When it comes to coffee, the county of Tyrone has its fair share of high-quality brew houses. In recent years, the standard of coffee available to us has increased, and more-and-more shops are opening their doors to satisfy demand. Here are five local spots you can count on for great coffee, food, treats and service.
Strule Arts Cafe
The Strule Cafe is the perfect place to meet and enjoy freshly-made cakes and tray bakes, lunch and snacks, along with your favourite coffee, tea or soft drink. Seating available inside and out.
With a brunch menu to rival anywhere in the county, this café is a lesser-known gem of Omagh town. The location is just off the high street, on the upper level of the Strule Arts Centre. Delicious lunch and quality coffee aren’t the only things you can expect from the café – there is also an adjoining art gallery, and the views of the Strule River offers a unique and tranquil setting for a truly relaxing experience.
- Address: Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, Townhall Square BT781
- Email– thestrulecafeomagh01@gmail.com
- Phone– 07516 977794
- Facebook– https://www.facebook.com/strulecafeartscenteromagh
Coffee Time Omagh
A BEAUTIFUL brand new café nestled in the heart of Tyrone promises the finest selection of coffees, teas and treats the town has to offer – plus its menu of sushis, made with love using genuine Japanese ingredients, and traditional Bulgarian pastries, makes ‘Coffee Time Omagh’ a very special place to be.
Located at Scarffe’s Entry, Omagh, there are a wealth of quirky, authentic, and truly delicious treats on offer at the quaint cafe, such as famous Japanese dish, ‘Onigiri’ (rice balls), and delicious Bulgarian pasty pie, ‘banitsa’.
For traditional taste buds, freshly-made house bread, homemade pancakes, summer cakes and scones in an assortment of flavours, and decadent tiramisu, served in a glass are waiting to be enjoyed at the café, which is decorated with colourful paintings, all for sale, created by local artists.
- Address: 6 Scarffe’s Entry, Omagh, BT78 1JH
- Opening Hours:, Tuesday- Wednesday- Saturday 9am-6pm, Thursday/Friday 9am-8pm, Monday-Sunday – Closed
- Email: coffeetimeomagh@yahoo.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoffeTimeOmagh
Jamm
Whether it’s a quick coffee and catch-up, a sweet-tooth inspired pit stop or a hearty roast dinner, all your bases are covered. A main stay of the Omagh high street, and more recently, the Gortrush Industrial Estate, Jamm continues to provide its customers with top quality food and drink.
Jamm offers a wide selection of hot drinks to enjoy, while its friendly staff are always on hand to help with customer needs. Jamm offers a large hot food selection to choose from, as well as a deli counter where you can tailor sandwich options to suit your needs. Tray bakes are available, which go deliciously with any hot beverage. A new addition to Jamm is the ice cream they now offer. Many flavours and toppings are available, so there is something to suit everyone’s taste buds.
- Address: 11-13 Scarffe’s Entry, Omagh BT78 1JH
- Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 8am – 5pm ; Sunday – 10am – 4.30pm
- Phone: 028 8224 2506
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jamm-Omagh-and-Gortrush-1790163171204520/about/?ref=page_internal
The Wholistic Haven
The Wholistic Haven is a new wellness hub based in the Ballycolman, Strabane. They offer a wide range of holistic treatments, yoga and meditation. They also have an holistic shop where you can shop in store or online, and a new coffee bar called ‘Blend’. There is everything you could possibly need under one roof!
They have searched far and wide to provide you all with the best cup of coffee in Strabane. On Tuesdays, they have beginners’ yoga at 11am, and have offered 10 per-cent off coffees after the class. They have a wide range of herbal teas, specialised hot coffees and iced lattes. They also provide a range of tray bakes and granola pots made by Haileys Homebakes, which always go down a treat. They have a special offer on daily where you can grab a granola pot and small coffee for £4…What a bargain to set you up for the day.
They are also dog-friendly so why not bring your furbabies in for a pup cup.
Don’t forget to grab your blend loyalty card so you can get a free coffee on your ninth purchase.
They look forward to seeing you soon.
- Address: The Wholistic Haven, Unit 7, STS Business Park, Ballycolman Road, Strabane, BT82 9PH
- Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 11am – 3.30pm, Sundays – closed
- Instagram: @thewholistichavenni
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thewholistichaven
- Website: thewholistichaven.com
Scoop & Cup
For locally-roasted coffee Scoop and Cup has got you covered. Their beans are sourced from Brazil, Mexico and Guatemala and all roasted in Banbridge and served to you in the most stylish ceramic mugs.
Scoop & Cup is an exciting artisan ice cream / coffee shop situated in Strabane. All ice creams are made on-site from the finest local dairy products. Scoop & Cup aim to provide a unique, fun experience for all ages, while also serving as a reminder to the great love of ice cream rooted in Strabane’s heritage. Focusing on using natural dairy products, Scoop & Cup prides itself on using locally-sourced, quality ingredients to create scoopilicious ice cream.
- Address: 23 Castle St, Strabane BT82 8AF
- Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday ; 2pm – 7pm / Monday – Closed
- Email: aimee@scoopandcup.com
- Phone: 028 7188 6961
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CafeScoopStrabane/?ref=page_internal
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