If you are not addicted to NOA bread by the time you write this review then I don't know what to…read moresay. It's the best bread ever, soft and delicious, today we had it at home with melted butter and beans. NOA is not just a bakery, they make their own coffee and beer and it's all under one roof. Ta Da! something for everyone. We snagged the last almond croissant yesterday and it was unbelievable. Pablo had a coffee and a Troglodyte mild chaser and it was good. All this at just the beginning of the day. Service was friendly and attentive and the ambiance was top notch, likely the most bougie on the island and let's face it old world charm is good and great but sometimes you just want a preppy/techy vibe. Across from the ferry terminal and a good place to work or lollygag.

Whenever my husband and I go back to the Isle of Man to visit family we always make sure we visit…read moreNoa Bakehouse at least once, often referring to it as 'our haven' when catching up with various random elderly relatives has all got a bit too much! Noa has got a super chilled out vibe and wouldn't be out of place in either Manchester's NQ or London's Shoreditch with its laid back staff and mismatched furniture. The clientele is much more varied however, with young hipster types, families with kids and 30 something young professionals all happily rubbing shoulders. Like the best coffee shops in the NQ and Shoreditch, Noa takes their coffee seriously and every time I've been in there my favoured cappuccino has been excellent with even my husband, notoriously picky about the standard of his flat whites, leaving more than happy. Food wise Noa offer a selection of tasty looking cakes as well as a short daily changing savoury menu with things such as soup, salad and sandwiches on it, all of which offer variety a bit different from your bog standard cheese and ham sarnie etc. Last time we were in I had the 'Bugsy' salad, which although was extremely virtuous being full of veggies, seeds and houmous, was fresh and really tasty. My only negative is that I found it a bit pricey at around the £6 mark when it was pre-prepped in the fridge and presented in a plastic cup, more like a takeaway option. Call me fickle but I'd have been more than happy to have paid this if it had been presented on a proper plate and even better if they'd added on a chunk of their lovely bread (Note, the photo I added of it was after I grabbed a plate and pinched a couple of pieces of my husband's bread!) Speaking of which, don't forget to pick up a loaf or two of their fantastic in-house baked sourdough if you're visiting. Although be warned, pair it with some luscious salty butter and you'll more than likely demolish it within the day!

Gorgeous place, Mushy Peas, Meat and tater pie, delish, quite a nice take away! The ladies are very…read morepleasant, we can't wait to come back!

Baguette Me Not is a small take away, selling surprisingly baguettes! Well not only baguettes, they…read moresell pies and sandwiches as well. All the produce is make fresh everyday, and you can buy anything from an egg bun, to a roast chicken baguette, or pie, peas and beetroot to sausage rolls. They also serve breakfasts in a bun, which are delicious if not very calorie conscious. The service has always been great everytime I've been in, the staff are friendly and don't rush you if you cannot decide what you want. Situated on Schneider Road, its very handy for workers from Kimberly Clark and other businesses on the Park Road estate. They also do outside catering for functions such as weddings and birthdays.

Well situated out on a limb on the west coast of the Isle of Man in Dalby (10 mins drive from Peel)…read morethe Niarbyl is a stunning spot full of natural beauty. From it the coast line is stunning all the way down to the South and on a clear day you can see Ireland while also looking for basking sharks, seals and dolphins. To be here is the good life and even if the weather is awful (like it was for us), there is something amazing about the power of a storm lashing the coast! The visitor centre does good traditional pub/cafe meals - so be expecting things like Fish and chips, beef burgers, pies and the usual starters and desserts. They also do a great selection of sandwiches. My wife and myself ordered the cod and chips and it was more like whale and chips it was that big - very light batter and a taste of just by the seaside. The chips where homemade and were lovely, plus it all came with fresh (possibly homemade )mushy peas and tartare sauce. My grandma had a child's size portion of this but it was still the size of a normal portion somewhere else. My Dad decided to break the cod and chips rule by having a crab and watercress sandwich which he thought was excellent and their sandwich selection was pretty impressive with lot's of variety. All in all, lunch for 4 plus soft drinks and a tip came to £45 which isn't too bad when it came to enjoying a day out with family in a lovely unique setting!

Went to Niarbyl this Sunday and thought the food was good and the views were wonderful. As it was…read moreSunday, the primary option was Sunday Roast. Roast here was a choice of ham, turkey or roast beef, carved to order, and then a buffet of your typical Sunday roast accompaniments (vegetables, two types of potato, etc). The meat was good but not something that makes you stand back and say one of my best meals ever. I would say it was a very typical Sunday roast. Service is very friendly but inconsistent. It does not seem like they were really trained, they sometimes forgot tables, but they were trying hard and were quite nice. I'd love to try the restaurant on a different day, the menu seems quite interesting, and would even go back again for Sunday roast but you need to enjoy the view as much as the food.

