The Guillemot in North Down

Went on a brunch date with my friend and their smoothies and croque monsieur were incredible. My friend got the salmon and it looked so fresh and delicious, so it has to be next on my try list.

Had breakfast here with the missus. Was ok, baked beans were frankly awful... Decent coffee though. Side note, banquette seating was very high, even for a 5'11 bloke in socks. Please note, they don't allow dogs in...

Have been going here for a long time and comparing then to now, I'm afraid it has declined.

Had a lovely lunch last week. Eggs on fire can recommend 👌

I had a tasty lunch, it was tasty without making me feel gross

Always a joy to visit staff are lovely

Normally pop in here after a coastal run. The staff are so good, and if we are in a rush to eat and get out they are very accommodating. The coffee is good and food it great

Popular little place. Never felt rushed. Tasty food

Came here for the first time only recently, even though I’m a native Bangorian. Ate at both the restaurant and the cafe and both times the food and service was superb. It was also a massive breath of fresh air that the cafe had rock music on low in the background, sick of hearing Taylor Swift in every establishment I go into 😂 Had the French toast with bacon and maple syrup and it was, hands down, the best breakfast I’ve ever had. My mum also spent the entire time eyeing all the jams, chutneys and vinegars while we ate and I’m pretty sure she’d rob the place if she thought she could get away with it 😂 Amazing experience and will definitely be back 😍

This is the best in the town, I love the scones but to be honest everything else is great too. The staff are marvellous and the shop clean and well presented. The coffee is great and the music good too. "RECOMMENDED*

Nice buzz about the place at brunch time. Staff very friendly and I get great French toast there.

Lovely creative dishes at reasonable prices in a cosy cafe.

They do an amazing Korean pork sausage roll with tomato relish which I highly recommend

Always consistent, great friendly service from all of the team. Love the food choices, something for everyone…my fav is Eggs on fire, its a must ! Lovely atmosphere and worth a visit or 2 or 3 :-)

Cute and cosy with soothing coffee and tasty traybakes

Never been here before and got a beautiful breakfast. Sourdough poached eggs and sausage with a proper cup of tea. Staff so friendly. Will be back ....

Nice breakfast friendly staff and willing to vary the menu choices for us… omelet was fab. Good coffee. Not the cheapest breakfast in town but worth it for a treat.

The Guillemot Café is a lovely stop for lunch. My partner and i had a mocha and flat white and the coffee was so good. The accompanying french toast and Dirty bap hit the spot and arrived soon after we ordered. The staff were so lovely and attentive. The only negative was that the restaurant was a bit cold for me and i had to sit with my coat on the whole time. Otherwise, a lovely room and a nice time had.

Good coffee. Nice folks. Better than usual piped music.

Service was good; we didn’t have to wait long to get a table, to get our orders taken and to get our food served. As for the food itself, their bacon was too salty for my taste, the blueberry pancake was a bit lacking in flavour, but the rest of the food was good. The food servings were generous, no complaints there.

Excellent food, great coffee, and top customer service, this is a must go to, when in Bangor. The staff are very friendly and contribute to a family feel of the place. Highly recommended.

Great food, great friendly service, a must visit when in Bangor!

Came here for brunch today with the wife. Had to wait about 10 minutes to get a table as it was so busy but staff were very quick at turning tables and really friendly with great service. I had the “Captain Ahab’s breakfast” (cooked breakfast) and my wife had the “eggs on fire”. Both meals were great and really tasty, however the “eggs on fire” really are on fire..they were very spicy as the name suggested!! The table we ate at was maybe a wee bit low if you are sat on the couch but it’s just a minor issue and won’t stop us from coming again! Would definitely recommend. Coffee was incredible as well!

Super food. Warm welcome and great service from Charley as usual.

Fabulous place, menu amazing, staff so friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend Mend. Scones are possibly the best in the world.

First time in this lovely little Bistro. Food was delicious and the staff so helpful. Would definitely return. However, a little suggestion... change the tea towel that you clean the cutlery with. The one on display and hanging over the rail at the counter was more like a floor cloth. Just these small things that friends pick up when you have recommended your Bistro to them. Thank you.

