Read a book, catch up with friends or enjoy a takeaway coffee from one of Belfast’s best coffee shops. Whether you like it black, milky, foamy, sweet or flat, you will definitely find the perfect coffee shop right for you. Each café serves sweet and savoury treats; some even serve lunch! After reading about our top places to visit, you’ll never be stuck for a coffee again.
Coffee House at Linen Hall Library
The licensed Coffee House is open for light refreshments from 9.30am Monday – Friday. It offers a range of specialty freshly roasted coffees, high quality sandwiches, soups, stew, salads, paninis, baked potatoes, and a range of puddings and pastries.
The Lamppost Café
The Lamppost Café is a family run café inspired by the life and work of CS Lewis. The café has two floors; downstairs is the lively teashop, with Narnia décor and a 1930’s vibe. Upstairs is the Writers Room, a reimagining of CS Lewis’ writers study. The Lamppost Café is also dog friendly, so bring along your pooch to enjoy lunch or breakfast in this homely and welcoming hidden gem.
St George's Market
St George’s Market is one of Belfast’s oldest attractions and one of the best markets in the UK and Ireland. Only open Fri, Sat & Sun. Customers travel near and far to sample the delights of Friday, Saturday and Sunday markets, making it one of the city’s most popular places to visit. Relax over coffee and soak up the atmosphere.
Queens Café Bar
Enjoy delicious coffee and tea from 9am, with everything from a traditional Ulster Fry to loaded pancake stacks, followed by a traditional lunch menu of all your favourite pub classics.
Bobbin
Bobbin Café operates from Belfast City Hall serving great coffee and delicious food from one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic buildings. The café provides training and work experience places for people with a learning disability or autism. All of the café’s profits go to its parent organisation NOW Group.
Bread Street Bakery & Café
Bread Street Bakery & Café is your local go-to for delicious, freshly baked treats. From fluffy breads and buttery croissants to sweet doughnuts and savory pies, they have something to satisfy every craving. Enjoy their freshly made sandwiches paired with a cup of coffee or tea, perfect for a quick bite or a relaxing break. Whether you’re dining in or taking your goodies to go, Bread Street is the place for quality baked goods.
Grand Café
The Grand Café in Belfast exudes a vibrant and contemporary atmosphere, making it an alluring destination for any visitor to the city. With its laid-back coolness and spirited Belfast charm, it’s a place where one can unwind with a long latte, savour a bistro bite, or simply enjoy a glass of Sauvignon.
Loaf
Loaf Catering and Café is a social enterprise that produces ‘food with purpose’. They serve a range of delicious foods including their award-winning sausage rolls and other locally sourced, freshly prepared dishes as well as a selection of hot drinks and sweet treats. Through Loaf’s Café sites they provide training and work experience for people with learning disabilities and autism.
2 Royal Avenue
2 Royal Avenue provides a free creative space in the heart of the city centre. It’s a warm indoor public park where you can take some time out, socialise with friends, hold a business meeting or come in and work for the day. Feel free to enjoy your packed lunch on the comfortable seating inside or grab a tasty snack from Yallaa Café. Yallaa offers a range of contemporary Mediterranean and Arabic dishes with a local twist. All food and drinks are prepared locally and sourced sustainably.
Starbucks
Concerned with more than flavour, Starbucks strives to fill its menu with responsibly sourced coffee, cocoa and tea. Indulge in their range of hot and cold breakfast options, or treat yourself to a cake or bake. With a selection of full leaf teas on offer, you’re sure to find whatever you’re looking for on your next Starbucks visit.
Afternoon Tea in Belfast
Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with sandwiches, traybakes, scones served with clotted cream and jam and a pot of fresh tea. Or enjoy a bubbly afternoon tea with your closest friends. Take a look and see what Belfast has to offer!