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.

A fine place for lunch if you're passing through Cahir. The food is inexpensive (5-7€ for…read moresandwiches) and the BLT has crispy bacon that's actually crispy! No iced lattes, but I can't really fault them for that. Iced coffee hasn't quite taken up roots in Ireland just yet. Soon!

Great find while traveling through Tipperary. Gluten free was perfect for one of us and all the…read morefood was terrific!

They have really friendly staff and great coffee. My favourite is ther Butterscotch latte. The…read morecupcakes are to die for! It's a small cafe but very nice. They also do takeaways.

A cute hole in the wall cafe. Friendly staff and good coffee. Decor is a bit to kitchy for me.read more

This is the cutest little place in Limerick and I'm ashamed by how long it took me to get around to…read moreit. My favourite place to go for a saturday catch up with my friends and I've seen many people here with a book or laptop and there's no rush at all if you want to hang out for hours. Loads of choice for coffee and hot chocolate though I stick to my usual most of the time. Some lovely cakes and things here too, all that I've tried have been lovely. I also really appreciate it as a place where you can see leaflets, flyers and posters for some of the more creative and alternative things going on in Limerick.

Finally went and tried out this place after hearing for so long how good it was. It did not…read moredisappoint! I'm in love! Not only is it a cute quirky place but the staff are lovely and I had one of the best hot chocolates in my life! Terry's Chocolate Orange on top on that! Need to go back soon!

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.

Outstanding lunch here, one of the better meals I've had in all of Ireland. Simple, yet artful…read morecreations. I had Mimo's Spiced Chicken Sandwich and it was fresh and flavorful. For my side item, I chose the potato salad, which is some of the best that I've ever had. It was super fresh and included fresh dill along with some chunks of pickle. Would love to take this stuff back home! Service was attentive and cheerful.

A place like this just makes my heart sing. Starbucks it ain't. It's local independent, cosy and…read morequality. Our waitress was joy personified - the welcome was warm and she fussed over us to get us seated then brought menus. The cafe has a take away go left and a separate sit - in area go right where we nestled into. The cafe was busy - both takeaway and sit in - just into the early afternoon. It was a flat white, a cappuccino and a generous chunk of home - made, zingy lemon meringue pie between us. The coffees and the light airy pie were delicious. The rest - rooms were well appointed too. Once the food was delivered to the table I asked for the bill so that we could just leave once we were done. My wish was granted with a smile. €14.35 or £12.37.

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!!

Decent coffee in Carlow town. Nice selection of cakes and sandwiches, soup etc also neither of…read morewhich I've tried so far. I've never seen it empty and the big terrace is a massive plus for people watching on sunny days! I shall be back for cake.

I am not really a coffee drinker so can't comment on that. I had tea and a muffin which were both…read morelovely. But what makes this 5star is the atmosphere and the friendly team.

Food/Cost: (4) My traveling companion and I came here for a quick bite to eat after a long, cold…read morewalk around the city. I got a Raisin Scone (1.90 euros) and Veggie Soup (3.50 euros). I think the soup consisted of pureed veggies -- perhaps celery, carrots, and peas? The soup was well seasoned but I can't quite place the specific spices used; it smelled slightly of curry though. Overall, the soup was enjoyable and thoroughly warmed me up. What really impressed me was the scone. The raisins were large and plump and the softness of the interior was nicely done. Definitely worth the price. Ambiance: (5) This cafe was a artsy, cool vibe to it. There is an upstairs area as well, but I'm not sure if its dedicated to the art aspect of the cafe. The baked goods and foods are in the back wall of the Cafe, and the rest of the Cafe is filled by glass tables and leather chairs. The decor may seem a bit disjointed at first glance, but it works for the artsy aspect of this place. Location: (5) Kilkenny Art Cafe is conveniently located in one of the many small streets in the City Center of Kilkenny. It's a short walk from the Castle and all of the shopping (Kilkenny isn't that big to begin with). Service: (4) The girl who took our orders and waited on us was friendly and accommodating. We waited 5-10 minutes for our food and it was served hot -- particularly my soup, which nearly burned my tongue. We were in a bit of a rush, so we had to ask for our scones to be packed up for take-away (after our waitress already plated it and brought it to our table) which the waitress did with no attitude. Overall: (4) I would highly recommend Kilkenny Art Cafe for tourists who need a place to rest and eat while visiting Kilkenny. Actually, I would even recommend it if you aren't a tourist. In fact, my friend and I came here upon a recommendation by a local man who said he comes here weekly for the 5 euro stew . If I lived in Kilkenny, I would definitely come to the Art Cafe to meet up with friends, study, relax, and attend the interesting art classes that they offer here.

Only popped in for a quick cup of tea. To meet friends. The staff were friendly & helpful. There…read morewas a great selection of breads & sweets. It was warm & comfortable