We specialise in sourcing the finest coffee beans and we aim for full traceability from origin, farm and farmer where possible. Our roaster has developed close-working relationships with ethical suppliers who have a strong focus on sustainability. Our coffee is hand-roasted here in Belfast ensuring consistent freshness and quality. Clements is one of Northern Ireland's largest chains of local, independently-owned Coffee shops, established in 1999.
Services
We have our very own production kitchen located on the edge of Botanic Gardens and run by our dedicated production chef and team. Every day the team creates our selection of hand-made products, using fresh ingredients from our suppliers, Lynas & North Down. Each Clements Cafe places an order with the team, who then craft each item, perform quality checks, seal and individually label them all!
HOPE Caf in the McClay Library serves delicious breakfast, lunch and all day snacks. Whether you are looking for a healthy option or full on indulgence, the HOPE Caf team create a unique culinary experience. HOPE Caf is also a great place to chill out, relax and meet friends over a superb, handcrafted cappuccino or latte.
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Chris Downey
Aug 29, 2020
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Chris Downey
Aug 29, 2020
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Andrew Dick
May 07, 2019
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Joan Grenville
Mar 26, 2019
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Joan Grenville
Mar 26, 2019
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Cormac McCarthy
Dec 28, 2018
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Peter K. Richardson
Nov 17, 2018
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Been supporting Clements for over 10 years, rather than the big chains. Generally receive great service in Rosemary St, Botanic etc but with one regular exception which disappoints and infuriates. Clements… Ballyhackamore. It seems that customers are an inconvenience and burden on staff; preferring to chat loudly amongst themselves and their invited counter friends and ignore waiting customers. Then, if you attempt to get their attention, a surly, scolding face eventually arrives to take your order, chagrined by the fact that you have disturbed their chat and you had the audacity to ask
Katie Jackson
Sep 27, 2018
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Katie Jackson
Sep 27, 2018
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Michael N.
Oct 04, 2017
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This used to be my favourite coffee shop in Botanic, but standards have really slipped. You can often be waiting over 10 minutes to be served while, despite the fact there are plenty of staff.
The coffee, food etc is good, but because it takes so long to be served, its not somewhere you can come for a quick bite to eat.
The coffee, food etc is good, but because it takes so long to be served, its not somewhere you can come for a quick bite to eat.
Michael N.
Oct 04, 2017
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This used to be my favourite coffee shop in Botanic, but standards have really slipped. You can often be waiting over 10 minutes to be served while, despite the fact there are plenty of staff.
The coffee, food etc is good, but because it takes so long to be served, its not somewhere you can come for a quick bite to eat.
The coffee, food etc is good, but because it takes so long to be served, its not somewhere you can come for a quick bite to eat.
Trevor L.
Dec 31, 2016
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I'm a regular customer here, but have noticed they have gone downhill lately!
The drinks (coffee / hot chocolate) are not as nice as they used to be. Was here yesterday but couldn't finish the drink. It's as though they are a kin g their drinks more with water than milk and I'm not paying £4.00 to drink hot water!
They have a high turnover of staff and I think there standards have fallen.
Don't think I'll be back for while
The drinks (coffee / hot chocolate) are not as nice as they used to be. Was here yesterday but couldn't finish the drink. It's as though they are a kin g their drinks more with water than milk and I'm not paying £4.00 to drink hot water!
They have a high turnover of staff and I think there standards have fallen.
Don't think I'll be back for while
Trevor L.
Dec 31, 2016
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I'm a regular customer here, but have noticed they have gone downhill lately!
The drinks (coffee / hot chocolate) are not as nice as they used to be. Was here yesterday but couldn't finish the drink. It's as though they are a kin g their drinks more with water than milk and I'm not paying £4.00 to drink hot water!
They have a high turnover of staff and I think there standards have fallen.
Don't think I'll be back for while
The drinks (coffee / hot chocolate) are not as nice as they used to be. Was here yesterday but couldn't finish the drink. It's as though they are a kin g their drinks more with water than milk and I'm not paying £4.00 to drink hot water!
