the pocket in Belfast

Staff and service are brilliant. I had the Chicken Waffle which was great and my wife had a Squash & Goats Cheese dish which she thoroughly enjoyed. Lovely atmosphere. Would highly recommend. Be warned… it can be busy. Not sure if bookings are allowed.

The Pocket is a nice little restaurant, very cozy, beautiful decors inside. Nice friendly staff, very busy place. They had few vegan options. We had the wild mushroom with spinach and sundries tomato on toast. I can’t explain how delicious the food was. One of the best meal. Definitely recommend this place.

Make people queue for no reason!

The food here was delicious ! A good selection of choice . Presentation was Perfect. Lovely atmosphere we really enjoyed the drinks and vibes .

Went here after hearing someone praise how good the breakfast was here and I was surely not disappointed.The fry was one of the best I have had in a long time,the coffee was great,jf I was back in Belfast I would definitely be going back again,I highly recommend it for a lovely breakfast and brunch,great service

We found this place as it was close to our hotel. We queued for about 25 mins which of course psychologically makes you think it must be worth the wait. Interior is lovely, lady who seemed to be the manager was nice, staff were efficient. They don’t serve coconut milk which was a poor start, though the coffee was good. The fry was served with bread that wasn’t toasted, bacon was undercooked and sausage was tasteless. All in all it was underwhelming.

Amazing food and service. Food is 10/10 would highly recommend

I had the breakfast which was lovely. The beans are class and the wors sausage and puddings superb. Toast maybe on the side as it ended up mushy buried under everything but tasty and the poached eggs yum. Service was really good. Partner had the mushrooms dish with feta etc was way too much on the plate and quite stodgy. Tasty enough though. I'd recommend less portions maybe for brunch and charge less, a lot of eating and slightly high end charge. Nice wee spot inside and staff very good

Had to wait 40 mins in queue. Thought it would be worth waiting. But it was not. While taking order they said they don’t have Nduja dish, which I think they should have told to the people in the queue outside. I ordered Chicken Waffle. The chicken was dry. And overall the dish was not that flavorful. My Girlfriend ordered Chorizo dish, which was also average I think. Coffee was great though.

The green eggs on toast was amazing! Very friendly staff.

GF and vegan options available, super friendly staff, a great experience overall.

Well set up restaurant. Went there early however there was a queue for the place. Probably around 30 minutes. However, the food wasn't the best or the worst. Mediocre at most. Good to go once not sure if I'll go again.

Lovely place, however it is often described as dog friendly online (which is why I chose it) yet I was told to leave immediately when I arrived with my dog. Not sure why it’s described as dog friendly by most websites. Edit: When you google, “Dog friendly cafes in Belfast” this place is the first one to come up, along with reviews saying that the place is dog friendly. On the “Discover Northern Ireland” website, it says that dogs are allowed inside. On the Belfast Newsletter’s article about the best dog friendly places to eat in Belfast, this place is listed as number 3. This is why I thought this place was dog friendly. The space is gorgeous and I would definitely go back but it is presented online as a dog friendly establishment, hence my surprise.

Went here for me lunch. I had the following items: Southern style chicken and waffle (£13.60): Big portion!! Came with empty stomach, home feeling very full! Chicken was tender, moist. Served with egg on top of this very soft bread, with pickled red onion, and this sauce which is so flavorful. Will I order this again? 100%! 9/10 Fresh apple juice (£2.70): taste nice, like any other apple juice really. Portion-wise it's enough. 7.5/10 They also have other menus like coffee and cakes. Since it was quite a lunch I had (plus I don't drink coffee), decided to skip both of them but will definitely come back here again to try them out. Atmosphere: very small, intimate, homey as well. Lots of decoration, plants, even a deer head and a disco ball which I love. I came on weekday so a wee bit spacious but everytime I walked past through on weekends, saw quite a line as there were limited seating space. Staff that day were very friendly, quick service as well. All in all, must visit!

Quite frankly and amazing place to eat on a Belfast morning. Vegan options are mouth-watering. Coffee is amazing. What else would you want? No, really....

A wonderful cafe! The Pocket was recommended, so we braved the queue and are glad we did! The food was EXCELLENT, and the staff were really friendly and communicative. It was my husband's birthday, which I mentioned vaguely, and they brought out a chocolate brownie with a lit candle to help him celebrate. We really felt welcomed and would visit again in a heartbeat.

Lovely breakfast spot. You may have to Queue if it’s a Saturday morning but it’s worth the wait. I would recommend the Pocket Breakfast

A little wait but incredible breakfast! Special mention for the “Pocket Fry”, just for the mushrooms! A great welcome, good food, if I come back to Belfast, I will come back!

Unbelievable food in a cool space.

