Unless the staff know you forget about customer service. Would stand talking to people even after…read moretheir bags were packed and ignore other customers and the job they are paid to do. seen this many times. Brought back a top as the security tag was still on not a single word was spoken to me.

It's a 24 hour store. Has a petrol station and large car park…read more Handy location, as it's near the motorway to easily accessible. Open 24 hrs is handy when you need to grab something and random times of the day or night. Well laid out store and easy to find whatever you are looking for. Late night shopping is great for the introvert how doesn't want to deal with queues and battle trolley rage.

I appreciated this convenience store. For American reference think Q-T combined with a smaller…read moreALDI. They had a huge variety of prepared sandwiches for a quick bite, soda and bottles of liquor for a wee sip. Hot cups of coffee, lattes and tea on tap from a clean vending area all day. And snacks galore! Any junk food you had a taste for, and new ones to try, you could get it here. The store is bright and the aisle were wide. They didn't have my favorite Volcanic Unflavored Water here, but they had many other items to try.

The best and also busiest Centra in town, in my humble opinion. This may be due to it's proximity…read moreto City Hall and local offices. It is definitely king of convenience offering a full deli, a new Mexican burrito counter (Called Spice - Inventive), baked good, snacks, drinks and a wall of sandwiches and salads. Be aware - at lunchtime you can expect to queue here for 10 minutes for the deli and for the normal checkouts. There's an ATM on site and they take card at the cash register so don't worry if your pockets aren't jingling. There's a nice wee seated area out the front but it's not enclosed so I wouldn't be eating your lunch here - perfect for a smoke break and a snack.

Definitely my idea of a great delicatessen with a fantastic selection of meats, cheeses, jars of…read moredelicacies, fresh olives, fish, pates, salads and everything else that you hope to find to complete a gourmet feast for a special treat. Among other things there is high quality bacon and locally produced smoked salmon. All sortsof specialised ingredients are likely to be here with things you don't find often such as the Canadian Clover Crest honey which I bought. The only trouble for me is that Arcadia is so far away up the traffic laden Lisburn Road though the longish opening hours are helpful. Mind you, perhaps it is just as well as I'd be overspending far too much.

Arcadia is quite possibly one of the best finds I have had the pleasure of discovering while…read morewriting my reviews. I'm not up on my deli / speciality foods, nor do I know my Perches from my Pollocks (apparently types of fish...yeah, I didn't know that either) but even I realised the extent of Arcadia's wonderfulness. Plus they sell American sweets. No longer was I interested in the Snappers or the Sea Breams (yep, more fish), the Gruyere or the Gouda (cheese this time)...I eyes were solely fixed on the sweetie selection. Picking up a packet of peanut butter M&Ms (I don't like peanut butter, nor do I like M&Ms), the feeling of the novelty of purchasing something that is so highly sought after over here overcame me. And so, they were bought for the grand price of £1.49. My sister, on the other hand, eyes popping out of her head, was visibly distressed by the varied and unusual choice of confectionery which lay before her. Well, Willy Wonka was the lucky man this particular day, and she selected a packet of 'Wonka Nerds'. And now I am officially going to immigrate to the USA. Ohhh, these are good. These are really, really good. Tiny drops of wild cherry and watermelon explode with flavour the moment you pop them in your mouth and start chewing. It's been nice knowing you all...I'll see you on the other side. (Of the ocean).

Sainsbury's is my favourite supermarket. Its quality products are the best available and it sells a…read moregreat range of items. I'm a fan of their vegetarian foods and Sainsbury's own brand items (love Sainsbury's Nut Cutlets and veggie mince). They have the best labelling of all the supermarkets with all their own brand products clearly labelled as to whether or not they are vegetarian or BUAV approved (not tested on animals). In addition their brand match scheme ensures you don't pay more with Sainsbury's than with another supermarket. As per Sainsbury's website "When you buy ten or more different products, we'll tot up the comparable brands in your basket. If you could have paid less at Asda - even because of the deal - we'll give you a coupon for the difference off your next shop." I always use my brand match vouchers at my next Sainsbury's grocery shop. Plus their wine selection is superior to all other supermarket selections. Quality store with unbeatable prices, pleasant to browse and lovely, helpful staff. Perfect. At Christmas and New Year Sainsbury's have a special range of fabulous food you can order and collect in store, I would especially recommend the: *Three nut roast with cranberry sauce *Butternut & mushroom en croute *Limoncello buche de Noel If you want indulgent, treat foods try Sainsbury's 'Taste The Difference' range. This blows every other supermarkets 'luxury' items clean out of the water. Definitely the best you'll get, bar none.

