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Fern House Cafe

4.2 (13 reviews)
Closed • 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Classy
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Daniela H.

Beautiful cafe restaurant at avoca - and the MOST amazing pineapple cheesecake you have ever imagined. Yes, pineapple! I know - not the usual but soooooooo good, trust me and check out the picture. Always busy, so you better get a booking if you plan going in for the weekend or bank holidays.

Mr Kitty K.

Fern House Cafe is a lovely spot just off the N11 in Kilmacanogue adjacent to the Avoca Store (see note below about Google maps) . They serve breakfast, lunch, dinner It is more formal than the Avoca Cafe which is self-serve (also offering an excellent menu). We met a friend for breakfast (they open 9:30) the service, food and ambiance were very good. It feels as though you are dining in an elegant conservatory. If Fern House is booked for lunch/dinner there is a local new restaurant just south of Avoca at the Kilmacanogue roundabout called Pluck's, we had dinner there, it was very good (and not as pricey as Fern House), lovely ambiance (used to be Glencormac Inn). NOTE ON MAPPED LOCATION Google maps mapped the Fern House to a location south of the actual Avoca property. You need to search for AVOCA HEAD OFFICE Kilmacanogue Wicklow and it will map it correctly. Avoca's marketing team needs to get its act together and have their locations mapped correctly on Google. Searching for Avoca Cafe Kilmacanogue also maps to an incorrect location. I suppose the locals know where it is but for visitors, can be confusing.

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Aoife K.

This is just such a beautiful spot and is particularly enchanting at night. I have been here for lunch and dinner a number of times and have always enjoyed it. Last week's lunch visit was as good as ever. I had a duck leg confit salad with pomegranate, orange, lentils and mixed leaves in a balsamic dressing. It was a little heavy on the balsamic - which I love- but apart from that was pretty perfect. It was so filling too. For lunch they offer a few "mini dessert" options that are priced at €3.50 each. It's such a good idea, one I haven't come across before. I'm not a huge dessert person but I like a taste. That's exactly what this is for. I had an orange and chocolate mousse that was coated in crushed pistachio nuts. There were a bit too many pistachios on it for me, but the mousse was so tasty it made up for it. They have a nice children's menu and the portions are huge, as are all the other portions. The last time I was here for dinner I had a beautiful hake and sole en papillote. It was truly delicious and came with smoked mashed potato as a side which was great. The setting is the best thing about the place but that is in no way a criticism of the food.

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“4 of us decided to go for a selection of starters and 2 plates of antipasto and kind of do a Tapas thing.”

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Poppy's Country Cooking

5.0(2 reviews)
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5 stars - The warmest welcome and some of the best food in the area!…read more We loved Poppy's Country Cooking so much, we ended up eating there twice in the same day -- breakfast and came back for lunch after golf! Everything was fresh, homemade, and absolutely delicious. The full Irish breakfast was spot-on (and they even allowed substitutions), and lunch was just as memorable. You can truly taste the care that goes into every dish. What really set Poppy's apart, though, was the hospitality. They went above and beyond -- even offering to meet us early the next morning so we could pick up something on our way to the airport. That kind of kindness is rare and unforgettable. If you're looking for authentic Irish comfort food served with genuine warmth, don't miss this place. It's a true gem. Note - they are close to Powercourt Hotel. We had a car but the hotel does offer a shuttle.

Friendly, fast service and phenomenal food (Shepherd's Pie with side salad!) We had just been on a…read moreprivate tour and our guide highly recommended this place as he had been there many times. But we initially thought maybe this place was a tourist trap. However, upon arrival, we realized how tiny the place was and that it was where locals ate lunch.. so imagine our private group inundating this unsuspecting restaurant staff! As we entered this establishment, we were greeted with the charm of the friendly staff and the quaint and cheerful interior unique to each region of Ireland. They were quite friendly and accommodating yet very efficient! The aroma of hearty food wafted about our senses and titillated our tastebuds! I ordered shepherd's pie and it came with a side salad. Of course, I have to try their ice cream! It was incredible!! Everything was fresh!! So if you get the chance, drop in on this little gem.. your tastebuds will thank you!!

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Poppy's Country Cooking - Very charming coffee shop in the local village

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Very charming coffee shop in the local village

Fern House Cafe - gourmet - Updated October 2026

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