Yelp says they're closed Sunday, but we came on a Sunday after a hike…read more I got some chili lemon lentil chips and a mango smoothie. The smoothie had yogurt and honey but wasn't overly sweet. It's been hard to come by fruit while on vacation in the U.K., so it was nice to get something healthier. Bonuses: - Free wifi - Clean bathroom - They take Apple Pay

We stopped in here for a bit of lunch after much walking and fighting off the strong winds outside…read more Overall it was a decent little place. All the food on offer is health food related so if you're looking for a big juicy steak or some fish and chips then sorry but this is not the place for you. I had a falafel and halloumi wrap and needless to say it was pretty damn good especially the onion marmalade that went with it. Monkey criticism is that there is a bit of lack to attention to detail and cleanliness (some of the cutlery was dirty, missing fixtures on the walls, lights out etc)

What an absolute find this place was! We were driving past on our way to Belfast and saw this spot…read moreon a couple apps. I'm always a bit nervous when places only have a handful of reviews, but we gave it a go and the go was got! Parking is a bear in this area. The delightful town of Swords or "S" words as Mr. Connery taught us years ago when SNL wasn't lame, is just off the highway and the main downtown drive had a good number of fun spots up and down it. We ended up in a parking lot behind it and that worked well. The space is pretty tight with seating for maybe 20, and a dozen more spots outside. We sat out there on a lovely crisp sunny morning. The food for us 5 came out quick. The scones were amazing, the Brooklyn wrap and Brisket egg sandwich were phenomenal and the stars of the show - the Turkish eggs and the Crispy chicken benny. Those last two were lick the plate good and are something we'd go for again! The tea selection was the least impressive thing here and was still solid enough for my best half who loves her teas! Coffee was also quite good. Excellent portions as we shared everything with 5 hungry peeps and still left with extra. This was truly a master class in breakfast! The area is lucky to have a spot like this. Get here early and sit outside if it's nice!

Just flew into Dublin from the US. Had a mocha and Crispy chicken Benedict. Insanely great. Sat…read moreoutside with the sun warming me and people passing, great way to start the trip!

The food here was incredible. Located on the pier. Some of the best, freshest oysters I've ever…read morehad. Seafood chowder was so good I felt that any chowder I had before this was all a lie, with a delicate and light cream base. A variety of tender, fresh seafood in the chowder. Great fish and chips, as well.

Ambience. A Service. A…read moreFood. A Price. A Found down the side of the middle pier of Howth seaside. Took the Dart train to end of ride Howth destination. Lots of parking but gets full on sunny weekends. Views sidewalk Al fresco looks into the drive and parking area...smelling the salty and fishy air from fish mongers along the pier. On a Friday, last place to find a seat as other restaurants turned me away around 9:00 pm. Server very friendly and just take any seat. Ordered me first Irish Guiness for 2025. Nice light and dark fresh Guiness with a proper head of foam. Ordered the seafood chowder with shrimp, haddock, scallops, mussels and clams with a beautiful light cream sauce. Accompanied by brown bread and Irish butter. Delicious!!! No wonder they've been here over decades.?!! My 4th time here over years. I'm a FaN!!!

Having schlepped around a goodly part of Howth Head on a beautiful summer morning we repaired to…read moreThe House for a well-deserved breakfast/brunch. My bacon sambo with sausage on the side was exactly what I needed. My companion's marginally more healthy scone looked good but not a patch on my repast. Excellent coffees accompanied our meal and we emerged blinking into the sunlight to start the long trek southwards. Service was brisk and friendly and the bill didn't break the bank. Recommended.

I've been back in America for two weeks and I still can't stop thinking about the burger I got…read morehere. It will forever be the best burger I've ever had. The braised shortrib on top of the patty with cheddar, bacon jam, etc worked so well together. It was juicy and the bun was fresh. The chips were also delicious but you have to try this burger!! It will change your life.

Rarely do I see a cafe inside a museum that impresses me, but Avoca Store did just that! It's far…read moremore than your traditional cafe-it has delicacy grocery items, baked goods and delicious food. I can see myself coming here just to peruse the aisles and find little edible treasures.

Found another Avoca and this time it's at the Malahide Castle foodhall and cafe. Yes, I purchased…read moremore fudge and will be stocked until I'm able to come back and restock my inventory. Had some tea and a slice of carrot cake while my BFF had a cup of tea and the Portuguese tart. Everything was great. I'm thrilled that I found another location and will be back to visit again next time.

Things I loved: food, decor, prices…read more Things I did not love: long waits for anything as there were too few staff. Will 100% make a return visit, the breakfast plate was enormous and delicious but I'm hoping there are more staff next time. It ruins the whole experience. That's not to take away from the staff that were there, they were great!

