The Grapevine in Belfast

Great choice of local food down a nice entry. Staff were very friendly and it seemed popular. Would go again and good coffee

First time going, incredible service and food.. got the Quasidella, wife got the stew, service was incredible and the food was excellent, may make this our usual go to spot

Grapevine is the spot for breakfast in Belfast, couldn't have been more impressed. The food was delicious - everything you'd want in a hearty morning meal. The portions were generous, and the ingredients all seemed fresh and quality. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure I had everything I needed. Grapevine is incredibly affordable, especially considering the quality of the food and service. It's a real gem! Overall, 5 stars all around!

Good wee spot cheap eats. Quick service. Cajun ciabatta very good. Staff friendly. Don't see why people have commented about food being reheated due to lack of kitchen, my ciabatta was crispy and fresh. Besides many like Starbucks, Nero and greggs all have prepack sandwiches that they reheat and unlike the one from grapevine, are a soggy, greasy, overpriced mess.

Brilliant wee spot. Been wanting to try grapevine for years but was always packed out. Got there today after 12 and got a seat indoors no problem. (It only sits about 16 indoors) They are very reasonably priced with sandwiches or hot baguettes. The creole chicken baguette was lovely, with plenty of filling and not too much sauce. The stew was reported delicious and even came with wheaten bread. The Tea was the nicest I have had anywhere in a long time and all this for £16. Staff were lovely and very friendly. We will definitely be back, I could everything on the menu. Spoiled for choice.

Called in for breakfast based on a quick search. Turns out everyone was right. Great filling breakfast for me (grapevine breakfast) and my wife (scrambled eggs beans and toast). No downside, food was good and reasonably priced, staff were friendly, service was quick. I would highly recommend - we ate about 11am and had no need for lunch as we stayed full until tea time.

Usually never disappoints, that’s until now. We had been left shocked after hearing that all the food on the menu apart from the porridge and the sandwiches are prepared off the premises and purchased from outside caterers. The Cafe itself has no working kitchen. It is simply a cafe that reheats other caterers food. Disappointed learning the warm hearty food we once enjoyed on our annual Christmas trip is simply reheated in a microwave or blasted in a small oven and prepared by outside sources. There’s nothing original “it’s just reheated food” as we shockingly overheard. The staff had no issues discussing the businesses affairs amongst themselves which led to anyone listening overhearing their conversations. No focus on their surroundings.

My wife enjoyed the chili and baked potato as well as the porridge. I thought the 'special' quaesillas were flavourless and must have been microwaved as tortilla was hard in places. Similarly, the full breakfast was essentially reheated and lacked flavour. The reheating as opposed to feshly cooked explains the fast service, but they lose as a result. I would recommend to avoid anything that needs reheating and stick with stews that just need to be kept warm.

I was visiting Belfast (which was a surprisingly beautiful, interesting and friendly city by the way) and I needed to recharge batteries between two guided walks. I just happened to find this lovely little place and I'm so glad I did. I had a delicious lentil and chickpeas Dahl with rice. The staff were super friendly. I really enjoyed my lunch. If I'm in Belfast again I will make sure I eat there 😋

Walked in to be greeted by a rude gentleman who grunted ‘hello’ at us. Straight away it made us feel unwelcome. It doesn’t cost to smile! The food was ok, nothing special. Most of it was pre-cooked and warmed up. The scrambled eggs I ordered where cooked in a container giving me the strong impression that they were possibly microwaved. They were then brought out and tipped onto my plate leaving a watery deposit underneath them making my toast soggy and not very enjoyable to eat. I asked for sauce and was brought one sachet which was barely enough. Whilst eating I witnessed the same man (staff) be rude and blunt towards other people browsing the menu. When we stood up to leave nobody said Thank-you or have a nice day, again this costs nothing. It’s nice to be nice. Wouldn’t recommend to anybody!

Absolutely fantastic food at a very good price for a city centre . Highly recommend the beef stew with rosemary £6 for a big bowl & a slice of bread all gluten free but all the food the girls had was good quality empty plates all round ❤️

Went here for lunch today and my sandwich was pretty much empty, very little filling. I also found a hair in my sandwich, and our male server was quite rude. Disappointing as I had heard good things about this place

Very cozy little cafe, food was lovely, actually the coffee was great. Experience was spoiled slightly by the ignorant man at the window who thought it would be a appropriate to come into a restaurant and remove his runners in tiny room and allow the rest of the dinners to waft his feet. It made me so angry to see and smell. That said cafe was lovely, staff lovely. Can’t account for ignorance.

