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    Brownes

    3.3 (38 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    BROWNES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    John S.

    You could say that Brown's, in the very beating heart of true blue, Leinster supporting , frappuccino sipping Dublin 4, is nowt but a posher version of Café Java across the green. To give it the credit it deserves its actually a great little café and has much more atmosphere, they'd probably prefer bistro. As well as the standard issue, coffee's, tea's, wraps, soups(very good soups) they have a big selection of cakes, should you be in a confectionery buying humour. The staff are all very friendly and efficient, was there in the prime time of the café world, the lunch shirt, the place was hopping too. Worth a look. The place is being repainted as well so it doesn't say Browns above the door, its right beside gallery 4 on Sandymount Green.

    I'm sure they used to have a name above the door!
    Quentin D.

    Like a superhero Browns has a double identity but thankfully fails to wear its undies on the outside of the shop. By day it is a mild mannered deli catering to the local offices and ladies who lunch, by night it is the caped French bistro ...ish, sort of thing, I could take the analogy further but no one wants that. The evening menu is a short and straight forward affair offering really nice simple dishes at reasonably good prices, there is also a set menu which we went for - it offers either a starter and main or main and desert for around 21 Euro, considering the mains include a very nice entrecôte steak and the starters include a very passable pate I think it is very good value indeed! On wine: they have a good wine list on offer but also permit you to bring you r own and charge a corkage fee - about 8Euro if memory serves. In all I like Browns, the atmosphere could do with a tweeking but I think that has mostly to do with the lighting being a little off (too bright me thinks). The service is great and staff are friendly, deffo worth a visit.

    I just love the presentation of their hot drinks. And the Americano isn't bad at all!
    Liat F.

    I only came here for a coffee meeting, so writing a review based on that wouldn't do the place any justice, especially after having seen the menu. I could only imagine that the sandwiches and quiches were as tasty as the coffee and as beautifully presented, again as the coffee. Give me time, I'll be back....

    Great brownes experience, loved the menu
    Jane D.

    Was craving a breakfast at around 3pm and I never thought I would find anywhere that would satisfy my craving, turns out brownes can satisfy a breakfast craving all the way up to dinner , I have noted this and will return. Fantastic experience altogether

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    Have had good food on a previous visit. But coffee not great. The barista needs some training.

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    Review Highlights - Brownes

    All in all, nice little spot in sandymount to grab lunch/brunch.

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    Basil - View outside from The Shed

    Basil

    (22 reviews)

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    Grand Canal Dock

    Four for an early dinner on a wintry Thursday night. Seated immediately and BYO wine opened and…read morepoured. Four very different pizzas ordered. My Veronese with ham and mushrooms was excellent. I was glad I ordered the 12" as it was very moreish. My companions had the Manhattan Heat which, with the jalapeños, was hot as was the Nduja ordered by companion #3. The house basil pizza was the fourth. We had ordered garlic bread to share before the pizza arrived but it was served almost as the last pizza slices were being hoovered up. Not to worry - it got demolished anyway. One small peeve however. Whilst the BYO policy is very welcome, I felt the €7.50 charge per bottle is taking the proverbial, hence 4 instead of 5 stars. That said, a very good pizza in a cosy setting with friendly, attentive staff. Recommended.

    Erm LOVED this place!!! We sat in the shed, all 11 of us, cosy as bugs in a rug. It's got a little…read morewindow that allows you to look out on the paupers outside eating at their restaurant tables (how cliche!). They can see you too, so you can feel extra smug in there. Aside from the smugness, you can also plug in your phone to play music, there's a gorgeo little stove for the winter time, lots of cushions and blankets, and there are seats going all the way round the table, so it's a super social space where you can chat with everyone at the same time. I haven't even gotten to the food yet - the pizzas are perfect - stone baked base, good quality toppings and very simple, no fuss. Only thing I would change would maybe adding in some extra sides / starters, like some different dipping sauces / side salads or starters etc. Oh and best of all, it's BYO! Winner!!

    Lolly and Cooks - Peanut Butter Flapjack Cup

    Lolly and Cooks

    (33 reviews)

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    Grand Canal Dock

    Tiny little shop with a decent variety of breakfast options. Many of the items seemed somewhat…read moreunique and carefully crafted. Tasty enough. Savage Sausage Roll: A whole lot of meat in this! Some of the fat drips into the pastry dough, making it extremely rich and yummy. A hearty start to the day. Cranberry White Chocolate Flapjack: Kinda like a granola bar meets a big spread of caramel. Definitely loving the combo of crunchy and smooth. Peanut Butter Flapjack Cup: Thought the peanut butter flavor granola, with some chocolate disc on top, was pretty nice too. Love pairing something healthy with something not. Pain Au Chocolate: Flaky and chocolatey, it did the trick. Not the flakiest, but that's ok.

    Nearly passed this place by but the chalk board outside had on it "Bacon Buttie!" There was no way…read moreI was going any further until I had a bacon buttie. Went in and asked for my bacon buttie only to be told. We only do them for breakfast (stops at 11)!!! Oh come on! Take your breakfast board in after 11 and put out your lunch board! So after the devastating news I spotted that they did gourmet sausage rolls. Yum. I'll have one of those. I ordered a sage and rosemary sausage roll. The sausage meat itself was really nice but as we all know pastry does not fare well in the microwave. This cafe is on the corner of a busy junction and you can sit at the window facing the world (great for people watching). There is also some out door seating.

    Brendans Coffee Shop

    Brendans Coffee Shop

    (5 reviews)

    Baggot Street

    It is recorded that Saint Brendan the navigator set out upon his journey to find the garden of Eden…read moresomewhere around the year 512AD. With this in mind I set out in 2015 to find Brendans Cafe for a full Irish Breakfast. On Brendans journey he is said to have encountered a sea monster....on my journey a man in a sleeveless jacket menacingly drove a forklift truck along the path in front of us like something from Mad max. The voyage ended in the sitting down in this unassuming haunt for a very enjoyable breakfast set in the heartland of old school Dublin. They actually serve Brennans batch bread with the breakfast aswell as a shot of Orange juice to wet the whistle and a mug of tea/coffee. Places like Brendans Cafe are great, it will never try to be anything that it is'nt and it will never need to either. It is more than enough, the large breakfast at €8.50 is a real charming plate of food and I have to say that its refreshing to visit the kind of Cafe that has been doing the same thing right for quite a long time and hopefully will continue to fry up a storm for many years to come. Brendan even said "Well done" when I paid. There was something nice about the whole experience and I will be making a voyage here again in the near future no doubt.

    Brendan's Cafe mainly serves the workers from the Fruit and Vegetable Market across the road - its…read moreopen from very early in the morning until around 2 pm or maybe 12 noon on a Saturday, closed on a Sunday ... It is a great place - hasn't changed in maybe 30 years with a feel that it could be back in the mid seventies! 100% authentic, it serves a voluminous breakfast which is very tasty and cooked freshly for you .... though if you like toast with no butter - better to warn the staff beforehand :) A place I regularly bring visitors for something real - it never fails to make a positive impression!

    Brownes - delis - Updated May 2026

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