I had originally came here for personalized chocolates a friend recommended. Turns out they need a…read more24 hour notice to personalize it. I got a hot chocolate instead and a free truffle with it. It's a very cute shop and super close to Blarney Castle. They had a variety of interesting flavored chocolates.

FYI, Went to Blarney Castle and Village yesterday looking for the Chocolate Factory (had visited…read morethere in 2016). I was told by another shopkeeper that The Chocolate Factory had closed well before the pandemic. So NO MORE Chocolate Factory in Blarney Village.

Delicious pastries, super friendly service. Definitely look them up next time you're in Kinsale!read more

This review is a little late, we were there in Sep, but I wanted to make sure we put our wonderful…read moreexperience with Jo as many places as we could. We spent 3 days in Jo's room in Kinsale and loved her hospitality. The rooms are not 5 star but are well appointed and have everything you need. Jo's food is just awesome. You need to stop for breakfast or lunch no matter where you stay in Kinsale. We will defiantly be back our next time in Ireland.

The coffee was great. The woman running the place was amazing- greeting everyone, making coffees,…read moreremembering everything and doing it all by herself with a smile and efficiency. Loved it

The lemon coconut muffin was better then I was expecting and make a great cappuccino. Friendly…read moreservice and cute neighbors spot

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.

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

It was a little confusing when we got here. People were ordering at the counter and we weren't sure…read morewho to see to get seated, but eventually someone came and seated us. They don't list sodas on the menu, but we asked and the had them. We had chicken burgers and they were huge, messy, and yummy. The service was friendly.

Right across from the train station, we grabbed breakfast here before we left for Dublin. It was…read morebusy when we came in, but they managed to seat us within 5 minutes. The whole place was decked out in Halloween decorations, and the atmosphere was very lively. I ordered the lucha libre and an iced strawberry matcha, and I must say that this was one of my favorite meals in Cork. The lucha libre is an incredibly heavy meal, so I didn't finish it, but the potatoes were crispy, the chorizo was flavorful, and the sauce had a nice kick to it. I don't put too much weight on the matcha, but it was definitely more milk than matcha. But the strawberry flavor was nice.

Chilly or damp from the brisk morning? Have a few minutes to spare? This is the place to do it…read more A lovely, bright, inviting atmosphere where you can pop in for a quick cuppa or mug of hot chocolate (more on the hot chocolate in a minute) or just pile up and read for a while. This is truly a reader's dream place. The fare is minimal but fresh and delicious from the bits we tried. This brings me to the hot chocolate. Hubby had the tall mug of steaming milk placed in front of him with an enormous block of chocolate on a stick - like a huge square lollipop. The idea was to stick it in the milk and stir until melted. There was a choice of white, milk or dark if I remember correctly (definitely more than just the white chocolate option). He absolutely LOVED it and declared it to be the best he had ever had - check out the photos. The ONLY reason they didn't get a 5 star was due to the lack of seating. We had to wait a while to get a seat and I'm not sure what they could do about that, but if you only have a limited amount of time in Kinsale, you may just want to pop your head in first to see if there is anything available.

We popped in just as they were closing but the last was kind enough to show us some pastries she…read morejust put away for the day in the box. She was a bit in the curt side- but was kind in switching a few tarts to bars and made an espresso for my guy. Prices were a bit high, as to be expected in a town like this. the next morning we woke to try our selections. My scone had raisins (I would have preferred cranberries) and was quite dry and bland, even for a "day old" bite. It tasted basically like flour and some raisins from time to time. Everyone else opted for the barista's favorite: some berry cobbler bar. The next morning, all their pastry bags were dripping with butter/oil. I don't think anyone had more than half their bar - everyone commented it was quite heavy and had wished they had went with another option. All in all - it got the job done: we were fed and ready to hit the road for another day of exploring the countryside. But, next time we may opt for another place to pick up selections if we find ourselves in town again.