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21 Years of Café Vic-Ryn-And a New Chapter Begins

For more than 21 years, Café Vic-Ryn has been at the heart of the local community, welcoming generations of customers through our doors with great food, warm hospitality and a real family feel.

What began as a small café quickly became one of Lisburn’s best-loved coffee spots. Over the years, we became particularly famous for our scones — and with more than 50 varieties, we think it’s fair to say we’ve reinvented the scone game!

opening hours

• Monday (Coffee Dock Menu):

9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
(Breakfast 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Lunch
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM)


• Tuesday – Wednesday:

9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
(All-day breakfast until 3:00 PM, lunch from 12:00 PM)

• Thursday:
9:30 AM – 9:00 PM (Late-night service; last service at 8:30 PM)

•Friday – Saturday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed

Our reputation soon travelled far beyond Lisburn, with customers visiting us from across Northern Ireland and further afield. Saturday queues became legendary, with some customers waiting over an hour to get a taste of what Café Vic-Ryn had to offer. We’ve never taken that loyalty for granted, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us throughout the years.

Much more than food

Café Vic-Ryn has always been about much more than food and coffee. It’s about people, community and creating a place where everyone feels welcome.

Supporting local has always been at the heart of what we do. From working with fantastic local suppliers and businesses to supporting charities and community organisations, we’re proud of the role Café Vic-Ryn has played within the local community.

We’ve also been privileged to provide opportunities for young people through organisations such as Stepping Stones and Mencap. Their enthusiasm, personality and contribution have created some truly special memories for our team and customers.

Over the years, Café Vic-Ryn has also been the setting for countless celebrations and memorable occasions — from fashion shows and live music to food evenings and “Ready Steady Cook” events featuring local celebrities.

And, perhaps most romantically of all, four marriages have started through connections made at Café Vic-Ryn. One of those couples is our new owner, Caleb, and his wife, Hannah.

A New Chapter, The Same Café

While ownership has changed, the heart of Café Vic-Ryn remains the same.

Our fantastic team continues to be part of the journey, and our commitment to great food, quality ingredients, friendly service and warm hospitality remains stronger than ever.

Jacqueline isn’t going anywhere either! She’ll continue to be part of Café Vic-Ryn, spending several days a week in the Bakery doing what she loves most — baking — while also helping Caleb as he takes on his new role.

 

For Caleb, taking ownership of Café Vic-Ryn is both an honour and a huge responsibility.

 

“I am deeply honoured and humbled to take on the ownership of Café Vic-Ryn. This business has been a huge part of my life for the past 15 years, and I’m incredibly grateful to Jacqueline for trusting me with the opportunity to continue the legacy she has built.”

 

“We want our customers to know that it’s business as usual. Our brilliant team remains the same, and we’ll continue to provide the same great food, service and care that Café Vic-Ryn has always been known for.”

Here’s to the
Next 21 Years

From the very first cup of coffee to thousands of scones, countless conversations, celebrations, friendships and memories, Café Vic-Ryn has always been about the people who walk through our doors.

We’re incredibly proud of our past, grateful for everyone who has been part of our journey, and hugely excited about what lies ahead.

A new chapter has begun — but the Café Vic-Ryn you know and love is still here.

We look forward to welcoming you through our doors and creating many more memories together.

Experiences from

our happy

Customers

From breakfast meetings to family lunches and afternoon treats, our customers’ feedback reflects our commitment to quality, flavour, and exceptional service every single day.

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oisin o sullivan
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Staff are absolutely lovely
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John Savage
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My wife and I had two fabulous scones, the food menu is brilliant 👍
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It had been quite a while since my last visit, and I was so pleased to find the atmosphere just as lovely as I remembered. The food was great, and the staff were friendly and pleasant throughout. Being a café within another retailer, it has a nice mix of customers and a welcoming feel. Definitely well worth another visit.
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Ciara
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Went here for an event today and had a great experience. The staff were fantastic and really attentive, catering to my dietary requirements. The food was delicious - Highly recommend!
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Great place at reasonable prices. Great food. Recommend chips with beef and bird. Cajun chicken also very good. Glenn was the epitomy of service. Excellent. Margaret was a great advert for the place , pleasant greeting on arrival and attentive on departure. Highly recommend. Ive been to many places. This stands out because of the staff.17.4.26 1pm.

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