The bottom line is that Cornucopia is pretty good...but I was disappointed to not have the great experiences I read in other reviews. Let's start with the positives. The menu offers a really nice variety of tastes and textures using fresh ingredients. Mains come with two sides/salads, which makes for generous portions. The juice combos are excellent. I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. The unfortunate negative was that all three of us came away with pretty bland dishes. My spicy root vegetable stew didn't have any spice to it at all. The Caesar salad had an original mustard dressing, although a garlic potato salad showed no evidence of any garlic. I would love to have a regular, healthy alternative for eating out - and will try Cornucopia again in the hopes that we just caught a bad night or something. Hopefully I will be able to update my review with a more positive rating. read more

A shining light of vegetarianism in Dublin. Hearty healthy home cooking, amazing hummus, different soups, salads and mains daily, home made bread and scones and desserts to die for (try their hazelnut brownie with yoghurt if you are feeling virtuous ;)). Whatever you do, don't miss the great value lunch deals. It's also a great place to bring people if they have special dietary needs; all the dishes are clearly labelled: gluten free, wheat free, sugar free, dairy free etc etc. Cornucopia is also a hidden gem for breakfast. It's the best place I have found for fresh fruit salad, none of this pre-packed nonsense. Home made baked beans, veggie sausages, the list goes on!! Take note other Dublin lunch & bruncheries, this is how you do a vegetarian breakfast. And while I've focused on the food - as that's what this place really is all about, the cosy lovely décor is icing on the vegan cake. read more

Cant even explain the deliciousness of this vegan spot in dublin, so I'll share this...my friends who are not even vegetarians wanted to go back!! read more

Cornucopia - Vegan Near Me - Dublin, D

Great Variety of flavors. Fresh food, and many options to choose from. They have a whole list of salads to choose from, and with the lunch special, you get to choose three! I will say, it was very busy, and cramped, especially at the ordering counter. But I hear they are planning a bit of a reno to help out with that. Portions were large, and although it was a little pricey, it was overall a good value because of the freshness, variety, and uniqueness of the offerings. read more

Cornucopia has been a little low for my expectation. When you go to a vegan restaurant, you expect extra creativity to compensate the lack of meat / dairy / cheese. We had vegetable lasagnas and vegetable ragout, with 4 different salads. The lasagnas were pretty good, but the ragout was uninteresting. Nothing my papilla taste found interesting : no flavour, no spices,... The salads were a little disappointing too. The coleslaw was greasy and cheap-mayonnaise tasting. The carrot salad was... Basically just carrot. I would have expected something more funky, new, original! Why not adding orange flower water, grilled pumpkin seeds, lime, sesame seeds? To be honest, I don't understand all the fuss around Cornucopia. I found it pretty expensive for Dublin and for the quality of the dish, and finally you have to self-serve. I may have been unlucky, but sorry Cornu, not sure I'll come back. read more

I wasn't feeling so well on that day and I was totally in the mood for a vegan lunch and nothing else, so we decided to go to this restaurant. There was a long queue when we entered in Cornucopia but we directly found a place to sit and I actually didn't wait that long to get some food, the service was very efficient and helpful. My boyfriend took a wrap with some tomato and lentil soup, he really enjoyed both. I've tasted the soup too and it's true that it was very good. I've taken the day's casserole (sweet potato, carrots, and I think beans in a coconut and soy sauce with coriander, served on rice) as well as some black beans and green beans with tofu salad. All was just awesome, I really enjoyed my meal, the tofu was amazing, and the casserole was very good too. The price was totally fair. I can't wait to go back there. read more

Let me start by saying that you do not need to be a vegetarian to love the food here. I have had both bad and good experiences eating at Cornucopia, but my overall experience was a positive one. A few things that set Cornucopia apart from many of the other restaurants in Dublin is the menu offers options for vegetarians, vegans, those who have gluten free and coeliac restrictions. They offer a variety of soups, breads, salads and mains. The portion sizes are generous so you know you won't be leaving unsatisfied. I have only had the wrap and two of the soups, although I have eaten here with friends who have enjoyed a few of the mains and salads. With the exception of one time, my wrap has been delicious, crunchy and a flavor explosion. I did have an experience with the wrap on one occasion where it was soggy and lacked flavor, almost had the taste and texture as if it had been prepared the day before and had been sitting. Since that experience, I have not received another soggy wrap again. Although I have only had 3 options from their wide range of meals, I have enjoyed my overall experience and have brought friends along each time and they have all had great things to say about their meals. read more

