The Pocket
68 Upper Church Lane, BT1 4QL - Belfast
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·£10–20
Cafe
What makes this place special
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Serves great coffee
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Serves great dessert
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Has great tea selection
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Popular for breakfast
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Popular for lunch
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Good for solo dining
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Good for working on laptop
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Casual
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Menu - Popular Dishes
The Pocket Fry
A Flat White Coffee
Chorizo Brunch
Southern Style Chicken Waffle
Almond Croissant
Green Eggs on Toast
Wild Mushrooms
Mushrooms on Toast
Banana Bread
Korean BBQ Chicken Bapper
Iced Latte
Avocado Toast
Toulouse Sausage
Coconut Cake
Summer French Toast
French Toast Special
Buddha Plate with Sausage
Vanilla Latte
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Outdoor seating
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Takeout
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Dine-in
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Delivery
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Alcohol
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Cocktails
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Wine
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Reservations
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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Casual
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Cozy
📊 Popular Times
Not busy
Moderate
Very busy
Contact Information
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Phone:
+44 7788 878525
🌐 Website:
http://thepocket.coffee/
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Address:
68 Upper Church Lane, Belfast
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Google Reviews
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The lady that wrote the one star review today is proof that being a Karen isn’t reduced to middle-aged white ladies and she is absolutely insane. This place is spectacular! From the moment we walked to the door, it was the best dining experience I’ve had since in Ireland - and maybe before.
There was a short wait for a table and my friend and I split a table with a mother and daughter who were amazingly sweet. The gingerbread latte was carefully crafted. The “Soul Food Waffle” with Halloumi was ridiculously good - and I’m from Detroit and spend a great deal of time in the South, so I know a thing or two about Soul Food. The waffle was perfectly cooked. The pulled pork was moist and had just the right amount of fat. The poached egg was still runny but didn’t overtake the plate. The halloumi was flavorful. I can’t say enough good about it.
The banana bread was caramelized around the edges which gave it a really chewy and not too sweet flavor.
The chai was ACTUAL CHAI and not that syrupy nonsense se you find at most coffee shops.
The atmosphere invites conversation with neighboring tables.
The staff was delightful. Every single person we saw had a smile on their face and Bailey, our server, puts the Belle in Belfast.
I just loved this place.
Do yourself a favor and go here.
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A small & charming little cafe with interesting food selections. Our party of four chose an Almond Croissant (too dry for my liking, would have been much better had it been warmed before serving), The Green Eggs on Toast and the Lavender French Toast were delicious and the presentation was beautiful.The Cappuccinos were WAY too Dark and Strong (I only took two sips and could not stomach a third). The service while friendly was painfully slow. A little off putting to have the Restroom directly in the Dining Area!
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I was really impressed with this place, not only was the food amazing but the service was great. You can’t book so it’s a queuing system, we waited for about 30 mins and it was worth it. I got the mushroom toast and it was delicious (pic attached). Coffee and everything else delicious too. The only feedback I would have is around the queuing system, would be great to have one of the systems where you take phone numbers and text people when the table is ready as I’ve experienced at other places. Just means people can go off and have a walk, plus less crowding around the entrance.
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We had a wonderful dining experience thanks to the exceptional staff at this restaurant. They made us feel incredibly welcomed and were highly accommodating.
The chai was awesome.
French toast to die for.
The only downside is that the tables are a bit close to each other; not the best for a private conversation. I expect this will get very busy during peak hours.
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Perfect sized menu, good variety of choices that make me want to go back and try them all.
Excellent service; quick, professional and friendly.
The establishment was clean, well presented with a laid back, comfy and cozy atmosphere.
Serving 3fe as their main espresso; a world renowned coffee roaster from Dublin. We had 5 coffees on our table, all were delicious. My only feedback would be my espresso was a little thin. Besides that, amazing!
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Caught up in the Belfast Pride Parade buzz, we slipped into the pocket for a late brunch around 3pm. Surprisingly, it wasn't as crowded as I thought. My go-to, the Korean BBQ Chicken Bapper, didn't disappoint — loved the kimchi twist. Iced latte cooled me down just right.
This is my third visit, and I'm still in love. Cozy, cute, and well-decorated, it's my go-to brunch spot!
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Despite it being a very busy morning the staff were very hard working and friendly. We did not have to wait long on our scrumptious breakfast or coffee and really enjoyed the whole experience.
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Recommended to us and it didn't disappoint. It does get busy so be prepared to wait for a table. Great service, the food was fantastic and we enjoyed it so much we stayed for another coffee.
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Amazing place! Stumbled across it on our day trip to Belfast. Amazing food, drinks and atmosphere! Plus the staff are super friendly.
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Very nice atmosphere, and the food is delicious. We had to queue for about 20 minutes, but it was definitely worth the wait. We will be back for sure.
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Features & Services
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Has free water refills
Serves healthy options
Serves organic dishes
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Popular with university students
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Paid multi-storey car park
Paid parking lot
Difficult to find a space
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