The food was okay but our server Magna was so so delightful. We loved her accent and helped make the first meal in Ireland great. We went off the road quite a bit to try this place. I wouldn't return other than to hear Magna's accent. She was the only highlight. The sticky toffee pudding was not good. Our friends thought sticky toffee pudding was gross until we found a place that makes it moist and perfect! read more

Found myself in this town at a salsa convention. This cafe was reccommended as a good place for food. Given that there aren't many places in the town, I see why it gets busy. It can be hard to get decent food in the catchment areas outside of Dublin. The people dining with me all got wings & chips, setting them back about 16euro each. Super tasty wings and a big portion. I had the wrap & soup priced at 10euro for lunch. The soup was way too salty. You could forgive that, a mistake that happens. But the wrap had 2 tiny chicken nuggets in it with tomato salsa & iceberg lettuce. There was next to no chicken in the wrap - just tortilla wrap, and it was intentionally cut through the 2 tiny nuggets to give the impression there was more in the wrap The guys liked their wings, but we were all unimpressed with the way they cheated on the wrap! It doesnt cost much for a tiny bit of chicken flesh or fresh salad to fill out a wrap. I left hungry & felt a bit cheated. I could have got 6 chicken nuggets for 2euro at mcdonalds down the road. Instead I paid 10euro for 2, with salty soup at Avenue :( read more

Avenue Cafe - wrap with almost no filling & salty soup :( - Cafes Near Me - Maynooth, KE

Food can be pricey but GORGEOUS! Dim lighting, chique surroundings, good service, varied menu. Great for dates and other special occasions. Get the half roast crispy duck, it is the best duck you'll ever eat. Lamb shank was yummy, spicey chicken wings with blue cheese will make you melt and the large salads are actually quite large and substantial! If it's a verrry special occasion you should get steak, although extremely expensive, their steak is delicious. Should also mention the lunch menu which again is varied and very nice but also a tad expensive. read more

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We were treated to a 'surprise' dinner by family at the Avenue on Saturday night - our son arriving home from New Zealand for a big birthday celebration! Not only did the management and staff keep the whole surprise a secret, but they treated us to complimentary Prosecco to get the celebrations going and provided a most wonderful efficient and friendly service. From the get go, the whole atmosphere was warm, lively and inviting. Although packed to the brim with customers and very busy for a Saturday night, the service was second to none and the food served was just delicious. We had mostly steaks, all cooked to perfection according to the different orders, as well as lamb shanks, and the deserts were really scrumptious. It is not a cheap place to eat, but I would say very fair price for the standard of food served. Well done to all the management and staff and hope they can continue with this level of service and quality of food. We will definitely be back for some more memorable feasts and celebrations. read more

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Had a very serious reaction to the food here. I had been told this was a great place for gluten free food and decided to try it. I advised I was coeliac when ordering. The waiter brought me my bunless burger and chips and I double checked the chips were ok for me. He replied that there was no gluten in chips, and asked if I was very sensitive because they're fried in the same oil as breaded or battered food. I told him I'm coeliac and yes, that means I'm sensitive to gluten. (For the love of all that's good, even if I didn't react gluten damages my insides, no matter how little I take in!!!) He brought me mash potato after taking the plate away. I overheard him telling the chef sarcastically that, "she says she's really sensitive so she can't have the chips.' Felt like a right numpty with the two of them making their comments. I was starving because we'd been waiting ages and ages for our food so I ate my meal when he brought it back. Low and behold, shortly after I ate I was extremely sick. I don't mean a little, I mean I had to run back to the college to be ill after I left the restaurant. Freaking sprinted back. They didn't change the God-damn plate when they took it back. Completely contaminated it on me. I followed up with an email to let them know what had happened. What I got back was a snot-nosed response from the owner saying that he knows all about gluten intolerance because his daughter is intolerant and his staff are all well trained on gluten and contamination. The email was in very poor English and was all different fonts and sizes, which tells me he was pulling it from different places to piece it together. There wasn't even an apology for the sniggering staff, but he said I must have been sick from somewhere else. Well, lets just address that nugget of ignorance. I had eaten one slice of gluten free Kelkin sourdough that day. Made in my apartment that is free from gluten. This was lunch. I didn't get to eat anything else that day, apart from some tablets to stop me being ill and peppermint tea to try calm my insides. They didn't work by the way. Further to this, I made a quick mention to a lady from the Coeliac Society and she said that she's had a lot of complaints from coeliacs about this particular restaurant. In short, if you're a coeliac RUN. If not, don't bring your coeliac friends here. Oh and they overcharged to top it all off. I was too pressed to get out of there that I didn't notice at the time. www.dublinglutenfree.ie read more

