The Thinking Cup in Belfast

Como parte de un café en la carretera de Lisburn, para destacarse, debe tener un buen producto y un servicio al cliente superior. Entramos, fuimos a pedir dos cafés y dos platos al horno. Solo para resaltar, siempre somos demasiado amistosos y amables con el personal: cómo nos quieren a nosotros mismos. Ofrecen descuento para estudiantes, yo ya no era estudiante, pero mi compañero sí, entonces le dije que podemos usar su tarjeta de estudiante para el descuento, la camarera condescendientemente dijo que no podía usar su identificación de estudiante y así podríamos no hacer uso del descuento del estudiante. Esto es simplemente cómico, ya que tiene derecho a usar mi tarjeta para comprar los artículos a mi nombre. También tenía dinero que podríamos haber usado. Simplemente no entiendo la diferencia o por qué no podíamos utilizar el descuento para estudiantes: ¡era simplemente ridículamente detestable y obtusa! Estaba tan furioso que decidí abandonar el café y le dije a la chica que se olvidara de los cafés, que nunca regresaría.

One of my new favourite places to go with the lovely staff and amazimg coffee! A quiet, relaxing, welcoming atmosphere.

Estaba tan emocionado de probar la Taza pensando y por desgracia me arrepiento de ir aquí para el almuerzo. Pedimos 2 BLTs, uno en pan blanco y uno en pan integral. El servicio era muy lento y finalmente llegó cuando nuestro BLTs, vinieron como una rebanada de pan blanco y una rebanada de pan integral en cada una? También eran frías y empapadas. Cuando pedí que me cambiaran mi BLT de pan que tomó demasiado tiempo y yo ya estaba molesta por ese momento. No pude terminar como la cantidad de grasa en el tocino era tan desagradable (se veía que era barato bacon). También pedimos dos tazas de sopa. Estaban fríos y muy caro! £2 por unos sorbos de sopa! Lamento pasar mi dinero aquí para el almuerzo - podríamos pasar 17 libras de comida de mejor calidad en otro sitio.Ojalá me hubiera escrito una crítica, me lo pasé tan grandes esperanzas. En una nota, el café era muy agradable y las tartas parecía ñam ñam!

First class bistro cafe type, used Cafe twice in our weekend stay. Wide variety of food choice in a pleasant atmosphere. Try Sunday breakfast.

He tenido almuerzo aquí unas cuantas veces, y siempre ha sido bueno. Hay un ambiente muy agradable sobre el lugar y el personal agradable. Es agradable para comer en un lugar que no te sientes presionado para dejar incluso cuando se llena. El exterior es un buen lugar para ver pasar el mundo.

This spot has always been very difficult to fill successfully with a coffee shop. I hope they have struck gold this time with this innovate social enterprise. If you are passing, do call in.

Buscaba un lugar para desayunar hace unos días y encontré el café pensando taza. Recuerdo mi amigo mencionado un par de veces y lo recomendó. También registramos la página de Facebook y nos salvó. Cuando lo hice, recibí un correo electrónico (14 de mayo) con un vale para un café o té con cualquier comida. Yo estaba emocionado acerca de esto y decidimos ir tan pronto como pueda. Fui hoy (18 de Mayo) para el desayuno, pero me dijeron que no puedo usar el cupón porque estaba vencida la calle 1 de mayo. Era raro. . ¿Por qué hacer. Me mandaron un cupón caducado en el primer lugar! ! ! Pedí el bagel con huevos revueltos, espinacas y tomates. Lo sirven en una tabla plana de madera (sin bordes) que hicieron imposible comer huevos revueltos montañas que sin tener la mitad del huevo en todas partes en la mesa y el suelo. . . Intenté todo para controlar el huevo de escapar pero sin éxito. . . No es la primera vez que comer huevos revueltos pero nunca ha sido que lio! Me mantuve con mi mano para recogerlo de la mesa y el suelo. . . Sugeriría para servir este tipo de comida en un plato apropiado con bordes más que como una tabla plana. Me sugirió que a la camarera, pero ella dijo que este camino les gusta servir en la cocina porque se ve mejor. . .Estoy de acuerdo en que puede parecer mejor, pero a veces mejor no es suficiente! Era delicioso, pero no podían disfrutar adecuadamente.

Un amigo y yo estuvimos hace poco en la taza pensando en la calle lisburn y nos encantó! El café es fantástico! Nos fuimos arriba para disfrutar de nuestra pantalla con algunas ligeras blancos leer. Ese día salí con 3 libros por un billete! Whaaaaa que como mental. Gracias por una buena experiencia.

