The Courtyard Gallery in North Down

Popped in to buy a take out scone. There were only 3 left & the server said they were waiting on more coming in. I asked for a raisin & also asked if they were ‘bought in’ & she said no they’re made by the chef on the premises. But she just told me they were waiting on more coming in??? Perhaps it was the wrong choice of words ?? Anyway the scone may as well have been ‘plain’ there was 1 raisin in it, yes 1!!! Plus it was very dry. I prefer scones ‘home made’ perhaps this was, but certainly didn’t taste like it.

never been to a place with less interested staff - arrived for late breakfast, joined a queue awaiting seating at the till. Only one member of staff collecting money from other diners, others busy at shelves etc but no-one cam near us for ages - eventually seated but gave up after about twenty minutes with no order taken I guess customers just clutter this place up - good news is, we wont again!

I haven't been in this coffee shop for over a year. It was one of my favorite places at one time, where you had to wait for a table, but things have slipped. A year ago i went and scones were not ready for the 'coffee rush' at 10.30 am and when they did come out they were spongy and burnt. Fast forward a year and i decided to give it another go. On entering i was surprised that only 3 tables were occupied. I know that there has been a revamp and is self-service now (they maybe should have stayed with the original concept that seemed to be working). I ordered a cappuccino, filter coffee and a scone. We had no problems with the coffees, but as the young waiter was bringing over my scone and was about to sat it down he noticed (as did i) that it was blue molded, he apologised and brought the scone down to the other room, where i assume was management, for advice, they seemed to be having a management meeting as i saw them when entering the coffee shop. The waiter asked if i wanted anything in replace and i asked for a sausage roll. The sausage roll, I'm afraid, fared no better as it was heated in a microwave, meaning that it was not crisp pastry as one would except, but soggy pastry. it also tasted sour, so i had to unfortunately leave that also. So no lunch so to speak. I was surprised that the management who were undoubtedly having a meeting didn't rise to the occasion and come over to apologise. This was there opportunity to rectify the situation instead of leaving it to a young waiter, who was clearly embarrassed by the whole situation. The servers were lovely young people, but unfortunately this has done it for me, i won't be back.

Call in here on a regular basis for coffee scones or light lunch. Very friendly and warm. Nice seating and ambience. Staff very obliging in that they will organise seating for large groups at prior notice.

Primera visita aquí, fui con mi hija, no demasiado concurrido, música de fondo fácil de escuchar, no puedo escuchar yo loco hablar de música! Pedimos sopa y soda, lasaña, pan de ajo, camarera tiene que ir lejos para averiguar qué la sopa del día era, gratamente este, aunque cuando llegamos era tan encantador, tanto buenas comidas. Decoración en el lugar necesita actualizado, todo blanco con un poco de verde, bastante básico, no demasiado cómodo. En general, a un precio razonable para lo que era, probablemente volveremos para un bocadillo rápido.

O.K for breakfast or light lunch but not for a main meal. Can get a bit busy around lunch time and weekends, friendly staff.

I've been here for breakfast and for lunch and cannot fault the food or staff in any way. The menu is small but interesting and there are lots of yummy desserts to choose from that I believe are made fresh. Really lovey vibe and they are always very considerate in assisting with our little one who is 10 months old.

A flying visit to this clean and friendly restaurant. Great for an afternoon snack and a chat with friends. We were looking for a more substantial meal so the owner kindly recommended a greasy spoon round the corner where we were able to fill our bellies.

A Warm welcome. A variety of food on the menu. I have only had light bites there and they have been very good. The staff have been friendly.

I didn’t know the Courtyard existed a month ago, but since then I’ve been at least once a week. If you want a wide range of food and drink in a setting that feels so homely then this is the place for you. Yes it’s busy but I’ve never had to wait very long for a seat and the staff are on the ball. It’s a little more expensive than traditional high street coffee shops but really not by very much and it’s worth the extra money for the service and setting you’ll enjoy.

Visited here for breakfast this morning. Despite there being loads of free tables, and one other table of customers we were pretty limited where could sit. Loads of staff but all seemed fairly disinterested- e.g. Ordered porridge which came with no spoon, no one asked it we enjoyed our food: in short, despite the food being delicious and the decor lovely, the staff were unwelcoming and let down our visit. Finally- they don't take cards. An extra frustration- seems silly as other cafes in the area are busy, helpful and welcoming.

