I stumbled upon the Cottage Cafe after an aimless wander up Patrick Street in my quest to explore…read moreDun Laoghaire. A quaint little cafe, simply decorated with nice ambient music on the background. The cafe itself is quite bright due to the large window at the front. A bookshelf with a sizeable collection of books and today's papers sits in the corner. They do breakfasts in the morning and for lunch they do BLTs, paninis, sandwiches, wraps etc. All the auld reliables. They do a soup and sandwich special for €6 which is pretty good. I got the chicken tikka wrap and a coffee. Very tasty. I'm rather partial to a chicken tikka wrap. I enjoy the mess. The place seems popular for tea/coffee with a slice of cake of which there is quite a large selection! The Cottage Cafe was a pleasant surprise. I almost don't want to write a review for the place so I can keep the place to myself ! :D

I've eaten at the cottage cafe many times because it's close to my office. The soups are always…read morefresh and nice, and the sandwiches better than most. For a soup/sandwich combo, probably one of the best places in Dun Laoghaire .

Stopped in on a Sunday while staying in the area before flying back to the US. Absolutely a must…read moretry if you're in the area. The girl working was super nice and helpful. The gelato was absolutely wonderful and they had some fresh Tiramisu. Much different then the US version. I prefer this version. Went outside to sit and it was a beautiful day full of locals getting a treat as well. Would definitely recommend

Oh! This place has won me right over :-)…read more New on the scene in Dalkey village this is such a welcomed little gem. A gelato shop which has unusual flavours like crispy choc and they cater for much more than an ice cream so inside you can find yummy desserts and cakes on display... Crepes and Waffles too! They serve up hot drinks so this well round place will satisfy the winter treats but my god, this place is going to do awesome come summer! Friendly owners they will make you up whatever concoction you want. All the ice cream is made on site and their sauces are premium gluten free so this place is defo 5 star worthy! They also sell their gelato in large tubs for take away so you can enjoy at home. 4 sizes to choose from €7-€20 which I will definitely take advantage of soon! I had the hot waffle with choc ice cream and loaded with choc sauce - who said CHOCOLATE! It was lovely freshly made in front of me, it was hot & full of taste... Winning combo! My husband opted for lemon and sugar crepe it was vanilla flavoured and was unbelievably good! So next visit to Dalkey before you take a coastal walk or treat yourself after your walk with a little something :-)

The granola bowl wasn't my favorite, needed more berries maybe and had to add some sugar. Others…read moremight like it though. Husband got the Shepherd's pie and light breakfast plate which were both great. Hot sauce selection to buy as souvenirs was a nice surprise

Last Sunday morning I stumbled out of my hotel in Dun Laoghaire to get some breakfast. I went along…read moreUpper George Street. Under a leaden sky I passed the fast food joints and some place called Harry's Cafe Bar. That place looked nice but it was still closed. Thanks for no breakfast, Harry! Further up I found Poppies which was open and welcoming. I felt good in there with the smell of fresh coffee and all sorts warm food. A few guests were already sipping hot beverages. After a short look at the menu I knew what I wanted: Pancakes! I love a huge stack of thick pancakes with lots of syrup. I fell in love with them when I lived in the States. It's the most comfortable food when it's cold outside, when you are having breakfast alone and a long empty day ahead of you. The waitress was friendly and the service very quick. But the disappointment was beyond measure. Instead of a huge stack of pancakes I was served a big empty plate with two lonely doughy triangles (for a price of a huge stack). Poking at them with my fork showed that they were already dry on the edges. I drowned them in the maple syrup and washed them down with some mediocre tea bag Sencha. My breakfast took less than 10 minutes. I pulled my hoody back over my head and went out hungry to face the day. I guess I am as responsible for my disappointment as I am for my expectations. So I still give Poppies 3 stars for the warm atmosphere and the friendly staff. And for being open at all. The pancakes would deserve 1 star and the tea 2. Also makes 3.

Delighted to taste the quality Butler's Pantry this morning…read more A heart warming coffee that fulfilled my Butler's expectations. Topped off with a chocolate chip cookie that was just scrumptious, made the prospect of another study period that much more bare-able. Cordial staff, delightful.

It is almost impossible to walk past the Butlers Pantry without being lured in by the buttery,…read moresugary smells wafting out through the front door. The counter is laden with apple pies and muffins, fresh flakey croissants with the gooey almond filling, and giant chocolate chip cookies that are chewy in the middle. The fridges have strawberry, lemon and Baileys cheesecakes, chocolate fudge cakes and cream sponges. The selection is rather small, which means everything is baked fresh every day. They make to order if you want something particular, a giant cake for a special occasion for example. The prices are quite high, but the ingredients and recipes are top quality. Treats like this are worth the splurge.

