'We’re absolutely delighted': Northern Ireland café named UK’s most popular independent coffee shop
Neighbourhood Café in Belfast takes the top spot in a new UK-wide ranking, beating more than 100 independent coffee shops on reviews, searches and social media following
A Belfast café has been named the UK’s most popular independent coffee shop in a new ranking based on customer reviews, online searches and social media following.
Neighbourhood Café secured the top spot in the Capital on Tap ranking, which assessed more than 100 independent coffee shops across the UK. The ranking considered Google ratings, the volume of customer reviews, monthly Google searches and Instagram followers.
Neighbourhood stood out with around 27,100 monthly Google searches, 45,500 Instagram followers and an average Google rating of 4.6 stars.
The recognition, which was also highlighted by the Daily Mail, comes as the Belfast café continues to build a strong following for its brunch offering and welcoming atmosphere.
Founded in 2021 by friends Oisín McEvoy and Ryan Crown, Neighbourhood Café has established itself as a popular spot for fresh food, speciality coffee and relaxed brunches.
Oisín McEvoy said the team was “delighted” with the recognition, particularly because customer reviews played a key role in the ranking.
“We’re absolutely delighted to receive this recognition, particularly because the ranking draws on honest, real-life Google reviews from our customers,” he said.
"We work incredibly hard to make Neighbourhood a warm and welcoming café for everyone who comes through our doors, so to see that reflected in this result is truly rewarding.
”Known for its warm atmosphere and fresh takes on brunch classics - including Turkish eggs and whipped avocado toast - Neighbourhood has become a must-visit Belfast destination.”
Located in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, Neighbourhood has developed a reputation for putting a fresh spin on brunch classics, with dishes including Turkish eggs and whipped avocado toast helping to establish it as a popular destination for locals and visitors.
The ranking highlights the growing profile of independent coffee shops and cafés outside London, with Neighbourhood beating more than 100 other businesses to claim the UK-wide top spot.