Lovely little bistro restaurant near the harbour. It’s a little cramped at lunch time, mainly because it’s so popular and at busy times you have to queue. No reservations. Good staff, friendly and efficient - well worth a visit if you visit Bangor.

The perfect place for traditional NI soda bread for my mum, and a vegan version for me. Delicious food, patient service and a good soundtrack.

I love the guillemot, great coffee and the staff always seem to be happy and enjoy their work. Happy staff = happy customers. Keep up the good work! 👏👏

Delicious baked goods (croissants, scones), meals and drinks, Rachel and the staff are so welcoming and attentive, all with a lovely atmosphere and view! They are also a small cheese shop and have artisan grocery items (charcuterie, olive oils, jams, pickled items, pâtés, crackers, sauces). This is my absolute favourite place in Bangor!

First visit, and definitely won’t be our last. Was worried we would struggle to get a table for our party of 8 on a Saturday lunchtime but got seated straightaway and everyone really enjoyed they food choices.

Always excellent food and service.

Gorgeous food and generous portions. You'll not leave here hungry!

What's not to like? Food, service and atmosphere. All excellent. Worth a visit

I love the cafe and the deli for lunch. Can be busy because the food is so good. If there's no room I visit the Deli next door for an amazing take out sausage roll and salads.

We had 2 sets of pancakes and 2 pots of tea and it was £27!!! Ridiculously expensive considering the pancakes were the smallest pancakes I have ever had when eating out for lunch. Not even a particularly satisfying portion, hungry again before dinner. The staff were lovely, but we spilled some milk and no one came over to offer any help or even extra napkins to help clean up. I had to go over to the counter and pick up the blue roll myself and even then still no help was offered to wipe up. Very disappointed considering we had heard good things. Won't be back

Wonderful atmosphere, delicious food excellent service and friendly staff

Timing is wrong on the site. The café stops at 3pm. The deli is open later.

I've been coming here occasionally for five years now. Theres a vibe about the place. Crews from the nearby Bangor mariner often frequent and it's often busy. However service is always excellent, delivered with a friendly smile with genuine warmth. The food is of premium quality and cooked to perfection. I look forward to each visit and have never been disappointed. The Deli part is excellent too. Even after a full " Captain Ahabs" breakfast I still find myself tempted by the multiple goodies on offer.

Great cup of coffee :-) Lovely atmosphere and cakes to go with it. The breakfast and brunch options are also very tasty with a great choice of options to suit every one.

Excellent service atmosphere and food! 10/10

Warm friendly and welcoming, fast cheerful service and a marvellous quality breakfast. Couldn’t expect any better thanks.

A cosy little place down by the harbour in Bangor. Great atmosphere, great music and even better food! The vegan breakfast is awesome! Friendy staff and just a lovely place to eat and hang out.

I’ve been going to this cafe on and off for a coffee as a treat for years and always recommended them. But I’ve noticed in the last year each time I go the price goes up and last week they charged me £7 for an oat milk cappuccino and scone! I queried if there was a mistake and they just said that’s the price. I’m not sure if I’ll go back again.

My husband and l went to the Guillemot on Monday morning for breakfast and l could not rate it highly enough. The girl was so nice, nothing any bother and the food was awesome! Service was quick and the food and 'coffee' came hot. Lovely place and atmosphere and very reasonably priced too, would highly recommend this special place and will most definately be back. Perfect end to a fab weekend in Bangor/Ballyholme 😊

I had seafood chowder and I was tip class and helen had cheeseboard equally class top notch

Had lunch at Guillermo staff so friendly and food beautiful recommend it

Busy place. Got the worst seat in the place, not to far away from toilets... Service slow and not very helpful. Food average. Nothing special or wow that would rush back.

Good food coffee and wine, nice atmosphere too

Nice cafe near Banor Marine. One can have good heavy breakfast options. I tried vegetrain food and it was awesome in taste. I also had coffee and hot chocolate and both was amazing. Nice clean and hygenic place with nice view. Must try and price like as usal cafe. So no worries

I've been several days in a row to the Guillemot. This morning I ordered a fry and I have to say that it was the best fry I have had in my life. And I've had many frys, from Broughshane to Cushendun to Ballycastle to...like, LURGAN. I've also become adept at making my own, and there is a packet of lard in my fridge waiting until the day I feel I can afford to buy more farls. Anyway, today's fry in Bangor was the greatest ever. Every single thing about it was amazing - the best ingredients cooked to perfection. Not to be missed and worth the money as it is a true EXPERIENCE. I paired this with black Americano and this was also supremely good. The state of Bangor presently is tragic. A ghost town with just a few lonely souls wandering around. Even the charity shops are shutting down. But the Guillemot is more than enough reason to pay the once glorious holiday town a visit. I will be back as often as I can afford to.