Sainsbury's is the main supermarket in the Forestside shopping centre, so for this reason it is…read morealways packed, no matter what time of the day it is. The supermarket has all the stuff you would expect and more, and is a good place to get all your weekly shop done. They have a very large fruit and veg section, complete with salad bar if you are that way inclined, with a very large delicatessen meat and cheese counter. The store also has a large range of magazines, books, CDs, DVDs and games, and is always worth a check for a better price if you are about to buy a recently released item from HMV. As for the rest of the store there is a large range of everything as you would expect. The store has its own cafe which is good for pacifying those who have been dragged along or those who have worked up a hunger in their arduous shopping trip! The store also has installed self scanning machines, which is a real boost to customers as they can get in and for a few items much faster than in the past! I will sign off with a tip: try the white chocolate and cranberry cookies from here. You will not find a better cookie from any supermarket, pinky promise!

Plonked right in the middle of Castlecourt shopping centre is Zumo juice Bar. Zuno provides a…read morehealthy alternative to fizzy drinks and an ideal pit stop in a busy city centre shopping mall. The service in Zumo is excellent, the staff are extremely attentive and are very talented smoothie makers too boot. I would recommend that you try a Zumo Berry smoothie, I am not exactly sure what is in it but when it tastes as good as it does I do not really mind. Apparently it is god if you are feeling unwell but I think this is just code for it being the best way to beat a hangover.

I have to admit, I am a sucker for a good smoothie.I really like some of the innocent brand of…read moresmoothes but I always find that they are vastly overpriced for the amount you get, and in the majority of times I will buy a carton which I can't bring around me, so the Zumo juice bar brand is good for giving me my smoothie fix! My girlfriend swears by the Flu Buster smoothie, not for its healing properties, but just on a deliciousness basis! I tried a Sun Splash smoothie with had mango, pineapple and orange, and was really tasty! Everything is reasonably priced for what you are getting, and it is reassuring to see everything get made fresh in front of you rather than the mystery of something that is generically manufactured with a whole load of added sugars and other additives. The staff are always pleasant despite usually being rushed off their feet, so if you want to watch your figure or if you are feeling tender after a large night out, I recommend this place!

Wanted to find a nice local spot for brunch while we were in Belfast. This was a 5 min walk from…read moreour AirBnB. It looked like a serious coffee shop, so we decided to give it a try. This was a great choice. I grabbed a cinnamon roll, and ordered a cup of their filtered coffee (they no longer offer Chemex, sadly) and an order of poached eggs on toast with a side of bacon. This was something new for me, and I loved the simplicity of it. The sourdough toast was amazing, and the poached eggs went with it perfectly. High marks for the bacon also! Service was quick, and everything was brought out promptly. This is a nice coffee shop, plenty of seating, and a quiet place to have a conversation or get some work done. I know the people in the UK love their tea, but I would happily be a regular here if I lived in Belfast.

The food, service, and vibes were immaculate! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone for…read morebreakfast.

The staff was very friendly and they were jamming to tunes and they sounded like they get along. I…read moretried the English breakfast and was not disappointed. I also ordered the late but it was just okay.

Amazing food, amazing service. Definitely will return if I…read morevisit Belfast again. Ambiance is relaxing, cozy like a college cafeteria.

The big health shop chains may be able to offer fabulous offers and super cheap deals, but you…read morewon't get the service, advice and knowledge as this tiny place. Despite it's dinky appearance they seem to have crammed in any lotion, potion and herb you are ever likely to need. I was in enquiring about something I had read about online, and not only did they have it, but suggested something else that would be better, and it was. Google can suggest, but the nutmeg can advise- that is a big positive difference.

Nutmeg is a health food store in the centre of Belfast. I am the type of guy who takes little…read morephases. Lots of little phases. Quite a lot of them do revolve around places like this. I wanna start drinking a certain type of tea or heard that Miso soup is the healthiest thing on Earth (it tastes like unhappiness)and I turn to Nutmeg. It's quite a cramped shop and they have filled it as best they can. On the left hand side is the organic, whole foods that are all sourced from Fair trade marked groups keeping with the shops ethical policy. The right hand side is for the sweet, sweet drugs. They stock all sorts of natural remedies and pick me ups straight from natures pharmacies all over the world. The staff are passionate about what they are trying to promote and can get a little on the preachy side, but its their shop after all.