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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 485 reviews

What User likes about Shimna Diner:
such courteous staff, especially for visiting hungry tourist, wonderful atmosphere and very tasty eating. beautiful clean spaces. judge the best eating after getting out of the boat! View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Shimna Diner:
I called into this cafe, I was sitting down at the table and waiting for service, 20 minutes. During this time other customers came in after I did and were served quicker before a waiter called to take my order. She came with the drink and left an empty glass upside down and an opened bottle on the table which was not wiped or clean in front of me, so I have no idea if the table have been hygiene clean. I was unimpre... View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 88 reviews

I have visited this restaurant multiple times in recent years while in Newcastle and I am never let down. It is a wonderful place to enjoy a great coffee and ca...

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Rockmount
27.10.2023 - 05:53

I visited this restaurant with my family on a Sunday afternoon. It was quite busy but the staff seemed disorganized. After waiting 15 minutes, we were finally s...

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hawkmatthews
27.10.2023 - 05:53

We stayed at The Donard Hotel across the street while they were undergoing renovations, so their restaurant was closed. However, they provided us with a 10% dis...

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Breakfast is the best in Co Down if not Northern Ireland. Staff are ultra friendly and efficient. Can’t fault the place. Worth a visit.

Craig
27.10.2023 - 05:53

Really Lovely cafe and food was fantastic, staff also excellent service would definitely recommend for lunch and would return

Shimna Cafe in Newcastle has received mixed reviews, with some customers expressing dissatisfaction with the slow service and disorganization. However, others have praised the friendly staff, good quality food, and clean atmosphere. The menu offers tasty options like chicken wraps and Ulster Fry, and the cafe is popular among locals and tourists alike. Despite some issues with service and pricing discrepancies, many customers appreciate the overall experience at Shimna Cafe and plan to return. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a hearty breakfast, this cafe offers a cozy atmosphere and delicious homemade food.

Menu
4.8 ★ from 8 reviews

Delicious food and friendly service. always a great lunch break here.

Such courteous staff, especially for visiting hungry tourist, wonderful atmosphere and very tasty eating. beautiful clean spaces. judge the best eating after ge...

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At the arrival came first impressions not great waited 10 minutes no one came on the table, so I went and asked after 2 menus was told by a young worker over th...

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Had a small fry and tea. Very good. Toast was fresh and hot. Butter was nice n soft to spread. Staff good.

Abbie
26.12.2022 - 19:38

Lovely food friendly service, an all round lovely experience

Facebook
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Google
4.7 ★ from 270 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 74 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.6 ★ from 323 reviews

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