This is a really solid option for vegans and vegetarians. You have many options- from hot items to various salads and veggies. They also serve wine. It's usually busy so getting a table can be an obstacle, but it's worth it! There's a nice atmosphere- buzzing but not too loud. The staff are super friendly and seem to really enjoy what they're serving you. The only negative in my view is the price! For a dinner plate, it can be a bit on the higher end, but you're paying for quality and you do get it. So save it for a special occasion but definitely do go! read more

I spent 5 days in Dublin and had 3 dinners at Cornucopia. Enough said? Amazing vegetarian options, as well as vegan/gluten free etc. ones. I'm not vegetarian myself, but I like trying veggie restaurants always hoping that I'll have an experience like at Cornucopia, where the recipes/ingredient combinations are just so interesting and novel that one doesn't even notice the absence of meat. The aubergine moussaka and the sundried tomato scones especially stood out. Dublin is pricey, but the prices at Cornucopia are comparatively reasonable. And their meal combinations are nicely flexible. Staff were also very nice and didn't kick me out for reading after my meal! read more

We are visiting from the US and found this wonderful restaurant on Yelp. Wow! What a great find. The food was so healthy and SO delicious! There were several different menu choices and all accompanied by multiple salad choices. It was so refreshing in a place where meat is standard. I needed so veggies and I was extremely satisfied at Cornucopia! I only wish we at a similar restaurant where I'm from in Denver. read more

I visited in September. I really appreciate that they are vegetarian and wholesome, but I personally didn't like the food. I don't eat onions, but there seemed to be onions in nearly everything on that day. I know that may not be a major thing for most people. I ended up just having a cake which was okay. I wouldn't return, but I'm sure many other people would have a better experience than this. read more

There are times when I like to have a yummy vegetarian meal and this place rocks!! The two of us decided to swing by here for lunch. We were slightly taken back because the line reached the front door, but I understand why. I decided on the spinach, leek, and sweet potato bake and was able to choose two salads. The pasta with sundried tomatoes caught my eye, as well as the chickpea salad with feta and mint. If I had a larger belly, I would have eaten the entire lunch, but was impossible. We also had the sweet potato soup with a piece of tomato basil bread. I cannot believe the amount of tasty food we got for less than 20 euro. We felt slightly wrong for leaving some food, but we had nowhere else to stick it!! What a vegetarian gem in Dublin! read more

The food was decent. We had a barley coffee, which had a unique roasted taste and we loved it. The place was a little cramped so getting in and out of the table to get the food was a bit harder. read more

Traveling to Dublin I thought I'd be doomed to eat meat stews and black pudding and other meat and dairy filled dishes. I was 100% wrong as I discovered this hidden gem. The food is to die for. I got an all vegan dish with curry tofu and 2 salads ( chosen out of +10 amazing salad options). Service and price were awesome. read more

Cornucopia - Vegan Near Me - Dublin, D

The portions are big, like BIG. My clothes nearly burst when I tried to finish my soup, salad, and main! The menu rotates often so I've never really gotten anything twice, but creamy dishes are immediately ordered (potato salad is a winner)...always hearty and flavorful, the richness just makes it so much more delectable. Don't know if the restaurant is ever not bustling with customers, it was always majorly packed every time I came to dine. Good for them, but bad for me, nearly impossible to get a table. I even witnessed an argument over saving seats! Nuts. Seems like the restaurant attracts everyone and I'm glad the omnivores are appreciating healthy veg food. Hope more people will come check out the place and not be overwhelmed by the crowd -- order take-out. I enjoy the food, but the dining experience is a bit too much for me, claustrophobics beware! I heard that they will be expanding soon, I'm sure the whole experience will be a lot better and that once it happens it'll be my #1 spot in Dublin. ;) read more

Best vegetarian place...in the world!! What a treat! Through most of the towns in Ireland we ate Indian, but Dublin provides the best place on the planet. In fact, every vegetarian we met in the the entire country, from anywhere in the world, asked Rick and I if we'd been to Cornucopia. The soups are filling and flavorful, the hummus is just dry enough, the fruit salad is perfect, the garlic potatoes to die for, and my husband loved the onion and three cheese quiche. The menu is posted outside and it's best to look there because there is a long line and it's hard to choose when you get to the counter. read more

