The worse espresso I've tasted in Dublin, served by chaps who didn't seem to know much about coffee, or customers. Music too loud, 'decor' sparse and cold, temperature cold with 2 doors open on a 0c day, and toilets that smelt. You'd be hard pressed to find it by the exterior - maybe it's all the better considering it's pretentious €3 'espresso' - Head over to il Valentino on Pearse St for a PROPER espresso. read more

3FE! Does the coffee in Ireland get any better than in 3FE? I'd say not! These guys lead the way in terms of coffee! Great spot for a coffee and bite to eat! food is amazing too! The layout of the coffee shop is modern and funky or as my niece would say "Hipster"! With free WiFi its a popular spot to garb a coffee and get a some work done. Seating inside and outside, its very easy to sit outside and have a few coffees while the rest of the world wizzes by you! If you are a coffee enthusiast then you are going to have a very pleasant time here and most likely become a regular visitor. read more

I had a few coffees and some of their muesli on the way to a rugby game a few weeks ago. Brilliant coffee, very very impressive. As was the muesli (it's the "wet" muesli or pre-soaked stuff - delicious). I could see lots of people tucking in the the home made sandwiches etc. Have earmarked a few for the next visit. However, the key thing that will bring me back is the coffee. One of the best in Dublin (and to be added to my mini list of same :-) read more

Very good choice of coffees, choice of both bean and production. Food seems to be excellent also, I have had the croissant and porridge, both are excellent. This place is about the coffee, and it is very good, go and try a few different beans. read more

"I use their beans so lets try here" I buy their coffee for my machine and it is wonderful. Small cafe with brunch options, cakes but the coffee is wonderful and the best in Dublin my view. Well worth going here for your coffeefix. read more

Everything you've heard about is true. 3fe undoubtedly has some of the best espresso in the city. I just ordered a latte, and the flavor was bold and smooth with little to no bite afterwards. Not acidic either. Perfect ratio of milk to coffee, lovely design, made quickly by very friendly people. If you're into coffee, this is the place to go. Also, sit at the long table! You might run into someone interesting and strike up a conversation. read more

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The best coffee in Dublin! There's a great vibe in here and the staff are very friendly (if occasionally either a little muddled or very busy ). The quality of the food doesn't quite match the coffee, but it's still pretty delicious! I'd recommend getting the coffee three ways, it really lets you taste the flavours and appreciate the quality. If you're into coffee I couldn't recommend 3fe highly enough! read more

Always pop in here for a coffee when I'm passing by, somehow their tasty treats always grab my attention and I give in.! They also have their own roasted coffee beans for sale in personal bags, and they are always happy to grind mine up to the spec I need no questions asked.! If you ask the staff to explain what's in the cup they will happily tell you.! There is always a buzz about the place aswel no matter what time of the day I pop in or even on a Saturday.! Worth the trip.! read more

The best marmalade I have ever eaten.. I forgot to ask what kind of jam this was.. If you go please do and if you do.. Have the almond and cranberries scone The place is small and cute and always always crowded.. The smells earn your full attention from the beginning.. Suddenly you feel a need to try everything.. I liked the coffee very much and the service was also very helpful and friendly.. If only I go there again some time really soon.. read more

A real coffee joint on the south side of Dublin. They serve real breakfast, but you can also just get a latte and a pastry, sit at the window and watch the world go by. Friendly service and good coffee. read more

I came by here for breakfast and was very satisfied. They had tasty baked goods (not a huge selection though) and the coffee was good. Overall, a trendy, cozy spot to get a cup of coffee or some breakfast. read more

Nice chill cafe where you can read without being disturbed by the music, or can work on your laptop. Will come back!

