A wonderful panini of ham and cheese! A cute, tiny little place near the Starbucks. Their coffee…read morewas way better than Starbucks! Very friendly staff.

Lovely spot. It reminds of Amalfi coast cafes, lots of fresh pastries, fresh deli and lovely sfaff…read more Great selection of paninis. You can seat outside and enjoy the view and even feed some birds.

Unreal banana pancakes. Gorgeous coffee. Very nice decor inside. Would almost go unnoticed when…read moreyou're passing. Would recommend. Full marks!

A Table is a pretty recent cafe to the ever growing Dublin coffee shop scene and a nice one at…read morethat. They make use of loyalty points on the app Loylap, and you can also pre-order coffee and pay via one-touch for a quick and easy order. The inside is not too big but there is a fair number of seats as well as single seats facing the window. Personally I found it a bit on the dark side if you sit near the back, but the window area is bright of course. They do some great coffee here and prices are the same as most other coffee shops; €2.70 for a regular size Americano. In terms of food, there is good selection of sandwiches, salad, pastries and brunch on Saturdays. They do a falafel wrap too, which was really good. The staff are very friendly, the cafe is clean and the service is good overall. It gets fairly crowded at lunch time on weekdays just like every other cafe in this area, but otherwise it's fairly quiet. The big downside for me was the lack of free wifi. Overall: Modern coffee shop with a nice selection of sandwiches and salads. Coffee: 4/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Wifi: None Price: €

The art café is located in what might be termed as the 'arts district' in Dublin. Many of the…read morecity's galleries are located on Francis Street around the corner and the National College of Art and Design is across the road. It's beside Café Nero and the entrance is quite narrow so be careful not to miss it. Inside the café, whitewashed walls display regularly changing exhibitions. As one would expect from this type of establishment, there's a good selection of herbal teas and cakes. Food is a chickpea salad type fare. The prices reflect the quality of the offerings, which is average. But then, this place is more about the arty atmosphere. I'm told that they have live music at the weekends, my guess is that it would be some sort of semi-insipid singer-songwriter affair.

This tiny "art cafe" close to Christchurch is certainly an interesting little place. It is quirky…read morewith a few originally named dishes on the menu - "Smells Like Purple" and "" anyone? But thankfully each one of these creative names is explained underneath in the menu. Visiting here as part of a Christmas party, first impressions of the place were good. Great artwork on the walls, cute little tables with odd chairs here and there. The menu is appealing and wide ranging - plenty of pastas, salads and "burgers". There are a wide range of starters. Our large group shared bruschetta and breads with tapenades and olives. This was simply amazing. The bruschetta with fresh chopped tomatoes, basil and rich garlic were absolutely delicious although a killer for your breath! The tapenades certainly seemed home made - fresh basil and coursely ground pine nuts were evident in the pesto. Top marks certainly for the appetisers. The main courses however were a bit of a surprise. The many 'burgers' on the menu (between 10 - 11 euro) all looked identical when brought to the table. Pattys of mince served on rocket or spinach leaves. No bun. Just mince on leaves. While this idea appealed to me, many of the group were disappointed. My salad, on the other hand, did not disappoint. My dish named 'Mykonos' promised tomato, feta cheese, leaves and cucumber and that's exactly what it was. I certainly enjoyed it but it was very simple. Thankfully at around 8 euro, the simplicity was reflected in the price. Being an Italian restaurant, I expected the pasta to be amazing - home made at least and somehow spectacular. My companions who chose the pasta dishes (bolognese and arrabiata) received plates with a lump of farfalle pasta dumped on it. The pasta didn't look homemade, that's for sure. And I have presented and cooked better pasta dishes in my house. Two of my friends chose the Yellow Fin Tuna dish and spoke excitedly of how much they enjoyed fresh tuna steak. However, the menu never mentioned fresh tuna steak and so when what looked like a can of tuna in the middle of a plate (with the can removed of course) arrived, they were a little disappointed. The can shaped pile of tuna tasted like it was a long way from being fresh and it was surrounded by cold green beans. In saying all of the above if you go to this restaurant with realistic expectations then I think you will enjoy it. Certainly I would have enjoyed all of the dishes presented (except for the very disappointing tuna). They all are quite healthy - plenty of salad involved and no bun for the burgers just fresh salad leaves. They are simple but the quality of the ingredients seems good. Plus there is a great selection for vegetarians. My vegetarian friend couldn't speak highly enough of her porcini mushroom ravioli. And finally, it isn't expensive. So now you have read this review, you can decide whether you like your food simple, highly unexpected and relatively cheap. Portions are small so get a starter or a dessert (tiramisu is excellent) and just enjoy the off-kilter ambience.