I'm so glad this place exists. As a vegan arriving in Dublin I wasn't confident of finding many good places to eat, but Cornucopia immediately set me at ease. The place has a wonderfully relaxed, friendly ambience and was absolutely packed, even early on a midweek evening as it was when I went there. The food is unpretentious, hearty and generously-served, with everything very well-labelled for suitability for those like me with specific dietary requirements. You queue up and tell the staff what you'd like; there is no waiting service as such, though the drinks we ordered were delivered to our table as they had to be freshly prepared. The carrot juice with ginger was really refreshing, by the way! I was delighted to find there were even vegan options for dessert. The price was reasonable enough; not cheap exactly, but then I've yet to dine out anywhere in Dublin that I'd truly class as cheap. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal and will definitely be making Cornucopia one of my regular destinations when eating out in Dublin! read more

This place is incredible. Nearly 10 different mixed salads to choose from - all with very diverse ingredients - plus soups and other dishes. Everything is healthy, fresh, and homemade. The line was out the door when I went. Portions are massive. Incredible bang for your buck. You can taste the freshness in the food. The mixtures are among the most unique I have ever come across. I believe that all the dishes are vegetarian at Cornuccopia - but I would recommend this to everyone. I am not a vegetarian. I had a great burger for lunch from Gourmet Burger Kitchen. This was 10x better, 3x more filling, and 1/2 the price. You're guaranteed to enjoy your meal here. A must go. read more

Cornucopia is a MUST for any vegetarian visiting Dublin. Or even if you're not vegetarian (like me). Hell, even if you live in Dub you should be frequenting this place. I lived in Dublin for a year and my best friend was veg, we used to visit Conucopia at least once a week. I can honestly say it has the best "comfort" vegetarian food I've ever tried, and my hometown of Toronto is definitely not lacking in veg options. You'll have trouble deciding what to order, because everything sounds tasty and looks even better. The menu varies but I remember the spanokopita being a fav, along with the coleslaw and the chickpea salad. Prices are very reasonable for Dublin. The place is always packed and seating is limited, so be prepared to wait if necessary. read more

I was a little worried about finding decent vegetarian restaurants in Dublin during my visit, but Cornucopia settled my fears! Most of my meals were here during my stay, both lunch and dinner. Entrees rotate every day, and there's usually 3-4 mains to pick from. My first meal there was the best: black bean enchilada with mushrooms, corn, spicy and delicious enough spice to keep the taste buds happy. Also included were two salad sides of my choice (chickpea salad and Spanish rice) - and all of it for about €12.50. The portions were surprisingly generous (which was very welcome!). The restaurant is a popular place, as it was busy every time I visited. On a Friday night that I was there, they had a harpist playing in one of the dining rooms. There's no table service, so you pick your entree and sides at the counter in the back. As one reviewer mentioned, the server and till area are cramped, and trying to figure out what side salad you want with your entree from the awkwardly placed refrigerator case can be a neck craning experience, especially when it's super busy. But this is a small price to pay for such yummy food. read more

The food is outstanding. It's one the few places in Dublin where the vegetarian options are more numerous than those for my carniverous friends. I also like that it's so low-key, you can just go in and grab a cofffee and scone, read the newspaper etc. The only reason I four-starred the review is because they have continuously increased capacity over the past few years by adding the side room and now the upstairs without rethinking the way people order their food. Now that it has more seats, more people come there. The queue is out the door, takes ages to get through and funnels into a bizarre little u-turn at the cash register. That worked when it was hip and had twenty seats but now it holds more people than Burger King. read more

Best vegan and veggie food in Dublin. Perfect lunch spot with many options! Also lots of frozen meals available! I dream about the potato salad! read more

Amazing. So many options and you can mix and match so you can try a lot of them! I got 3 salads, soup, and the brown seeded bread with the spread. It's enough food for 2 normal-sized meals, so it's worth the slightly high price, but even without the generous portion size, it's worth it for the freshness, innovative flavors, and variety. - Cabbage and carrot slaw: light, crunchy, asian flavors - greek salad: as expected, simple and flavorful - wheatberry salad (i think? some sort of grain): this was my favorite, can't remember what was in it, just remember loving it! - split pea lentil soup: i love split pea soup and this was no exception, not overly salted which i was worried about - brown bread: dense, slightly sweet, and delicious - vegetarian pate: does not taste like pate, but it tasty nonetheless. This place is a must try, whether you're vegetarian or not, it's quality food! You order at the counter and bring the food to your table. And it's self serve (ie unlimited) water, which i need with a meal. I wish i could have tried everything, but the next time I'm in Dublin I'll be sure to return here :) read more

