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    Ballymaloe Cafe

    3.0 (1 review)
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    Kilkenny Shop and Café

    Kilkenny Shop and Café

    3.3(4 reviews)
    2.4 km

    KILKENNY CAFE (SHANAGARRY) Left Ballymaloe Cookery School…read moreGardens on Tuesday, feeling hungry. A bit ironic, isn't it? But the famous school doesn't have its own cafe. Not to worry and we headed for the Kilkenny Cafe in the village, in the former Stephen Pearce emporium. Walked through the shop. The cafe, indoor and outdoor, is at the far end. We were warmly greeted and took a seat outdoors overlooking the local fields and looking out towards Ballycotton. With a dinner arranged (fresh hake from the English market) for the evening, we didn't need anything major. Started with a delicious Potato and Leek soup (€4.50) and a couple of slices of gorgeous freshly made brown bread. Skipped a variety of well priced main courses - tempting salads, burgers, Paninis - and ended with a pot of tea and scones (with all the trimmings, including jam and cream). Total came to just over seventeen euro. Took a stroll through the shop and bought a few food items. Service, at both restaurant and shop, was first class, very friendly and efficient. So, if you are in East Cork, an under-rated area where there is so much to see and do, I'd recommend you mark this cafe as a stop on your tour.

    I had the crispy falafel wrap. It wasn't crispy…read more There wasn't much falafel either, maybe one & half? The flavour was a bit overpowering. Ok, I order falafel regularly, because I love the falafel (I do). While most don't match the falafel wrap of The Lebanese House at the Harcourt Street Food Market (only 5 EUR, wow!), but rarely are they a big a let down as there were here at Kilkenny Cafe Shanagarry. Why do places serve up what's currently popular/trendy if they can't do it right. I almost forgot that it came with some mediocre chips and soup that was far far too sweet. Ok rant over. They sell nice stuff here too, if you can afford it. Since we'd spent enough on lunch, we skipped buying anything. Staff and facilities were grand though, just the food a disappointment.

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    Kilkenny Shop and Café - Falafel wrap with fries and soup

    Falafel wrap with fries and soup

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    Fish and chips

    The Rendez Vous Cafe - A quick walk to the water

    The Rendez Vous Cafe

    5.0(3 reviews)
    17.8 km
    •€

    While waiting for the Ironman registration to open, our group was just walking around town looking…read morefor a nice place to eat. We spotted a few restaurants but came across the Rendezvous Restaurant by the clock tower. We saw the menu in the window and was enticed to go inside. (Note: at the time of third review, the menu in the window did not reflect the current prices on the menu inside) We ordered coffee, fish and chips, burgers, and the cajun chicken salads. Everything came out hot and fresh. I ordered coffee, water, and the cajun chicken salad. The water had a pleasant flavor and came in nice cold water flasks to fill glasses (Note: we had gone to a restaurant the previous day and the water was like licking 100 year old pipes). The coffee cane out hot and had a great taste to it. I'm no coffee connoisseur, so my taste buds may vary from yours. The cajun chicken salad was incredible. Right groin the start the chicken was hot, the salad with dressing was very balanced, and the kick from the spice only slightly overwhelmed you from the start. I truly enjoyed the salad and highly recommend it. A few of us wanted to take advantage of the dessert offerings, specifically the Tiramisu. Unfortunately, they were sold out. Upon leaving, I took a few seconds to thank the owner/manager and complimented him on the salad. Service was excellent, food was phenomenal, and the price was still reasonable. Would have loved to have tried the Tiramisu.

    Beautifully decorated restaurant! Excellent food and the price was just right. Taking a tour of the…read moreclock gate and needed a quick bite and the Rendezvous cafe is right under see the arch!!! The facilities are super clean. Love the chicken stir fry with noodles! You will not be disappointed! Servers are very friendly and attentive. Enjoy!!

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    The sitting area outside

    Ballymaloe Cafe - cafes - Updated September 2026

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