Café Therese

13 Castle St, Portaferry, Newtownards BT22 1NZ, United Kingdom
$$$ Cafe
(60 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

If you're wandering through the scenic streets of Portaferry, a delightful pit stop awaits you at Café Therese. Nestled at 13 Castle Street, this charming café exudes a friendly atmosphere that feels like home. With its ideal location just across from the historic Portaferry Castle, it’s the perfect spot to relax and indulge during your adventures.

Café Therese is known for its inviting ambiance, where customers are greeted with warm smiles and a genuine sense of hospitality. Whether you choose to enjoy your meal inside among the cozy decor or outside in the courtyard basking in the sunshine, every corner of this café invites relaxation.

The café’s menu, while limited, focuses on quality over quantity, providing a selection of fresh, delicious offerings. Popular choices include their savory sandwiches and classic Caesar salad, both celebrated for being not only tasty but also budget-friendly. As one satisfied customer noted, “The sandwiches and Caesar salad were very good and cheap,” making it an ideal choice for a quick yet satisfying lunch or breakfast.

Customer experiences at Café Therese continually highlight the attentiveness and friendliness of the staff, like Joanne, who was praised for her warmth and helpfulness in serving hungry bikers on a sunny Sunday, even after the kitchen was officially closed. This adds a personal touch that makes each visit memorable. Reviewer 'michael mcconville' humorously described Joanne as “the loveliest person ever,” further illustrating the friendly vibe the café has cultivated.

What sets Café Therese apart is not just its food but its commitment to creating a welcoming experience. Customers echo similar sentiments, with one noting, “The ambiance and location is amazing,” while another shared that the café feels like “a perfect little café tucked away” that serves food “very fresh & hot” at reasonable prices.

So whether you’re looking for a peaceful spot to enjoy a cup of coffee or a hearty meal after visiting the nearby aquarium, Café Therese offers an enjoyable retreat that won't disappoint. Make your way to this Portaferry gem for a friendly atmosphere, delectable food, and a journey as satisfying as the meals served.

Service options
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Payments
Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Tuesday

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Wednesday

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Thursday

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Friday

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Saturday

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Sunday

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

60 Reviews
harzfuersherz 2020

12 Sep 2025

Sandwich and Caesar salad were very good and cheap. Staff was friendly. Nice place for a quick lunch or breakfast.

John Bashford

20 Aug 2025

Nice cafe in a courtyard, just across the road from Portaferry Castle. The food and coffee are excellent and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxing. There's indoor and outside seating.

Caz Astle

20 Aug 2025

Perfect little cafe tucked away in a side street just a few yards from the aquarium. Food very fresh& hot . Tasted wonderful & relatively cheap

George Nesbitt

08 Aug 2025

Very enjoyable place to eat. Brilliant staff, very friendly and helpful to all.

michael mcconville

20 Jul 2025

Joanne is the loveliest person ever (she told me to say that ). We called in on a lovely sunny Sunday and despite having just closed the kitchen they still put on the nicest sausages and chips for a few hungry bikers. Great spot, very friendly staff, definitely call in again

AnanD JohnY

29 Jun 2025

The ambiance and location is amazing. There's is limited menu and the service was excellent and fast. Really welcoming and everything arranged well.

Jay Smith

03 Jun 2025

Idk what Eli’s problem is, the women in this place are fantastic and the food is banging too. Many thanks to Jennifer, Joanne and Therese <3

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