A no nonsense eatery where the focus is on putting out excellent quality food. In a city which is becoming more pretentious by the year an honest and friendly place like this most welcome. Don't let the simplicity of the decor etc put you off! The quality of the food is right up there with anything you'll find. We had the beef strew and the prawn and chicken gumbo, both were delicious and came with lovely homemade bread. For me this place really was a great find and I will most definitely be back.

After walking round Belfast for approx 1 hr looking for somewhere that catered for Gluten-free breakfast, now tired snd very hungry!!!! About to give up when we stumbled upon a small jewel in a big city - Grapevine- From the moment my sister asked “ do u cater for gluten free breakfast”? we were greeted with smiles and the word we had t heard all day YES!!!!. Not only did they have gluten free bread the lady was very aware of coeliac disease snd told me she would use the oven so my bread wasn’t contaminated. What can I say after about my gf breakfast other than absolutely delicious. A massive massive thank you to the Staff of Grapvine, Pottingers Entry Belfast. Please everyone out there who reads this review go snd support this cafe/restaurant as somewhere like this really deserves our support in these uncertain times

Totally recommend this place. Was visiting from Manchester and staying nearby so just found it by accident. Chicken and prawn gumbo was really tasty but didn’t really need bread side...bit of salad would have been better in my opinion. The pinto bean quesadilla was also a big hit. Tea and coffee were good too. This place is quite understated but despite the lack of frills, believe me the food is good. Also had a very varied menu and very efficient service even with all the COVID precautions.

What can I say: the food is delicious and the portions generous, the prices are amazingly low for the high quality Grapevine provides, the place is colourful and cosy, you're not asked if you would like to order something else every 10 minutes (so it's a perfect place to stay and chill), the people working are always nice even when the place is packed (which is the case at almost every lunchtime). The owner noticed I was new to the city (going for an 8 days trip for the first time in Belfast), and we chatted for a while. I forgot my records when leaving, and he very kindly got to me to give them back. This place makes you feel like home (although I'm from France), and I could definitely see myself coming and hang there every day of my life. My only regret is the music (if a regret it is): Grapevine is a place with soul, some Marvin Gaye records could definitely add some extra color and flavour to this enchanting place! I strongly and warmly recommend this place right in the city centre, where you can have a good time, eat breathtakingly good food anytime of the day!

I suggested this cafe for my birthday breakfast as the reviews were so good. Fair to say, the food was okay - the porridge was lovely, the breakfast baguette and bagel okay, the tea good and the prices reasonable. However,there was a distinct lack of welcome and friendliness shown to us and given how quiet the cafe was, it needed this to give the cafe something to remember. Overall, a little disappointed.

Never fails to deliver inexpensive tasty meals. Baguettes are tasty and soups great. Staff always friendly . Best cafe in town and owned locally too.

Tucked away in a cute laneway, the Grapevine cafe seems to be the top choice for tourists and locals alike. With a great selection of soups and baguettes, the friendly staff will make you feel right at home. My meal and hot chocolate was excellent,...

A regular faithful for lunches, both take away and sit in (if you are lucky enough to get a seat)! Bags of flavour in their home made food and daily specials drawing inspiration from all over, there's soemthing to please everyone! Chicken and Prawn gumbo...

Planned to have lunch here today after reading reviews and wasn't disappointed. Hubby had chicken and prawn gumbo, I had beef stew, both served with bread and butter. Great choice by us I say! Both meals were served hot and plentiful, tasty and served with...

Lovely little café/restaurant in Pottingers Entry. The gumbo is just gorgeous-I chose back bean and lentil and the spice was just right and flavour delicious. Good cup of tea to accompany it and as you can see, the portions are plentiful. Lots of visiting tourists...

I went with my partner for a small something to eat during lunch time. The place was empty. We ordered one portion of beef stew to try. After we sat we were surprised that the waitress came with 2 bowels and said it is one...

We had the creole melt and chicken chouder, very tasty and grear value. Staff very friendly and loads of good options on the menu

This is a great wee cafe off the beaten track that serves great food at reasonable prices. Service is always quick and friendly and have a nice variety on offer on the menu, and daily specials. Can especially recommend the spicy pinto bean quesadilla.

Myself and a few friends eat here regularly when we get the chance. Food is always fresh and staff are always very helpful. Place can be busy at lunchtimes so can be hard to get a seat as it’s not that big inside so try...

Im a regular customer, I suggest to try this place, very nice food, quick service and very cheap price...

