Our Journey

About Us

Welcome to Native, where great coffee meets community! Our journey began in 2021, with a mobile horsebox café nestled along the stunning Lecale Coast, right by Minerstown Beach in Co. Down. What started as a weekend pop-up quickly became a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike to grab their favorite brew, catch up with friends, and enjoy the seaside air.

At a time when the world was slowly emerging from lockdown, our horsebox became a much-needed space for community meet-ups. There’s something magical about sipping coffee by the coast, and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to start our adventure.

As word spread about our little café on wheels, we were thrilled to be involved with some fantastic events! From school wellbeing days to sports events, weddings, and even festivals, Native has been keeping busy. We’ve had the honor of serving the wonderful crowd at the Killough Community Festival for three years running, and we’ve become regulars at markets like Inns Cross, Elmfield, and Cohen & Co.

And if that wasn’t exciting enough, we’ve recently taken our coffee game to a whole new level by serving film and TV sets. Yes, even actors need their caffeine fix, and we’re more than happy to provide it!

But now, we’re brewing up something even bigger. Native is moving to a permanent home at Queen’s Quay in Belfast, right along the scenic Maritime Mile! Our new space features a permanent Native kiosk for all your coffee needs, and we’re beyond excited to create a welcoming spot in the heart of the city. It’s not just about the coffee, though—we’ve set aside a second space specifically for pop-ups featuring local artists and independent businesses from Belfast and across Northern Ireland. We’re all about building a community that supports local talent, and this new location is the perfect space to make that happen.

And it doesn’t stop there! You can look forward to future community events hosted at our new spot—whether it’s live music, art exhibitions, or workshops, Native Coffee will be buzzing with creativity and connection.

So whether you're visiting our kiosk or catching us at the next big event, we can’t wait to share a cup of Native Coffee with you.