Great place to have breakfast, we found this on a Google search and it did not disappoint. Good choice of food and drinks. We choose The I love bacon, and The pocket fry, so delicious and filling. The I love bacon included a stack of bacon on waffle toast with egg black and white pudding, cheese and a red onion jam, it was AMAZING. Loved the little tea timer, for personal tea strength. Would 100% recommend and 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Once youre lucky enough to get a table, it's an amazing and relaxed brunch spot. Would have loved to have had more time and belly space to try more food! Big portions! 😄

Quaint small cafe serving up excellent baked goods and quality speciality coffees and other caffeinated drinks. Full breakfast menu as well, but did not try.

I can not tell you how much I loved this place!! It was adorable inside, service was great, tea and latte were phenomenal. The food was incredible. I got the green eggs and Hallumi as a vegetarian and my friend had the French toast, both were delicious! I would eat here over and over again!

Everything was so good except the flavour in the dishes! Had one veggie and one non-veggie. The place is really nice, service was good. Menu reads amazingly inventive and elaborate, but both our dishes were really bland despite looking like they lived up to the descriptions in the menu when they were served. Particularly for the price, food was a disappointment.

Came here to try their French toast. Such a lovely place with delicious food and friendly staff!

I Just Love this place, danish Hygge Style in the middle of Belfast. You will find Business people, Young University Students, locals and international people at this beautiful cozy place with great service and nice Drinks.

The food was fantastic, one of the best brunch experiences we've had in years. It's a very busy place, but you can get in quickly, we had to wait only a tiny bit. The coffee is of great quality, the atmosphere is unique and even though the place is small, we were able to chat in a charming atmosphere. Service was OK.

Coffee: wonderful! Their current seasonal bean (of which I forgot the name) is brilliant, with a taste note of peach and strawberry. That goes extremely well with their banana bread - a bit surprised first time being asked if i want my banana bread toasted or buttered, but now i can see why - it was in the good median between the drier and moister version, and the scent it left in my mouth just multiplies with the coffee. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful, don't mind me sitting if I just have a coffee at all. Worth the 3 minutes waiting!

Got the I Love Bacon and a coconut cake, absolutely loved it Defo be back

Delicious breakfast and delicious pastries

Had to wait a little while to get a table but it was well worth it! Probably the best fry up I've ever had. 10/10

Had a very nice meal here but not quite a 4 star for me. Service too a while but they were very friendly. I went for the chicken waffle dish (added bacon), and it was something different that I hadn't eaten before. I also got the banana bread, and unfortunately, I didn't taste banana at all and ended up leaving it in the end. I was gutted as I love banana bread! Overall, I would definitely recommend coming here as they have a great variety of dishes. I am sure if I came again, the 4 stars could change to 5!

The Pocket is a small cafe in the city centre with modern/industrial decor and loads of plants scattered around the area to make it feel more homey. The food is incredible, I had the green eggs on toast, and I added a sausage. The green sauce is really tasty. It reminded me of green pesto! The sausage was also really good and had a very unique flavour. The prices are also very reasonable and, to be fair, you do get quite a lot of food which is always a bonus!

The brunch in this restaurant is really delicious: you can take the chance of a classic English brunch in a really delicious industrial environment :) only the slight coldness and haste of the staff | The brunch in this place is really delicious: you can indulge in a classic English brunch in a truly delightful industrial environment :) the only flaw is the slightly coldness and hastiness of the staff

Nice & cosy little cafe. Very good coffee, food was nice too. You will probably need to wait a little for a table.

Had a great breakfast here recently on our trip to Belfast. Staff are welcoming and attentive, the food super tasty and it was great to see vegan options. Well done team pocket.

Went for Sunday brunch at the weekend. Food and service were 5*. Got the chorizo brunch with mushrooms and husband got the chicken waffles. A taste sensation, we will definitely be back. Managed to nip in before the queue on a Sunday.

This was mad coffee! Great service. Coming from Melbourne Australia , I had high expectations. This did not disappoint. Definitely worth the visit.

The pocket is a regular brunch spot for me and it’s always a 5-star experience. The food never disappoints, and weekend specials are fresh and creative. Today’s Bhaji Delight reminded me of fine dining in India many years ago. Perfect blend of ingredients and spices which was full of flavour. The 3fE coffee is excellent and the staff are friendly and make you feel at home. Highly recommend!

If you come to Belfast, I suggest you this place to have breakfast/brunch! Recommend

A gem, not very busy when we went there. The food is extremely good, the servers are smiling, welcoming and really kind, the decor is very pleasant. I recommend!

