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.

The ice cream was ok but it was expensive and the actual building was so freakin hot when we went…read more Also some lady in the back sort of snapped at me when I asked if they had anymore chocolate. Oh well. I'll probley never be back anyways lol.

I called in here with my girlfriend after dinner in a nearby restaurant as we both fancied an ice…read morecream :) They were very busy which was a positive thing for them but the only negative thing for us as the queue went outside the door so even after you bought your ice cream you had to squeeze past other customers to get out. They had a great selection of ice cream though, I struggled to decide between Bubblegum or Oreo flavours but went for the Bubblegum in the end which was very tasty! They also had a great range of cones from the traditional 99 cone to waffle or chocolate cones. The one things I was surprised with was they didn't have any whipped ice cream machine for 99's, but there is still plenty of other ice cream to choose from :) I will be back Visited March 2015

I am gluten free and went here with family, it was absolutely fantastic! Service was wonderful and…read moreknowledgeable, the restaurant was clean and not too loud, and the food was absolutely brilliant! I loved the gluten free coffee walnut cake, and wish I had more time in Kinsale so I could come back

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

Murphy's is my new favorite ice cream spot! Their flavors are so unique and the staff in each…read morelocation have been so kind. Be sure to sample a variety of flavors since you can add two kinds to a small cup or cone. I'm amazed at how unique each location has been. Murphy's is the best!

While visiting Killarney to ride the jaunting cars around the national park, I was recommended…read moreMurphy's Ice Cream by my tour guide. Ice cream is one of my many favorite types of desserts, and since County Kerry's cows are known for producing extra rich and creamy milk, I was really excited to get extremely creamed. The shop was very bright with a simple and natural design. They had some unique flavors like Honeycomb Caramel, Dingle Sea Salt, and Irish Brown Bread. The scoopers who helped me were very friendly and let me try as many flavors as I wanted. I finally decided on getting a small size of the Dingle Sea Salt and Kieran's Cookies in a cup. The ice cream was sweet and delicate, the Dingle Sea Salt had a very light salted vanilla flavor and Kieran's Cookies were like an Irish cookies n' creme. Because of all the hype on the creamiest milk being produced from around the county, I was getting ready for a creamsplosion up my yapper, but after my first lapping, I didn't think that that my scoops were as rich and creamy as other frozen novelties I've had the pleasure of savoring. But because their ice cream is said to be very natural, using only fresh ingredients from around Ireland, it might just be that my taste buds are already accustomed to over-processed artificial ingredients!

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.

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.

A small café with home baked cakes, pies, sandwiches and fresh roasted chicken…read more Good coffee & tea. fast, friendly service. Got a couple of ham & cheese toasties and a capresse sandwich. All were served with garlic aioli, and small side of Taytos. Sandwiches were good, not great. You can also sit outside at one of the tables or at the counter with stools. A nice spot to people watch and to enjoy the views of the Kinsale pier and harbour.

Very nice atmosphere, hearty welcome. Sandwiches ok and generous quantity of tea to warm you upread more

The above bakery restaurant was a good choice for lunch. We were happy that it opened before 12…read moretoo. We had the seafood chowder, the warm brie and the fish and chips. The fish was cooked perfectly! The seafood chowder had great bites of mussels. The brie was lovely EXCEPT we didn't like that the bread that the brie was on, was placed directly on top of salad with dressing. It made it messy and we did not like the flavour.

We were drawn to this place while looking for a quicker bite to eat while in Killarney stopping by…read moreon a tour. The outside of the building definitely draws you in and once you are close enough to look inside there is no turning back. They have a full restaurant as can be seen in the photo I submitted of the outside, but once you enter you realize they are also a full bakery and have a great assortment of all kinds of scones and baked goods as well as many breakfast and lunch items. I ended up getting a cappuccino and slice of a quiche and both were excellent. My wife ended up getting a scone which was also terrific and a latte. We also had an 18 month old with us and we were surprised that they catered well to children and had baby chairs as well. This is a place where it is welcoming and once you sit down, it is hard to leave. Service was friendly and quick and if we were staying in Killarney longer, there would have definitely been a repeat visit to this place. We will look to visit this place on our next trip to Killarney.

The Shack is a great place to stop in for some frozen yogurt. The staff was SO friendly & helped us…read moremake some delicious choices. I opted for the regular size of their "tropical" vegan flavor which was a mix of pineapple & coconut. I also got three toppings: Nutella (YES), shaved coconut & chopped hazelnuts. I have never seen Nutella syrup as an option for frozen yogurt & now I know what I have been missing. It was AMAZING & perfect with the chopped hazelnuts. I recommend stopping in & getting frozen yogurt for take away. There is a park across the street you can sit at & enjoy your delicious treat!

Absolutely delicious donuts! We were walking around the area when we stumbled upon this place 10…read moreminutes before they closed. You can see all the donuts through the glass exterior and they definitely are as tasty as they look! My wife got the oreo donut I had gotten the "absolutely minted" donut. We were so happy this place was still open because the donuts were wonderful! The breading was light and the filling was plentiful. We had tried to make it a point to come back the next day, but it just wasnt in our schedule. People, do yourself a favor. If this place is open, definitely stop in for a sweet treat!

How can I not search for ice cream when I travel? Options are quite limited in Cork. I was happy to…read moresee there was a wait line - must be good stuff! I tried two new unique flavors and ordered my safe choice - pistachio. I was a tad upset to see it was green but it was light green so that's a tad better. I loved that there were tiny chunks of pistachios mixed in. It wasn't overly sweet and the texture was grand. It didn't melt fast. I ordered my scoop in a cone but I don't think they are freshly made. Regardless, this is probably the best you can get in Cork. I had pistachio gelato in a restaurant and it sucked compared to this.

Wow, this place is DELICIOUS! I am an avid ice cream/gelato lover and this place blew me away. My…read morehusband and I got one scoop each: biscotto and cookies and cream. I could have eaten 5 more scoops, was that good! I also tasted the pistachio which was seriously good too! Definitely check this place out and be sure to get more than one scoop or you'll regret it!