Awesome place. Really lovely food and the staff were friendly. Really enjoyed it. I came over for breakfast and it was great. Would recommend.

Called in for lunch as we were shopping in the area. The new Yorker and the tuna bagel we had was great and well presented. The staff very friendly. This is the third time I have been here. Would recommend it

Sólo tuvimos un aperitivo, pero la señora detrás del mostrador era muy agradable. Está muy bien decorado y el menú de títulos de libros incluso tiene diferentes, y también hay un montón de libros por si quieren tener una lectura. Mi latte no estaba muy...

This was recommended to us by a friend and it didn't disappoint. It's a lovely place for Sunday brunch. The food was fresh, homemade and delicious, the staff were helpful and friendly, and the coffee was lovely. I would advise anyone to give it a try and I'll be back on my next trip to Belfast.

Nice bright airy seating, fast friendly service and good coffee. Food looks good. Reliable free wifi.

The fact that this cafe is giving people chances to work they would not have got otherwise is heart warming. Food and drinks are lovely and service is usually friendly. My only issue would be that the few times I've been in, some staff have a strong smell of smoke clinging to their clothes. Perhaps this is something management could address to make this a five star review

As a book worm, I love coming here. The staff are very friendly and the food is good quality. The range of books upstairs for sale adds to the enjoyment.

Great location, great coffee, lovely homemade snacks. A great social enterprise business model. If you are in Belfast this is a must go to place.

Simple, perfect, lovely atmosphere, great location will definitely come again. Good selection of buns and treats

Got a takeaway americano from this place. The barista clearly did not know what she was doing and was asking another employee how to make it. Took around 5 mins to make it even though I was the only person in the shop at the time. The coffee was tasted like watery tea. I asked how many shot of coffee were in it as it tastes weak and was sharply advised that there was indeed 2 shots. Would not recommend for good coffee, the tray bake was tasty.

I came here for breakfast three times over a long weekend in Belfast. There was a great choice of food, and it was all very tasty. The staff were very friendly, helpful and happy. It is definitely a place I would be happy to visit regularly if I lived closer.

Este es el típico lugar donde me gustaría pasar todos los sábados, al menos una hora, para desconectar. Un sitio tranquilo y cómodo, y muy estimulante, como si pudiera aumentar tu productividad. Además, está en la mejor zona de la ciudad: Lisburn Road.The thinking cup también tiene una política social de reinserción laboral para jóvenes que hayan tenido roces con la justicia.Me encantó.Del café y el staff, nada que objetar.

We have now been to this cafe twice and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quieter place to relax as it does not seem to be as busy as some of the other cafes on the Lisburn Road. On the first visit about two months ago we ordered two toasted sandwiches and two lattes. The toasties were the best I have had in any cafe - lovely thick toasted bread and really good fillings. We had our second visit today (10/9/16) with our son and daughter for his 20th birthday. I had bacon and scrambled egg - the bacon was very tasty - got 3 small slices and the egg cooked to perfection. My daughter had pancakes and bacon and really enjoyed it. My wife had a ham omolette and enjoyed it but could not finish it. My son had the fry - the sausage was beef only and there was no potato or soda bread on the menu - our only gripe. My daughter and son both had a smoothy and enjoyed it. The cafe is a social enterprise and because we brought over several books for their second hand book shop we got our two lattes free - and they were good cups of coffee. Visit and support a well worthwhile cause.

my wife likes this place but i have one whinge about it. The staff are a bit lazy (not all). They don't clean down the tables quickly. The coffee and sweets are good.

I came here for a casual rest and a hot chocolate.. lovely cafe but I received a hot chocolate with no marshmallows, cream, little biscuit.. NOTHING!! Sorry folks. . Its the little things.. not exactly what one may call deluxe.

Can't help but return here on a weekly, sometimes daily basis as coffee, especially cappuccino is best I have ever tasted. Fresh, wholesome food consistently cooked to perfection. Especially love the soup and wheaten bread for a quick lunch. The scrambled egg and bacon on bagel with spinach or with granary toast hit the spot when I have more time to enjoy a leisurely lunch. Lots of delicious cake and treats too.Staff are friendly and give great service. Keenly priced with free Wi-Fi, it's the perfect place to eat and relax. Upstairs you can browse the 'book reserve' selection of donated books and buy if desired with proceeds going to help young 'at risk' parents. Good selection of children's books too.Enjoy while contributing to a worthy social enterprise for our young adults.Student discount too!

