Parklands Cafe - Larne

I visited the cafe carnfunnock and had some really tasty food and a coffee. Was really impressed by the standard of coffee and service by Niamh, very friendly and made a top class cappacino. Will be back very soon.

We got lunch here and although they were only doing a simplified menu, there was enough variety to satisfy us. I got chicken and broccoli bake with chips and coleslaw. The bake was nice not outstanding but good home cooking. My husband got a burger and chips. My toddlers got the kids meal of sausages, chips and beans. For all meals, the portions were generous. The weather was good so we were able to sit at a picnic table overlooking the sea.

Tried this wee place out very recently, although we just stopped by for a quick coffee and tray bake. It was such a nice day we sat out at the picnic tables out front with a nice view overlooking the shore and Islandmagee. The cafe was a tad understocked as it was winding down and scheduled to close for the winter in a couple of days time, but it would seem that during peak season there's a fair variety of cooked food available. Anyway, if you're out at Carnfunnock Park and you are peckish, there is only this place to satisfy your appetite, but I think it would do the job providing you're not looking for anything too fancy. The Park is a lovely place and a walk round it's perimeter, just a dander through the walled garden or a session with the kids down at the play area might be sufficient to generate a hankering for a bite to eat.

It was good and they sold filter coffee which gets a star from me. After all, you need to get the basics right. My wife had a scone which was good value and she loved it. I had a sausage roll which they heated in the microwave so it was soggy and unpleasant. Sitting outside is lovely with good views but the decor inside is awful.

My partner and I called in today for a coffee as we have done at times before. The veiw and walk up to the cafe are beautifull and peaceful. There is pram and disabled access to cafe and toilets whitch are always very clean. The staff are lovely and helpful and not a bad choice off foo on offer. Only gripe is food not covered at the till, scones buns and other items just left open on plates, that is a germ and health issue as god knows what other people are spreadibg. There should also be a few notices outside in eating area about not letting dogs sit on or lick around the tables. There was a dog sitting on seat today and left a mess off wet muddy prints, not very nice. But it's still a lovely place to have a coffee and rest just a few niggles about dogs and u covered food.