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    Avoca

    4.2 (34 reviews)
    ModerateGrocery, Delis
    Closed 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Nut lentil meat loaf
    Annie L.

    Perhaps choosing to drive after traveling for over 24 hours was not the brightest choice. But I figured a power nap in the fetid shamrock plane was enough... Apparently it wasn't, I ended up driving on the wrong side (American side) of the road twice... I think my passenger wet herself a little each time, but because I am too proud to admit failure I ignored her shrieks and told her to lighten up but inside I too was crying in terror. As a way to make up for my motoring transgressions I drove all the way to here to have some good fresh Irish food. After gaining half a stone in the South from too much fried everything and beer it's time to return to simple Irish cuisine. The outside decking area was teeming with folks on the glorious day that was yesterday. I got the lentil nut loaf with a choice of three salads, I opted for the broccoli and feta cheese, shredded carrots in mandarin marinate and fresh summer fruits in mint juice - yum! Dessert, ok ok I can see your eyes roll... I am weening myself slowly into this weight loose malarkey. Passion fruit tart and coffee... These people know how to cook real tasty Irish food. Simple wholesome ingredients. My driving companion forgot my earlier transatlantic driving faux pas due to taste bud overload, happy days :)

    Bakewell slice + cappuccino
    Lucky O.

    I *love* Avoca. It's an Irish store chain that stocks clothes, jewellery, home wares and general lovely cute bits and pieces. They are also well known for their amazing food. This particular Avoca is ENORMOUS. It's just off the N7 motor way and has plenty of on site parking. There is a large food area to the left as you go in featuring a deli/bakery/fromagerie/sushi counter/butcher. It's all to take away here but there is a cute little seating area outside at the front of the shop where it's nice to sit on a sunny day. The shop part itself is lovely and spacious. They stock a lot more products than you'd see at the city centre branch. There are a further two eateries upstairs, with a lovely big balcony space where you can eat outside with lovely views. I've had a vegetarian antipasti board here and it was completely delicious. Really fresh and full of flavour. Always worth a look in if you're passing, in my opinion!

    Kate M.

    I couldn't agree more with Annie L's review of Avoca. Like she says, Suffolk St is always jammers - no matter what time of the day you go - and while the food is great, sometimes you just want to enjoy their great offerings in peace. The Avoca in Rathcoole is exactly where you can do this. It is just like The Suffolk St store except much bigger. Downstairs you have the home ware/clothes etc as well as the deli part - where you can get things like quiche/bread/cakes to take away. Then upstairs is the café, which I absolutely love, and then they have a more upmarket restaurant too. So depending on your budget or what you're in the mood for, you can get whatever you like. Avoca is a little pricey, but I have no problem paying for good quality, homemade food. Delicious!

    Edel M.

    I have to give this avoca 5 stars because I cannot think of any negatives. I usually go to the avoca in kilmacanogue which I love because of the beautiful grounds but stopped off here on my way to horse riding lessons at the cool mine equestrian centre. It was a beautiful sunny day and the view from the outside seated area made up for the lack of gardens to stroll around. Really enjoyed my butternut squash soup, 3 salads and I always have to have a slice of the seeded brown bread- amazing! Will be back to sample more of the food.

    Jeannette M.

    This American visits Ireland at least once a year. This American must always stop at Avoca in Rathcoole for my favorites. Always! There is nothing from Ireland I crave more than Avoca...well except maybe the bikkies and chocolate. I enjoy this location of Avoca for the casual eatery and also the shopping. I love to get the trio of salads - the carrot salad is my favorite. This time around we also went to Egg Cafe and we all enjoyed that very much. I recommend Avoca to everyone I know that is visiting Ireland. It is such a great place to stop on your way somewhere. It is also a great place to pickup a fancy dessert to bring along to your family dinner. LOVE!

    Quentin D.

    As we came up to the Newlands Cross Junction Wifey had a brainwave... "lets go to Avoca for Lunch"... not a bad brainwave in fairness. As we arrived into the car park it became immediately obvious that we were not the only ones with this exact same brainwave and started me wondering if Wifey had inadvertently tapped into some sort of local food based collective concious. I let my family jump out of the car while I started looking for a free parking space, I didn't stop the car, I made them jump out in an A-Team sort of manner, they weren't amused but it looked really cool. There are several different dining options including a Sushi bar, we got the last table free in the Egg restaurant. The food was excellent, I went for fish & chips which was perfectly cooked, fresh and tasty, wifey went for the 1/2 rotisserie chicken... it looked amazing and I am told tasted likewise. The children's menu was well chosen, good value and the portions were huge. Replete after the meal we wandered around the rest of the vast shop, it has everything from a butchers to clothes section, the selection is vast and not cripplingly expensive (not cheap either mind!). I tried to get the family to jump into the car through the windows as we left, they refused. I'll go with someone more fun next time.

    Beef bourguignon
    Darren C.

    My favourite thing about this place...... its handiness for my drive back west to Clare. After beating the madness of outbound traffic, it's nice to pull in for 20 minutes for a refueling of the body and a rest for the mind. While not spectacular, I always find the portions generous and mostly tasty. Last time I was here I had the beef bourguignon. Which was spot on for what I required. The sides were as big as the dish but half as tasty which was a shame. It's handiness will probably ensure I'll be back though!!

    Tim L.

    Great selection of hot food, sandwiches, quiches paired with a range of salads. Being Avoca, you know it's not going to be cheap... I paid €16.50 for two small fishcakes, two side salads and a drink. Food is of good quality but not quite the standard of their branches in Malahide or in the city centre. Very popular for a Friday work lunch given there's not much else around so make sure you get in before 1 pm or else you'll be spending most of your lunch break looking for parking spaces and queueing!

    So much good food in that corner!
    Sarah S.

    Another great Avoca! Big selection of Avoca mills' products, great grocers section which is full of fresh produce, Avoca bread and cakes alongside a James Whelan butchers, a sushi counter and a Poulet Bonne Femme (amazing sandwiches here!) There are two sit down restaurants upstairs. One is self service (Birdcage) but if you order hot food it will be brought to your table. The serve good coffee with cakes, pastries and bread. It can be hard to choose what to get with your coffee. My favourite has to be their baked cheesecakes. If you go to the sit down restaurant (Egg) I recommend you try their lemonade... It's fab!

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    2 years ago

    Always amazing, love coming there. Food is excellent, service is great, in a nice area as well. Would definitely recommend

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    11 years ago

    There should be a sixth star for Avoca! Literally can't say enough good things about the place

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