I wanted to go somewhere other than chain places or anywhere on the new Starbucks row in Cork…read morebefore I took my bus home. Thus I arrived on Coffee Quarter. It's a fairly stock standard little café but there are some nice touches to make it more homely. The little section of tables at the back feels like your own sitting room which is nice. It was pretty quiet at the time, and as the lunch service finishes at 3, I'd imagine they close soon enough after-- I arrived at ten to four and the two girls inside were sweeping up and emptying bins etc. The coffee is Badger & Dodo which is one of my favourite brands, so it was quite nice-- and much better value than other places in town. It just wasn't the most atmospheric or comfortable place I've ever had a coffee. Nice tables outside though for good weather, though it's a bit out of the way for any kind of nice view.

Amazing little coffee shop! The ladies are super friendly and attentive. Wouldn't come back to Cork…read moreand not have breakfast at this place- Easy 5 stars

I got the smashed avocado with poached eggs & an Americano coffee. The food & the coffee tasted…read moreAMAZING, but very expensive for the portion of food that we got. The restaurant is very nice & spacious, I love the decor in VELO and just felt very relaxed here. The staff were very friendly, but we were waiting a long time to be served, about 15 to 20 minutes, the place was quiet and didn't have many customers while we were there, so I don't understand why we were waiting for so long for the staff to take our order. I'm giving 3 stars cause I enjoyed the food & coffee, but it is expensive and waiting ages for the staff the take our order

Café Vélo was such a treat. I went here for breakfast and was blown away by the ambiance, the great…read moreservice, and even better food. I got a Cappuccino (it was perfect!), fresh squeezed orange juice, and their smashed avocado toast. Everything was wonderful, would recommend!

Great little place for breakfast and lunch! Tucked away but very central. Very good coffee!read more

Lovely little place right in the heart of Cork. Not so many tables, so I gets quite busy!…read more Excellent brunch selection, also I would say prices are excellent for the area. Unfortunately all of our poached eggs were hard, practically boiled egg without a shell. Unfortunately we didn't have time to raise the issue as needed to run, but it's just one of those.

Cute, spacious cafe with hearty portions and sweet treats. Came here for brunch after arriving in…read moreCork on an early morning train, so a heavy meal was exactly needed. The cafe was busy even though it was Monday, but we got seated within 5 minutes. Indoor seating and takeaway available. The waitresses were nice and I liked the decor. I got the smoked salmon on scrambled eggs with brown bread, while my friend got the Irish breakfast. Neither of us could finish our plates, which were substantial. My dish was on the saltier side; it looked like the tables around us were order more of the sweet items. Overall, it's a cute spot that's good for friends as well as families.

Consistently dissapointing. The first time I visited here, there was about a 40 minute wait, which…read morewas completely understandable as I hadn't made a reservation and the place was busy. When I was seated my server was friendly and promptly took my order. Then the wait began. 30 minutes, one hour, and then an hour and 30 minutes. I was tryiny to be patient as I noticed no one was getting their food. I figured maybe the kitchen was really backed up. It was then I saw patrons who had been seated after I had been getting their food. My server then came up to be and apologetically said they had forgotten to put my order in. I was tempted to wait longer but was incredibly hungry by this point. I went to the front desk, explained the situation, and asked to pay for my cider and go. The woman there sighed and told me to "just go" no apology, no semblance of professionalism just irritation. I have tried several times to go back but unfortunately have been met with the same dismissive attitude. Overall, it's a no for me.

I am gluten free and went here with family, it was absolutely fantastic! Service was wonderful and…read moreknowledgeable, the restaurant was clean and not too loud, and the food was absolutely brilliant! I loved the gluten free coffee walnut cake, and wish I had more time in Kinsale so I could come back

Top tier! Some of the best(!) food in Ireland after having sampled in Dublin, Galway, Cork and…read morebeyond. Lovely, chill ambiance, too.

I just barely missed brunch unfortunately but had a ham and cheddar sandwich. The cheese was melty…read moreand gooey. There was relish on the sandwich that was also tasty. Overall good. Good location and nice service.

Small but cozy, the Idaho Cafe offers good service, good food and - believe me! - good coffee for…read moreall those who are tired of the good old take away during lunch time. Don't expect a big fancy menu, as the options are limited yet delicious, with some very interesting veggie-friendly options. ;) I don't quite know how often they change the lunch menu, but the existence of a daily special implies that there must be some new interesting new dishes to try every so often. A mistake I did and should prevent you from doing: save space for the post-meal coffee! They are delicious. Try the Viennese coffee - espresso topped with whipped cream! Nomnomnom. The big downside is that they don't accept cards, only cash - so make sure to pass by an ATM before coming here. I know, I know, that's bad. The super friendly staff will help you feel like it's worth it. :)

Top coffee spot for me in Ireland. They have cold brew which is a rarity in Europe. Loved it…read morevery much. It's a really cool spot overall to hang out in.

We were struggling to find a spot for lunch in the pouring rain, trying to avoid a pub lunch…read moreexperience but not in the mood for anything super fancy. We stumbled in to the Bookshelf as it looks like a little cafe, with lots of people popping in for coffee to go, but a few tables for diners. The line moved fast, and we ordered a ham and cheese sandwich, broccoli sweet potato soup, and a sausage roll. The service was fast and we received our food pretty quickly after sitting down. The cafe interior is pretty small and tight, and has one bathroom which opens out into the queue for the counter. It was really cold in there, not comfortable for a long lazy lunch - better for a quick bite-and-go. The food is good.

What an amazing little place! Busy but seated quickly, the food was outstanding and the service was…read moregreat. An occasional check in from our waitress. Not too noisy in here even with as many people, but the acoustics seem okay. I can see this becoming a regular place while visiting. Kinda 80s-90s vibe for decor. Love it!

Loved this little place! Just a short walk from our hotel. Very nice ambiance, friendly staff, and…read moregreat service. Great place for breakfast or lunch, or tea and sweet treats. I had a delicious toasty with ham and some of the wonderful Irish cheese, which came with a nice little salad. The honey mustard dressing was really yummy. I had some delicious Lemon Drizzle cake with a dish of fresh whipped cream, and got a slice of apple cake to go after hearing a regular customer rave about it. Also delicious! Planning to stop by on our way out of town for some to-go treats. I read some reviews with complaints about price, but honestly I think the prices are reasonable for the quality and portions that are served.