I lovelovelove the food here. And to a person with multiple food allergies such as myself (mostly gluten and soya) the staff are always really friendly and helpful. It's hard to stop ordering the same thing every time I go since it was so good the first time! I would recommend this place to anyone... unless he/she was really picky eater. you definitely have to be willing to try new things and new food combinations. But I always love 'em and how creative they are. read more

What's the hype? From the other Yelp reviews I was expecting Nirvana sans meat. Not the case. The place is cute and cozy - lots of chicks in deep conversations and intellectual men reading heady newspapers and old books. It was kind of confusing to order - the chalkboards weren't super clear - it was recommended to try the "main with 2 sides" I ordered a quiche which was yummy but my two side salads were bland and boring. It gets three stars for great atmosphere and solid quiche. read more

LovE LoVe lOooovE this place got addicted to it back in 2005. So had to get some intervention for a while. But even after 5years of going. I still feel the same. Im not a veggie but definitely up there in my top 5 in town. I too got the cook book, but it just doesn't taste the same. They also have exhibitions on from time to time and give new up and coming artists a great deal and a chance to exhibit without it costing them all their profit. Good going guys read more

I went there for my birthday for the fist time, i thought it would be table service, but it wasn't. No problem for me about that. The food was really good and feeling, The place is very cute and staff very friendly. Now every time when i think about food i just remember the meal that i had there. I really recommend it read more

I'm not vegetarian. I never have been. I do however come here a lot. I've been eating in Cornucopia for about 15 years now. I love the food here. I think what I like the most about Cornucopia is the interesting way of preparing vegetarian dishes so that your only reaction can be to think 'delicious'. It's healthy, it's some of the most interesting vegetarian food in Dublin and I always come away feeling satisfied and happily full. Why not give it 5 stars? I wish the mains could come as a smaller portion without two additional salads so that it isn't €12.50 - to be honest I think a main and salads is a little much as the food is very filling and presently usually one of my salad options is the fruit salad for dessert. But with that little pickiness on my part aside I recommend it for a wholesome meal in a comfortable and welcoming environment. read more

Healthy food that actually tastes good while being affordable--that's what Cornucopia is all about. This place doesn't quite have the nicest ambience for you to dine in, but if you're looking for a take-out, it's just perfect. I ordered one of their curries with Sweet Potato, Tofu, and Urid Lentils which usually comes with brown rice and salad. The meal came to about €13 and was quite filling and delicious! You probably know this already, but just reminding--this place serves only vegetarian food, so if that's the kinda stuff which turns you off, you'd be better off not visiting. On the other hand, if you're counting calories and are craving for a meal that you'd actually enjoy eating, get here stat! read more

I just found my go-to lunch spot! 8.95 got me a bowl of spicy butternut squash soup with black beans and bits of tofu, three small dairy-free side salads, and a slice of gluten free bread with a cashew pate! This meal was rockin'! I loved every sip and bite of it! Also, the setting is great - cozy yet loads of space. Bring a book or a friend or both and enjoy a healthy meal with friendly staff in a peaceful setting. Who knew that gluten free bread with cashew pate could be so heavenly?! read more

It would seem Cornucopia is a staple on the vegetarian circuit, and so it should be ;-) There is always a great selection of hot dishes and salads, great spot for lunch while you're in town. It always seems to be busy, but has a quick turnaround of customers. read more

Probably my biggest issue with this place is that, ideally, I wish they had the option of a smaller plate for the hot meals, for a smaller price. If you're very hungry, however, the meals here are not only delicious, but pretty good value for money too. The choice here is tremendous, at least for Dublin. They cater to almost every dietary requirement. Please do save room for their desserts. Their tortes are particularly scrumptious. Another problem is that it gets very, very busy here at lunchtimes and at the weekend and I personally don't find the atmosphere conducive to hanging around, leisurely digesting, once you're done with your food. On the plus side, they do take-away; and they don't skimp on the portions there either. read more