GFP in Swords is my go-to place for breakfast/brunch when I'm on home turf. It's always buzzing but…read morethey will do their best to accommodate you and I've never had to wait for a table. Service itself is speedy but the wait times on the food itself can be quite long at times. Their sandwiches are great, served on really fresh bread. One of my favourites is the Dubliner Cheddar with red pepper, rocket and garlic mayo on pillowy-soft white batch...nom!! The brunch offerings that I have sampled have all been really tasty and their patatas bravas and sweet potato fries hit the spot nicely too. I love their tableware and the cosy décor and it's the place in Swords village that always first comes to mind when I'm in need of a pick-me-up after a night on the town. It's reliably good and my definite first port of call when in need of good coffee, cake or a stodgy feed after a session.

I love all their condiments especially the sun dried tomatoes. Good for buying a few little gifts…read morefor family and friends. it is a little cramped but that does not take from it. There's everything from convenience food to wine, a quality deli counter, breads and sweets, flowers, gifts and magazines, and a juice and coffee bar. Yes, it is an expensive shop to be doing your grocery shopping, I tend to just stick to the salads from the Deli counter.

I was super excited that Donnybrook fair was opening in Malahide...... to say the least. It didn't…read morefail to impress me immediately. Visually the store fits in well with Malahide, its a very open and bright space. It has two entrances with one facing out towards the sea, they make good use of this with the coffee and cake shop location. It has outdoor seating which will be enjoyable in the summer months. The hot food, cheese, salad, wine collection and cakes all look delicious. I'm finding it hard to not drop in on route home from work. Take a look inside, you'll want everything.

Went here on my lunch break from work yesterday for the first time, I had heard great things. The…read morecoffee was great, I got a flat white which was excellent. For lunch I ordered the avo toast with salmon and eggs and was thoroughly disappointed. Firstly it took about 25 minutes to come out, and the place wasn't busy at all. The 'toast' was in actual fact slightly warm bread and the avo spread on it turned it into mush. The salmon was delicious, however the two fried eggs on top were entirely overcooked. Half the yolk was hard and burnt while the other half was runny and cold. On top was sprinkled some dry rocket leaves: no dressing, no salt and pepper on the tables, not even a slice of lemon on the side. I was so disappointed. And what was more scandalous was that this dish cost €8.95! Avoid.

First time coming to Gowth. We drove from Dublin expecting just to sightsee and found this hidden…read moregem. It's really nice place with excellent food and service.

In Howth and in need of lunch after kiking all over that massive hill by the ocean? Head on down…read moreto the Country Market in the center of town. The first floor is just that, a country market stocked mainly with gourmet stuff and a small take away counter. Upstairs is quasi-restaurant serving mainly light fair with a small seating area. We got shepherds pie, some type of Guinness meat pie, a chicken panini, etc. The food was all very good and the service was very good as well. This was a pleasant surprise as we had no idea what we were going to do for lunch and there was not much open in the area for food. The ambiance is very casual and relaxed, almost like you are eating lunch at a friends house. We lingered for a while, had coffee and dessert before hitting the road. On the way out, we picked up a few things at the country store. This is a great place to recharge and have a relaxing meal.

Fancy-schmancy gourmet food shop with all the ingredients that TV chefs mention but that Centra…read morenever seems to have. It is a little like a smaller scale Fallon and Byrne, with its café upstairs and a counter at the front where you can buy ready-prepared dinners and pretend that you made them. Even if it's just to yourself. Does heating it up in the microwave really not count?

When they say "Good things come in small packages" this is what they are talking about. The most…read moretiny little shop around but with a massive personality. This is one of those places that just "gets" good food - from the sandwiches (grilled cheese to die for) to the salads (watermelon feta & tomato !!) to the amazing pizzas to the awesome coffee and deserts there is literally nothing that I don't like. My only problem when I call in is what to choose - I could commit gluttony !! Of course everyone has a favorite so I can never leave without taking some of the deviled crab with me - it is literally one of the best things I have ever eaten in my entire life. It is amazing on crackers or in a salad and lets be honest I have been found eating it straight from the tub. The place has a really cool style and a kind of NYC vibe with a big blackboard of the days specials. I love that there is a new board up every day with the day and date so you know each day is thought out and put together fresh. They also post it on Facebook so you can check whats on. It is run by two really lovely local sisters and there is a super friendly family atmosphere in the place - when I bring my two year old nephew with me he goes straight behind the counter and gets hugs and kisses and some little treat. Next time you are on your way out to Howth make sure you stop in and see whats on offer - Definitely not to be passed by !

Just grabbed a late lunch at Minetta of a mozzarella, hummus and fresh tomato toasty and a cheeky…read morecoffee. I think that you can really tell that the ingredients are really fresh and its refreshing to come across a deli that takes pride in making the menu more creative (they vary their menu a big everyday). The staff are warm and engaging and easy to chat with. It is small and all the seating that they have is outdoor so it's more somewhere you would go to for something on the go. They've done a lot with the small space they have and have the Italy/NYC vibe down in terms of their decor and branding. In terms of food I would recommend the pizzas and the toasties. They run promos like toasty Tuesday's where all toasties on Tuesday are a fiver. Ding dong!