Top Coffee Spots in Ballymena for a Cozy Break

Ballymena has a range of lovely cafés that cater to different tastes. Here are some of the best coffee shops in Ballymena, known for their great coffee, food, and atmosphere.

Middletown Coffee Co.

This place is an office favourite. Located in the town centre, this modern cafe has a fantastic selection of coffee, with expert staff knowing how to brew the perfect beverage. The Google reviews are impressive, mentioning their ethically sourced coffee beans along with their high quality food.

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Caffe Tosca

Another cafe with fantastic Google reviews is Caffe Tosca. This place is reasonably priced and a lot of customers say its great value for money. The cafe has friendly, helpful staff with great coffee and a nice selection of cakes and traybake. Located in the town centre, it’s a perfect spot to take a break. They also have free newspapers you can read as you enjoy your visit.

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Bob & Berts Ballymena

This popular cafe is located in the town centre with parking nearby. We would recommend if you were looking for more than just a coffee stop as they have a great range of food and dessert options. It has excellent customer service and many of their reviews mention that the staff are so friendly.

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Wildflower Baking & Coffee Shop

This is situated in Fairhill shopping centre, ideal if you need to rest your feet and want to do some people watching. Customers say it is reasonably priced and offer a range of traybakes to enjoy with your coffee. They also have a gluten free selection of products available.

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The Corner Bakery

This family-run bakery and cafe have an extensive menu of fresh sandwiches, cakes, buns and scones. We in the office also love their coffee and find their staff so friendly. Would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the town centre.

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Follow Cafe

Located in the heart of Ballymena, this cafe has an excellent atmosphere and even better if you can sit outside on a nice day and watch the world go by. Follow Cafe offers great brunch, with many people favouriting their French toast. Along with great coffee they also do tasty smoothies, there is something for everyone here.

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