Excellent relaxing venue.Great food, coffee and fabulous service. The fact that it is social enterprise is also great.

I visited The Thinking Cup for the first time yesterday.I was greeted by a friendly server, the new menus was explained to me. The food arrived quickly and was rather delicious. On a road that is swamped with coffee shops and cafes this places stands out. The decor is soothing and welcoming and the staff were efficient and pleasant. I for one, will definitely be back.

New brunch menu highly recommended - eggs benedict perfectly cooked and really generous portion, nice addition of sourdough toast. Better than I've had in more expensive establishments!

We went there for breakfirst a saturday MorningNice freindly staff, nice fresh food, love the concept with the bookclub. Menu simpel but fine, and the coffee perfect Beside breakfast, we did by two used books

Just as i was walking along the Lisburn Road and I suddenly became amazed at how many coffee shops that it had to offer. I just kept her lit and dandered on down until this particular coffee shop caught ones eye, and there it was, The Thinking Cup!! Splendid, one did say to himself. Jolly!! Upon entry, I was welcomed in by such a gent his name I believe is Cameron. He advised us on a seat in the reading room where we chilled out. He served us with the upmost professionalism and was polite throughout. His sandwich was great and ill deffo be back!! Thanks Cameron and the rest of the staff. Legends

Every time I come in here (at least once a week!) the staff are very pleasant and could not be more helpful. The prices are very reasonable and the coffee is great! I love the icecream and also the puddings! I love the social enterprise dimension and the books are always an added bonus! great job all round.

My wife, 10 month old son and I visited The Thinking Cup for the first time this morning, finding a rare 40 minute window of opportunity to have breakfast together after dropping our other two kids off at school. It didn't quite go to plan. Despite only a few other customers there at the time (9.30am Monday) service was abysmal. We ordered two coffees and the French toast special (with bananas and maple syrup) to share, then took a seat. After ten minutes, coffees arrived, with an apology for the delay. Thankfully these were fantastic coffees, wonderful flavour and perfect temp. After a further 20 mins, French toast arrived, with no apology, no bananas and no maple syrup. I immediately flagged this up, and the young waiter promised to rectify asap. Ten minutes later, nothing more had arrived and we had to leave, speechless. I decided against stating the obvious to the staff.Most disappointing service, hopefully a one-off, as ambience and coffee major positives.

I've lived of the lisburn road for 8 months now and visited this place for the first time 3 days ago! Love love loved it! Staff were very friendly and helpful, a great space and had a rather yummy slice of pecan pie! It's also great because while other places close at 5pm, the Thinking Cup stay open until 8pm or something like that! This is my new favourite place to do some hardcore studying.

This ticks all the boxes great location, a big fresh spacious sitting area on 2 levels with generous enclosed outdoor seating area. Upstairs are shelves of books to browse and buy whilst leisurely drinking coffeeThere's venue space available to rent in the evening.I have to say the counter staff member who served me was very friendly- helpful and on the ball but The Thinking Cup needs more thought and an injection of personality if it's to become a viable and sustainable enterprise. There is no atmosphere. It needs to decide what it is and brand itself. It could start to be the best independent coffee shop in Belfast and start selling good coffee. Specialise in good home baking baked. Music. Sofas. We love sofas. Newspapers, magazines... Utilise the window space for a proper customer feel good sit down area whilst at the same time advertising to the outside world it's a popular venue.Think Think Think.... I think I will just watch this space and hope they get creative and proactive and rescue a great concept.

Wanted to visit for months, finally got the opportunity at the weekend! One word..fantastic!!!Before entering i loved the idea/project that the cafe is based on!! Coffee was genuinely 10 times nicer than any larger coffee store..complimented by a smashing caramel square...the staff were especially friendly, not the usual awkward/over friendly acting you get in most big branded cafes!! Definitely will be back here, well done to all concerned, truly great project..will gladly keep supporting!!

The Thinking Cup serve good coffee, tray bakes, soups and sandwiches. It's a cafe with a traditional vibe and makes a nice change from all the coffee chains currently dominating Belfast.There are loads of plugs placed beside tables so you can charge your phone while sipping your coffee plus a secondhand bookstore and reading room upstairs. A very good place to relax and chill in.

Great food brilliant staff well worth supporting. Easily located on the busy Lisburn Road. The second hand bookshop is great.

Friendly staff - reasonably priced - food good. Great idea and well worth supporting. Nice quiet place to study over a coffee or browse a book

Brilliant project and cafe. Very accommodation to rent out. Excellent space and good food. Staff are brilliant, very chatty and funny and attentive.

