Highly recommended. The food is simple and healthy. A meal for your soul just started the day. Relaxing and fresh. Try the Marakest for an experience read more

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I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by my visit here. The first time I stopped in for lunch and a coffee. The latte was a bit overpriced but good. What impressed me was the sandwich. So on my second visit I decided to try the eggs Benedict which was also better than expected. The meal wasn't large but it doesn't need to be, to be good. The muffins were good, the balance of sauce, egg, and ham was nice. And the potatoes on the side were good as well the latte was still overpriced but this time not good at all. I dont think the portafilter had been emptied properly before my drink. So, I will eat here again but no more coffee. read more

Blas Café - Eggs Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D

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Absolutely wonderful place to have a delicious, fresh brunch in a zen setting with amazing service. In a converted former chocolate factory, the lattes were fantastic and everyone's brunch in our group of 7 was perfect. Hassan (the owner, we presume) has had some great experiences all over the world and we loved chatting with him as we kept ordering more lattes and pastries than we probably needed! We even had a slice of carrot cake as a treat to share at the end and it surpassed expectations. Definitely stop here!!! read more

Ohhhhh woowww, this was my reaction when i walked in. Its super hipster and very artistic. Amazing food and great coffee. I meant could it get any more better!!?. They have an art/ gift shop and they sell the art pieces displayed in the cafe. I got a beautiful painting /an original piece for an artist resident in the same building ( the chocolate factory or beside idk ). Anyway a real bargain for such piece 175€ only. read more

Blas café is based in the chocolate factory, a lovely old building. The café is a huge open space with high ceilings. It's unique in it's design, as most other places in Dublin are quite cramped where tables are practically stacked upon eachother. Here it's quite the opposite, they could fit loads more tables, but I'm glad they choose not to. They do a lovely brunch on saturday, a small enough menu - but something there for anyone's taste. (eggs, pancakes, full irish etc) I went for the poached eggs and avocado on sourdough and it was yum. (€7, 50 was very good value!). The location might be a bit off-putting, as it's just out of the way of the main hustle and bustle, and not in a street where one would normally venture into unless you live near. I can highly advise anyone to go for that little stroll though and enjoy a brunch/ lunch or just a coffee in blas! read more

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Such a tremendous restoration of the old Williams and Woods building into a creative community with now one of Dublin's best keep secret coffee spots on the ground floor. Here you can enjoy a hearty selection of well considered fresh sandwiches, tasty soups and seasonal blends of coffee which always hit the spot. Breakfast on Saturdays is especially good, and what better industrial, eclectic setting to enjoy it in than the Chocolate Factory. Make sure to pop in and even just grab a coffee or a super convenient location to have a few meetings, your client will be impressed with the venue choice read more

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This café isn't just a café. It's not limited to serving food and pouring coffee, it's more like a big, collaborative space, where you can see other people working, browse design pieces and, yes, grab something for lunch. As a coffee alone they're ok. I'd give only 3 stars though, because it's a bit on the expensive side and the service is.. well.. all over the place and somewhat slow. You queue to order your food, but most people take a long time by the cashier because it's hard to read the menu before you get there - they should solve this design problem. However the food is truly tasty and fresh, with good vegetarian options. They also have a nice selection of teas if you're only after a hot beverage and a pastry. What I really like at Blas is the large open plan interior, the different types of tables that seem so welcoming to different groups of people and the cool ambiance - not too relaxed, not too buzzing. This is a place to visit if you're not in a hurry. read more

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A wonderful addition to the northside. The food is simple but delicious - really hearty sambos with classic fillings with unusual twists, plus usually one hot option and a few salads. What I like most though is the space - big and industrial but also really comfy. Loads of creative heads sitting around tapping on their laptops, so if you're looking for somewhere to get some work done for a few hours without anyone bothering you, this could be the spot. read more

Blas Café - I'm massively into this set up. It looks like Hipster Goldilocks' gaff - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D

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Wonderful breakfast experience. Both the place (large, high ceilings, industrial setting) the food (eggs avocado on sourdough toast, excellent) and the overall ambiance (lively, sociable) made for a memorable moment during my short Dublin visit. read more

They have a very cool menu with some hommade stuff as well! Everhing is very netural, healthy and delious! Good to be here! read more

I had the avo and egg toast thing and a mocha. It was very nice. The atmosphere is quiet and calm with soft music playing. The tables are wide spread. Perfect place for typing on work stuffs or what have you. There is art on the walls and sold in the store from a local artist that lives in the building. Generally, very cool hip vibe, and there is a bathroom. And alternative milks are available. My friend is vegan and there was a vegan option too that she was very happy with. read more

Great big open cafe serving a small but tasty and different menu. Price point is good too, no doubt dicated by it'sneigh, Bolton St. College. Has become my new flavourite!! Update: Fri 11th March. Just came in for a late breakfast and requested a fried egging toast, not a menu item in itself but both options definitely available in other dishes so not a big request. I was met with obvious reluctance and a slight air of begrudgery from the guy serving me when the kitchen agreed. At no point did I get a smile, a thank you or was made to feel welcome. When the tea I ordered arrived down (slow in coming and brought by same guy) there was no milk or sugar on the table and despite noticing this and briefly looking around he walked off leaving me to hunt for both. Very dissatisfied with this visit. Food was lovely as usual but service was dire and frankly miserable. Put me in a bad mood leaving when I was fine walking through the door!! read more

