Excellent fry. Great service. Lovely setting. Would highly…read morerecommend this cafe. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed.

Second time here, this place is a solid 3.5, we both had paninis, the portion size is great! It is…read morea full panini that comes with tortilla chips and a side salad. My issue is that it's all a bit luke-warm, the sandwich isn't that hot, the chicken inside wasn't that hot and there was no seasoning on it either. Not only that but the ingredients were sat side by side instead of on top of each other, so it wasn't a well balanced sandwich. The staff were LOVELY, so I rounded my review up. We had our baby with us and they made him scrambled eggs and toast with no salt and cut it so he could hold the toast himself. Nice place, we'll go back next time we are in town - hopefully the renovation will be done by then!

Superb food,served promptly by really nice staff. Best kept secret in Carrick. Defo best carry out.read more

I was really glad to see this coffee shop open a few months ago. It was one thing Carrick was…read moreseriously lacking as there weren't many places where you could just go for a relaxed coffee and catch up, particularly later on in the day when the cafes had closed for the day. Creed is surrounded by glass walls so you can see inside the relaxed and tastefully decorated shop as you drive past, however the lighting inside is muted so you can see everything comfortable without it being intrusive. I finally visited for a cup of tea with a friend about 6 weeks after it opened, and the experience was great. In the area where the shop is, there are two other businesses, a flooring shop and a pizza takeaway. There is enough parking to cover the three as long as things don't get too busy, and it's a short walk from the front door. We got a seat no problem when we arrived, and got served straight away. I just had the berry tea which came served in an infuser, and it was beautiful, my friend had a coffee. We didn't eat this time, but I saw a fantastic range of pastries, tray-bakes and sandwich options, so will definitely make a point of going back for food soon, particularly as I follow them on Facebook, and the salads they post up look absolutely divine! They also have some really comfy leather couches, great if you aren't in a rush and want to just chill out and watch the world go by.

This is actually a wee Maud's cafe, of which there are loads in Northern Ireland (and beyond!) but…read morethis is a particularly nice wee shop due to it's location in the lovely seaside town of Whitehead. They do the usual range of Maud's ice-cream, including my favourite, Poor Bear! In addition to this, and unlike a lot of the other Maud's restaurants, they also do other food as well, including the most delicious stew I've ever had! They also do takeaway portions too.

Nice wee café, sort of a wee greasy spoon that your granny would have taken you to. Quite small…read moreinside with a café and mauds. The menu has a pretty decent sandwich selection and some hot food on offer too and it is really reasonably priced. They have a good selection of mauds ice cream too which is always good. Nothing fancy but it was tasty enough.

Rumour's Coffee House has recently opened up in what for many years, used to be the old 'Twilight…read moreZone' gaming centre. It has a great position right in the centre of the town, with fantastic views of the castle and Belfast Lough. The inside is bright and has lots of seating. They offer the usual teas and coffees, with an amazing range of milkshakes, soft drinks and hot chocolate. I had a bacon butty when I visited which was delicious, but they also have a good range of sandwiches, sweet treats, and waffles! Limited parking is available on the street outside, and further up Main Street. Failing that there is lots of free parking available in the Castle Car Park, just a short walk away.

Superb coffee and I'm a coffee snob! Moist scones with good jam. A great view to boot.read more

Touring around the Coastal Causeway Route and needed a coffee. Pulled into Whitehead and this is…read morethe first place we saw. Parked right out front. We ordered some coffee and shared an apple/gooseberry pie with fresh cream. Amazing! The food that was being served to others looked great also. Fun little place.

It's a nice place with relatively nice food. I enjoyed my time there but I ordered my meal without…read moreegg, and once my plate was on the table they had an egg on top off everything, although I just took it off I still did not appreciate it. That is the only reason I am down rating it but overall a nice place.

Ladies are gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Listen to this review because you shall heed it well! This…read morerestaurant is hands down the most beautiful amazing authentic Italian restaurant I've eaten at in years. You know maybe the pandemic has made my heart heavy and lonely but my stomach is in complete delicious delight and 11 out of 10 contentment. Take my breath away at how I'm just speechless at the awe of how the execution concept and passion at display! The appetizers! Just wow. Rice balls absolutely authentic! My Sicilian mother and godmother would cry as if their childhood was touched. The pork belly was impressive as well my friend Mark loved it! Entrees! Lamb is a beautiful thing. Never underestimate it. This lamb was so well made I could taste the orchestrated symphony of flavors hot my palate. My friend Mark's pasta was also to the same effect. Dessert. Pistachio cheesecake is the most Italian NY dish ever to graced my graces. My friend Mark's tiramisu... I've made it before and absolutely blushing in flattering graces! Overall that 1 star review is garbage. The reviewer probably was divorced the night they wrote their trite tired overwrought high school excuse of a existence. Bottom line listen to this Sicilian descendants word. This restaurant is the real deal. Do not and I repeat do not!!!!! Pass up this restaurant!!!!! Go here!!! You owe it to yourself!!! Yes this restaurant isn't in Italy whatever that's not the point. The point is this restaurant is the only Northern Ireland restaurant that knows Italian cuisine. Also the waitress Cassandra is an absolute delight as well! She recommended the wines and drinks and you know food service is absolutely all about the restaurant experience!!! I'll say it again!!! Go here!!! Eat this food!!! You will thank yourself!!! Your soul will thank yourself!!! Thank you readers for reading. I hope my next restaurant is just as well executed. The next place has a high bar to compete with. Thank you! Castello Italia it has been a pleasure! Chef's kiss! Bon appetit!