Totally exotic brunches for tourists passing through Belfast. We came 3 times during our stay and we had a great time all three times. Absolutely a must for brunch, the best in Belfast!!!! To visit with your eyes closed

We arrived around eleven and only had to wait maybe five minutes for a table. All the staff we spoke to were lovely. I had the chorizo brunch and it was one of the nicest breakfasts I’ve ever had. Coffee was excellent too. It is a bit expensive, but the portions were big and filling and well worth it.

We tried the vegan mushroom toast - the taste was good, but the amount of mushroom was too much which makes the taste too repetitive. If you reduce the mushrooms by half, and instead have some fried ‘scrambled tofu’ on the side - this would be such an improvement, and would break the mushroom taste a bit. Other reviews say they have many vegan options, but when we visited they only had this one option.

By far the best breakfast we have ever had in the UK! Extremely friendly staff and a stunningly great store! Absolutely clear recommendation!

Great food, the queue outside says it all🤤🤤🤤

The best breakfast I’ve ever had in Belfast freshly prepared n served in a beautiful atmospheric surroundings by very friendly professionals absolutely delicious do not miss this one 👏👏👏👏👏

Lovely spot for a tasty breakfast or brunch. I come here everytime I’m in Belfast and it’s always great. Excellent service too. I recommend trying their famous green sauce

Wanted to try here for a while and didn't disappoint. Expensive but worth it. Will definitely be back. Service was great. Suggested things for our 6 year old that he ate up 😀

Great lunch & very good coffee (the best we had during our weekend in Belfast). We had pork belly & chorizo brunch.

I had breakfast at the Pocket today. They did things to my mouth which I think might be illegal. They made my mouth water and I had feelings I’ve never had before. Dear Pocket Staff…….I love you….I’ll never forget you xxxxx call me 🥹

Hidden gem in Belfast, if you’re in the city- have to go for brunch! Worth the wait, but also we had not wait because we requested to sit outside. Staff friendly and professional, food was incredible, savory yet sweet & spicy. All the balanced flavors! The pork belly was one of a kind.

Food was good but staff member was overly efficient and refused to tweak a menu choice to suit one of our group. Her manner spoiled my overall experience and I would certainly not return.

First time and we really enjoyed our brunch! Loved the unique menu with good service. I would like to come back.

Oh yes...extremely tasty breakfast to be had here!! Location great and quick service too!

had to que although there were many empty tables... definitely worth the wait tho, only real chai latte i found in belfast

I found this qaint little hideaway on TripAdvisor. It hasn't failed, popped in for breakfast, and the food is fantastic. I arrived at 8.30am and it was quiet, 20 mins later there was queues to get in. So get there early!

Great atmosphere. The staff could smile a bit more :-)

Outstanding quality of food and service was fantastic

We stopped in on a drizzly day in Belfast and got a table for 4 almost immediately. The drinks were each delicious in their own way. The mocha was rich and you could smell the chocolate before the first sip. The iced latte was refreshing, and smooth, and the dirty chai was a perfectly balanced blend of spices, milk, and espresso. Finally, the Irish coffee looked right out of a fancy bar, and I was told it tasted great as well. To eat, the I Love Bacon was shared between two of us (and we found it filling, hearty, and delicious. The brownie was similarly excellent and rich. The service was kind, efficient, and attentive. And of course the vibes were excellent. Bright, airy, clean, and eclectic, it was a perfect stop in our morning

Lovely place delicious breakfast and pleasant staff. Have never seen tea served with little timers so you can pour it at your desired strength

Had the pork belly and it was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. Staff were lovely and the atmosphere was great.

Excellent place to enjoy original dishes for brunch! The dishes are very good and very generous and the coffee is excellent! The restaurant is clearly successful, so you have to wait 15 to 20 minutes in line but it's worth it.

Staff are so lovely and great food!

Other reviews say this place is dog friendly but we weren't let in with a dog.

Delicious almond croissant for breakfast and a masala chai - set me up for the day perfectly

Ordered 2 Irish coffee, but they tasted differently, one of them is not up to standard clearly.

Visting from Scotland and stumbled across this place completely by accident but I'm so glad we did.. Amazing service and such a beautiful little place with quality coffee, amazing food and decent price point for the product. Cannot recommend this place enough 🙌🙌

Very nice place, we tried to come in the morning but seeing the queue decided to come after lunch. Very nice place to have a bite and the food in other tables looked very nice as well.

Very overpriced. Paid £14 for buttermilk chicken on a big slice of toast. They wouldn’t let me swap the pickled cabbage for anything. Fair enough if I was only paying for a cheap dish, but me and my husband both paid £14 each. Dont get me wrong, it was tasty and we did enjoy the meal, but it is genuinely just too expensive. We could have had a proper evening meal out for a few extra pounds at our favourite local restaurant. Atmosphere is nice. Staff not very attentive. Would we go back? Maybe if we were a flush with money and were in a bougie spending mood.