There's nothing better than chilling out with some good work colleagues on a Friday afternoon enjoying a long lunch. It was our bosses birthday and we had booked a table here for six of us as 12pm. I had heard good things from other colleagues, so I looked forward to Friday lunch all week. We had all pre-ordered from the lunch menu which meant there was minimal wait time when we arrived. Large bottles of water were places on the table immediately, which is excellent. I love a lot of water and hate having to ask for multiple glasses. I had ordered the king prawns with chilli glazed noodles and was a little disappointed with serving size, especially considering the lunch price of 14 euro. Unfortunately I made short work of my meal and looked on longingly at my colleague's generous portions. The service was good and the decor is great. It's certainly a place I enjoyed being. I will be back shortly for dinner and I look forward to seeing if the Avenue can turn four star into five star. read more

Was quite disappointed with this restaurant. We arrived on time but had to wait around 20 minutes for the table, after wing told during our reservation that we only had two hours to eat. Saying that, we were out within two hours and didn't feel rushed. Service was excellent. Food was average at best, I had the lamb which was under seasoned, we were a party of 7 and had a variety of dishes, no one commented on the food being anything better than average. I would not recommend this place for the price. read more

Hands down the best seafood chowder I have ever tasted. Lovely brown bread. Chunky chips have a nice crisp. Very friendly service.

Had the legendary wings which didn't disappoint and a half portion of nachos. Shared these two starters with a friend- perfect size. Had the spinach salad with warm chicken as my main.. Delicious! Staff is always friendly, atmosphere was lively for a Tuesday but not so loud that you couldn't have a convo. Avenue never disappoints! read more

Avenue Cafe - Best wings this side of the Atlantic! - Cafes Near Me - Maynooth, KE

Glad we walked to the end of the block! Everything was exquisitely delicious! We had the wings, calamari, Caesar salad, and lamb shoulder. Mouthwatering beyond belief. Even the kids were begging for more. They loved their mini burgers, naked wings, and fries. This is a big deal because they are picky eaters. I had the best Cosmopolitan that I ever tasted. The service was warm and attentive. Makes me want to return to Maynooth over and over. The atmosphere felt so welcoming. I forgot to mention, they are super fast. Important when dining with kids! read more

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Had lunch here yesterday. Starter of chicken wings were delicious but my burger was very much overdone & quite dry in fact. Sticky toffee pudding for dessert was fine too. Service was friendly & attentive but overall I was a little disappointed. read more

Avenue Cafe - Delicious chicken wings. - Cafes Near Me - Maynooth, KE

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Really nice place, early bird menu and lunch menus are really good value and food is really nice, for the lunch deal we all got the soup and sandwich offer, soup was Thai carrot and it was amazing, got the Cajun chicken panini with it which was average but it was all for €10 so I have no complaints! read more

Order anything off the menu here, and you will be very pleased. Great variety of stuff to order. The chicken wings, deep fried Brie and bruschetta/ciabatta are amazing starter ideas. The fish and chips are amazing, mussels outstanding and they do a great selection of loaded up burgers. Also have good pasta options and other lighter dishes if you don't want to go too heavy. Great early bird and lunch menus, which are also excellent value. Lovely staff, gorgeous venue and always a bottle of ice cold avenue bottled water on the table. You won't be disappointed with The Avenue. read more