Good food ,great prices ,fabulous choice ,location ideal ,what more could you want? Perfect place to cater for vegetarians/ vegans

Popped in with the ‘other half’ on Saturday- they have just opened on Saturdays again - had the most delicious Malaysian spicy root veg soup served with homemade wheaten bread. The only complaint was there was too much....Decided to takeaway their chill con carne and...

Have eaten here on several occasions and have found the food to be delicious and the staff were lovely. Unfortunately on my most recent visit the male manager/owner didn’t give me a receipt when I paid. When I realised this I returned to the till...

Skip a pub lunch and eat here! Excellent choice of sandwiches and hot food - gumbo was amazing. No problems with service

The food was home made and delicious. The prices were excellent however the premises are small and places to sit are scarce but I was disappointed that our server removed my plate without asking if I was finished. A customer stared while we ate every...

Bumped into The Grapevine simply because we were walking down Pottingers Entry and it was almost noon. So glad we called in. The food was fantastic (toasted bagels, paninis, soup etc., etc.) and unbelievable value. Not surprised at all when it really started to fill...

Have been here a couple of times recently as kept walking by and seeing it was busy and meant to try it. Both times I have had the same thing I have to say ! - the veggie gumbo - was just the right amount...

Came here for lunch this week after being recommended to try the gumbo. Can safely say the gumbo was absolutely amazing, came with homemade bread, it was to die for too. Cannot fault the food in any way, but the staff in here really let...

I had a lovely lunch here. You have to order at the bar and then the waiter will bring you your order. Really yummy sandwich and a really solid latte for a great price!

Had to be the most rude staff that I have ever encountered. The middle aged male waitress! was the worst of all. Hadn’t even the manners to welcome people, which is highly unusual for the friendly Belfast people. Food was average

Stumbled across this place in a side street off the main road. Very busy with local workers so thought it must be the place to eat! Managed to get a wee table in the corner. We decided on a baguette for lunch it was delicious...

Having lived in Belfast for 6 years and always struggled to find somewhere tasty, relaxed and reasonably priced to go for breakfast or lunch, it was with great delight that I stumbled open this little gem when I happened to walk down Pottingers Lane for...

This is a small unpretentious cafe that makes amazing value nice basic breakfasts - porridge, bagels, toasties etc - and the scones and coffee/ teas are good too. They do takeaway or sit in. It's up a small alley off the main road so keep...

We were wandering around looking for an independently run local cafe and just happened upon this busy, crowded traditional little cafe. It was right opposite a trendy looking modern cafe that had no one in it...thats always a sign! The welcome in the Grapevine was...

Really good value for money and the portion size is brilliant. Last time I visited I brought my husband who had never been. He got the mixed seafood stew and he said it was the best lunch he had in a while. The fresh breads...

Family had lunch here. My seafood chowder was very good. OH had the BBQ creole chicken melt while son had the salmon bagel. Both enjoyed their lunch.

I had heard of this place but never been, so decided to give it a go. Wonderful food with good portions and and great value. Staff were very helpful and I would highly recommend the grapevine. Enjoy!

Fast service and friendly staff. The cajun chicken and prawn gumbo is my favourite. It’s worth the visit.

Lovely lunch spot with indoor and outdoor seating. The menu has an eclectic mix of Cajun and Irish, which isn't a bad thing! The salads look fresh and the soups were delicious. The Cajun options sounded great too. Amazingly cheap prices given how central it...

Went here specifically for the gluten and dairy free sausage roll. It was worth it, so fresh and a plentiful portion they also heat it with a sauce. I got it to take away and have been back a few times since. They seem to...

I've been to the Grapevine several times. Every visit I promise myself I'll get something different but I always seem to go with the soup or stew. It's just so good! Staff polite enough and the space is small so it can be cramped when...

Love this place for a homely bowl of black bean gumbo or a vegan sausage roll. Prices are amazing, especially when you consider the large portion sizes. Staff are friendly, speedy and attentive. Definitely my go-to place when I'm in this area. You can see...

I work just round the corner and would go round occasionally for lunch, however I hadn’t had the lasagne until today, it was amazing! Going to have to work my way through the menu now. Cheers for a lovely lunch guys.

Been here a few time now and alway get the stew. Its so good and made just like my mum used to make it. Very rich and served with butter and bread. Cosy and casual fell.

Been here a few times and have never had anything less than a delightful feed. Just a few things to consider 1 . If you'e there between 12 & 2 you'll spend a long time queueing and you won't get a seat. 2. They insist...

