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    Bewley's Cafe

    3.8 (223 reviews)
    ModerateIrish, Cafes
    Closed 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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

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    Spencer Q.

    Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Portion to Price: 3/5 Overall: Food was standard fare. The extended review... Food: French Toast - 3/5 - The dish was a little sad looking. Taste was standard fare. Service: 4/5 - Very friendly service. Ambiance: 4/5 - Loved the ambiance of the place. It felt like I was transported back in time a bit. I also appreciated the decor and the historical pieces of machinery sprinkled throughout the restaurant. Portion to Price: 3/5 - Portion was standard fare.

    The pretty menu
    Clara K.

    Delicious tea. I had the Assam tea and it was wonderful. The food was amazing. And the service was great.

    Harrison C.

    A must go to if you are traveling to Dublin! The food was delicious and service was great! I found everywhere while traveling was very attentive to allergies and this was no exception! The restaurant felt like a very nice formal space but you weren't paying formal prices!

    Sarah M.

    Our first meal in Dublin was a full Irish breakfast to share at Bewley's Cafe at the recommendation of a friend. The meal included Kelly's of Newport thick cut dry-cured back bacon, Granby's pork sausages and white pudding, Putóg black pudding, Irish free-range poached eggs, slow-roasted herbed tomatoes, and Bewley's brown soda bread. It was a new experience for us so we decided to share it since we weren't sure what to expect. While I admit, we didn't finish it, we did try a bit of everything, and I'm glad we experienced it. Also while we were here we ordered The Mary Cake to share which is described as a Bewley's classic since the 1950s including rich chocolate ganache, soft sponge layer dipped in pure Valrhona Ariaga dark chocolate, and topped with a thin marzipan disc. It was perfection! Fun fact: Bewley's donates €1 from the sale of every Mary Cake to the Irish Red Cross. To drink I ordered a Calypso (Tia Maria) boozy coffee cocktail (which had a fun presentation and was also very tasty) to give myself a wakeup as our flight was a redeye and before we left I also ordered a takeaway ginger & lemongrass tea. The restaurant was busy just about the entire time we were there, and our waitress was super friendly as well. I kept eyeing the baked good case as we were seated near it - everything looked so good but we only had so much room and more meals planned. Maybe next time!

    Dave V.

    This was a great spot for breakfast. Service was excellent. Food was served hot and fresh. I enjoyed the Full Irish Breakfast (when in Rome ....). I'd probably pass on the black pudding, but that's just a personal choice. My wife LOVED the Vegetarian Breakfast as she had been craving fresh vegetables ever since we left the United States.

    Interior dining that is like a sitting room
    Rowena R.

    This is a vibrant and trendy place on Grafton Street that is ideal for breakfast and afternoon tea. We have eaten here on many visits to Dublin and I'm surprised at myself that I haven't yet reviewed it. The food is delicious. They have perfected their poached eggs. I am also a huge fan of their Irish breakfast tea. The service is also fantastic. We really liked Celine and how attentive she was with us. She made sure we were satisfied and was very kind to us. I highly recommend stopping by here.

    Raspberry scone.
    Kevin B.

    After flying overnight from Boston to Dublin, simply put we needed some good coffee. But why stop there? What if you could find some great coffee with some amazing food options, as well? Well, thanks to Bewley's Cafe we did just that. Bewley's is a great, expansive cafe and the coffee certainly did the trick. It was fresh and brewed perfectly and helped to clean off the cobwebs. Each one of us went with a different breakfast option and not a single complaint was lodged. I went with the scone of the day which was a brilliant raspberry scone and the yogurt parfait which had fresh yogurt, a berry compote, fresh berries and granola expertly displayed in the cup that was fresh and tasted excellent. As I looked around the table, I would have opted for any of the other options that others in the party selected as every single item looked perfect. Great spot right in the heart of Dublin!

    Coffee
    Jeremy E.

    Awesome landmark that you must seek out while I'm Dublin. Great service, beautiful stained glass decor throughout, truly delicious food and some of the best coffee and tea in Ireland.

    Menu
    Steven B.

    The atmosphere of Bewley's is that of an upscale European cafe of years gone by forest green wallpaper with gold Asian inspired motifs accented by magnificent stained glass windows designed by Harry Clarke 1928 combined with the tile floors and wood accents make the interior spectacular and worth 5 stars and a visite alone. The service was prompt and amenable. The food we had was all decent. The portions were ferocious and the quality excellent however not Michelin star. I saw one of their hot chocolates and it was the size of a pint of Guinness. If it weren't for the overall atmosphere I'd rate the food a 3. It was a great time overall and I'd return again for sure.

    iced pistachio latte and cherry sticky bun

    One of the best cups of coffee I've ever had. A delightful and charming atmosphere with very friendly baristas. The spring decor was gorgeous and the seasonal pastries looked great. An absolute must-visit if you are travelling to Dublin!

