The Dock Café

4.9 ( 857 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM See Hours
£1–10
2K Queens Rd, Belfast BT3 9DT, United Kingdom

The Dock Café, located at 2K Queens Rd in Belfast, has quickly carved a niche as a beloved local spot. This unique café operates on a donation-based system, encouraging patrons to support local initiatives while enjoying delicious food and beverages. Customers rave about the warm and welcoming atmosphere, with many noting the friendly staff, particularly a kind employee named Albert.

Popular menu highlights include a delightful range of homemade cakes, with the jammy dodgers garnering specific praise for their irresistible taste. The café promotes a relaxed vibe and even invites guests to bring food from nearby outlets, allowing for a casual dining experience paired with their drinks and treats. Free Wi-Fi adds to the appeal, making it an ideal stop for those in need of a breather after exploring attractions like the Titanic Experience.

Overall, visitors appreciate not just the quality of offerings—ranging from scrumptious cakes and teas to refreshing coffees—but also the café’s commitment to supporting charitable causes. Many express a desire to see more places embrace this heartwarming concept. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat or a moment of respite, The Dock Café stands out as a gem worth supporting.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Quick bite
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts debit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For The Dock Café

Berke Oğulcan Parlak
May 26,2025
I find the work they do very valuable. You pay by donation. Also Albert was very sweet, thank you!
Elizabeth Baker
May 20,2025
We had initially popped in to look at a menu but then one of the staff explained the concept to us. Although we were looking for lunch, we were encouraged to purchase food from other nearby food outlets, bring it in to eat, get drinks and sweet treats there and make a donation for what we had, with no prices. As this is a social enterprise, we were delighted to support it and enjoyed drinks and cakes. Lovely relaxed and welcoming place, free WiFi and the cakes were delicious. Please support this place generously.
Jennifer Elliott
May 1,2025
Great little coffee shop. Good range of teas and delicious little cakes and biscuits. I would have posted a picture of the homemade jammy dodger but it was so good I ate it before I took a photo! Money goes to charity and you are asked to pay a donation which is a great idea. Very relaxing after a hectic museum trek next door.
POL Watson
Apr 24,2025
Had the pleasure of taking a wee pit stop at this wonderful cafe yesterday, after we left the very moving Titanic Experience. Lovely refreshments and you won't find a warmer welcome anywhere! Amazing and wonderful
Deniz
Mar 29,2025
Incredible place! Very friendly staff, I love the concept. The coffee was lovely, there were so many tea and cake options. I wish everywhere had a cafe like this. Definitely worth supporting and visiting
Aaron Noade
Mar 24,2025
Great selection of buns cakes and scones. Friendly staff. Very welcoming place. Loads of sitting and tables too. Dog friendly which is a 5* from me. My Wanda was treated just like a customer. Treats, water bowl and loads of pets and ear scratches too. Free WiFi and you give a donation instead of paying for a meal. Would highly recommend here. Very nice and chill vibes. What more do you need especially in a busy Belfast.
Singireddy Avinashreddy
Mar 16,2025
Such a beautiful cafe and the people or volunteers who were working there were lovely and so so kind and polite.. You can bring your food from somewhere else and you can have it here which impressed me a lot. Lynda, Marilyn are very accommodating. Thanks
Kent Beds & Sofas
Mar 7,2025
Amazingly Friendly staff and the most delicious home made cakes. What a lovely idea - pay what you like. We’ll definitely come again next time in Belfast.

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