I have never had a bad meal here and I have eat here a good 20 times...! The wings are the best in this lil island of ours. Better than Elephant, that is a good enough review to even go and try them..!! read more

A well deserved 4 stars. The menu is simple and features plenty of good comfort food. The wine list is extensive and the Mc Gargles beer is fabulous. The restaurant is tidy and modern and the staff is friendly. Look out for the early bird specials. 3 courses for 23 Euro is amazing. The Salmon was giant and perfectly cooked. The desserts are big enough to share. Highly recommend this restaurant if you're near Maynooth. read more

Have been here twice while on holiday in Ireland and it's been prefect both times. Wonderful environment hidden down at the end of town. Food and service was top notch. Excellent burger and chips and the cheesecake dessert was amazing. Thanks for the night out. read more

The locals had good things to say about the avenue, but everytime I walked by people were always eating their wings. Today I stopped in for the first time. I had the early bird special which you can choose appetizer+main+dessert, main +dessert, appetizer+ main . Nice flexibility. I was choosing between the lamb shank and the fish and chips, the waitress said lamb. Boy was she right, probably the best I have had. The 6 hour braise made the meat fall right off. The accompanying vegetables and potatoes were perfect for soaking up the sauce. Followed up with the toffee pudding also good. then the beer of the month a nice northern ireland blonde ale, yumm. great experience. I'll be going back soon read more

Best wings I've had (both sides of the pond) and good service too. Eaten here twice now and I've been happily surprised twice. For an island known for its hospitality it's surprisingly difficult to get good food and service combined around here but not in the avenue. Cannot recommend highly enough. read more

Have been here numerous times for lunch and it is really good. But went for dinner recently and I cant say enough good things about the place. Service and food are exceptional. Well worth a visit. The menu is varied but have to say the sliders and wings are the best. read more

I only stopped there for a cup of coffee with a friend of mine. It's a lovely place to pop in. The staff is very nice, and we weren't left waiting for too long. The coffee was excellent, so were the prices! I'll make sure to stop by for another cup when I'm around! read more

I really like avenue and have eaten here numerous times over the last few years . Food is too quality but my only complaint is the menu does not change . They haven't changed it up in years. My friends and I more or less all agreed that we are bored of it . But to those would be infrequent diners , probably best maynooth has to offer in terms of quality , atmosphere and service . read more

Best wings ever! I get them as often as I can.... Really chic nice cafe/restaurant, it's reasonable enough for the quality of food..waiters couldn't be more helpful. read more

I love this restaurant. The wings are out of this world and I would go there just to eat them and nothing else.. the burgers are fab, and the helpings are so big, you'd nearly have to be rolled out the door. read more

My family are regular customers here and are usually treated with great service and food at this restaurant. Today when we stopped by to have Sunday lunch for two, we were surprised to be turned away as they 'were full up' when in fact there was a table for two with no reserved sign on it sitting in front of us along with a whole other array of empty tables. After being told there were seats available, the waitress who told us this disappeared and who I assumed was the manager, came downstairs and told us personally there was no seats due to Confirmation party's who would be arriving later on. My Mother and I were completely dis-maid as for a number of years we have used this restaurant for family events and we found the above completely unacceptable with regard to prompting a good service to regular customers. Surely our euro and custom which is regular is better than a quick euro and a non-return customer. We feel a return to the restaurant won't be happening and our custom will be placed elsewhere. We ended up having a lovely meal at Oak Alley a few doors down who were more than happy to take us in without a reservation. read more

Another lovely meal in avenue. There were 5 people and we all had a great meal. Nice quiet atmosphere and great food. Wings as ever solid and some nice light wraps. Highlights from the meal- pork burger, the ribs and the wings! We will be back... read more