Looking for the best coffee in town? Find it at 3fe. The staff is eager to explain different roasts and brewing methods, don't be shy and ask. The biggest surprise was how the manager dealt with a mix up in the order. We were offered a refund immediately plus a very friendly and honest excuse. Perfect customer service, friendly staff, amazing coffee. read more

Prices were reasonable, but I take issue with the fact that a self-proclaimed coffee shop doesn't differentiate between a latte, flat white and cappuccino. They actually explicitly state they are all the same thing to them, mostly due to a lack of consistency in how people define each of those drinks. While I agree with the fact that the confusion exists, I don't agree with their conclusion--they are definitely not the same thing. All that said, the drink I got was great. It wasn't a flat white, but I liked it. The staff was nice and the service was good as well. read more

THE BEST coffee in Dublin, checked with independent and biased sources. Don't go here if you are mochaccino Starbucks type. This is a whole different story, this is the real stuff because you order saying the name of the coffee brand not frapuccino with some shit line. Place is always crowded but there are always free chairs to sit as many take their fix to go. Food part is pretty decent, but could be better. Menu changes daily and it has only 3-4 things but they tend to be delicious and not sth you find everywhere. They are a bitt pricy, though. If you are a coffee fan, this is a NO miss while in Dublin. read more

I went to this coffee shop yesterday after hearing great things. Firstly the coffee I received was extremely oily, and had the flavour of your granny's Irish stew about it. I was half expecting them to bring out a batch heal to dip. The fact that it was an extremely small portion would usually be a bad thing, but I wasn't feeling up to much Bovril so it was probably best. For €3.50 I'd probably be more likely to spend my cash on a twenty pack of oxtail cuppa soups in future. All in all the best oxo cube based gravy in town, goes great with any Sunday roast. PS: Batch bread, sunday dinners or any food is not actually provided in this coffee shop. Will leave your faeces of a questionable constitution. read more

Dublin native. Best coffee in the city. Only reviewing cos I kinda feel obliged to let people know. 3fe have been pioneering the finer side of coffee culture in Dublin for years. Go here. Enjoy coffee. Get whatever on the menu you like the look of. Leave feeling awesome. Simples. read more

My husband literally spit the coffee out of his mouth. Needless to say, it wasn't our favorite.

The infamous 3fe. Known for its coffee and establishment of go-to spot for hipsters. I had a lot of expectations coming here. A number of different types of coffee beans to try- some with fruity undertones and others with a hue of chocolate. They don't provide any alternative milks, just straight up full fat milk, due to their belief that any other would alter the taste of the coffee. I chose the coffee with the essence of chocolate, and wasn't too impressed to be honest. Maybe I chose wrong, but looking forward to be impressed second time around. read more

Friendly. Only place open close to our hotel. Way over hyped. Nothing to write home about. Trying too hard to be hip. Just not tasty. Do not live in Dublin but if I did would not return. read more

Ordered a Chemex worth €8.50, asked for a milk substitute as I can't have cow's milk (they provided milk with the chemex) received a really dismissive response, literally laughing at me for asking! So so so rude, will NOT be returning here, and don't bother if customer service is an important factor in your cafe experience read more

What a concept this place is, and they back their fabulous concept with exceptional staff and a nice environment to enjoy coffee. The coffee is incredible in here, like nothing I'd ever tasted before; of such quality and consistency in every single cup I've had there. It's such a shame that I cannot get in there more often!! The staff in this place do an amazing job of greeting you, serving you and talking to you about the coffee's they have and where they source it from. It's such an exceptional concept, and these frontline guys really make it work. Bottom line, try this place; it's amazing. read more

I love 3Fe (the coffee, the people...), but they recently got rid of the WiFi, which really sucks.

By a distance the best coffee available in Dublin. Simple, unfussy and unpretentious. Staff who know what they are doing and clearly care about the quality of their product. In my experience they are also really nice without being annoyinly over friendly. Overall a great place to stop for a coffee. read more

Had a nice breakfast here. Not a touristy type place. Selections for breakfast brunch as they called it were limited. Great service.

When it comes to coffee and my yoga, I am picky. And on Yelp, I'm unapologetic for saying so. There is a lot of hype about 3FE. I had them on my Dublin list for a while and was excited to visit them one day after work. I work on the northside, live on the southside and 3FE is out of my way. So, it took planning and effort to visit this place. A friend of mine made the journey and it was a nice spot to hangout for a bit with a friend or date. I wouldn't trek that far for a causal cuppa, to be honest. The location is cool and they've done something modern, chic, and stylish with their space. The menu and ordering process is unique. I've seen the colourful and small cups in other places, as well as the served on a wooden plate (glorified chopping board). I'm not saying it isn't cool presentation, and honestly when you're paying for the cafe service presentation is important, so they did a nice job. I thought the taste of the coffee was good and the brownie was rich, sweet, and tasty. The portions were equally small for the price, but that's the caffine addict in me wanting a bigger portion. The cake was the appropriate size. :) I liked the lack of wifi scene for the purpose of hanging out with yourself (read, journal, be in the moment) or focusing on the people or person you're with (stop checking in everywhere and liking your own photos non-stop); although, lets face it.... When you go to 3FE that's what bragging rights you want to have. Fair enough. Shamelessly just used my own 4G to do it myself. Cheers! read more