Take an hour to relax over great coffee and delicious food and the go up and grab a 2nd hand book in the cool bookshop upstairs. Wait, do it in reverse order for an even better time.

Called in for the second time yesterday. The first time over a month ago. First time for lunch and yesterday just for coffee and a scone. I have found the service and menu first class. The scones were excellent and the staff gave us refills of our coffee. Would recommend it

Great concept,great service,great staff and great coffee!!!..Can't recommend it enough but it's well worth a visit :-)

Really friendly staff and great coffee really nice and relaxing surroundings will def be back Sean makes an excellent latte

Bits of iceberg lettuce, cucumber, torn up pieces of processed ham and chicken with nicely chopped tomato with a sprinkle of Caesar dressing does not constitute a chicken and bacon caesar salad. Also it was served after my partner had finished their meal. Both meals had been ordered at the same time. Pastries and cakes looked to be not fresh. Sorry we stayed.

This cafe is on Lisburn Rd, Belfast. There are lots of coffee shops but the idea of exchanging 10 books for a coffee or tea is excellent. Service is great too.A must for anyone to visit.

Tried the Thinking Cup [ what a great name ! ] for coffee when meeting a friend recently and was pleasantly surprised by the concept of a café with reading room and library . Books can be donated to what is after all a social enterprise supporting families . The service was good the small booths / stalls at the back of the café excellent for private meetings . The coffee was good too !!

I wanted to try The Thinking Cup for ages because it looked cosy and I love the idea of a social enterprise. I went in on a Sunday afternoon - ordered a chai latte, they were out of chai. Ordered soup of the day, they were out of soup. So I settled for a tea and a sandwich. I ordered the sandwich on Sourdough and it came on an olive bread that definitely wasn't sourdough and generally left a lot to be desired. The bread was cut too thick, making it impossible to eat as a sandwich, I wasn't provided a napkin or any cutlery. As I was working from the cafe, I then ordered another drink. I requested a hot chocolate - they were out of milk hot choc powder, so could only offer dark. That was fine, I paid for it and returned to my table and the drink wasn't made after 15 minutes. I went up and asked about it and the girl who had been making drinks seemed to have no idea that it had been ordered! The hot chocolate finally came, and I have to say, it was lovely. Unfortunately it wasn't enough to redeem The Thinking Cup after the series of problems I had there and I won't be returning. Disappointing as there is so much potential!

I have been here with a friend and her daughter twice and whilst the coffee and edibles are a reasonable price, we thought that one member of staff blew hot and cold during both visits, which was a little off-putting. We had to ask for our free coffee refills on both visits, and only went back for a second visit because their prices are so reasonable. With a bit of staff training, and a better selection of cakes, this place could be do much better.

Nice new spacious, comfy place, with a full glass storefront (ideal for watching the Lisburn Rd go by) and benches outside. Good selection of unpretentious food. Staff are very welcoming and helpful. The books are located upstairs. Coffee is very good here - surely among the best in Belfast, and the cake was delicious too. There's also a very good wifi connection. Highly recommended.

I popped in to donate some books (there's a bookshop upstairs!) and stayed for a hot chocolate afterwards, which was lovely. Staff were all very polite and helped me bring my books in too. If you're along the Lisburn Road I'd definitely recommend stopping here.

Lovely little cafe, the food was delicious and the staff were super helpful and polite. Bent over backwards for our group. It was a delightful way to escape the rain and pass the time until we had to go to the airport.

Lovely place to chill with bookshop and fresh baked home pastries staff lovely decor lovely visiting more and more regularly

Called in for lunch with a friend and was welcomed by a friendly member of staff. They have lots to offer on the menu and are very accommodating as they altered a menu item for my friend. Perfect place to meet just for coffee and a treat or lunch. Book shop upstairs is great, big selection of books and member of staff let us sit and have coffee when flicking through books. Even bought a few books for my holidays! Will definitely be back

My friend and I came here for breakfast today. I have lived in Belfast for 5 years now but this place is such a new addition, it had slipped my notice. After ordering breakfast, we were informed that we could sit upstairs and look at the books. "There's books?" I asked. Yep, upstairs there is a collection of second-hand books and a place called the Book Reserve. It is a start-up which is working to support young parents and train them in developing their skills. I was delighted with the yummy Mason Jar Granola I had and getting a copy of Of Mice and Men for £1 was just an amazing added bonus. I shall be back!