Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Belfast

"The breakfast menu at The National contains a simply mouth-watering selection of classic breakfasts and brunch dishes with a twist. From a traditional fry to rhubarb crumble pancake stacks or a turkey and mozzarella butty, there’s plenty to choose from whether you want to try something new or stick to what you know. Dine in The National’s ultra cool interior with sharp industrial and minimal design."

"Tuck into mouthwatering COQ Burgers (think chunky friend chicken burgers with all the trimmings and loaded fries on the side) in The National’s spacious beer garden. Their outdoor areas also plays host to entertainment and live music. No booking required."

"The brunch here is similar to what you would find in Australia – which makes sense, as the owner used to live there. A seasonal menu of local ingredients means there’s always a new dish to try, but firm brekkie favourites are key here. Must-eats include the Irish porridge and the ‘Manwich’ with Clonakilty black pudding and Ballymaloe relish."

"General Merchants work closely with some of Europe’s best coffee roasters to bring a range of seasonal coffees to Belfast. This progressive café combines local produce with the Antipodean hospitality mentality to provide top quality coffee and exciting food. It has locations in East Belfast, Forestside, Stranmillis and the Ormeau Road."

"AMPM is a unique space that can cater to large events and intimate private suppers in their unique and quirky venue. From French chic decor to Irish fusion cuisine AMPM Arthur street is the best blend of good taste. Offering professional, experienced and a passionate team of staff including technicians, events managers, promoters and front of house staff that deliver outstanding service for your every need."

"The decor at AM PM will have your family feeling like they’ve been whisked away to an enchanted forest. One of the most stylish eateries in Belfast, AM PM is the perfect spot for a family celebration with prices that won’t break the budget. Children’s menus are available, and you can visit for breakfast, lunch and dinner or for a roast on Sundays."

"The decadent restaurant is treating you to a range of meatless small plates, light bites and seasonally-changing dishes, such as whipped goats cheese with toasted pecans and carrot jam - yes please."

"On the other side of St Anne’s Cathedral is another of Belfast’s unique coffee shops, Curated Kitchen. Since opening in 2018 it has established itself as one of Belfast’s most notable cafés, winning the accolade of Best Cafe in County Antrim. The first thing you will notice about the red-brick café is a wall-to-wall section overflowing with cookbooks."

"As well as serving excellent coffee and brunches, this cafe takes a different cookbook as inspiration for its changing weekly lunch menu; check the website to see which books are currently being curated."

"Cuisine: Cafe, Veggie OptionsPocket Coffee only serves single-origin coffees; espressos and bulk brews but they change the origins every month. They make their coffee rich and creamy and not too strong. The Coffee mostly comes from 3FE and Cloud Picker while the loose Tea comes from Bristol’s Canton Tea Co."

"Located at The Flatiron building on Upper Church Lane in the city centre, The Pocket’s philosophy for coffee is the same as their philosophy for life. Success is born out of passion. Not only does The Pocket offer takeaway drinks and tasty cakes, it also sells fresh bread from Bara Bakehouse."

"A post shared by thepocket (@thepocketcoffee) on Aug 8, 2017 at 7:50am PDT. This trendy cafe in the heart of the city centre is popular amongst coffee lovers and foodies. Serving up local produce and what many dub the best coffee in the city, there is also a buzz about this place."

"Slims restaurant would say otherwise, and they’ve kicked up a healthy storm in Belfast since opening their first chain on Lisburn Road. You can have a classic breakfast of decorated porridge oats or an unusual morning meal: sweet potato stacks that come in sweet options or customised topped toast. Their weekend brunch menu has a range of “Skinny Cocktails”, which enjoy a healthy mix of ingredients that ‘hide’ the alcohol, along with wine and some “simple serve gin”."

"You don’t need to eat less, just try eating right” is Slim’s mantra. If you are looking for a greasy Ulster Fry, Slim’s is not the place. Instead, they offer a healthy breakfast with the same ingredients, but they are grilled."

"If you like to have plenty of options on the menu to choose from, then cafe Maud’s is the place to go. The mouth-watering delights include Eclairs, waffles, crepes, divine milkshakes, ice cold sundaes and the largest selection of heavenly cakes. But the star of the show is definitely the ice cream which comes in the most unique and wonderful flavours, check out the popular Café Mauds “Mix In”, choose from the options on the menu or make your own, pick 2 ice cream flavours, 2 toppings of your choice and a sauce to make your own unique treat."

"Situated on the Lisburn Road, Cafe Mauds stands ahead of some of the best cafes in the South Belfast strip and has earned its spot in the top 5 best cafes in Belfast. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 11pm, Cafe Mauds is a bustling cafe and a favourite for those who have a taste for the sweet things in life. Take your pick from the range of ice creams, mix-ins and sundaes available around the clock, or satisfy your taste buds with the sumptuous crepes, waffles and heated cookie doughs for dessert."

"Maud’s is essentially a one-stop shop for all of the desserts you may need. Their takeaway offerings include all you could expect in-store, including crepes, brownies, waffles, sundaes, mix-ins, and whatever else your heart desires!. There are Maud’s outlets all around Northern Ireland."

"On the fringes of the Cathedral Quarter stands this red brick building whose ground floor houses one of Belfast's coolest art galleries. The stark concrete …"

"Queen's Arcade is a Grade B1 listed shopping arcade in the centre of Belfast. An ornate Victorian 4-storey building, painted pastel yellow, featuring muted copper spires on the roof, a small white clockface in the centre of the 2nd floor, and ground floor shopping units framed in black, either side of the arched entrance to an arcade. On the third floor is an Art-Deco-influenced monogram with the letters "A.R."."