What can one say, great coffee, friendly conscientious staff, gourmet sandwiches and an interesting selection of take home coffee beans and coffee related paraphernalia. Going here is an education (an enlightening one, not a boring "learn by rote"one)! read more

As self proclaimed coffee snobs :-D we always make sure that there are couple of good coffee shops we can try out in every city we go. While in Dublin, we went to find 3Fe and were blown away by their silky smooth cappuccino and latte. And just bc, we even had a go on their filter coffee. WOW, definitely can highly recommend it! As for food, my husband and I both had their sandwiches and they were amazing (and I am not easily impressed by sandwiches). Our kids tried the hot chocolate which came with marshmallow and brownie, needless to say, all disappeared quickly and with great delight. This place might just be one of our top favorite from our fun visit to Dublin. read more

Great coffee and the cinnamon curls are gooey and moreish. Enough reasons for me to come back here again and again :-))

Holy moly this place is expensive, €3.50 for a coffee is 50c more expensive than everywhere else, and it's not really justifiably so, but they're really taking the piss with their sandwiches. We're talking €6.50 for half of a very small sourdough loaf with a tiny bit of crappy filling. Terrible value. read more

Definitely trendy.. Not sure if its a good trendy or a bad trendy. I do think its great for bringing more life into the area. I have tasted nicer coffee and have met nicer staff. Maybe I need to give it another go as I was slightly underwhelmed by it. read more

Truly excellent coffee, very good food! Sat outside in the blazing sun the other day, and it was a sublime way to waste an afternoon.

I had a most excellent Americano paired with a slice of cardamom orange cake w/fresh whipped cream. Delish and a perfect start to a Monday morning. read more

3FE truly deserves a five star rating. They have an outstanding menu for brunch + lunch, and the coffee is to die for. It should definitely be on your to-do list if you're visiting Dublin! read more

Waited 20m for our coffee, went in to see what delay was, totally forgot our Oder. When coffee was brought not even a complimentary muffin or scone for the wait, coffee was gorgeous but poor customer service. read more

Nice coffee but not really my taste and I think its overpriced. I've been here twice and both times I found the staff rude and dismissive. It's an interesting place for people watching but I'm not sure I could be bothered putting up with the staff again. read more

Best coffee in Dublin. They really care about coffee in here and have started broadening their horizons with some lovely sambos, salads and sweets at lunch times. Worth a visit. read more

My husband and I popped over to Dublin for a short weekend and stayed at an apartment right around the corner from 3FE (lucky us!). We really enjoyed our cappuccinos (they only do full fat milk at 3FE). Great coffee and service with a smile. It's no wonder why this coffee shop is rated in the top 10 in Dublin. Pop in, you won't regret it! read more

I have an unhealthy obsession with coffee shops. Before my five trip in Ireland, I did my research a figured out that 3fe was the premier spot in Dublin for third wave coffee. The staff were all friendly and willing to clearly explain the coffee options (unlike at Kaph, which serves 3fe coffee but has crappy service). Sampled the copabana and the jocotales both as aeropresses. Both were smooth and delicious. Also tried a couple of the pastries. Can't go wrong with the banana loaf. This spot is a bit out of the way, but that is part of its charm as it's a nice reprieve from dublin downtown. It's a great place to sit for a coffee with a friend. My one critique (based entirely on my personal preference) would be that they should add a coffee to their rotation that is a bit more counterintuitive in flavor. Both coffees I tried were delicious, but safe. read more

For me 3fe continues to set the standard for quality coffee in Dublin. Drop in and taste what real coffee is like.