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

Top tier! Some of the best(!) food in Ireland after having sampled in Dublin, Galway, Cork and…read morebeyond. Lovely, chill ambiance, too.

Great menu of small bites, pastries, brunch items. Cappuccino was lovely but the seafood chowder…read moreremarkable! Highly recommended for afternoon tea (or coffee)

Excellent choice for a cafe while in Kinsale. The cafe is light and bright with great ambiance…read more There are a few tables outside on the street. The service was friendly and professional. There is free wifi. We ordered a blueberry muffin, a lemon muffin, an orange cake and a latte. The pastries were amazing. There was a lemon custard in the center of the lemon and a creme frosting in the blueberry. The orange cake was tasty as well.

A pleasant little cafe to stop at for a Kinsale shopping break…read more I don't remember exact prices...but we got coffee, tea, and two pastries for about 10euro with friendly smiles from the staff. My chocolate twisty pastry with fresh cream was a delight.

I came across this place after doing a google and TripAdvisor search. This is a neat little place…read morewith really tasty sandwiches. The food comes to you in a wooden plate which is neat and different from other places. We had the cod fish sandwich and the beef special. The orders come with a side of salad and fries / chips. The chips were a bit stale bit the fries was fresh. We ordered the coffee as well and it tasted a little bland. If you are traveling with toddlers, this place is a plus as it has a diaper change station. Overall, I give this place a 5 star as the food tastes good (besides the coffee), and it has a diaper changing station for my toddler.

This place did not disappoint! It was a very muggy day, and when we first arrived, it was very warm…read moreinside and no seating available outside, but the staff quickly opened a door to get some air moving, and the temperature was fine. My companion loved the salad she ordered with fresh vegetables and cheeses, and though I'm not a fish eater, I couldn't pass on the catch of the day. It was lightly battered and delicious. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked amazing, and we marveled at the fact that it seemed to be one guy in the back cooking everything. You could see that many locals were stopping in for lunch, and that's always a great sign. It's a few blocks off the main drag, but definitely worth finding.

In August we enjoyed an Oceania cruise that stopped at beautiful Cork, Ireland…read more From there we took an excursion to the quaint town of Kinsale, Ireland. It was so colorful because all the shops and cafes were painted different colors. Our favorite place in Kinsale was the Milk Market Cafe. We enjoyed their outdoor seating on a pedestrian street. Another traveler in our group recommended the Apple Cake. It was divine! The apple slices were cut very thin and it was topped with delightful crunchies. The crust was light and soft. The apple cake was like a wonderful tart and was served warm with a scoop of home-made vanilla ice cream...oh my! It was SO good! Eating it on the outdoor seating, on a perfect 70 degree sunny day, was equally delightful. Don't miss the little shops nearby and definitely dont miss the Apple Cake at "Milk Market Cafe" in Kinsale!

The pizza was so delicious. And the customer service was very nice and fast with bring food and…read moredrinks out.

Easy stop for some food to hold us over until dinner later on. Hand pie was delicious. Pastries,…read morelunch salads and sandwiches all look great. Not a huge selection, or a huge store, but high quality food at a decent price. Service was fast and friendly. Ambiance is a convenience store. There is no seating, but there's a park with benches right around the corner.

Dropped in here for a hot drink while walking around town. Had possibly the best chai tea latte I…read morehave ever had. It was truly delicious! Cute little shop with lots of sweet and savory treats- sandwiches, pies, pastries and grab-and-go etc. Also looks like they do quite a bit of catering as well. Make sure you stop by when you're in Kinsale!

Food was amazing. We got the flatbread which was amazing and the breakfast burger which was also…read moregood

One of my absolute breakfast/brunch places in Kinsale. The menu is eclectic but inspired and…read morechanges with the seasons. Love the blue cheese and pear salad, or the breakfast focaccia sandwich. Also their pastries are mouth watering, my favorite is the lemon loaf cookie. The coffee is also gorgeous - try a mocha or cardamom latte. Then on top of the incredible menu the staff are so lovely and the atmosphere is quaint and cozy. Reservations definitely recommended.

Hands down the best breakfast we had in Ireland. We had the Huevos Rancheros and French Toast…read more The presentation was beautiful, but I only wish you could taste how fresh all the ingredients were. The interior is clean and quaint with fresh flowers on each table and a carafe of water infused with fresh cut oranges and limes. It was very refreshing. The coffee was superb. My Americano was served with a beautiful heavy cream. The service was friendly and quick. If you are staying in Kinsale, take the time to drive here for breakfast. It is on the way to Old Head, which is also worth the drive.

Had the Reuben, it was fantastic. The better half had the fish tacos and was equally impressed.read more