Great lunch spots on the Lisburn Road

Lisburn Road has many cafes to choose from when going for lunch- here are some of the ones we have tried, tasted and recommend.

Cafe Mauds

Recently renovated, this cafe is busy day and night. Along with their famous ice cream and crepes, they offer a lunch menu with a range of sandwiches, salads and soups. They also have vegetarian and vegan options. After your meal, you can head across the road to Drumglass park and enjoy some people watching.

A street view of a café with the sign "cafe mauds," featuring outdoor seating and a hanging flower basket above. - Home Instead

Doorsteps

This cafe opens until 4pm each day. It has a wide selection at the deli counter- perfect to create your favourite sandwich. It offers a healthy option including rice bowls and salads along with an all day breakfast.

A grilled sandwich with greens, egg, tomatoes, and sauce, served with coleslaw and cherry tomatoes on a beige plate. - Home Instead

Mad Hatter Cafe

This family-run cafe serves wonderful home cooked food at a great price. For lunch you can opt for sandwiches, soups, or a traditional Belfast stew. With some reviewers stating the cafe has a relaxed and comfortable environment- it is a great place to bring a senior and catch up over a coffee.

A bowl of creamy white soup garnished with chives and black pepper in a decorative blue and white cup and saucer. - Home Instead

Cafe Melrose

This vibrant cafe has plenty of options to choose from for lunch. It caters high quality sandwiches along with many sweet treats to go perfectly with a hot drink. Located opposite our Home Instead office- it is a favourite among staff. Unlike some of the other cafes, Cafe Melrose opens until 6pm during the week.

Exterior of Café Melrose on a rainy evening, with people inside and empty tables and chairs outside. - Home Instead

The Yellow Door

This cafe offers a selection of home-cooked bread, stews and pastries, along with great coffee. This is a small, intimate lunch spot and has additional seating outside- perfect to watch the busyness of Lisburn Road in the warmer weather. The Yellow Door closes at 3.30pm each day.

Assorted pastries, including croissants and pain au chocolat, on a wooden board and in a basket on a rustic table. - Home Instead