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.

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.

Delightful coffee house! Delicious flat white coffee and best avocado toast ever!! Very friendly…read moreservice.

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.

Food was good and prices were great. I got the full Irish which was exactly as expected.read more

Love the food,the service is perfect,kinsaleis just l the best from the windows.it's just the bestread more

Excellent coffee and hot chocolate. Amazing salads and sandwiches..Staff so nice and friendly…read more Highly recommend..

Excellent spot with a great ambiance, amazing locally roasted coffees and teas , delicious baked…read moregoods and a creative menu. The town surrounding is adorable and worth a quick walk about.

Adorable setting in Clonakilty, bright and open space in the bakery. There are many pastries…read moredisplayed that smell amazing. They have many selections for coffee, including iced beverages-- which is not common in my experience. I had an iced latte and scrambled eggs with toast. It was great fresh bread and delicious buttery eggs. A large serving for the price! Staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. It is always nice to find a place that has water available to anyone whenever they want it! I loved sitting there and observing the locals in this quaint little town, I would definitely recommend it!!

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.

Nice flaky pastries and good coffee/tea! So nice to have something to munch on during our train…read moreride. Great location!

We absolutely loved this coffee shop. The only coffee shop to consider in Cobh! (Four of us…read moretraveling together). Frank (I hope I have his name right!) is an incredible barista. We went to 20+ craft coffee shops in Ireland and every time we compared to Coffee Cove and every time Coffee Cove was the bar to beat. No one ever did. Just amazing cappuccinos, lattes, machiattos and teas. Food is excellent as well and we ate breakfast every morning here while we stayed in Cobh. Can't more highly recommend.

Excellent, friendly service and fresh delicious breakfast treats! The porridge was filling and the…read morescones were served straight from the oven!

Stopped into Lir Cafe while in Killarney and was so pleasantly surprised by their vegan options!…read more The owner was incredibly kind and gave off the best authentic Irish vibes -- warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. It made the whole experience feel special. The coffee was absolutely delicious. My flat white with coconut milk was done perfectly -- smooth, rich, and beautifully balanced. Honestly one of the best I've had in Ireland. And the desserts... wow. The lemon cake was perfectly sweet (not overpowering at all), and the chocolate coconut tart was simply supreme. If you're looking for great vegan treats and fantastic coffee in Killarney, this spot is a must-visit!

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen fell in love with this quaint cafe. The chocolate (try the…read morebanofee!), the toasties (perfect for a bite when a whole meal is not needed), and of course the coffees! Small, lively place full of staff who are in happy spirits. Love! The end.