I'm just going to reiterate everything everyone has ever said to me about this deli - it is…read moreawesome! Clean, fresh, warm and welcoming with a huge choice, a good sized portion and a very decent price. The shop itself reminds me of a French deli with all the gorgeous cheeses on display and the shelves which are home to dips, spreads and chutneys! Seriously this is my kind of place! I once had a white chocolate cheesecake in here many moons ago and the image and taste are well engraved in my memory - it looked like something out of a magazine and the taste was thick, creamy yet melting and amazing. I sound like a freak but I will never forget it - haven't tasted one like it since. I can't rave about this place and the food enough - just go, you'll love it!

This is the ultimate deli experience in Belfast! I love the food here and it's so fresh and I love…read morethe fact that even the bread is homemade! This makes for a very exciting smell upon entering here in the morning! Fresh baked bread...nothing better! I come here for lunch whenever I'm in the area and sometimes when I'm not! They offer a huge range of delicious fillings and will literally put together any combination you can think up! They're not afraid to give you plenty and the prices a re great too! I'm told they also cater for functions and although have never experienced this side of the business if the food here is anything to go by it'll be a win win combination!!

So, after having reviewed and waxed lyrical about La Cuisine on the Antrim Road, I discovered it…read morehad closed down without my knowledge. Panic ensued as I worried if my local branch of this deli had met the same fate, but I'm pleased to report that it hasn't as yet - phew! La Cuisine have been in Glengormley since I was really young, and I always loved their food. It used to be a real treat to go there for lunch, and in truth, it still is! The food is all cooked on-site that day, so it's beautifully fresh and properly tasty. Highlights are definitely the pies and the vol-au-vents (very 80s, but who cares when they're so yummy??) The cafe is really tiny, so there are only a few tables. This can cause a bit of traffic at lunchtime as people wait for tables, but don't think this means you'll be rushed through your meal. The staff are always patient (I know this because I've gone on several occasions with my 18 month old nephew - patience is definitely required!) and willing to accommodate whatever request you may make of them.

La Cuisine is a lovely place to go for lunch.. and I would visit quite often - although word of…read morewarning - it may be easier to carry out than to sit in, as the cafe itself is very small. I'll start with the bad points, to get them out of the way. Firstly, the cafe is a little hidden and may be hard to find for someone who is not used to the area. The car parking around it isn't adequate and you can never get a parking space. The cafe itself is also very small.. you may be waiting for a table for a very long time, so it is better to take away. Even if you do sit in, you will notice you are sitting very close to people who are taking away, so it doesn't feel very private. Anyway, good points. Food is absolutely fantastic. I'm a huge fan of the large hot cajun baguettes.. they are like heaven in your mouth. Their food always looks nice and fresh in the counter and they offer a wide range of lunch time dishes that caters for everybody. It's always very good value for money compared to some cafes and sandwich bars that will charge a fortune for a baguette - especially for how much you get. They are very generous with their portions, which is a factor that I love to see in a food place. Also, staff are very friendly, always smiling no matter how busy the cafe is. Overall, with the number of bad points you'd expect a 3 star rating, but this climbs up to a 4 star, simply because their food is amazing and you can't get much better.

My girlfriend says that I can't fend for myself, she says that if she wasn't around I would just…read moreeat out everyday. Today I tried to prove her wrong but the next thing I knew I was in a bakery queue, I think I blacked out, who knows?! The Antrim Road was crying out for a bakery/sit in deli like this and judging by the queues today the locals have already taken this place to their hearts. There's an exceptional take out selection which is clearly displayed on the wall. It can be tricky going to a new place and deciding what to get but I was sold on the Italian Style Panini with Salami, chorizo, pesto and mozzarella. These are pre made and ready to be toasted so you don't even have to wait around for the staff to combine the ingredients. I was really impressed with the quality of the food, fresh, flavoursome and incredibly delicious. Cheap too - at £3.75 I felt like I was robbing them. I'm in love with this new bakery and I can't wait to lazily amble up the Antrim Road on a Sunday morning and chill out in the lovely surroundings. It's a perfect 5 from me! I mean what's not to like? It's convenient, quick, cheap and really well thought out!

