fairly comfortable, if a little cosy. There is a disabled bathroom with baby changing facilities. I'd recommend The Bees Knees, but perhaps not the bagel or the pancakes.

Great place lovely food and coffee it's always packed a good sign very friendly staff defiantly would call back here highly recommended

it's very hard to get a seat in this place sometimes, and it used to be worth it. but since they changed the menu recently, only a few dishes are actually tasty.

Great coffee and friendly staff. What else would you expect in Enniskillen.

Lovely and delicious little cafe! We were on the go so we ordered from the little takeout window which was super convinient for us on the go. Would have loved to sit inside for a full breakfast, maybe next time!

Excellent food. Really tasty and wide variety Staff very friendly and helpful Worthy of a visit Highly recommended well done

Good staff well run and food and price were good

Nice enough, and busy . Coffee is nice and cakes appear to be home made.

Very busy waited to get in to get a table , order was taking quickly, ordered steak sandwich meat was hard over cooked .no one checked to see if all was OK with our food, I know it was busy but I expected better service and food.

Chicken burger was not the best not much flavour but the pork tacos were one of the best things I have have 10/10 lovely staff

Prepare to queue but worth the wait. Pork Tacos, Chicken Burger and Enchilada were all given 5 stars at our table. Good coffee and large selections of desserts too

This cafe came highly recommended to us by a local person and judging by how busy it was when we arrived was a good sign. The lunch menu is varied and the specials were appealing and so it was difficult to choose as every dish sounded mouth watering. The Children’s menu is also good as well. We all enjoyed our food which was served hot, beautifully presented and made with the finest ingredients. The portions are generous and so the only disappointment was that we didn’t have any room for any of the delicious cakes or tray bakes that were on offer. The coffee and range of drinks is very good as well. The staff were very helpful, attentive and patient with children. Also the cafe is dog friendly which is an added bonus. We did have to queue and wait briefly for a table but it was well worth the wait. Staff are quick at clearing and turning round tables so definitely worth waiting for. The food is tasty and reasonably priced.

Be prepared to queue for a table if it’s lunch time. But the good news is that it’s worth it. The menu has lots of different dishes on that you won’t get elsewhere in town. I had the bbq tacos and they were delicious. Friendly staff & a nice busy vibe.

Lovely food & well presented. Very friendly staff. Service very good. Busy but they still took time to check if everything was ok. Very popular

Went to Beesknees last Thursday with Grandchildren and back today with husband. I just love the Granola Pot, also had toasted banana bread which is delicious. Pancakes with crispy bacon and maple syrup goes down a treat too. Coffee is excellent and good size mug. Great service even though very busy. Prices are reasonable. Overall a great spot in Enniskillen.

Very busy place with excellent service. Had to wait as the place was full to the rafters but well worth it. Possibly the best fried breakfast I've EVER had when excellent black pudding and sausages. Staff are extremely polite and everything arrived in minutes at our table. Would highly recommend.

Great cafe set in the middle of Enniskillen. Great food. Staff very friendly.

Best breakfast we have ever had! Staff are so lovely and friendly, food is amazing, absolutely delicious. Really nice atmosphere. And it’s all bee decorated - and I love bees !

A delight 😍 I can't say it better, it's really delicious thank you

We had a lovely breakfast here, we sat outside as we had our pup with us, the lovely server brought him a treat, very thoughtful. The eggs benedict was delicious and my partner had the scrambled egg . 10/10

Very good cafe with plenty of choice on the menu we tried the chicken burger, tuna melt and the chicken pasta all was delicious and very large portions. The service also very friendly and the desserts looked amazing will have to try next time

Really enjoyed fresh baked goods, creative menu, friendly staff and great service. Visiting from Canada, loved the food and atmosphere.

