Best bakery in town . They do beautiful cakes and very tasty treats . Yummy .read more

A great place to grab a cappuccino but its crowning jewel is the array of cakes and baked treats…read moreyou can have to accompany you're beverage of choice, I knocked a star off for both the limited amount of tables so you could be waiting awhile for a seat and the fact that if your a smoker nine times out of ten an ashtray is not supplied so you can see and Smell that people have been throwing their Butts on the ground.

Delicious & affordable fruit tarts (4/5 green stars) I…read morepicked up two tartlets from Heaven's Cakes in the English Market and wish I had bought more! They were only €2 each, which seems amazing really. They were both fruit-nut combinations - one had plums on top while the other had rhubarb and the nuts were pistachio and almond. Both were delicious and I have to say I preferred them to the tart I tried from the Queen of Tarts in Dublin a few days later. Heaven's cakes tarts and pastries are a little more rustic looking but I actually prefer them that way. I'm also giving them 4/5 "green stars" for social and environmental impact. Here are some pros and cons: Pro: *You're supporting an independent, family-run business. *They provide a simple paper bag (preferable to boxes with plastic windows). *They appear to support community events like a healthy eating day at a local school Cons: *I don't know much about their ingredients - would be nice to know a few things, e.g., are eggs free range? Any organic ingredients used? Where is fruit sourced? Etc. Interested in writing green star reviews? If so, contact me! (greenstarsproject)

HEAVENS CAKES This five year old patisserie stall in the…read moreEnglish Market is well named. Here you get the tastes of pastry paradise, made locally! My latest purchase consisted of two French style tartlets: one a Berry and Almond mix, the other of Lemon Curd (photo), €2.00 each. Both were delicious. Service is always good and, while the wrapping may not be quite up to the French standard, it is not far off it and, in any case, is totally adequate. Web is www. Heavenscakes.ie but it didn't work last time I tried it.

Oldtown Hill Farmhouse Bakery has excellent baked treats and pastries. EXCEPTIONAL espresso/coffee…read more They also make sandwiches. The value and quality are very good! They also have a seating area at the rear of the building. One of my favourite places for coffee in Kilkenny.

Again another place I went to a lot as a kid. These are great cafes to go to. Love their food. And…read moretheir baked goods!

This was a nice stumble-upon when I was looking for Seagull Bakery in Tramore…read more I had a delicious and filling beef stew. A neighboring diner said her soup was very good, too. My partner wasn't with me so I inquired about gluten free. They said it's not a problem. You might see the outdoor seating in my photo, but if you look very closely, you might see that they provided lap blankets for the chilly weather. Nice! The name used to be Vee Bistro but now it's Vee Cafe.

The food is always great here both breakfast and lunch ! Lovely to sit outside and enjoy a…read moreleisurely breakfast in the sunshine served by great staff

Nice selection of baked goods for breakfast and lunch, cozy ambiance and friendly service…read more Sandwiches were okay, tea/coffee was good!

Excellent baked goods and breads! Really great sandwiches, cappuccinos and flat whites too…read more Everyone was so nice, and the service was great. Definitely recommend staying to eat in one of the two upper floors.

I couldn't resist ducking into this cute bakery when my fiancé and I were in the area to visit…read moreKilkenny Castle. The window display is full of freshly baked bread and, my favorite, scones! Seriously, this place is a little like a Disney movie or anime where there are just mountains of amazing breads everywhere. The store smells great! My fiancé ordered the Mexican wrap, while I got the chicken fillet roll. Both were simply prepared and tasty enough to sate us. The focus here is definitely not the deli, let's be honest. If you're going to Tess's, you need to pick up a few baked goods! After some deliberation, I decided to behave myself and just order one scone. It was good. Not the best I've had, but it was a decent size and not dry. There are so many options here, there's no way you could experience it all in one trip! Lemon cake, soda breads, apple tarts, muffins... it's a carb lover's delight. It's not a sit-down place, so keep that in mind. Also, they don't take cards. This is a hassle when you're a tourist, and the bakery IS in a tourist area with the castle nearby. Luckily, there is an ATM just down the road at the bank.

LE GOURMET Before making an exit from Youghal yesterday,…read morecalled to Le Gourmet in the River Gate Mall. It is a bakery/cum traiteur, owned and run by award winning French chef Jean Francois Bernard. Quite a choice of freshly prepared food and I choose the Boeuf Bourguignon, a couple of pastries and a brown loaf. The Bourguignon was excellent value at a fiver a pack and you could have fed three from the two I bought. The beef was top class and beautifully cooked and the sauce, with loads of little mushrooms, was terrific. Quality also in the baked pieces and that meant we had a very nice meal at home that evening. Le Gourmet also provides other breads, savoury meals, fish dishes, pastries, gateau and de luxe hampers and are also involved in the outside catering business. Quality, value and service is the motto and it has got Jean Francois into the Bridgestone Food Guide.

Best bakery in the area. Nice selection to choose from and very nice owner. Located right in the…read morecenter of town.

This shop sells food made in Keogh's bakery located in Callan, Co. Kilkenny. It sells different…read morekinds of fresh bread and really nice cakes and buns (especially the chocolate cookies). The best thing to buy here though in my opinion is the Keogh's turnover bread...fresh and crusty, like all bread should be!

My pear and almond tart was truly delicious! And I don't even like pears! Highly recommend!read more

Nice french style bakery. Small counter seating & glass display cases. Croque monsieur was…read moreexcellent. The eclairs are good also. One of few places for decent pastries in Cork