Such a lovely little place! We had breakfast and it was delicious and not expensive…read more Friendly, helpful staff adds to the pleasant atmosphere. They have a great selection of buns and tray bakes and Yes, we did have one but shared it as they where quite substantial. They also do a takeaway service as typical home bakery produce. Filled soda's, sandwiches and baps are availible to take out and very reasonable! So around about £2.50 to £3.00 . They where non stop and it was nice that the sit in area was a little bit separate from the take away so it didn't feel overcrowded. With the prices and the quality of food I can see why they are non stop. Always a good sign for any coffee shop.

"People who love to eat are always the best people." -Julia Child (1912-2004)…read more One of the stops on our Belfast food tour, Sawers was a tremendous hit. Crowded at lunchtime on a weekday, we managed to nab a table when another couple finished their meal. It's super busy and inside, it's full of gourmet delights. Anyone who thinks Northern Ireland doesn't have good good needs to come here. Smoked salmon on toasted bread, hard Irish cheese, crunchy baguette, sliced turkey, even chilli sauce and something called "black butter." Oh, and wine. You can't have a midday snack without wine, right? Much/most of the food here is quite local (the wine is Spanish) and the staff are helpful. Check the "sandwich board" out front for specials. The Spanish Board for £25 would be my choice! [Review 1893 of 2024 - 871 in United Kingdom - 22915 overall]

Found this gem while strolling the streets of downtown Belfast. This place has it all! A great…read moreselection of various packaged food, a deli that makes fresh sandwiches, pastries, fresh cheeses to cut and an olive bar. Browsing the store, I saw that it's separated into sections. An Italian section with lots of varieties of pastas and sauces. Cookies from Italy and limoncello! There is a very small Mexican section, which in my opinion was pretty darn good for being in Ireland! They had tortillas, various dry chilies and hot sauces. Lots of cookies, candies, jams and jelly's and a very large tea selection. The cheese case and deli were loaded with so many choices, it was hard to choose! You can order food and eat at tables that are just outside the front of the store. A definite recommend but if you're a foodie, be prepared to be dazzled!

Like Meat? Like Freshly made local Produce? Like Bargains? Good! Then You'll like Corrie's Farm…read moreButchers. This company has gone from strength to strength in recent years opening multiple new shops across Northern Ireland and that's testament to their produce. They believe in sourcing locally and selling only the finest cuts of meat. Their new shop in Holywood is a cut above the rest and their deli counter was proving extremely popular with the local office workers when I visited today. This is the place to go if you're preparing a special meal and looking for fine food. They sell. My mouth was watering when I saw the Dry Aged Meat section - it looked truly divine! They sell chicken breast in bulk at a good price, something that might appeal to gym buffs that are looking to put on some mass. There are chalkboards all over the place advertising special deals - if you're looking for some inspiration you should pop in here for a wee look - you'll probably come out wanting to write a cook book. This is real honest local food - forget your chain supermarkets and get down here for your cuts of meat.

Corries has some competition in Holywood with a selection of other butchers on the same street but…read morethere are a few features that help it stand out from the rest. The shop itself is well laid out with plenty of browsing room so you can find what will curb the carnivore in you. A great selection of your regular butcher staples complimented with a great deli counter with salads, cold meats and cheese. Lunch on the go? Corrie's farm butchers has it covered, sausage rolls, pasties, stew, salads, you can even get a warm, freshly made roast beef sandwich for a reasonable price. Highly recommended and a decent price range for top quality products, the friendly staff will definitely help you find what you are looking for.

Tasty! I had the club sandwich (gluten free bread) with a ginger ale for lunch. There was lots of…read moremeat and lettuce. Fries in the side. It was full of flavor and reasonably priced. The place has a good feel about it. Rustic and clean. Professional staff.

Food was brilliant and the service was good too, everyone except a lady with short silver/purple…read morehair she was very rude. I was about to finish my water and leave to go eat somewhere else but someone else ended up serving me thank god. If I wasn't greeted by her rudeness I would of 100% gave this 5stars. I can only give my opinion on the food I ate which was excellent

This place is awesome…read more It's the future of food shops. Great they they have so many food options fresh and packaged. Good to have seating area too. Shop is well laid out. Has massive hot food area. The hot carvery sandwich I had was lush. I used their Facebook offer half price deal so got it for like £1.75. Bargain. It was packed with filling. The meat tasted so good. Need to keep an eye on any other offers they have.