They have a high turnover of staff and I think there standards have fallen.
Don't think I'll be back for while
Paul Palfrey
Sep 25, 2016
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Stopped here on Lisburn road with my wife and 2 young sons. Mainly due to the fact cafe nero was full but so glad we did. Great coffee, great muffin, great space in the baby change, Great comfy seats and about £4 cheaper than cafe nero. The two servers were great and I'm glad we stumbled upon this little gem.
Paul Palfrey
Sep 25, 2016
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Stopped here on Lisburn road with my wife and 2 young sons. Mainly due to the fact cafe nero was full but so glad we did. Great coffee, great muffin, great space in the baby change, Great comfy seats and about £4 cheaper than cafe nero. The two servers were great and I'm glad we stumbled upon this little gem.
Kate S.
Jul 26, 2016
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Coffee is tasty and well-prepared. Service was friendly and prompt. Space was comfortable, but a little dark and cave-like (I just have a personal preference for more light and air, but it would not dissuade me from returning). Nice outdoor seating and free wifi! The food was basic, but inexpensive and yummy. I would say the vibe was more social than work-oriented... I felt comfortable reading a book, but would have felt a bit bad pulling out my laptop. All around a solid spot.
Kate S.
Jul 26, 2016
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Coffee is tasty and well-prepared. Service was friendly and prompt. Space was comfortable, but a little dark and cave-like (I just have a personal preference for more light and air, but it would not dissuade me from returning). Nice outdoor seating and free wifi! The food was basic, but inexpensive and yummy. I would say the vibe was more social than work-oriented... I felt comfortable reading a book, but would have felt a bit bad pulling out my laptop. All around a solid spot.
Vicki F.
Nov 19, 2015
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Vicki F.
Nov 19, 2015
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Judi B.
Sep 10, 2015
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Judi B.
Sep 10, 2015
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Jules S.
Jan 26, 2015
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Clements Botanic would always be my go-to for a cuppa if I ever find myself up that way.
Yes, it hasn't changed in years and perhaps is now looking a little dark and dreary despite the colourful branding all of their places have. Yes the leather seats may have you sitting at a weird angle due to wear, but it is still popular despite the local competition.
While waiting for a meeting I enjoyed a little coffee there today. One of the highlights of this place for me is the people-watching. Students and business types, parents and first-daters are all here and the buzz is enough to distract
Yes, it hasn't changed in years and perhaps is now looking a little dark and dreary despite the colourful branding all of their places have. Yes the leather seats may have you sitting at a weird angle due to wear, but it is still popular despite the local competition.
While waiting for a meeting I enjoyed a little coffee there today. One of the highlights of this place for me is the people-watching. Students and business types, parents and first-daters are all here and the buzz is enough to distract
Chris O.
Aug 17, 2012
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I love all the Clements outlets, this one is just like the others but feel a little bigger inside, on account mainly of it being a little bigger inside that the others. What has always got me about the place is that although the food options are a trifle limited next to some other cafes of a similar size, it's quality and not quantity that they aim for, and that can't be bad.
The foods that they have will be more of a snack (panini, wrap, sausage roll etc) than a full on lunch or cooked plateful, but it will be noticeably as good if not better than the best anywhere else has to offer
The foods that they have will be more of a snack (panini, wrap, sausage roll etc) than a full on lunch or cooked plateful, but it will be noticeably as good if not better than the best anywhere else has to offer
Shane G.
Jan 29, 2012
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Shane G.
Jan 29, 2012
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Andrew B.
Sep 13, 2010
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I had my first date with this Clements when I had my first date with my wife, no doubt they both went very well. While the sparks were flying I was having the best strawberry milkshake and she was having a hot chocolate. We stayed away from coffee due on that occasion to ensure fresh breath for the all important first kiss....but back to the review!!!
