Harlem Cafe Belfast is a cafe and restaurant on Bedford Street in the city centre. Its colourful room is filled with plants, artwork, antiques and mismatched decorative pieces, creating a setting as memorable as the generous portions. Breakfast and lunch are served throughout the week, with an additional Saturday evening service.
An all day Irish breakfast brings together bacon, sausage, egg, black pudding, potato bread, soda bread, mushrooms and beans. Giant pancake stacks, Belfast baps and toasted focaccia provide other substantial starts to the day. Lighter options include salads, prawn dishes and colourful bowls that can be topped with chicken, chorizo or ham.
The menu moves beyond brunch with steak sandwiches, Malaysian style curry and a giant Yorkshire pudding filled with roast beef. Vegetarian versions appear across breakfast, toasties and curry, making the cafe useful for mixed groups. Homemade cakes and desserts supply a natural finish, while allergies should be raised before ordering.
Coffee, tea and juices cover the classic cafe side, while cocktails make weekend brunch and Saturday dinner more celebratory. The room can also host parties and private events. Harlem combines vintage theatricality, warm service and comforting portions in a format that feels equally suited to a morning catch up or a lively group gathering.
Address: 34 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7FF, United Kingdom
Harlem Cafe Belfast City Centre Menu
Breakfast
Served 9 AM – 12 PM
Hot smoked salmon with scrambled eggs and spinach on sourdough toast
Harlem’s All day Irish breakfast
Smoked bacon, butcher sausage, free range fried egg, black pudding, potato bread, soda bread, mushrooms and baked beans
Vegan breakfast
Sautéed spinach, Portobello mushroom, vegan sausages, tomatoes and baked beans with sourdough
Omelette with sourdough toast
Bacon and cheddar / Spinach and smoked salmon / Brie and spinach
Giant Pancakes Stack
Nutella, strawberries / Greek yoghurt, honey and berries / Maple syrup and bacon
Trio of Tomatoes on Sourdough
Slowly roasted in balsamic til perfect!
Toasted sourdough &…
Bacon or sausage or smoked salmon / Scrambled, fried or poached eggs / Add avocado 2.95
Belfast bap
Mushrooms, egg and veggie sausage or bacon, cheese and Ballymaloe relish
French toast
Maple syrup and bacon / Nutella and strawberries / Honey and fresh fruit
Greek Granola
Greek yoghurt scattered with granola, fresh forest fruit and honey
Lunch
Served 12 PM – 2:30 PM
Home made soup of the day
Dirty Harlem Burger
Luxury burger stack with mature cheddar cheese and pickles in toasted brioche bun served with skinny fries
Luxury fish finger sandwich
Served with fries, salad and lemon mayo
Catch of the Day
Served with skinny fries, homemade mushy peas and tartare sauce
Club Sandwich
Fillet of chicken with crispy bacon, tomato, mayo, crunchy lettuce and skinny fries.
Tender Steak Sarnie
Your choice of pink or well-done steak smothered with tobacco onions and pepper sauce on focaccia and served with homemade salsa, mix leaves and skinny fries
Harlem’s All Day Irish Breakfast
Smoked bacon, butcher sausage, free range fried egg, black pudding, potato bread, soda bread, mushrooms and baked beans
Vegan breakfast
Sautéed spinach, Portobello mushroom, vegan sausages, tomatoes with sourdough
Giant Yorkshire pudding filled with hot roast beef
Served red win jus, veg and mash
Homemade Lasagna
Served with chips and coleslaw
Malaysia Curry of the Day
Your choice of chicken or veggie curry served with rice and poppadoms
Asian Steak Beef Bowl
Served with Napa salad, soy/chili/ginger dressing, and rice
Harlem's Amazing Range of Toasties, Jacket Potatoes, Superfood Salads and Buddha Bowls
Delicious! Come take a look
Dinner Starters
Served Saturday 5 PM – 9 PM
Walter Ewings Fresh Fish Chowder
Served with Keane’s Deli wheaten bread
Halloumi Fries
Coated in honey and chili flakes
Baked Camembert & Pesto dip
Served with a selection of fresh breads
Soup of the day served with sourdough bread
Trio of tomatoes with fresh basil on crispy bruschetta
Crispy beef steak strips with Napa salad
Served as a main dish with rice – 21.95
Dinner Mains
Served Saturday 5 PM – 9 PM
10oz dry age Sirloin steak
Served with grilled tomatoes, onion rings, pepper sauce and chips
Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini
Served with lashings of creamy sauce
Monkfish Curry of the Day
Served with king prawns and rice
Fresh Portavogie Scampi
Freshly battered and served with homemade tartare sauce and fries
Crispy Sticky Lemon Chicken
Served with steamed rice and crunchy vegetables
No Meat Burger
Served in a brioche bun with lettuce, pickles, tobacco onions and chips on the side
Steak Burger
With pulled pork, cheese, tobacco onions, and hand cut chips
Buddha Bowl
Delicious grains and mixed vegetables topped with grilled salmon or Asian beef
Breakfast Cocktails
Served 9 AM – 12 PM
Sangria jugs for two
Elderflower, zesty lemon, white wine / Lavender syrup, rose wine / Traditional red wine / Prosecco, passion fruit and strawberries (28.99)
Breakfast cocktails
Bloody Mary (tomato juice, vodka, Tabasco) / Bucks Fizz (orange juice with Prosecco) / Kir Royal (blackcurrant liqueur with Prosecco) / Parisian Fizz (elderflower liqueur with Prosecco) / French 75 (gin, lemon, simple syrup, Prosecco).