This is a bright, welcoming eaterie with good food and good staff. There is a pleasant ambience and they are one of the few places serving coffee etc to 10pm. Very central and well worth a visit.

Food good coffee great but service is frustratingly bad!! We were shown to a seat and waited for the guy to come back with a menu. Finally we stopped a girl who took another couple of minutes to come back. It then took another 5 minutes before we could attract a different girl to take our order. Food arrived just as we were going to leave. We asked if they did coffee top ups but when we wanted one we couldn't attract anyone's attention even though two staff were chatting at the till.

I liked the spacious and light interior and the coffee and scones we had were perfectly fine. Nice cozy fire and service was ok. You could do a lot worse than give this place a go. It's on our "return to" list!

We have given the courtyard several chances as it is a lovely place and the staff are very friendly, nice tray-bakes etc. The service has always been very questionable. We arrived and were shocked and relieved that our order was taken so quickly. This time, we just ordered coffees and waited 35 minutes for them. After about 20 minutes a member of staff told us there was a mix up in the kitchen but the coffees never came. We had to just leave. I'm sure the problem is a very simple one to sort out and needs to be looked at. Very disappointing for somewhere which could have such potential in Bangor!

Called in here recently, busy Saturday . I had been quite a while ago and enjoyed my meal. On this occasion I was very disappointed indeed. Service was very poor. Had to ask several times for coffee before it arrived. We then ordered lunch. Food...

Headed to Courtyard today based on previous good visits. We were seated quickly and order taken by a waitress clearly thrilled to be there - not. Then we sat and sat, one of our party had coffee and bun v promptly whilst the rest of...

Looking forward to a coffee with my husband, we popped into the Courtyard. It was half empty and we were met swiftly by a waitress who seated us. But after that we sat, sat, waited, watched. Waitress passed by to wipe a table next to...

I could not recommend this enough, the breakfast menu is fantastic, food is always delicious and staff efficient and friendly

Took our American friends for afternoon tea. Manager went the extra mile to please and impress them and that's not easy!. Unfortunately they didn't have our first choice of scones and they failed to bring my husband anything to eat but there was so much...

Friendly staff ,,, light and airy atmosphere , all in all its just a nice place to be , the coffee is hot when asked for extra hot , it is extra hot. Waiting staff float about and offer free top ups ,, its just...

Coffee fairly good,tray bakes tasty but staff lack any personality on the whole. Met by an expressionless waitress and shown to a table which needed cleared despite other clean tables being available. Menu doesn't let you know what cold drinks are available so when my...

Been wanting to try The Courtyard for some time so went with some friends. The cake was nice and the tea came in a big pot but that was about it. As there was 3 of us we were sat at a small table that...

The Courtyard offers spa treatments, beautiful art and gifts, as well as lovely food and drinks. I've received and given lovely gifts from here! It's a great place to come with friends, family, for meetings, or on your own. My favourite meal to have at...

Food is always good as is the coffee. I had a cappuccino and a salted caramel crumble which was lovely. The waiter was very attentive and polite. However, the space doesn't quite like a cafe but more like a empty shop. Its more to do...

A very popular coffee shop near all the amenities and close to the Marina, Pickie fun park and Mc Kee clock. It has a good selection of food and the staff are attentive and pleasant.

Fantastic all rounder restaurant great food, great atmosphere, helpful staff who would have helped in anyway possible.

Manager had us seated within seconds of arriving menus brought to table within minutes, and coffee and tea brought promptly. Food was freshly made hot and very tasty. we have been a few times before and will be returning. Only thing that I thought they...

Have visited this establishment on two occasions once for lunch and once for afternoon coffee. On both occasions the experience was fantastic food was excellent and plentiful. Coffee was very good with lots of top ups. I would also have to give top marks for...

My sister and I frequently used the Courtyard Café when it was a small upstairs café,and always enjoyed calling in for lunch or afternoon coffee.It was always busy, but had a really relaxing atmosphere and it was obvious that expansion was inevitable. It is now...

Two of us went for lunch today, and found that contrary to the negative comments we'd read about the place, we were treated almost like royalty. On arrival (without booking) we were shown to a table and seated within 30 seconds - and the place...

Clearly The courtyard have Upped their game. I had an excellent lunch here with a friend. The menu isn't extensive but better to do a few great dishes than lots of mediocre covers. I opted for Coronation Chicken salad. This was truly exceptional. Chicken Was...

my husband and i decided to call in here one Saturday afternoon about 4 oclock for a coffee. On arrival a member of staff promptly showed us to our seats but after this we apparently became invisible. There was no shortage of staff standing about...

