Town crawls · 3 min read · 5 August 2026
Ballymena Coffee-and-Cake Crawl Guide
Explore Ballymena's cafes and coffee shops
Ballymena town centre is home to a variety of cafes and coffee shops. The following stops are within walking distance of each other.
1. Middletown Coffee Co
Middletown Coffee Co is a specialty coffee shop and brunch spot in Ballymena town centre. They serve 3fe coffee from Dublin. The kitchen does brunch dishes such as French toast and Turkish eggs alongside sweet bakes.
2. Follow Coffee Co
Follow Coffee Co is a modern coffee shop in the heart of Ballymena. They serve locally roasted specialty coffee. The kitchen cooks breakfast and lunch in house and offers scones, tray bakes and goodies, with gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options.
3. Caffe Tosca
Caffe Tosca is an independent town-centre cafe on Ballymoney Street. They serve homemade food, coffee and cakes. The menu includes paninis, sandwiches, sausage rolls, scones and a range of cakes.
4. Wildflower Bakery & Coffee Shop
Wildflower Bakery & Coffee Shop is an independent home bakery and coffee shop in the Fairhill Shopping Centre. They serve Illy coffee. The bakery stocks Ditty's home bakery products and does made-to-order breakfast, lunch and snack menus. The coffee-and-cake crawl ends at the Fairhill Shopping Centre. All stops are within walking distance of each other, making it easy to visit each cafe and coffee shop.
Common questions
What type of coffee does Middletown Coffee Co serve?
Middletown Coffee Co serves 3fe coffee from Dublin.
Does Follow Coffee Co offer gluten-free options?
Yes, Follow Coffee Co offers gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options.
Where is Wildflower Bakery & Coffee Shop located?
Wildflower Bakery & Coffee Shop is located in the Fairhill Shopping Centre.
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