A friendly quick-stop café in Dingle, Bácús Bakery is the perfect stop for a quick breakfast, some…read morecoffee/tea, or some delicious baked goods. I have nothing but the highest praise for Bácús Bakery, which I went to twice while staying in Dingle. The modest bakery/café is located in the heart of Dingle, across from St. Mary's Church on Green Street. They serve not only tantalizing baked goods, but a light delicious breakfast and a wide selection of coffee/tea. When I stopped by, the staff was extremely friendly and very accommodating, even allowing me to take their eggs and French Toast breakfasts to go despite it being a bit of an unorthodox request for them. And the food was really good - a good quick option that will save your budget. It's a hidden gem in Dingle, and definitely worth a stop.

The Debenhams Café is situated on the top floor of the department store, formerly known as Roches…read more It's a great spot for a bit of lunch in between some retail therapy - a much needed rest from carrying heavy shopping bags!!! They have a few different self service counters - a salad bar, one with hot dishes like curry, another with bits and pieces like chicken goujons, cocktail sausages etc and other bits like soups and main courses. They also do sandwiches, desserts and a range of drinks and teas and coffees. You'd think this place was always jammers, but it's actually not too bad. You can always find a seat. My only negative thing is that you pay for your food by weight, so you only know how much you're paying when you get to the counter. It usually works out a little pricey, but nothing too extortionate thankfully.

Debenhams cafe is a really nice spot for a bit of lunch during some retail therapy…read more Architecturally it is something different with the window box where you can sit hanging over Henry street and watch the hustle and bustle of the city centre shoppers pass by. The menu should find something to suit anyone for a bit of lunch. Although one of the stranger yet brilliant menu options on offer is a bowl of chocolate soup - Scrumptious!!!

We became obsessed with this cute coffee shop. We were staying at a place nearby, so everyday we…read morestopped by for breakfast. I think we tried almost everything on their breakfast menu. I think not only did we enjoy their food, but we also enjoy their incredibly friendly service. It is located in front of Kilmainham Gaol, so it is a good place to stop after visiting the infamous jail. Anyways, the scrambled eggs, bacon & toast and the honey ham sandwich were my favorite items. Every morning I got an espresso shot. Their coffee is Fairtrade and Rain Forest Alliance Certified.  5 stars. Highly recommended. Try one of their cookies.

You see both locals and tourists here. They make a killer mocha here and their sandwiches are…read morefilled with extremely fresh ingredients. Mocha and sandwich was only 9€. I got there right at 8am (at opening), and they only took about 5-7 minutes to get my order ready. And pretty much right at opening, a line starts forming. That's pretty much a good tell tale sign that this is a good cafe. Will visit again the next time I'm in Dublin since it's right next to the hotel I stay at. Oh... and free wifi.

Among so many places to have a Irish breakfast, this is one of my favorite ones =)…read moreIt is a very small coffee place that opens early and closes early too. It is just near the Fairview park , so you can go for a walk after all that eating! The food is great and the staff super cool. They have an interesting menu with many of sandwiches and paninis as options. It is always crowded during summer time but it is a lovely place to eat and have a coffee at Fairview area. Also a good chance to check Bram Stocker birth place.

I used to eat here, I still go sometimes because it's not so far from home. It's a local cafe,…read morethey serve Irish breakfast, scones, muffins, nothing fancy really. I like the paintings on the wall that are for sale, and for who doesn't know, this place is near Marino crescent, where Bram Stoker was born.

A good cafe located on one side of the Parade Ground Courtyard of Collins Barracks which houses…read morepart of The National Museum of Ireland The Museum is splendid but one needs a break from so much visual delight. we enjoyed a good coffee and a soup & sandwich special offer combo.

As with any of Brambles' restaurants, this sit-in deli at the National Museum of Ireland is about…read morestyle more than substance. The cold cases at the counter are well stocked with good looking food -huge pies, massive rolls, deep dishes of salad and the pre-requisite piles of baked goods. But once it's out of the display and on a plate, there's a lot less to celebrate. I've made it clear I'm not a fan of the trucked-in fare available at these cafes, or the huge mark up the shops charge for a main and two sides that would never cost more than €8 but seemingly require a Charm Tax of €4 just for the pleasure of eating-in. Of course, when on a Family Day Out it makes sense to pay a few extra euro to stay within the venue, while letting the kids run wild in that massive drill yard in Collins Barracks. And of course, the fare could certainly be a lot worse. Maybe a heaped plate of commercial grub is the sort of unchallenging food that one needs on a day of cultural indulgence.