I just felt I had to write a review on this awesome place. We were a party of 10 up in Enniskillen last weekend (17th June) coming up the whole way from Limerick doing some hiking and sight seeing in Enniskillen for the weekend. it was just pot luck by looking up Tripadvisor that morning that we found this place. 5 of us arrived first and we approached it we saw that there was a queue outside and peeping through the window the place was bustling, so naturally we felt this place looks like something special. We only waited about 10 minutes outside before we were shown to a table just inside the window and were seated and attended by such a lovely waitress, so warm and welcoming she was. The food was so good, service so efficient being that it was so busy as well, we even had cake after our breakfast as they looked so tempting on the display shelves. But I must say it was one of the nicest places I have been too and so reasonable. I was awe at the constant queues still forming outside in the time we were there. If ever in Enniskillen this place is a must. I know they do lunch as well and no doubt will be as delicious as their breakfast. Thank you Bees Knees for making our bellies full for the day and our hearts happy

Excellent service and food. Had to queue (close to lunchtime and there were four of us) which was a good sign! The BLT was mouthwatering. The special, a pasta dish with chicken and bacon, was delicious and a chicken burger took a bit of work given its size! Coffees of varying types was excellent in decent mugs! Service was prompt and on hand when needed. Recommended if in the town.

This was our second visit with family living in Ireland. The food and service was great again thank you so much and well done 👏 we may have room for cake next time 😀

Wait time about 10 minutes. But well worth it! Delicious brunch!

The best spot for breakfast/lunch in Enniskillen 😍 Stopped here for lunch with my pooch and everything was perfect.. The best food and coffee in town! Staff so friendly and kind, my dog got lovely treat as well. Will defo go back!

Very popular for a reason. Had the breakfast which was great but would have been awesome if the poached eggs were runny .

On behalf of our doggo Fido: Four paws and one tail way up (five stars 🌟) for breakfast today 😍. Puppin spoilt here, got lots of pawsitive attention and a treato. The pawrents and grandpawrent say their breakfasts were pawsome too. Great service, furiendly and attentive staff and delicious food, furry happy 😊.

Great cafe went there morning after wedding, breakfast was excellent, cakes were lovely too

Often passed but never gone in because it was always so busy. Today, a bit later and there was a table hurrah. Lovely warm welcome, great menu struggled to decide what I wanted. Settled on the salmon orzo absolutely beautiful, my partner had the scampi very nice. Not often we have dessert but we had one, do not go without a dessert please. All in all great food great experience

Have always wanted to try this place but every time it's been so busy, but passing by other day going fir food somewhere else saw that it was little less busy decided to go for it, great choice had two main dishes, scampi and salmon very good and then shared a slice of a chocolate biscuit cake Gorgeous. Understand now why place is busy will definitely be back again, only one point my tea was a little late arriving lol.

Extremely good quality food and a lovely menu (they happily adapted it to cater for our dislikes/intolerances) at very decent prices.

Lucky find. Great service food and quality. Very generous portions and surprisingly cheap. Also dog friendly.

We were recommended this place by a local and almost didn't go in as there was a bit of a wait, but once we got in we understood why people were queuing. The food was amazing and the service also. Food came out so quickly and the price was shockingly cheap for the quality. Highly recommend this if you are in the area.

Lovely place, nice that my dog was welcome, portions very large.

Exceptional cafe. The food is absolutly amazing. Love this place. Staff are very helpful nothing to much trouble. Love it

There are no words… called in yesterday for lunch based on a recommendation from a friend and had the soup. Sweet potato and coconut - omg - delish! The portion was perfect and the flavour was everything! I could tell just from the display that the cakes were to die for! I had the most perfectly made skinny cappuccino which came in a huge mug that inspired curling up on a sofa with a good book it was just that good! I decided then that I would have to come back today for lunch to try one of the spectacular sandwiches that I spotted other customers having. I had the pork rib. It did not disappoint. The flavours were so perfectly balanced. Portion wise it looked massive but was actually just the right amount. I cannot recommend this place enough. Find an excuse to come to Enniskillen and don’t worry if there’s a queue at the door - it moves fairly quickly and will the worth the wait - I promise. I can’t wait to come back.