I visited Dublin last month and fell in love with Cornucopia! I ate here twice in five days and had such delicious food. The portions are so generous that the second time, my mother and I each got a large bowl of soup (celeriac, chickpea and chili that night) and shared a main course with three salads. I wanted to bring Cornucopia home with me so I bought the cookbook. The girl who rang up my purchase gave me a little coupon good for a glass of wine or a dessert during my next visit. I told her I was visiting from the United States and probably wouldn't be back for another year--would the coupon still be good? She packed a dessert to go and my mother and I ate it on the plane on our way home the next day. I intended the cookbook to be a birthday gift for my mother later this month. I've been enjoying reading it and want to try so many of the recipes. I finally decided I need my own copy, so I just purchased another one and am having it shipped directly to my mother. Cornucopia will be at the top of my list of places to eat the next time I visit Dublin. It made such an impression on me, it inspired my very first Yelp review! I love you, Cornucopia! read more

Vegetarian or not, this place has something you will love! We had a squash casserole and an enchilada - it was like sophisticated comfort food. Very hearty but I didn't feel too guilty because after all, I was filling up on veggies! All of the dishes are very creative and combine very unique flavors. I am excited to try them all! With that said, I don't think this is the best low cal option... So don't get too excited if you are cutting calories. Stick to the salads if that is the case. It is a casual dining experience, you order form the counter buffet style and sit where you like. The meals are clearly marked if they are gluten free, vegan, and so forth - making it really easy for those with dietary restrictions/preferences. While we were there a young lady with a beautiful voice was singing and playing the guitar - it really made for a pleasant meal. I recommend giving this a place a try. read more

I read they were a veggie restaurant so naturally one holiday, one tries to eat healthy and this fits the bill. They had been closed for Xmas the day before, so they said they didn't have everything prepped and offered to fill the breakfast we ordered with extra bits they did have. Over all most was there and I got the veggie breakfast with hash browns, beans, mushrooms, sausages and tomatoes. It was very nice and comes with either tea/coffee. The mushrooms were the best part, I think they are roasted with chili oil, so tasty and it was a huge portion. I would certain recommend it and go back next time I am in Dublin. read more

Cornucopia - Vegan Near Me - Dublin, D

This place is just amazing!! Huge portions of amazing food. All the salads are fantastic. It's easy to put together a fresh meal with all kinds of flavor profiles that go well together. My friend and I, both eating vegetarian, were super excited to try this spot and it exceeded all expectations. You'll leave full and satisfied. It's also a great location. Just know it's crowded and snag a seat quickly if you can. read more

So I'm American. And we tend to believe that Irish food is not so great. ZERO complaints with the food here. I had an entree that was raw, vegan, and gf. And can I mention that I was actually a little scared that it WASNT gluten free & I was going to get sick later? Yeah, it was that good. Prices aren't cheap, but the menu is inventive & delicious. Didn't try the desserts, but they looked great! The cons: the person who took my order left & brought back multiple plates, before leaving again. I had to guess which was mine (& I actually wasn't sure). Also didn't know the protocol--I stayed around about 5 extra min to see if you clear your own plate or leave it on the table. I believe the latter is true. You also can grab your own water on the island/bar facing the window. Also found that out as I was leaving -__- read more

I bookmarked this place before our trip to make sure we went. A vegetarian specialty place in Dublin, I knew I had to try it! Maybe living in Seattle has spoiled me with amazing veg restaurants....but I found the food rather bland. I even tried a piece of their vegan chocolate fudge cake, and it was surprisingly dull! I have had many vegan cakes in my time and this was nothing special. The food was good, but not fantastic, overall an "ok" experience. read more

Surprised that, based on all the reviews, Cornucopia has not introduced table service yet. It is stressfull when it's busy, to say the least. Quite often just the tought of queuing for food puts me off going. Food is wholesome & full of goodness, but I noticed, after having been there few times in short period of time, flavours, dishes and ingredients they use do not change much at all. Would expect the place to have more relaxing, chill out vibe, but actually it's quite the opposite. It's small and busy, they encourage sharing tables with other guests, which isn't my fav thing to do at all. No matter how annoying certain things are, I do love the place, and keep coming back for some healthier options. read more

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Cornucopia was recommended by a Finnish friend, a vegetarian. I am not a vegetarian but enjoy and cook a lot vegetarian food. I had an early Sunday lunch here and managed to avoid the queue which was rather long when I left the place. The food was delicious - expectation was high but was exceeded! I had vegetarian lasagne with two salads and as the blueberry pie with beautiful variety of seeds over it looked so lovely, had to take dessert as well. Did not regret. And a latte, prepared with soymilk, crowned the experience. Yam! read more