I am not someone who frequently writes yelp reviews...but this place was seriously amazing and deserving of a 5 Star review. The food was so good and had gluten free options as well. The people were so so friendly and accommodating. Amazing!! read more

A cool place, but its difficult to find. Its sort of tucked away behind a door, and coming off the street ye wouldnt really know were it was-very hipster chic. Big industrial space, well furnished with comfyish furniture and with very good coffee. Naturally it all sounds good, and if it wasnt for a few minor things they would be getting a far better review than they are now. My beef is with the food. It looks ok, tastes ok, but its grossly overpriced for what it is for the most part. I recently bought a three cheese toasty there, at 4.95 it was expensive, but having heard so much about the place I decided to treat myself, expecting something amazing. My friend got Moroccan stew. I waited 20 plus minutes and had to go up to the counter twice to ask if my order was on its way. When it arrived it was pretty poor, much more like a crappy cheddar cheese toasty, not particularly well put together with a small slap of beetroot salad on the side (obviously this justified the price..). If the place had been busy I might forgive, but it was more or less empty with 4 idol staff hovering around in the back of the kitchen. My friends Stew was pretty meager too. Smelt nice, but for the cost of it, you would want a LOT more. read more

A gorgeous spot located just off Parnell St. It's a really lovely space, high ceilings and big windows - beautifully bright and airy! They serve food during the day, the menu is kept pretty short, a sandwich or two, salads and a hot something. The food is really tasty! I've tried a couple of different things that I really enjoyed. My only qualm was a VERY mayonnaise-y sandwich which, despite the other tasty fillings, left me feeling a bit blegh. I will definitely be back to lounge in the couches soon. A spot not to be missed! read more

Blas is just opened but has that authentic feel and is run by a passionate crew, so you feel as though its been there for sometime. The use of alternative spaces and rough timber is not new of course and is a bit overdone in some places in the city. I hesitate to use the H word. Blas is located in the heart of a really wonderful building, an old industrial chocolate factory. When places like this open up and people gravitate towards them it reminds me that Dublin has a great history, and although the streets can be sad and depressing sometimes, there are loads of folk out there who want it to be better. A small (they just opened) but tasty range of food for brunch. I had berber eggs, Moroccan influenced with homemade Merguez sausage and toasted sourdough. There was also eggs with crispy bacon, avacado, ancho chili sauce on sourdough. Fresh scones with their own coral pink quince jelly. Excellent coffee. A range of locally made treats that have an extra twist also. They are building the lunch menu, and will expand. Expect events in the evening and a wine list coming down the track also. Wonderful use of natural light also which pours in the large old factory windows. I will find myself a regular here. read more

I spent a couple days working on my laptop in blas cafe during a trip to Dublin. It's a great space and off the beaten path (great for seeing other parts of the city). I thought the food was excellent. My only beefs were (1) they made the tea very weak, and (2) the wifi was spotty. I tethered from a cellphone. But overall a great place to park with a laptop. read more

This beautiful cafe off Parnell and Dorset street reminds of cafes in Berlin - in scale and setting. The venue is very spacious, the vast and big and comfortable to eat and work at. You go and order and pay for your food at the counter, take a number on a wooden spoon and sit at one of the large wooden tables/benches, there's usually plenty of them - so if you wanted to do some work on your computer you're unlikely to be taking up space but the place has a good buzz about it whenever I've been there! The veggie breakfast here is delicious, one of the best in the city, gorgeous bread and fresh ingredients (like homemade baked beans). They usually have specials week by week and the menu is limited so you're not agonising for ages over what to get. Staff are friendly and laid back, the kitchen is located in the corner of the cafe, behind the till so you can see them prepare your food - its not a separate space, which really contributes to the overall chill vibe of the place. They serve a wide selection of Wall & Keogh teas that you can pick out for yourself as they are attractively lined up along the till. I'm not so mad about the cakes, but that's down to personal taste. read more

Tastey fresh good in a artistic creative cafe, try the home made ginger and Lemon grass drink.

Large open airy space with tables to suit all....hearty healthy food options but quite limited. We went in a large enough group and ordered coffees/teas one after the other however there seemed to be no order as to how these arrived and some were left waiting till well after most were finished. We then stayed on for some lunch which was tasty. read more

"Big space, hard to fill." Plenty of room for prams and buggies: word should go out on Mumsnet Ireland. Loving the industrial heater, blowing hot air from one corner to every other. Be kind in Winter, close the front door behind you! Only a stone's throw from the cinema on Parnell St., there's a small menu of good food, hinting at north Africa. If anything, the chef has toned down the spicing a little much - probably to appease the lowest common denominator (shame!). Expect plenty of aubergine, chickpea, mint yoghurt and the like. The slow cooked beef in the po'boy was scrummy, ditto the lamb koftas. I'll be back. read more

Great coffee, good atmosphere. Lots of benches and couches and looks very chilled and relaxed. Will be back to try food.

Visited Blás cafe for lunch today. Had the most amazing bowl of Dal with flat bread. Still thinking about it an hour later! Great coffee after. Nice vibe, friendly staff, interesting art on show / for sale- this is a great spot, if I worked any nearer, I'd be in every day! read more