French Village Botanic is a cafe and bakery at 99 Botanic Avenue in Belfast. The family business began with a bakery in 1981 and opened its Botanic branch in 2009. Its relaxed, walk in format combines the convenience of a neighbourhood cafe with the breads, pastries and cakes produced by an established local bakery.
Breakfast and brunch run throughout the day, with eggs, pancakes, filled breads and cooked breakfast plates among the substantial choices. Soups, salads, sandwiches and other lunch dishes add lighter options, while changing specials give regular customers something beyond the main menu. Fresh bread and bakery items remain central rather than being an afterthought to the savoury food.
A separate vegetarian and vegan selection broadens the choice for meat free diners, including breakfast dishes and cafe style lunches. Cakes, pastries and breads can contain gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts and other allergens, so guests with dietary sensitivities should consult the current information and speak with staff before ordering.
Coffee, tea and cold drinks make the cafe suitable for a quick stop, while the larger plates support a leisurely breakfast or lunch. A pastry or slice of cake can finish the meal or be taken away. French Village Botanic is most useful as an informal all day venue where Belfast cafe favourites and the company’s baking tradition meet in one room.
Address: 99 Botanic Avenue, Belfast BT7 1JN, United Kingdom