Good wholesome homemade food! The staff are very friendly and attentive and always helpful. I…read morerecommend the beef Stroganoff as it's delicious and reasonably priced

Picked up a Victoria Sponge as dessert for a dinner party. The cream was off, mortified. Disaster…read more Stay well away.

What a great little shop! unique too, in my eyes!…read more its such a small shop but it gives so much pleasure to my tummy and taste buds anyway, not so much my waistline! the deserts in here really are divine, the coffee cake is my favourite, you just buy a big cake of it and start eating when you get hoe and you have to share it with everyone around you otherwise you will end up eating the whole thing yourself! I love how its called the butlers pantry too, you always see films where butlers help out the master of the house in cheating and lying and covering up. that's what this shop does too, it cheats in your cooking, it makes you lie and say you made it yourself and it covers up your inability to cook anything quite as tasty as you would get in this shop!

Where would I be without Café Java in Ballsbridge? Its the closest one to where I work so I try to…read morego at least twice a week. In the morning, its just a quick stop and grab (grande latte) and then the odd time I stay for lunch (they do some really nice paninis and a fantastic club sandwich) I've been going for almost two years and the service is what really sets it apart form the rest, plenty on the menu and good for a lunch meet up!

No, your eyes aren't fooling you -there's another Cafe Java in Dublin…read more Settled on Shelbourne Road for more than a year now, this incarnation of Cafe Java maintains the same quality of tasty lunches, desserts and coffee. The single table outside is on an awkward corner, which makes for uncomfortable pedestrian-encounters when having a coffee outside, The spicy chicken wrap is still my first love, I recommend ordering it hot with a cold soda ... heaven. If there's no time to sit in the small restaurant (or if there's no seats, which is more often the case), order it cold to go with a fresh baked cookie. Java's till-side cold case stocks a few wrapped versions of the sandwiches available in-shop, but hurry down as they run out quickly (except, strangely, for the tuna sandwiches).

While in certain parts of the city you will find a patisserie / deli on every street corner…read moreoffering you pretty much anything you can think of, in Leopardstown there is a decided lack of them and certainly a lack of good ones! It is lovely then to have this place just down the road from the office to run to every time there is a going away party or a birthday to cater for. The Den offers everything from savoury snacks to home made breads, cakes and a whole range of interesting pastas and preserves. Recently they have set themselves up as a cafe as well (with tables and chairs outside - it will last as long as this good weather does I'm sure!) I highly recommend the lemon drizzle cake, very very good indeed! ...just checked their website - its not up yet!

While visiting Ireland, I made it point to hit as many coffee shops as possible and The Coffee Shot…read morewas added to my list on a stay in nearby Stillorgan. The Coffee Shot is a small place with big energy and a healthy variety of options that go beyond coffee, but the coffee was what I was after! One thing I appreciated about this spot was their iced offerings. Most shops I went to in Ireland were too big on iced options on the menu, so when I walked in and saw the board with big letters spelling "iced", I knew I had arrived! I went with an iced caramel latte and it was delicious! Normally caramel can be a bit synthetic tasting, but here, they did it just right. In addition to the coffee, we got a cinnamon roll to share. Perfect combination! Overall, glad we went out of our way to swing by The Coffee Spot!

Popped in for a quick coffee while there was a break in the drizzle of rain. Tiny little place, but…read morehas lots of pastry and sandwich options available. Service was quick and friendly...all smiles everywhere.

Sunshine Café has a homey atmosphere that you can pick up just by walking past. Oldies play softly…read morefrom the speakers, featuring artists like Ben E. King and Ella Fitzgerald. There's seating at a few tables out front on the sidewalk, inside on both levels, and on the back patio. The service was friendly and quick. I ordered the seafood chowder, which has mussels, salmon, and other fish in a tomato broth with various vegetables. I'm not as used to the Mediterranean version of the dish, but it's hearty and delicious. I was too full for any dessert, but an array of pies and cakes sit up at the counter for anyone with a sweet tooth.

I have to say our food was OUTSTANDING. I ordered the sea bass as the "fish of the day", and my…read morehusband ordered the chicken with mushroom cream sauce. My son ordered the sunshine burger. Honestly this is probably the best fish I have ever eaten. Absolutely amazing! The chicken was also fantastic. My son said his burger was perfect but once he tasted the sea bass he was honestly regretting not getting that. Lovely atmosphere, very sweet and intimate. Staff was friendly and attentive.