Saturday morning once again and if you have read any of my past reviews you would know that…read moreSaturday mornings mean breakfast out!! yeah baby! We were parked and walking into town discussing where to go for a fry. 'Will it be Cafe Mocha? Will we try Cafolas again?' when we bumped into a friend of a friend. We told him our trouble and he recommended Jarrah - boy are we glad he did. The breakfast selection from 8am to 12 midday is quite outstanding with the choice of a small fry, a regular fry, a deluxe fry or a super deluxe fry - each time the price and the plate size goes up slightly. My beau ordered a super deluxe fry consisting of...wait for it... 2 sausages, 1 bacon, 2 eggs, beans, mushrooms, half a pancake, soda bread, a hash brown, potato bread, french toast and a fried tomato!! Holy Fry -Up! I just ordered scrambled eggs on toast. The food was good, the setting was comfortable and they provide the days papers while you wait. There is a separate section to purchase take-away sandwiches or ice cream, I have heard the sandwiches are also filled well, reasonably priced and tasty. I knew I was going to yelp the place once I'd finished eating it was just so nice. I have only two issues, you have to pay for your tea separate to the fry and there was a funny wee smell in the place - nothing weird or gross just a funny wee smell. I'll be back - maybe tomorrow!

I have been eating in this cafe from time to time over the past few years…read more The food is very good and reasonably priced. I have had a baby recently and find this is a really handy place to call in, have a bite to eat and feed him. The staff are so friendly they really go out of their way to help me with the pram, holding the door open etc. Also because of the baby, they have no problem providing hot water for the bottle and bringing over my food. There is plenty of space to park my cargo which is a welcome change to other cafe's bunged out with tables. The carry out service is separate to the main seating area so you won't be disturbed while dinning. I would not go anywhere else to eat while in Newtownards.

Been passed here so may times and finally decided to call in when we were milling around Bangor the…read moreother day with time to spare. The range of sandwiches was really good with the set line up of specials etc pretty good as well as the usual array of deli offerings to allow you to make your own. Both my wife and I got the "chelle" subs which were nothing short of amazing, really good filling in both quantity and quality. The coffee was decent too especially by deli standards (as opposed to dedicated coffee places). The prices were on the higher side of average although not too excessive and to be fair it was reflected in the quality which meant we didn't feel ripped off by any means, although of course if you're feeling the pinch in your pocked there is a Greggs not too far away! The staff were nice and the process of ordering was all COVID compliant and well run. If there was anything to add by way of a downside... and its small, was that the wait outside for the subs was a little on the long side given we were there at a very quite time (just me and 1 other customer) so I don't know how fast it would be if you are there at a busy time and in a rush. But all in all a great experience and will definitely be back again.

The Sunflower has began to build up a bit of a cult following in Bangor. It is known for its…read moresandwiches and quick service. A few of my mates have a bit of an addiction to this place. They would go down at half time of football matches and they even have a designated runner to Sunflower. In and out and back in the house to watch the second half. That's the beauty of Sunflower. The BBQ chicken melt with crispy onions is Harry and my personal favourite, to quote Harry, "crispy onions are so delicious I could eat them on their own!" If that doesn't convince you to eat at the Sunflower I do not know what will. How about the price? At around £3.50, it is hard to refuse and you can also make it feel like you are staying healthy by having 2 free salad toppings at no extra cost. With a town centre location The Sunflower is the ideal place to grab a quick melt or sandwich before you continue your shopping or get back to work.

I am sorry that I wasn't able to find this place sooner. It was only when they got a new sign…read moreoutside that I actually noticed its existence and went inside and took a gamble on one of their sandwiches and I have never turned back! The store is surprisingly large and is full of a wide product range in everything it stocks. It has a large selection of fresh fruit and veg , which it sells a lot of specialty items. It has a wide range of olives, obscure tinned items and a very varied deli counter with a wide selection of cheeses and hams to cater to even the most obscure taste. For me the best part about here is the sandwich bar. There is everything here that you would ever want to put in a sandwich. The bread is cooked on site and is always fresh as a daisy, and sandwiches are generously crammed. My personal fave from here is a chicken, mayo and stuffing which is mois and really delicious, Hooray for Hanlons!

Wonderful fresh fruit and vegetables at great prices, you know the sandwiches are popular - just…read morehave to look at the queue out to the street at lunch time. Friendly and helpful staff, clean and well organised and well laid out store.

My wife I had only our 2nd sample of Brunch Box sandwiches from our local Tesco in Antrim today. We…read morecan confirm that our first experience (last week) was no fluke. They were delicious both times. The bread used is chunky & soft and the fillings are top class & very tasty. We're both in our early 70's and would be pretty good judges & unafraid to point out poor quality. No such problem here! Kieran& Alice McMullan

May 2024, stayed in the area 4 weeks, came here four times, - it would of been nicer if they were a…read morebit more customer centric. First time 10:30 am ....they say too late for a English breakfast, but sandwiches were good, Second time 10am trying for english bkfast, but food hadn't been delivered to them, so again - sandwiches were good. Third time, 10am .... Closed, short staffed. Fourth time hoping for a meal, at 2:30 today (they close at 3:30, so should of been OK) ...but they said they were only doing cakes and drinks.... they sent us up the road to the Brown Cow....( lol, we know they dont do food untill 5pm.) Nice friendly people, but....

Perfect stop on our way out of the Lake District! Great food, fresh ingredients, friendly…read moreservice..... So fortunate to find this place!!