Lovely meal and waitress great time, food was really great and waitress was really helpful about my MSG allergy. Thanks

The best cafe in Ireland for food and pastries hands down ! The sandwich especially was unbelievable. This place is a rare gem of a find.

This is a busy cafe for the simple reason it is FABULOUS. The staff are welcoming, the atmosphere light and happy. The food is fresh and absolutely delicious. Myself and my niece were so happy to get a seat here. Thank you ladies xxx

Very good lovely staff. good food will definitely return

Always good service and pleasant staff , plus tasty food. 😋

Had breakfast on Sunday morning. Delicious food, very friendly service and the atmosphere is great. we will definitely come back.

My first time in Enniskillen high Street and I was so lucky to go into this lovely cafe, we were knackered after a hiking near by and we certainly revived after having lovely dishes served cutely and really nice cakes, I personally loved the tea pot in which I was served the tea and the decorations and the beautiful name of the coffe shop we Will be back.

Lovely food, coffee and cakes. Good friendly service.

Perfect scrambled eggs ( I like them soft and creamy)with toasted sourdough and good smoked salmon. Really good coffee.

A must visit if you're in Enniskillen!

Food is excellent, everything delicious. Very friendly and efficient staff

Great staff great food loved it

11/10, brilliant service, coffee and food!

First time to visit. Friendly staff, amazing food, very warm atmosphere. I'd highly recommend a visit. Can get busy at lunchtime, but it's definitely worth the wait

Chelsea served us ..she was brilliant warm and friendly..we will definitely be back thankyou Norman and Janice

Staff were very friendly and attentive, but the steak sandwiches were terrible (dry reheated and over peppered) not to mention the texture of the meat. On a positive note the coffee was not bad.

Very quick service and gorgeous food but quite uncomfortable how quick they turn over. Didn’t feel I could relax for more than a few minutes after my food

The food was first class as always and the staff are always so friendly and helpful

I’ve been here many times and have never been disappointed. It’s so easy to eat healthily here and I’ve had half the menu at this stage and it has been great every time. They are a victim of their own success though as there is ALWAYS a queue to get in the door. Please think about expanding or renovating upstairs or whatever as sitting in the window seat and being watched by hungry people in the queue can lessen the experience . But full marks for friendliness quality and atmosphere

Love Georgina... Big personality and wonderful customer service

Wouldn’t recommend this cafe . Very slow service with lackadaisical staff who appear to not be interested in their customers. Sat for 30 minutes no food arrived . Member of staff said human error but I think it was lack of enthusiasm. Never return.

Came to Enniskillen for the first time recently and found this delightful and charming place. Can't recommend it highly enough, it was a lovely experience and my Dutch friend enjoyed it enormously too. It was by far the best cafe we went to on our holiday, so we came back to it on our way home for lunch and takeaways.

Food, service, staff, atmosphere and style of the Bees Knees was outstanding! It is definitely worth a visit!

Amazing! Toasted banana bread is unreal. Have had toasted wraps & so so good. Really recommend this cafe 😃😃😃😃😃

We knew it would be good before we even went in as it was packed with guests! We were seated right away and we’re served water and our orders taken. It was a late lunch maybe 2 Pm. Party of four with all having something different. Each dish was excellently prepared and so delicious! I can see why the place was so popular! Ladies beside us just came in for pie and ice cream which also looked so good! We had a wrap, grilled sandwich and shared the soup with homemade bread! Portions and presentation was superb! We weren’t hungry at supper!

Visit October 2023 Great coffee ☕️ friendly and helpful staff 👌. Best pavlova I've had in a while!!!! Nice coffee window if you just want a takeaway coffee or treat.

