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    Lily's Cafe

    4.6 (14 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    The eggs Benedict was disappointing
    Cory W.

    Cute cafe and friendly staff but they committed the cardinal sin of an eggs benedict...they hard poached the eggs. The whole point of a poached egg on a bennie is that the yolk spills over the bread and mixes with the hollandaise sauce but there was none of that here. It's also served on brioche and a lot of it which I didn't think was the greatest bread choice. It's traditionally English muffin for a reason. Now I'm all for experimenting with tradition but you have to make sure that you nail it. But honestly if the yolk or runny I might not of cared so much because it wouldn't have been so dry. I skipped eating at my hotel restaurant for breakfast to eat at this local spot and I left regretting it.

    Vegetarian Irish breakfast
    B C.

    We (2 vegetarians and a vegan) were SO excited to have options for a full Irish traditional breakfast just for us. We got there right as the doors opened so our service was quick. The place filled up fairly quickly. Food was good and definitely filling.

    Buttermilk Pancakes

    Delicious! Friendly service and great food. Buttermilk pancakes came with mixed berry/fruit compote and syrup. Chicken BLT came with crisps.

    Glenn D.

    Lily's is a Great place for breakfast, service was attentive and efficient, we had the Irish breakfast and ham and cheese croissant with the house special honey latte. Prices are reasonable and fast service, I would go back.

    Pastry selection
    Jamie K.

    Starters...great service. Very friendly, offers recommendations. We orders their special which was a sausage, ham and egg sandwich. The more I eat meat here I realize how real the food tastes. The sausage is the best! Also had their chai tea latte and apple filled croissant. We enjoyed our breakfast sitting outside and enjoying the busyness of the town. You also have the option to dine in.

    Brandon B.

    Just arrived in Dublin and looked up breakfast spots close to the hotel. This one didn't have many reviews but the ones it did have were good. Establishment was small and cozy with about 13 tables with about 5 taken by customers. We were greeted and shown to a table immediately by the friendly staff. I ordered the Eggs Benedict which was delicious. Portions were larger than other places I have been during this vacation and prices were very good as well. Definitely recommend as a stop for a quick and good meal.

    Smoked salmon eggs benny
    Lesa N.

    I had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict. The food was excellent! Service was fast yet very friendly. I can't wait to try other options during future visits.

    Eggs Benedict with salmon

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    Nice place offering a good Full Irish breakfast at a reasonable price. Wish I had found them sooner.

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    The Irish breakfast is on point, as are the smoked salmon eggs benedict.

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    The Hugh Lane Café can be found on the lower ground floor of The Hugh Lane Gallery. The café looks…read moreout on to an elegant, enclosed courtyard with a striking water feature. Workers from the nearby offices relax within the jocular interior alongside viewers-of-the-gallery, reveling in the contemporary surroundings made up of buoyant wooden floors and stylish white walls, all of which come together to create a modish environment that nicely compliments the creative milieu of the overall gallery in which to enjoy your tea or lunch break. Tea, coffee, a choice of cakes, quiches, tasty antipasta as well as salads are all on offer, all the selection revealed having been written up in chalk on the blackboard above the cashier counter. This is certainly a laudable place for lunch, and glasses of wine are sold to further your enjoyment. These, together with the actuality that it is the official eatery of an illustrious gallery all affix the café with much significance. However, being fundamentally located in the basement it does feel a smidgen poky and boxed in and whilst the food is sufficient, it is not startling.

    No lunch menus are allowed to be shared before 12 noon, we were told! So we had coffees and waited…read moreuntil 12 but the overwhelming smell of the rancid, dead pond water on their so-called terrace out us off. The wall fountain was broken, obviously a long time ago and remains a stagnant mess, neglected. This is such a pity as this museum is fabulous, just fabulous. It's a must-see. . This does a disservice to one of Dublin's true treasures. The High Lane is packed with masterpieces and marvels, this restaurant brings it down - though it has a hip and delightful decor- it is badly run, and the wall fountain and outside interior garden has to be repaitred and maintained. Can we ditch the ugly "farmer" picket fence that surrounds what should be a lovely pond and water feature???

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    A lovely new addition to Dublin's North inner city (where pickings tend to be slim) Cobalt Cafe and…read moreGallery is housed in one of North Great Georges Street's beautiful Georgian-era buildings across from the James Joyce Centre, and definitely projects the appropriate 'old-world' vibe. I've no doubt the famous scribe himself would have felt right at home here. The interior has an authentic ramshackle feel with a dusty old piano, birdcage and various other bric-a-brac. A red rope prevents punters from exploring upstairs sadly. The cafe serves up a variety of no-nonsense fair, with homemade soups, tasty sandwiches and cakes all on offer at reasonable prices. I always admire somewhere brave enough to serve imaginative soup flavours outside of the crowd-pleasing chicken and vegetable bracket. A steaming bowl of Garlic soup was the ideal antidote to the damp afternoon outside on my visit. Cobalt also boats a lovely leafy-green garden area, the perfect urban escape if the weather is forgiving.

    Came upon this little gem of a place after a bus back from the airport stopped far too early and we…read moretook a wrong turning. One of the hottest days of the year and we were dragging around a suitcase and in desperated need of a coffee having been awake since 6am. (Surely flights shouldn't go that early?) So in we went. It was a light, high-ceilinged room painted a refreshing Frenchish shade of light blue. Large plants in the corners, a piano, some interesting paintings and little flowers gave the place a vibe which was both elegant and relaxing. We only ordered coffee, however there was a range of yum-looking food available too, as well as an outside garden to enjoy it in. The price was reasonable, the service friendly and we were by no means rushed out afterwards. Will happily return.

    Lily's Cafe - cafes - Updated May 2026

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