Clements has become the normal for coffee hangouts around Belfast, I think there five different shops around Belfast each with its own appeal and individual features. This one particular is quite big and a nice shape of room, some of the others
Clements has become the normal for coffee hangouts around Belfast, I think there five different shops around Belfast each with its own appeal and individual features. This one particular is quite big and a nice shape of room, some of the others
Andrew B.
Sep 13, 2010
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I had my first date with this Clements when I had my first date with my wife, no doubt they both went very well. While the sparks were flying I was having the best strawberry milkshake and she was having a hot chocolate. We stayed away from coffee due on that occasion to ensure fresh breath for the all important first kiss....but back to the review!!!
Clements has become the normal for coffee hangouts around Belfast, I think there five different shops around Belfast each with its own appeal and individual features. This one particular is quite big and a nice shape of room, some of the others
Clements has become the normal for coffee hangouts around Belfast, I think there five different shops around Belfast each with its own appeal and individual features. This one particular is quite big and a nice shape of room, some of the others
Geraldine D.
Aug 01, 2010
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This is one of the busiest cafés in Belfast. Every single time I go past or go in the place is heaving. I like this café but it's not the quietest place I'm ever had a coffee. In all honesty the seating arrangements and acoustics mean that you can overhear every conversation in the place. They do offer special coffees of the day and they use fair trade products but its just too noisy. The bright neon colours mixed with light foods give the café a lovely modern feel and there are a multitude of papers and magazine available to keep you occupied while you drink. I've seen much better
Geraldine D.
Aug 01, 2010
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This is one of the busiest cafés in Belfast. Every single time I go past or go in the place is heaving. I like this café but it's not the quietest place I'm ever had a coffee. In all honesty the seating arrangements and acoustics mean that you can overhear every conversation in the place. They do offer special coffees of the day and they use fair trade products but its just too noisy. The bright neon colours mixed with light foods give the café a lovely modern feel and there are a multitude of papers and magazine available to keep you occupied while you drink. I've seen much better
Judith C.
Jul 23, 2010
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This is my second favourite of all the Clement's cafes and it's the one I find myself in the most.
The menu is exactly the same as every other branch of the chain, so there are no surprises, (although according to my best friend, there are other branches that make her Smarties milkshake better) but this one is quite big and attracts a good crowd. The atmosphere is always relaxed and there are always loads of free newspapers and magazine lying about to keep you entertained! The staff in this branch are also particularly friendly, which is always a plus point in my book!
The menu is exactly the same as every other branch of the chain, so there are no surprises, (although according to my best friend, there are other branches that make her Smarties milkshake better) but this one is quite big and attracts a good crowd. The atmosphere is always relaxed and there are always loads of free newspapers and magazine lying about to keep you entertained! The staff in this branch are also particularly friendly, which is always a plus point in my book!
Judith C.
Jul 23, 2010
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This is my second favourite of all the Clement's cafes and it's the one I find myself in the most.
The menu is exactly the same as every other branch of the chain, so there are no surprises, (although according to my best friend, there are other branches that make her Smarties milkshake better) but this one is quite big and attracts a good crowd. The atmosphere is always relaxed and there are always loads of free newspapers and magazine lying about to keep you entertained! The staff in this branch are also particularly friendly, which is always a plus point in my book!
The menu is exactly the same as every other branch of the chain, so there are no surprises, (although according to my best friend, there are other branches that make her Smarties milkshake better) but this one is quite big and attracts a good crowd. The atmosphere is always relaxed and there are always loads of free newspapers and magazine lying about to keep you entertained! The staff in this branch are also particularly friendly, which is always a plus point in my book!
Brian C.
Jul 22, 2010
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Clements is about as good as a coffee shop can get. Despite being located a stone's throw away from Starbucks, local Clements has always been a favourite of taxi drivers and students alike. It has everything you need from a coffee shop, with a variety of drinks, some great snacks to much on, and squidgy sofas to sit and have a big gossip on.