Very good value and incredibly tasty comfort food. The portion sizes are very generous and the service was efficient. Some really good vegetarian and vegan options (I'd recommend the split pea and lentil gumbo!) It's quite a small place so you can't always guarantee a...

Such great food here! have any one the gumbos. Great for a quick lunch and catch up with a friend. They provide great customer service too. Vegan and vegetarian friendly.

I had to have the seafood chowder after reading all the good reviews about it. It was nice but perhaps not quite as good as expected. on the other hand, the sausage rolls were very good! I found the service very friendly so think I...

Jet- and train-lagged I staggered into this place hidden in Pottinger's Entry (which hides other interesting things as well). I needed a home-cooked meal. I got one. Nothing fancy. But it was delicious (a quesadilla), and it kind of stabilized me. And they were so...

Great wee lunch stop with excellent fresh food - didn't know the area at all so asked the cashier in a nearby clothes store where to go for lunch and she recommended The Grapevine. It was so busy, you might have walked past as a...

Tasty food, with the feel of quality, fresh ingredients. Soups and stews and the like, for both take out and sitting in. You could do a lot worse than stop in here for lunch, or to grab lunch and go.

Lovely food, lovely staff, great menu & all for a brilliant price. Great spot for lunch, esp the home made stew or seafood chowder (one of the best I've tasted!) Will be back!

This tiny cafe down Pottingers Entry is my favourite haunt in Belfast for an interesting breakfast or lunch. It's amazing that such a small place can produce food to the high standard that it does every time. Their seafood chowder is not to be missed...

Evrrything on the menu sounds so good. Was recommended veggie gumbo- no regrets. Reasonable pricing, really friendly and efficient staff and nice place to sit. Pretty busy but seemed to ve a good seat turnover rate. Do it.

Great lunch spot hidden away from crowds. Freshly made food. Highly recommended for a sandwich/baked potato type casual lunch

We stumbled across this place by accident after a long, early bus ride from Dublin and a 4 hours visit to the Titanic Belfast. Sufficed to say we were very hungry! We both had steaming bowls of creamy chowder, packed full of seafood and served...

This is a wee gem of a restaurant for day time. Tasty, well cooked and good selection of imaginative food, perfect for a quick bite.

This is my favourite cafe in Belfast to get a quick lunch while I am working. It has a good selection of hot and tasty food and never disappoints. Up until recently I would have rated it 5 stars as it was excellent value for...

This is hands down the best working lunch spot in Belfast. The food is made fresh daily, with a range of standard menu options that warrant the out-door-queue. The best additional is hot, wholesome the daily specials (soups, sandwiches, hot pots) always with a little...

Beautiful food with quite a few Vegetarian options on the menu e.g. baguettes, toasties, soups, porridge, bagels, quesadillas, blackeyed pea and lentil gumbo. Today (3/11/16) I choose a daily special of spicy pinto-bean quesadilla with Swiss cheese, dressed side salad and coleslaw. The food was...

I cannot properly put into words my love for this place. I eat here at least twice a week, as a gluten free customer I am made to feel so comfortable the staff have even gone as far as calling the head chef to make...

A hidden gem. Great food. Great staff. Home cooked meals in a cozy cafe in a central location. Great prices and excellent value. Solid meal choices and options for all tastes. You can't go wrong. I had beef stew at 4 pounds. Excellent food.

Good food, good value. Limited seating but on a nice day plenty of tables outside. Staff are always friendly. Recommend.

We found this place on our way from Titanic Quarter to the Belfast city center. It's a nice place with gread food for reasonable prices, good value for money. Very pleasant service.

Met a colleague for lunch, cafe was very busy but this wasn't an issue due to very efficient service. Tried the gumbo and it was great - will be back very soon

Never fails to please - gumbo excellent value . American bagel is good. Peanut butter square yummy. Always a good value lunch . Staff friendly.

Nice lunch, try to go at least once a week. For veggies, does a great Black Eyed Pea and Lentil Gumbo! Reasonably price with Gumbo and a drink costing £5. Can sit in or take away. Has outside sitting area for those rare sunny Belfast...

Without doubt best lunch in Belfast for a fiver . Consistently good despite the fact there is always something new, weird and wonderful on the menu. Breakfast bagel is always the winner

This is one of those side street / alleyway little cafes that don't usually attract my attention. This one did, as I would eat everything on the menu. No odd balls here - although some unusual mixtures, but although I didn't try everything, it was...