Landed on a Sunday morning at about 11:30am and found a very bust cafe which for me is always a great sign. I talked to a waitress and was told that we would have to wait until a table became available. She gave us some menus and we decided to wait outside and we were 25 minutes waiting until we got a table. This did not bother us as a group as it was clear to see the place was very busy. When we did get a table we were sat near the front window and we made our order straight away. Food arrived in good time and we were all very happy with the food. I got the Dirty Bap and it was delicious, really hit the spot with a lovely cup of tea. Staff were very friendly and checked on us as we ate. Definitely recommend, and definitely worth the wait. Thanks folks!

Visited with a friend for Sunday lunch, we both had the vegan breakfast, a generous portion and came with extras guacamole and hash browns :) visited the deli also, lovely friendly staff who recommended the snickers doodle which did not disappoint. Gorgeous interior and we felt comfortable to sit for as long as we liked (all afternoon) in the beautiful surrounds, which really enhanced a relaxing Sunday afternoon long lunch! highly recommended

Visit here on Sat 19th Feb with a friend. We have lunch and a glass or two of wine. Always a wee here, but it moves quick! We were seated Worthing 5 mins. My friend had the fry and I had “Eggs on fire” very yummy! Didn’t wait long for the food, food was delicious and the service was great! Def be back

I really can't recommend the Guillemot enough. Called in for brunch after a decent walk along the Bangor seafront. The cafe was full but we were happy to wait and it wasn't long before we had a table in the back. The staff were excellent. Really friendly and welcoming despite being under a little pressure as the cafe was full. Food was excellent and it's very clear that there is an effort to source top quality ingredients. The sausages really stood out for me. Absolutely huge though so I'd advise going with a big appetite if youre going to attempt eating two of them.

Absolutely amazing from the time we walked in to the time we left. The staff could not do enough for us. Beautiful food, excellent service and the best customer service. Staff very knowledgeable and the quality of the food was fabulous. Thank you so much.

This place has what it takes to be amazing vibe is awesome just a pity about the staff in this place I arrived solo and was standing at the door for around 10 mins before being even looked at the staff very unhelpful wld not rush back Pity

A big thank you to the staff, and especially Charlie, for the warm welcome after a long absence. Will definitely be back soon.

We had lunch one day then breakfast today. Both meals were great. Good awareness of safe gluten free food and staff knew what they were talking about. Super staff and good atmosphere

Called in for lunch after a recommendation. I ordered the potato fennel and orange salad and a coke with ice. The ‘salad’ that arrived from next door was a large bowl of roast potatoes. I couldn’t see any fennel or orange. I asked a staff...

We had breakfast here. The food was lovely but not as hot as I would have liked. Some of the bunkette seating was a little high for the tables. We had an Ulster fry. The flavours were good and there was a good vibe.

The staff here were excellent, food fantastic and very accessible for a member of our party with mobility issues. Would definitely recommend.

Went here for breakfast, the food is so good and the service was fantastic. Definitely try here for breakfast it’s outstanding.

My husband ordered Capt Ahab’s cooked breakfast which looked fantastic and he said was delicious and I had waffles with blueberries and yoghurt. really lovely. We enjoyed it so much we returned another day and the food was equally good. Helpful and friendly staff. Yes...

I suppose like lots of other things it comes down to communication. I order for collection, I turn up 5 minutes into a 15min time window for collection, and then they cook it and I wait more than 10min... Same thing twice. I can understand...

You do have to laugh at some 1* reviews of here. To give it the lowly mark because full grown Labradors aren’t allowed in just tickles me. Who expects anywhere that serves food to allow a Labrador in? Barking, that is. We ate here twice...

We arrived for a late lunch on a sunny Sunday afternoon. luckily we managed to get a table. We have been living in northern Ireland for a month now, and was beginning to wonder where we could sample some quality local seafood. So when we...

