Allen's Of Caledon - Dungannon

Discovered this place by accident on the way to Cavan. Had a light lunch which was enjoyable and filling and we did not need an evening meal in our hotel that night. Called back on the way home for late lunch mid afternoon snack and bought 2 pictures in the attached furniture and homeware shop the stock is different and is a mixture of never in a month of Sundays some of this is good quality but just not my taste) to must buy we bought 2 pictures which are hanging on the walls of our home. Food was tasty and filling and at a very acceptable price. Went back today to get another picture. Found one that will need reframed. Had lunch Pasta special in a carbonara sauce with a plate of chips and coffee. Was both tasty and very filling so that we could not face one of their sweets which looked very tempting. Total cost a very reasonable £21. Will be going back some good places in the area to visit with a good eatery to does make an enjoyable day out. Found the staff helpful and friendly.

Went today with one 3 yr old , stopped for ice cream outside then looked around the shop. At the ice cream counter neither of the two female staff greeted us , they continued doing what they were doing. There was no other customers at that time. The woman who served me was unpleasant, unhelpful, uninterested , it was just too much trouble for her. When It came to pay I had to go from one end of the shop to the other to pay separately for ice cream and other items I bought, even though I asked could I pay for ice cream and other items all together and was told yes. Overall a very unpleasant experience for this establishment. I felt that my custom wasn’t wanted , there was no receipt offered and I was charged £7.50 for 2 scoops of ice cream and one coffee. There was no price list displayed for ice cream. A certain snootiness hangs in the air. My custom is as good as anybody elses. I had seen a large furniture item I was definitely interested in but decided I couldn’t proceed with it due to the above. I left feeling relieved to be back outside again . Will not be returning.

After reading reviews I decided to take my friend here for lunch as it is only a short distance from where I live. I liked the idea of being able to get a bite to eat whilst also being able to have a browse in the shop afterwards. From the minute we walked in the door we felt uncomfortable and unwelcome. It wasn 't clear whether we were to take a seat first or if we should go up to the till. We went up to the till where an ill mannered women stood. I had to ask if lunch was still being served. I was told that all that was left were sandwiches and wraps. I looked around to see if it showed what type of wraps or sandwiches one could order and no where was there a menu to be seen. I then had to ask if they had a menu. I was then handed a menu in silence. I told her what we wanted and then came the payment. I asked if they took card, I was told they only took northern cards ? I then asked ok is there an ATM nearby I was told no and that the post office only took northern cards? There was no further attempt made to find another solution for this. I stood and said well I don 't know what to do then? A younger worker at this point then asks if we had euros in cash. Luckily one of us did. I then had to ask do we seat ourselves or do we wait for the food ? I have never felt so uncomfortable in a cafe. The younger girl nicely told us she would bring it down to us. We went and found a seat somewhere. The food was brought out by the older women and she asked 'what drinks did you order again? ' my friend ordered a tea and I got water. The women then brought me over a glass, she had her hand inside the glass as she put it down infront of me. Unacceptable in any case but especially during a pandemic to have your hand inside a glass for a customer is just inexcusable. I at this point didn 't even feel comfortable to ask for a new glass. We also at this point asked for cutlery and we were told bluntly 'its over there '.The sandwich was fine but at this point the standard of the food was irrelevant. As one can imagine we didn 't really feel like browsing around the shop when we finished our food. We left as soon as we could and we dont plan on ever returning.

Went to this beautiful exterior of a cafe today but extremely disappointed with the whole experience. From the minute we walked in no acknowledgement of custom. Waitresses did not engage or interact in any way. Place was cold and no atmosphere. No water available and coffee never arrived or food after a lengthy wait. We left unfed and got meal refunded. Never got to look round shop as it was the worst experience. Do not recommend. Will not return.

I have visited Allen's Caladon multiple times to catch up with friends. The food is delicious and reasonably priced, which is a major plus. However, the service is exceedingly slow, even when the restaurant is not busy. The area near the restroom is uncomfortably cold; a little heat would be appreciated. Perhaps hiring more staff would help improve the overall experience.