Had lunch here Saturday 7th of October 2023. I had a Steak sandwich and chips and my wife had a bowl of soup with brown bread..... Both were delicious.... Place was very busy when we arrived and we were lucky to get a table.... We ordered within 3 minutes of sitting and had food within 10- 12 minutes of ordering. A good queue of people had begun to form at the door as we ate and the coffee hatch service they run was busy too. Would recommend a visit!👍

Lovely to find this little place in Enniskillen. Lovely interiors and friendly staff. Nice menu with plenty of choice. Very tasty.

Outstanding coffee and pastries.

Today my mother and I decided to call with this lovely business to have lunch. Everyone from Enniskillen knows the Bees Knees and how good it is. But today I can't say this!. After waiting 20mins outside (which is expected and happy to do so). We got sitted and ordered our food. I ordered the veg falfal wrap. Food arrived on good time and our coffees. We'll when I received my lunch... the side salad was lovely, the crisps were soft and my wrap tasted of SALT... I continued to eat the wrap thinking... maybe its the hummus and try the falfal on it's own once again.... SALT! NO ONE asked is how our meal was the whole time we sat, and a few members of staff looked in our direction but DID NOT approach us... now I myself work in hospitality and KNOW the importance of checking customers shortly after receiving food (to ensure that all is ok)... this didn't happen so I sat... my mother's food was good and she enjoyed her meal... she finished and someone went to lift our places... still not being asked how was your meal... I stopped her and told her the falfal was not right it tastes salty and was it maybe off.... she went off yo speak to someone and came back to tell me "it was the seasoning and that it wasn't off" I replied "it's salty" ... I was told I was wrong... so I left it.... now time to pay... the manager knew what was coming... and as i am a regular I am normally greeted with a smile and pleasant response this was not the case today... she told me she had tasted my food and that I once again was wrong and that it was cumin... I responded with I know what cumin tastes like... I use it regularly... she said that you didnt tell us.... no one asked me.... she refused to do anything but take full payment... I WILL NOT be returning and WILL NOT recommending this restaurant again... very disappointed at the "customer care" and won't be back

Awesome big breakfast. Very busy when we visited at 9am with people waiting on tables and quite noisy. Great service and would definitely visit again.

I fell in love with this place which is indeed the bees knees! I had a killing carrot cake, and came back twice to have lunch. Everything I tried was delicious. My girlfriend is vegetarian and was also very happy with the food. The staff is busy but runs the place very smoothly and I didn't feel pressure at ordering or paying. And in addition, prices are really good! What are you waiting for? :)

Nipped in for take away cake just as they were clearing up to close. Really friendly happily got us the slices of cake even though they'd all been wrapped up. Carrot cake and 2 slices of pecan pie 😋

When my partner and I moved to Enniskillen almost two years ago, this cafe was high on our list of places to visit owing to the fantastic reviews online. Suffice to say, it didn’t disappoint. The Bees Knees is just one of those places that becomes a bit of an obsession. It really does check all the boxes. It’s quaint and subtly quirky inside, with a homely touch that creates a lovely atmosphere. The friendly staff are always happy to see you and genuinely seem to care about your experience. But the star of the show is of course the food and drinks. Everything we’ve tried is out of this world. My personal favourite and go to would be the chicken, bacon, brie and cranberry toasted wrap with a side of perfectly crispy, seasoned fries. It’s legitimately one of the nicest things I’ve ever tasted. And considering the exceptional quality of ingredients used, and the sheer quantity of them, the value is outstanding. The selection of tea, coffee and desserts on offer are also excellent, especially the cakes and tray bakes. It’s all top notch. One thing I will say about the coffee, being a connoisseur of the stuff, is that they have trained baristas capable of delivering some of the best coffee in town. It’s not ‘the’ best mind you (that honour goes to FOLK) but it’s definitely up there. One slight downside to The Bees Knees is that it can sometimes be difficult to walk in and get seated. There’s often a bit of a queue to get in, which is no bad thing as it shows the sheer popularity of the place! And trust me, however long you end up waiting (usually 5-10 minutes on average in our experience) it’s well worth it. There’s a handy side window too where you can get a coffee or pastry if you’re more in the mood to grab and go. It’s a nice touch. I’ll wrap this up by saying that I’ve frequented many cafes all around the world, and I’m confident this is my favourite. Truly, I can’t praise this place enough, and it really does live up to its name.