A friend mentioned this place was in Carrickfergus and I was excited to try it. Upon arriving we…read morerealized that there is a cafe - open from 9 every morning, and a restaurant, open from 5pm. Since it was lunch time, we walked in to the cafe and stood at the counter waiting for someone to welcome and seat us. Standing drooling and looking at all the amazingly presented tray bakes, it wasn't immediately obvious if they served lunch. In fact, were it not for the other customers in the cafe I'd think it was closed as the staff, despite walking back and forward behind the counter, had left us standing staring and were busting themselves - and yes, they had seen us. Husband spotted menus, so I grabbed one, confirmed they served food and I actually had to ask the lady behind the counter whether or not we could seat ourselves. She stared at me gormlessly and a man came out and said "are you here for lunch?" I said yes, do we seat ourselves? And he said sit anywhere. I grabbed another menu for husband and we sat, no one came near us for a long time. The vibe wasn't right at all. We were surrounded by people chatting and drinking tea but the staff were inattentive or just didn't care at all. After an extended period of time my husband said, I don't like it in here, I asked if he wanted to leave - he's NEVER like that, so I was astonished when he got up and said yes. So we left the delicious display of tray bakes behind and left. So, so disappointing. The menu looked great, on street parking, enough ice cream and cakes and tray bakes to shake a stick at, but either we had our invisibility cloaks on, or were just being ignored. I'm glad business is so good for them that they can just ignore customers, but it's not my kinda scene.

Had lunch here with my daughter, son-in-law and baby grandson. It was a little crowded but we were…read moreable to find a spot in the corner near the door with room for a high chair. Two of us are vegetarians and enjoyed generous slices of veggie quiche and helpings of a few different salads, and the other member of our party enjoyed the chicken pie. Everything looked great here -- fresh and authentic. People were friendly and we also enjoyed walking around the beautiful courtyard garden and checking out some of the other Courtyard shops. I definitely want to visit here again on my next trip to Northern Ireland!

This is one of two little cafés based in the Carrickfergus Courtyard, and this one is my favourite!…read more I've had lunch from here a few times and the food is all home cooked and SO tasty! They do freshly made sandwiches, cakes, and an ever changing selection of hot food options. Their quiche and salad is so tasty. Other food on offer are beautiful homemade soups, stew, pies, paninis and a variety of daily specials. They also do a selection of Morelli ice creams. It's lovely to sit in this little cafe, the decor is rustic and homely, great wee place to spend a lunchtime!

This little cafe is run by the Carrickfergus Community Church, and is staffed by volunteers, mainly…read morecoming from the church congregation. The volunteers are super friendly and helpful and really go out of their way to make me feel welcome when I am there. They were also fantastic with my little boy. The food they offer is great high quality and well prepared food at low prices. They are well known for their fries, but they also do great lunch specials such as cottage pie, and roasts. All their teas and coffees are Fair Trade.

If you are around the business park and you need a quick lunch, then go to the Trading post coffee…read morehouse. It has a good choice of Panini, Cabatta, wraps and sandwiches. It has cooked breakfasts, pizza and salads too. I opted for a Southen Belle panini, whch came with some side salad and creamy coleslaw. Decent enough lunch for only £4.45, nice latte for afterwards. My wee son enjoyed a sausage roll. Plenty of high chairs available. Nice little cafe with attentive staff.

Lovely inside and excellent food. It's good.to see lots of healthy options too. Staff are greatread more

We don't get to go here as often as we'd like, but that only helps to make it more of a treat. Its…read moresuch a lovely spot. The decor is quirky (without trying too hard as sometimes places that try to be quirky can be) and ambiance is lovely. whether you are seated in the backroom which is the cosiest I think, or one of the front areas, where you get a lovely view of the bay, it is a pleasure just to sit here. The staff are always friendly and pretty fast and so great to engage with, but I think one of the stars of going here is the food and coffee. The menu is inventive and will have something to please everyone, and so delicious for the most part. I tend to gravitate towards a favourite that they do... eggs in purgatory... but anything Ive tried has been great!

Wow. This place is a hidden gem…read more I only went for breakfast but they also do a bed and breakfast service. The customer service is next to none. The guy that welcomed us is eccentric and so friendly. The front door was opened before we even reached it and we where very warmly Welcomed and led into the dining room to sit at a table with an amazing view. The food was great and the you had plenty to choose from off the menu. I would probably go for the French toast next time as it looked awesome. Staff continually ask do you want coffee refills. They have a wee shop out the back selling gifts. Parking is on street and easy. A great place to go for breakfast and walk along the sea front. It's like being in another world. So good to be away from the pace of city life. Can't wait to go back.