Husband and I were seated on arrival and given menus, after 15 minutes I had to call a waitress to take our lunch order. We watched as customers who arrived after us got their food we called the manager over to ask where was our...

Very disappointed with the service at the Courtyard. Our coffees arrived 10 minutes before one of our meals appeared. When my partners meal arrived she got ham instead of chicken. I waited a further 5 minutes before being told my order wasn't put through. By...

Orders were plaited incorrectly . When staff were made aware .He shrugged his shoulders .so we had to sort out ourselves . Was also seen that the table where the till was, underneath it had not been cleaned for a very long time .i wont...

Charming coffee shop & ice cream parlor,charming decor with good staff also good location. We just had coffee & tray bake pleasant in this cafe will try it for lunch next time.

My cousin and I took refuge here from heavy rain. We were delighted t discover the coffee was of excellent coffee, just as it should be and the German biscuits were lush, generous sizes, sandwiched together with beautiful jam and iced with icing which was...

Food and service does not match the nice surroundings. I had mushroom with goats cheese, at £7.50, this mainly consisted of basic salad leaves and tomatoes and did not impress me. Lots of staff about but not very attentive, waited for table to be cleared...

Wife and daughter just returned from Courtyard. Not happy bunnies. Seated quickly on arrival, ten minutes later still no menu, asked member of staff who was at the till beside them if they could have a menu, the menus were beside her, did she give...

This cafe has recently expanded from an upstairs location into ground floor premises. The coffee, tea and bakes are always good. There is some artwork by local artists displayed on the walls.

Went today as I fancied breakfast. I ordered the Ulster fry. It was truly fantastic, generous in size and best cooked breakfast I've ever had. I am fussy and NOT easily pleased as you will see from my reviews but these points noted at Courtyard:-...

Quirky interior. Friendly man served me and brought extra hot milk for my cappuccino (I didn't ask but he must have read my mind) which was perfectly frothy and hot. Great selection of cakes and ice creams. They have space upstairs for groups and are...

I first visitedThe Courtyard when it was the small tearoom and spa. The menu has a nice variety, with THE BEST eggs benedict. My husband loves the goats cheese tart with portobello mushroom! Very good value for money, with ample refills of coffee and hot...

Excellent service reasonably priced and do a really good breakfast or lovely homemade soup. Nice surroundings and very clean

Best unlicensed place in Bangor for a light meal. Good menu choices. Very friendly service. Our meals were fresh and full of flavour. Has an originality to the place which makes it so likeable. Is upstairs so would be difficult for those with mobility issues....

Love going to the courtyard. They have amazing carrot, the best scones, eggs benedict, the soup is next to none. I'm looking forward to having my engagement party there very soon with their chef's 5* food. The staff are very welcoming & nothing is ever...

I visited The Courtyard Gallery with 14 friends for afternoon tea. It was my future daughter-in-laws idea, as a 'hen do' for the oldies! The restaurant had been reserved for ourselves only, this was great as the cafe is compact. It's beautifully decorated, and has...

I love little tea shops and this was just so cute. Me and my boyfriend went and the homemade scones were sooo good. Get the white chocolate and raspberry one.

After many times of visiting. The place has gone down hill. Visited today, and was told that we could only have the table for 1 hour. Recent times have been crowded and felt rushed and being watched as to when you are leaving.

This is the place to go for lovely coffee and freshly cooked food. Each and every member of staff is very friendly and helpful.

Definatley a place worth a visit, scones and coffees are to die for and the hot food is delicious and light (i was also informed when i was there that their 'all day breakfasts' are all grilled and not fried)which is a bonus!! Service is...

Great food, great value. Small venue but lovely atmosphere. Egg's Benedict is simply delicious. The fry is big enough to share (a little) & the French Toast with bacon and maple syrup is light and fluffy. This place is Bangor's little upstairs hidden gem.

This is without a doubt the nicest little restaurant I have ever visited . Small yes, but big in service, atmosphere and really good food. I have introduced it to several friends and they are of the same opinion. There is a little gallery upstairs...

We heard about this little tea-room from some friends and after hearing good reviews about it my wife and I decided to visit. The tea-room has a gallery and a spa upstairs and they seem to have some nice packages. The eating area is nice...