Excellent quality of service and food. There was a queue at 2pm for the lunch service. (We were really well attended to and sat as soon as the table cleared)

A lovely friendly coffee establishment. I enjoyed a fresh baked scone with James and large mug of coffee. Service was quick and staff friendly.

We visited this week as we were in the town and fancied a bite to eat. What a great little find it was too. Great coffee, great food and spot on service. Very popular and people waiting for a table to become available. We were lucky that we didn’t have to wait. We will be back!

Great selection and quality of food - lunch menu was brilliant and there was an excellent selection of freshly baked cakes and treats.

Had fantastic lunch ,they have lots of gluten free options ,which is hard to get in some restaurants 🙂

This our regular coffee and scone stop. No it's or buts, they serve THE best coffee and THE best scones within a 100 mile radius. The staff are well trained, great attitude, very attentive and a credit to owner Deborah. 10/10 every time!

Excellent food and great service. It's very busy therefore prepare to wait. Trust me it's worth the wait.

Great place for anything from a snack to a meal

Fab experience in a very upmarket Coffee shop! Staff are lovely friendly and helpful Homemade Rhubarb&Raspberry jam was delicious..just a shame they don't sell it or we would've been bringing a few jars home!!

Lovely coffee, lovely cookies, delicious broccoli & almond soup, staff very friendly.

Great value. Great food - large portions. The sandwiches, risotto and cherry pie were great. Would highly recommend.

We had a lunch here. For a Monday afternoon it was busy, we did have to wait for a table for about 10 mins, but I'm glad we did. I got the Ceaser Salad and my husband got the Louisana Salad. Both delicious. We'll definitely visit again.

We came here half an hour before last orders and the staff made us feel so very welcome, and not at all rushed. Food is gorgeous, just wish we had time to sit over a coffee. Would definitely come back!!

A nice place to visit. It was not awful busy but there was a lack of empty and clean tables, it was a little stuffy so the door was wedged open. Apart from that the food was delicious and coffee was nice.

Called in for lunch on the way home from Donegal. Had the best chicken Caesar salad EVER! Friends had the vegetarian tagine and another dish I can’t remember, but both loved theirs too. Staff were lovely and bill was reasonable.

Lovely food service and great value

Busy for lunch, but fast efficient service and great for food. Freshly made, desserts looked great too. I can recommend.

The Bees Knees Cafe was recommended to us and it def didn't disappoint....the coffee was delightful and the mugs they came in were totally stunning...would rate this place 10/10....well done.

Great service, great food, reasonable prices (especially for someone from ROI). I felt welcomed, service was very kind and fast. I ordered veg breakfast and it was spot on.

Both myself and husband had a lovely experience. My soup was delicious. My husbands meal was really lovely. Staff very friendly and helpful ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Had the goats cheese salad and it was delicious 😋 staff were really friendly and welcoming without over doing it. Will defo be back

Good food, good value, friendly staff, although jammed packed. If you are looking for a peaceful lunch, maybe not the place to go.

Was in here on Saturday and was lovely we had a scone in the morning which was lovely was so good we called back for late lunch all was so tasty. Will diffinity be back when I'm in the area.

Great food, lovely friendly staff. Definitely recommend this delightful restaurant located in the centre of Enniskillen for lunch!!

Was in the area for the day, called in here for late breakfast. Had to wait a few minutes for a table but food was fabulous. My husband had a soda stack and I had queen bee eggs.. great food and the girl who served...