Passing by this new addition in The Cathedral Quarter and stopped by to buy a paper. It's big and…read morelots of good quality goods. Nice dining area next to front window. Deli counter towards the back, it will do well!!

This is my first time here, my wife recommended Take&Thyme so i decided to try it. It is set in a…read morelovely courtyard and so quiet. I ordered the lovely smoked chicken salad sandwich on brown bread with ceasar dressing. The sandwich was accompanied with a healthy portion of doritos and to sum it up,the sandwich was delicious. 5 stars from me, I can safely say that this is the place I will be making my first port of call when going for lunch.

Located in The Courtyard, a quaint little (yep, you guessed it) courtyard, Take Thyme is a fine…read morefood / delicatessen, selling everything from posh chocs to chutneys to Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Yes, you heard right. Well, it is a 'fine food' of sorts... Basically that was the only reason myself and my two siblings wandered into this cute deli - the ice cream. We had spotted a display just under the archway for Take Thyme, and a small sign had caught my brother's eye in the process. "Ohhh, Ben and Jerry's!" No questions asked...the three of us practically sprinted over to the right and corner to further investigate. Take Thyme does have a really good range of food stuffs for such a small shop, and apparently these small tubs of the delectable Ben and Jerry's for £1.99 are the latest edition. Despite the protests of "Oh my word, I'm stuffed!" and "I'm not eating any more" a mere hour before, both siblings were super eager to purchase their own little pot of Caramel Choo Choo (my sis) and Chocolate Fudge Brownie (the bro). I was happy enough to remain ice creamless. For the finer foods in life, Take Thyme is a fab little find. That apparently includes Ben and Jerry's. I happen to agree...

The staff is brilliant and just a grand Craic! I am Celiac and nut free and they were very…read moreattentive to that but always with their quick wit and a bright smile. They're Gluten Free bread is delicious and unlike most, sticks together and doesn't crumble. Their portion sizes are gigantic and their choice of meats and cheeses is the same. When I return to Belfast, I'll definitely go back!

I popped in here on Friday for a quick lunch, it was about 2pm but the place seemed to be…read moreabsolutely rammed. On entering we were greeted with a smile and asked if we'd like to sit in, the queue for the deli was quite big so we opted to sit in and have our food brought to us. We were shown to our table upstairs (I had no idea there was an upstairs) and given menus and offered drinks. The menu was large with loads of lunch options. I decided to go for a buffalo wrap. When the wrap came (about 10 minutes wait time) it was stuffed to the gills with chicken salad and the all important buffalo sauce. It was accompanied by fresh coleslaw and a side of tortilla chips. The wrap was truly magnificent - the perfect Friday afternoon lunch. It was relatively cheap for the portion size too, costing around £6. I was really impressed with Thyme - the staff were helpful and the food was of good quality - what more could you want from a city centre deli.

Our new office opened up across the road from this wee place and I'm sure the lovely ladies got…read morequite a shock when e all descended on this wee cafe one afternoon (30 of us), and I'm also sure that upon hearing we would more than likely be in most days, they thought Christmas had well and truly come early! They offer loads of lovely traditional food, sandwiches and great fry ups! We would always be in for a sarni, which were always fresh and made with a smile! The tea, I must say, is really great, and really cheap too, much like all the rest of the food. It might not look like much but Pauls Cafe is certainly up there with the bast of em!

Paul's Cafe on Donegall Street does a very good trade. Two of the largest News Papers in Northern…read moreIreland are just down the street and come lunch time, Paul's does its best to fill each and everyone of their employee's bellies. There are also a large number of smaller businesses around the area that take advantage of Paul's convenient location. On my trip to Paul's it was a horrible, rainy day outside and I was cold and in a rubbish mood. Their rustic tomato soup made a very good effort in warming my cold bones and cheering me up. It was really quite cheap, my soup and coffee came to below £4 and no one can complain about those prices. The lady behind the counter was pleasant and very social with all her locals. A very nice, quiet place to grab a bite, as long as you make sure not to be around at lunch time for the papers!