The best place about Clements is the staff, because they are probably the friendliest staff members you will get in any coffee shop anywhere in the world. One fella in particular would happily chat you until the store closed, which is a nice thing to
The best place about Clements is the staff, because they are probably the friendliest staff members you will get in any coffee shop anywhere in the world. One fella in particular would happily chat you until the store closed, which is a nice thing to
Brian C.
Jul 22, 2010
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Clements is about as good as a coffee shop can get. Despite being located a stone's throw away from Starbucks, local Clements has always been a favourite of taxi drivers and students alike. It has everything you need from a coffee shop, with a variety of drinks, some great snacks to much on, and squidgy sofas to sit and have a big gossip on.
The best place about Clements is the staff, because they are probably the friendliest staff members you will get in any coffee shop anywhere in the world. One fella in particular would happily chat you until the store closed, which is a nice thing to
The best place about Clements is the staff, because they are probably the friendliest staff members you will get in any coffee shop anywhere in the world. One fella in particular would happily chat you until the store closed, which is a nice thing to
Robbie B.
Jun 29, 2010
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A really decent coffee shop in Belfast's University district. When judging coffee shops there are only a couple of things that can really distinguish them and that is price and service and this place is pretty near the top of the tree for both of these.
The staff are always friendly and helpful, in fact sometimes they are just a little bit too chatty but that probably says more about me being grumpy than it does about them being intrusive. There is a bit of a student vibe about the place but not too much so non students can go in and enjoy it and there is usually a pretty mixed crowd in it
The staff are always friendly and helpful, in fact sometimes they are just a little bit too chatty but that probably says more about me being grumpy than it does about them being intrusive. There is a bit of a student vibe about the place but not too much so non students can go in and enjoy it and there is usually a pretty mixed crowd in it
Robbie B.
Jun 29, 2010
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A really decent coffee shop in Belfast's University district. When judging coffee shops there are only a couple of things that can really distinguish them and that is price and service and this place is pretty near the top of the tree for both of these.
The staff are always friendly and helpful, in fact sometimes they are just a little bit too chatty but that probably says more about me being grumpy than it does about them being intrusive. There is a bit of a student vibe about the place but not too much so non students can go in and enjoy it and there is usually a pretty mixed crowd in it
The staff are always friendly and helpful, in fact sometimes they are just a little bit too chatty but that probably says more about me being grumpy than it does about them being intrusive. There is a bit of a student vibe about the place but not too much so non students can go in and enjoy it and there is usually a pretty mixed crowd in it
Lyra M.
Jun 28, 2010
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What a great coffee shop! Does the best hot choc in the world. Coupled with a panini, a squishy seat and a blueberry scone with white choc to top it off, Clement's is one of my all time favourite hang out spots. Perfect for chilling with friends or holding business meeetings. Think Central Perk from Friends without Gunther running about.
Lyra M.
Jun 28, 2010
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What a great coffee shop! Does the best hot choc in the world. Coupled with a panini, a squishy seat and a blueberry scone with white choc to top it off, Clement's is one of my all time favourite hang out spots. Perfect for chilling with friends or holding business meeetings. Think Central Perk from Friends without Gunther running about.
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Jan 25, 2010
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Dani B.
Nov 28, 2009
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Yes, the search for good coffee in Ireland has gone countrywide! I was in Belfast recently and found this cute little coffee place- turns out it's actually a Belfast chain. The coffee is fantastic- if you can handle strong coffee- and the staff are really nice. I also tried their Bounty Square... it's basically Bounty mashed up, on a biscuit, covered in caramel and two types of chocolate. Heaven, but even I couldn't eat more than one of those.
Dani B.
Nov 28, 2009
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Yes, the search for good coffee in Ireland has gone countrywide! I was in Belfast recently and found this cute little coffee place- turns out it's actually a Belfast chain. The coffee is fantastic- if you can handle strong coffee- and the staff are really nice. I also tried their Bounty Square... it's basically Bounty mashed up, on a biscuit, covered in caramel and two types of chocolate. Heaven, but even I couldn't eat more than one of those.