I stopped to fuel up before a coastal walk. Had driven past on numerous occasions and now wishing I’d stopped previously. A little store/deli offering continental and local deli food and great coffee served by a young happy team of staff. Will definitely drop by...

You can always tell that somewhere is good when you see how the staff interact with their customers. We were there for breakfast with our toddler. The staff were all so helpful, even when we went into the deli side of the cafe rather than...

Perfect lunch spot in Bangor by the marina in a relaxed setting. Brilliant service, so friendly. The seafood chowder was delicious, no scrimping on the seafood, accompanied by some amazing bread. Prices are reasonable. No complaints whatsoever, I can see why this place is popular.

Amazing experience. Fresh and local food, good music atmosphere. I absolutely recommend it! I'll be back for sure! Thank you:)

This cafe could not offer meals at the time of our visit. Was this a staffing issue? But we only wanted coffees and were tempted by the croissants. The coffee was lvely and the croissants decent. The space and ambience are lovely. Family friendly and...

I will keep it short and sweet. Best place in Bangor for food and friendly service. Had the best fry I've ever had today. Second time in a row we have waited almost 20mins to get a table and would wait longer if necessary. Cannot...

Relaxed breakfast after late flight to stay with friends, arrived around 10 and had a short wait outside until a table was ready for the 4 of us. Always a good sign when people are willing to queue to get in somewhere. Lovely little place...

Hard to fault a great place to eat with excellent food and service, either at the cafe or deli.Plenty of thought has gone into what to offer people and when it is served up then its mainly impressive.Good choice and you can eat as healthily...

While visiting from England and staying in Belfast we called into for breakfast. Went in hungry came out full. Great food, friendly staff and a warm welcome. Very busy always a great sign. If ever in Bangor again around breakfast time I will be back.

The coffee here was actually amazing when we went. The cups were cleared a little too enthusiastically as 2 of us still had a sip. Shame they ran out of scones but no issues on that. The minestrone soup was fantastic! Would love them to...

This place is special - Great Food, Friendly Staff, lovely vibe, Great 80s playlist - will be back sometime soon

Another good supply of delicious Irish and continental cheese. Enjoyed the crackers and ballymaloe pepper relish too.

There is nothing like being served your favourite cup of takeaway coffee with a smile. I can say that for every member of the team I have been served by to date. Visiting the Guillemot has become part of my routine, albeit I only manage...

This week I order the Irish cheeses and was really pleased . The soft cheese was magnificent. I also really liked the flavour and texture of the Gouda. I had gone off soft cheese but this was excellent as was the Pont l’eveque from the...

This morning (11/03/2021) I ordered a breakfast from the restaurants app. I ordered sourdough toast with two poached eggs and smoked salmon, when I got there to collect I was informed there was no smoked salmon so I replaced it with chorizo which was fine....

Got bad coffee from a rude male member of staff. Half a cup of coffee no sugar when I asked for two sugar and was charged 2 60 never again

I understand the stresses all out local businesses are suffering and the provisions they have to comply with. However I am hopefully offering a little feedback that might help. I waited over 10 mins outside in the freezing cold while a customer chatted away to...

Fantastic place. Lovely location and views and the really well hosted by Ruth and the team. Will be back when on our next visit.

Lovely little place to stop for lunch, lovely selection of things to eat the sausage roll got a special mention from a couple in our party but we were all more than happy with the fare. Quick efficient service from the friendly staff

I’ve never had a bad brunch here. Nice big portions, a great mix of unusual flavours, something for everyone on the menu! Would recommend a visit

Walked past this cafe on Saturday 8th of August shortly before 5pm. Noticed a large group still sitting outside at a table and remarked that as it was coming on to 5pm this cafe was more than likely going to close for the day soon....

Despite a busy sunny Sunday (9th August 2020) at lunchtime we were seated inside straight away and with a great view by the window, even though outside seating was full. Staff were friendly and fast at serving our order. We had the Captain Ahab Breakfast...

