Strikes - North Down

We visited for breakfast, it was cheap and I got food poisoning. The cheap decor and cheap food summarized why to avoid this place. Smokers at the front make the whole place reek of smoke.

I stopped here for a quick lunch after a city bus tour and was not disappointed. I had the roasted chicken dinner and my wife had a panini, both were tasty and good quality. I docked a star because the sodas are too expensive. We ordered two cokes that came in very small glasses and when I received the bill I realized they were 1.75 each. Too much. I would return.

It was a really cold, wet day and we wanted something warm but light for lunch. There was a soup and sandwich deal which liked good. We ordered soup and asked what the sandwich would be. Chicken or ham. I asked if I could have cheese (and did). The sandwiches were horrible. Nasty white sliced bread (I would never buy that at home) and synthetic margarine. The staff weren't that friendly either. The main meals looked okay. Limited selection but good value for money but our lunch certainly was not.

Each time my wife and I eat in Strikes, we thoroughly enjoy the eating experience: good wholesome food; served hot, and most reasonably priced. Good space at small tables for enjoying tasty, well cooked food. I recommend Strikes to all hungry tourists to Belfast City Centre.

Was on a day trip to Belfast and fancied a local cafe instead of the usual chain and after wandering for a bit came upon Strikes cafe. Menu looked good so went in and ordered the chicken kiev. Food was great, really tasty and a big portion. The old waitress serving us however was quite rude and dismissive. She seemed nice with other guests, maybe because we weren't locals? The younger waitress was nice who we paid our bill too but the old one needs to improve on her manners and customer service skills. Very bad service which was a shame as the cafe food was great and the place had lots of character.