Good food and coffee. Interesting tasty menu. Friendly and welcoming.

Great cafe atmosphere, good food, and good service

Staff were very friendly and attentive. Food was not only delicious but the portions were massive. Coffee was also fantastic. We left very satisfied. We had the chorizo brunch and the French toast.

Such a find! Food was fantastic and beautifully plated. The staff was so welcoming! I truly couldn’t recommend this place more!

Great flat white, lovely food, very kind and welcoming service.

Amazing drinks and wonderful staff. Food is a bit confusing as every plate we had was a mish-mash of flavours and meh. Was crowded and a bit loud but the atmosphere was nice.

Really nice brunch for a foodie, lovely coffee and staff were lovely

Absolutly loved this place! The food was gorgeous, and the staff were fantastic. The portions were huge, I definitely could have done with a smaller portion but its definitely good value for money Highly recommend and will be going back when I return to Northern Ireland My partner had the pocket fry where as I had the I love bacon

Absolutely brilliant, the food was fantastic, the coffee some of the best I've tasted and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. An absolute gem.

Got mini French toast as I wanted something small, I was delightfully impressed and surprised! Came with pistachio paste and edible flowers! The chai is also lovely.

Nice café with really good coffee and delicious food. The service was great - attentive, friendly, quick.

Big portions, quality food! Lovely service and atmosphere - Recommend!

Food and coffee was very good at the pocket. I ordered the dirty chi (chi tea with double espresso) and it was great. The chi was topped with real tea and spices... Nothing fake. Although I appreciated the quality of the food, I do think the price was a little high given the portion sizes. I would still go again and would highly recommend anyone try the pocket.

Very over priced and overrated. Got wild mushrooms on bread and the bread was just massive, all I could taste was dry bread. Mushrooms had no flavour and the egg was dried out. My friends food was also not great, more on the presentation than taste. We forced ourselves to finish it because it was £30 for some tough bread. Service was good but very over priced for what you get.

I cannot emphasize how good the food was!✨ We arrived at around 9 am and it was already packed. We had to wait around 10 minutes to get a table and once inside we could not manage to decide what to order, everything looked delicious! The quantities served were so huge we even skipped lunch (good price for the quality/quantity ratio!). Coffee was also so good that we repeated! Definitely a must-go!!

Amazing food. Excellent presentation, gorgeous place for a breakfast or brunch. Will be visiting again without a doubt. Staff were courteous, polite and very professional. Prices incredibly fair, would have expected to pay much more for my meal almost anywhere else. A must visit spot for any newcomers to Belfast.

True gem for excellent coffee and food. Great vibes, friendly staff, I left feeling fully satisfied :)

It's a great cafe to eat, I had breakfast, 2 poached eggs and sourdough toast, and a lovely cup of tea.And the food was lovely, by the way. Situated just near the main shopping area in Church Lane, the lady who served me was so friendly and welcoming, and so were the other staff. It is a great atmosphere also, and I even Managed to meet some of the Scottish Rugby Ladies Team that had played the day before..

Fantastic little find during our trip to Belfast (previously put wrong photo on review, but pretty sure this little gem of a cake is right!) Loved The Pocket anyway, lovely staff, lovely coffee and cake :)

Very good!!! I hadn't had such a good breakfast in months. Warm and quiet place with very good coffee, hearty toast and good service. Recommended!!

This place always has a queue outside, so wanted to check it out. Staff are nice and friendly, the setting is really nice too. Food was good. I had the green eggs. Sauce was yummy and eggs were cooked nicely. There was too much bread for eggs and green sauce, which let the dish down. It’d be nice to have something else with the dish, a little side salad perhaps. Didn’t try any coffee, so can’t speak for that. Overall was a nice experience, but I wouldn’t wait in a queue for it.

Food looks better than it tastes.

Was very busy and had a queue waiting outside for seating. Granted the queue was going down quickly. The food was very tasty and light. Had the french toast and chai definitely took a more asian style approach with the chai which was nice compared to the powder chai youd usually get. The service was decent for how busy it was and it seemed that only one person was making the hot drinks.

Food was bland and I would not recommend.

Liked it so much here that we visited twice in 3 days. Definitely recommend their take on french toast, it was incredible. Dirty chai latte was really good too. Great location and really friendly service.

The fabulous french toast and excellent coffee : one of the best breakfast of my life !

Great wee breakfast this week. Nice chilled spot. Will definitely be back

Lovely cafe, great breakfast, the egg timers are a nice touch

The pocket fry is the best in Belfast !

The tastiest breakfast I’ve ever had! It’s the Chorizo brunch!