In Bangor for one night post lockdown and fair to say we were cautious about eating out however we struck it lucky with the Guillemot. They had just reopened and are really on the ball with regards table spacing, hand sanitizer and track and trace contact details... all really reassuring. So we ate here twice in 24hrs.. enough said ?! First we enjoyed brunch which was " the nicest chowder I have ever tasted " spoken by Mr Fussy ! I had delicious scrambled eggs,smoked salmon on potato bread. Round two we had breakfast which consisted of delicious creamy, nutty, fruity porridge and for himself a delicious sausage on a doorstep of white bloomer. Both left happily bursting and required a lengthy walk after ! There was a selection of yummy sounding specials including a number of delicious vegetarian options .Staff are really friendly, lovely decor and great prices. Ps before we headed home we went via the deli next door for some treats to enjoy later !

I am writing this review with a full heart. My daughter’s wedding was brought forward because of covid 19 and then brought forward again. We planned to use a number of venues but as the crisis escalated each venue was either not appropriate for a small number or closed so we asked Rachel would she consider hosting a small reception in The Kitchen Cafe. Rachel agreed late Wednesday night within a few minutes of calling her. The wedding was 3 days later. Then the PM made the announcement on Friday night that all cafes were to close. Rachel phoned me with the news but a ‘leave it with me.’ On Saturday 21st March my beautiful daughter was married and Rachel and Ian catered for us in my home. I have to say that I am crying writing this review and I thought as mother of the bride I would have no tears left. Thank you Rachel for finding solutions to all the difficulties that catering in our home would bring. For being so calm and practical. For never asking me difficult questions or any questions at all, just taking it out of my very weary hands. You are my angel on the day my child was wed and I will never forget your kindness. To Ian, our chef, thank you for the most delicious food. I have no idea how you catered in a space you had not been to before and served us mouthwatering dishes. 3 main menu choices if you please! The plates were returned empty and like Rachel you served up the food with graciousness, ease and efficiency.My heartfelt thanks to The Guillemot. The day was a gift and you, in your kindness, gave us the intimate reception we wouldn’t change for the world.

Dashed along the seafront yesterday morning to secure a table. As a group of 6 (no reservations taken) we had to be sure to get a seat as we had been recommended to go for breakfast None of us were disappointed.Delicious yummy brekkies all round, and hot coffee! Attentive, smiley, happy staff too. Perfect little set up.Hoping to pop into today to try scones before we leave Bangor...

Sometimes you find a place that is not just excellent, but special, kind, inviting, home. While the food is delicious - extraordinary scones and sourdough - the people make Guillemot special, our home, far from home, personal, warm, memorable and worth the trip - for us, that's from Canada. We will miss our mornings, until next time. Thank you!!

Brunch with a friend :-) very yummy!Met a friend for a Friday afternoon catch up ! I wanted wine so I had to order food. Which I’m glad happened because I I just ordered sourdough toast with cream cheese and it was so yummy! The wine was very good too. My friend had grainy toast with cheese and skinny latte. She enjoyed hers too. Staff are lovely and the service is quick . We got seated opposite the kitchen which although is a small area it’s very well done ! Cosy and cute. Will be back :-)

When in Bangor nowhere does breakfast half as good as this place. Nestled behind the marina, this snug eatery does the best breakfast/brunch/lunch in the area with a great coffee offering as well. A must visit! It’s a snug fit so making a reservation would be advisable.

Delicious food. Especially love the French toast, maple syrup and bacon. Very generous portion, so make sure you're famished. Very friendly, helpful staff. Very popular so you may have to queue to wait for a table

Lovely food, coffee and scones with cinnamon butter .Yum Accommodation is restricted but a great atmosphere and staff are lovely.iIdeal for catch ups during the day, no room for Prams etc.

Definitely a place I’d recommend. The staff are friendly and the food is great. They have put up their prices recently though, so we don’t go as often as we used to. It’s cosy and always busy, especially for brunch. We’ll go back.

Been a few times with wife and friends and always an enjoyable experience. Food always prompt and tasty and they do good breakfast also.

Went with my parents on day trip to Bangor. Headed for this cafe as it had great reviews. We ordered food and coffees. All delicious. My father chose his dish as it was offered as gluten free (he has coeliac), so he asked for gluten free bread to replace the normal bread offering. He asked it it could be toasted. None of this was a problem for the staff who were very pleasant. However, we did not expect to be charged 15p per slice and 10p for it to toasted, especially as bill was £30. Just left a sour note to charge for this.