I visited at lunchtime and was met by a quaint little building with cosy yet spacious interior. There was quite a queue but this rapidly disappeared. I had the Moroccan butternut squash stew with fresh bread. Not only was the stew great the bread was...

Called in today for lunch whilst shopping in Belfast. This is a small place with a very friendly and helpful staff. The menu was varied and reasonably priced for a city centre establishment. The food was delicious. My daughter and I had beef and rosemary...

We went here due to a recommendation on the Gumbo. But I wasn't so sure about all that since I'm a bit of a food snob when it comes to food originating from the South ;)...I promise to try it next time. I got the...

This is a comment primarily on the Greek Salad... There was no capers, very little Feta and, unless I am mistaken, no Oregano. It was a bit bland really and not particularly big. Service was brisk, and not overly friendly. Cost of tea/coffee/sandwiches/stews etc still...

It seems a lot of folk know The Grapevine but its still surprising how many don't ! A great home-cooked style cafe type place it doesn't really fit into the usual categories but the food is varied and interesting, lots of specialist toasties and sandwiches...

I had read wonderful reports about this place so couldn't wait to go. So I went for lunch with a friend today. It was just before the lunchtime rush so was very quiet. Four or so staff members were all standing, grim-faced, arms folded, staring...

.. the British guy ordering right after us got more Stew then us the obvious tourists. The Stew was good but that's Not really the gentle way of treating customers :/

Go here at least once a week and the food is undoubtedly fab. Downside is that I have witnessed a few occasions where the approach to table management is a bit OTT. Could put people off.

Love the grapevine Never had a bad meal there absolutely love their baked potatoes with chilli amazing and fill you up allll day Be sure not to be there between 1215 and 130 as it is rammed to the rafters

Enjoyed some Irish stew and a good sandwich at the grapevine. Cafe style restaurant with lots of variety. Sandwiches and soup all seem handmade which is always preferred over pre-made ones. Enjiy the alley with the various shops around.

We have had the pleasure of eating in this delightful little eatery on two occasions recently. Really happy to find healthy, tasty options for both vegetarians and meat eaters. I had their vegetarian Gumbo and a great big Greek Salad. The dressing was delicious. The...

Been here a number of times for lunch and its always consistently good. The Chicken and Prawn Gumbo is my go to however the Chilli supreme is good for a few sins! Love it here and it is incredible value.

Had 'French Hunters stew'. Almost impossibly large. puy lentils, potato, chunks of bacon, in some sort of stock/soup, and bread. £4.95. The rest of the stuff looked excellent including a massive lasagne. Well worth it, and not filled with all the usual normal lunch time...

I'm a lunch regular here. Small and comfy spot in a quiet alley, nice staff, tasty local food with some different twist as well. Love their soups. Definitely a place I'd recommend!

We were very pleased to have this place recommended, it's so refreshing to have actual options for vegetarians instead of the usual bowl of pasta or dreary mushroom with any old thing. And it's deicious, and a lot cheaper than expected! (We had baked potato,...

Really good food, you can tell its good quality food and the menu has been well thought out. The queue gets long but the staff are very quick. I would recommend the soups and the gumbo is a big hit in my office!

Dropped in for lunch after finding the reviews on tripadvisor to be so good and wasnt disappointed. It was a wet a cold at the weekend and we wanted something hearty and warming simple food which is why this cafe was perfect,. Nice little cafe...

Lunch halt on our short break to Belfast. We didn't want much, a bowl of soup would be good. Look no further than this place. Big bowl of very flavoursome soup with good wedges of nice bread. Place was packed out when we arrived but...

I was in belfast with my husband for a quick lunch when we walked past & saw how busy it was and thought we give it a try . The queue moved quickly and our order was taken quick and efficiently. I only realised it...

We always go into grapevine for a quick lunch on Saturday. The specials are great value and really appreciate the good service. Last time we went I had chilli, rice and bread it was great. There are also good muffins and tea.

Beautiful food. Very tasty. Cosy surroundings. Lovely staff. It has a large variety of good quality ingredients to choose from for a lovely gourmet type sand which experience but at a good cost. Doesn't break the bank at all. The girls behind the counter are...

Stopped here for lunch today. Had the chicken gumbo. Was amazing. will be back again soon :-) Very bus over lunch time get there early! Bourbon lattes are to die for :-)

Fresh food and delicious. Sandwiches and salads are the best i've ever had. I have been here many times for breakfast or lunch great food one of the best sandwich bars in Belfast