    Irish coffee
    gen h.

    Arrived early with only one other customer in the restaurant.. friendly service by all and a delightful start to the day. Had an Irish coffee that leaves me leary of having one anywhere else it was so delightful. For breakfast I ordered the open faced smoked salmon sandwich on the nicest brown bread with capers creme fraische and red onion. Recommend. The waiter suggested lunch is even better.. I have no doubt.

    Harry Clarke Windows

    Bewley's Cafe is a lovely place for coffee, breakfast, lunch, or afternoon tea! Our server was so sweet and accommodating. I cannot say enough about how kind and friendly she was. Oh, and the food was good too!

    Gabriella H.

    Loved this place! The interior was particularly gorgeous. The service was great, our hostess was absolutely lovely. The homemade scones are incredible and large enough to almost be an entire meal. My only qualm was that the breakfast menu is not great for somewhat picky eaters, I had avocado toast that was unnecessarily spicy and they could not remove the chili from it. Perhaps the Irish palette is more attuned to spice than mine! Overall though would recommend this place for brunch, ambience and service are wonderful and if you aren't a picky eater you will certainly enjoy it.

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    Great breakfast! Lovely staff (sinead) made sure we got our breakfast before the kitchen closed to prepare lunch. Fab!

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    14 years ago

    wonderfull coffee and delicious pastries! confortable place in the heart of grafton st.

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    12 years ago

    its great for breakfast and its also very reasonable :) i don't think i would go for dinner but a coffee with a friend would be ideal....

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    Beanhive

    Beanhive

    4.6(145 reviews)
    0.2 kmSouth Inner City
    €€

    A friend and I came here to get some Irish breakfast and cute lattes!! The first thing I noted were…read moreall of the delicious pastries on display. Next, I took a look at the menu! Since I don't eat red meat, I was very excited to see a vegetarian Irish breakfast option. I ordered this as well as a mocha latte. Despite the rain, my friend and I sat outside since all of the indoor seating was occupied. Thankfully some heaters provided warmth for what could've been a chilly breakfast. Very quickly the lattes came out which my friend and I sipped on. They were soooo cute, mine had the design of a little bear on top! The latte itself was hot and not too sweet, the perfect start to the experience. After a few short minutes, the food came out! Immediately, my friend and I dug in. It was honestly everything I expected and even more! There were no weak links on the plate and there were generous portions as well. I sat there for a while working my way through my delicious plate!! Overall, I was very happy with my experience at Beanhive. It was an aesthetic cafe that also provided a hearty breakfast. I would definitely recommend.

    I really just went for the latte art and it didn't disappoint! Friendly staff and great customer…read moreservice. Shop is fairly small and limited seating outside but worth it! Art is made on every order so be patient! Matcha latte was delicious and snoopy was adorable!

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    Beanhive - Love the vibe!

    Love the vibe!

    Beanhive - My chai latte was amazing as well as the artwork, and of course I couldn't leave out the strawberry shake !!

    My chai latte was amazing as well as the artwork, and of course I couldn't leave out the strawberry shake !!

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    Goose On The Loose - Blueberry Supreme

    Goose On The Loose

    4.5(100 reviews)
    0.6 kmSouth Inner City

    Holy. Shit. I rarely…read morecurse but finding this gluten free goldmine of glorious pancakes was like a blessing of the saints. The portion sizes kind of seem small but that could be because my girlfriend and I split everything and it was basically a couple of bites from each other's dishes. We got the blueberry lemon pancakes, and a meat dish for the needed protein, so one savory and one sweet, the way breakfast is meant to be worshipped and devoured simultaneously. Beautiful, small place that gets packed very quickly. Interestingly enough I thought it was a French bistro, but I believe the owners hail from Ukraine as that is the country flag that was hung outside the shape if my world history learnings are correct. I cannot recommend this place highly enough and would come back in a New York minute if I get the chance to visit Dublin again. As always people SYOY!!!

    We enjoyed a delicious breakfast here. Quaint little restaurant with few tables. I enjoyed an order…read moreof French toast and added bacon on the side. I do wish the bacon side had 2 slices but it only comes with 1. My husband had French crepes with blueberry supreme topping and an order of the potato fritters, which is its own meal. I had hot tea and he had a cappuccino. Be reminded that this is a European sized cup not a giant American size. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals so much so that I left no scraps on my plate. My husband didn't finish his fritters that have avocado on them bc he's not a fan of avocado. He forgot to ask that they be removed. His fault. Very nice young staff. I wish that we had discovered this restaurant sooner bc we would have eaten breakfast there again but we discovered it on our second to last day.

