Pretty decent food and a lovely member of staff with pigtails. Just visited tho and was given uncooked poached eggs with runny clear whites inside. Asked for a partial refund and they brought the chef out to tell me I was wrong. Then had to go the counter whilst every single member of staff stared at me with hostility and clearly talking about me. The wonderful woman in pigtails was not there. They argued with me, said I was wrong and the uncooked eggs were perfectly cooked and begrudgingly gave me my £2.70 refund and continued staring at me and talking about me. Chefs make mistakes if you can't accept feedback then don't work in hospitality. I will never eat there again because of this and neither will my friend who confirmed the eggs weren't cooked. But as long as you're right yeah? All because of their...
Read moreWe discovered Refresh when we were visiting from England and photographing the amazing Murals. It was pouring with rain, and we found Refresh to take shelter and have breakfast. What an amazing find. The staff are the friendliest and most helpful we have encountered in a long time. It was delighful to be served with such enthusiasm and amazing smiles. The ethos and purpose of refresh make it even more special. Keep up the amazing work you do. You're all very special people! When we return to Belfast, you are on our list of 'must visits'. Thank you for doing...
Read moreMy bus goes past Skainos every day, and I've been here for conferences a few times but I'd never been in Refresh Cafe. This place is a true community space. It fills up with local people every day, and genuinely seems to be utterly irreplaceable. I decided to have a fry, and Sammy and the team are super helpful and friendly. I had a huge fry, which was beautifully cooked, good quality and an exceptional price. I don't think for the price vs quality there is a better place is whole of East Belfast. Highly...
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