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    Goose On The Loose - Interior decor with jukebox

    Interior decor with jukebox

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    How much I liked my food

    Goose On The Loose - Small place - packed

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    Small place - packed

    Bread 41 - Potato and chimichurri tart

    Bread 41

    4.7(89 reviews)
    0.7 kmSouth Inner City
    €€

    There was a short 10 minute wait on a weekday morning around 8:30 a.m. It is bustling with people…read moregetting their morning pastry and coffee for work, but the line goes by quickly. If you're dining in, you order at the counter and get a table number to place wherever you decide to sit. There's plenty of seating inside which is a plus. What I got: -Potato danish- savory; slight salty, crispy flakey layers. -Sausage roll- slightly salty for my preference, but has a very crispy crust and a meaty sausage in the middle. We went back a second time on our trip and got a few more pastries, all of which were very delicious. The pastries were hot, flakey, glistening, delicate, and perfectly sweet on both visits. I would definitely come back if I were to visit Dublin again.

    I dropped into Bread 41 on New Years Day -- it was one of the few places open and they sure were…read morebopping! There was a line out the door, but it moved super quickly. I didn't wait more than 5/10 minutes. I grabbed a couple of different things for us to try -- the focaccia, morning bun, salted caramel roll, and the cinnamon roll. My favorite was easily the focaccia, which could compete with the best I had in Italy -- so good. The morning bun was good, but nothing crazy exciting. The salted caramel roll had to be the least caramel-y caramel roll I've ever had, but it didn't taste bad and the salted part was interesting (in a good way!). The Cinnamon roll was unique, which I appreciate. It had a big glob of cream cheese frosting (too much for me, but I imagine it would float a lot of folks' boats) and some orange flavoring! I quite liked the orange. I wanted to get a matcha to go, but they said they didn't have disposable cups. You could buy a 5 euro reusable one and then if you brought it back you'd get a refund... interesting, but I was leaving that day and wouldn't be back in the area. I can't speak to the ambiance because we were in and out, but it looked like they had a decent amount of space. All in all, I would recommend this place! For me it was a 4, but I'm sure for some it would bop up to a 5.

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    Bread 41
    Bread 41 - Pan au chocolate

    Pan au chocolate

    Bread 41 - Cruffin (€4.80), sausage roll (€5.20), kimchi danish (€5.60)

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    Cruffin (€4.80), sausage roll (€5.20), kimchi danish (€5.60)

    Hatch and Sons - Sausage, bacon and double baked egg breakfast

    Hatch and Sons

    4.2(212 reviews)
    0.3 kmSouth Inner City
    €€

    Hatch and Sons was the first meal I had when I got to Dublin, and frankly it set the mood in the…read morebest of ways for my time there. Sunken below street level it feels more off the main path and you have to keep your eyes out to find it easily. Walking in the place has a real chill and cozy vibe up front. I was seated right way and ordered off their all day menu. I got their Double Baked eggs, brown soda bread, bacon, sausage and roast tomato. For my tastes the double baked eggs were overdone, but that's double baked for you. Everything else was so delicious though that I truly didn't even notice. It was a wonderful pile of meat overflowing out of a little skillet with a stack of soda bread and butter. Truly it was a delight. I also ordered up their irish coffee. This was especially fun because it's not a simple shot of whiskey, coffee and cream. They create a brown sugar syrup blended with the whiskey to cook off the alcohol but retain the flavor. This means you can day drink and not even bat an eye at it being strange. The flavor was delicious and I'll be trying to recreate this at home for sure.

    Quaint cozy and excellent spot for brunch food. Sitting across Stephens park, this is a great place…read moreto do by befor or after a stroll in the park. The ingredients used are top quality and you can tell they really respect the ingredients. I had the avocado toast on Soda bread and bacon (. Daily special) and the portion was big! Perfectly ripe avocados seasoned and delicious. I'd say to get two avocados with your serving. The soda bread is absolutely yummy too. My bf had the twice cooked eggs and bacon skillet and he demolished it. Next time I'm visiting, definitely coming back!

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    Hatch and Sons - Smoked fish board

    Smoked fish board

    Hatch and Sons - The kitchen at Hatch and Sons in Dublin

    The kitchen at Hatch and Sons in Dublin

    Hatch and Sons - Hatch & Sons in Dublin

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