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    Lir Cafe

    4.5 (51 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Coffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Ham and cheese "toastie"

    I strolled around Killarney and decided to have a ham and cheese sandwich"toastie". Two kinds of cheeses with ham and toasted to perfection. You could hear the crunch in each bite. It was served table side with onion chips. It was one of the best I've had in Ireland. I also heard the coffee and baked goods are delicious too.

    Cheese and ham toasties with iced latte.
    Bonnie N.

    Great cafe to stop at before heading out for the day. Has large coffee menu (including iced coffee), smoothies, toasties, and pastries. Also reliable wifi. Everyone who works here is very kind as well.

    Cappuccino
    Gregg M.

    Awesome cappuccino. Very friendly staff. I also had the ham and cheese breakfast sandwich. It was very tasty too.

    Karen L.

    They had a bit of a problem with the credit card reader when we were there, but it wasn't too much of an inconvenience. They gave us all our food and let us pay after (giving us time to run to an ATM) even though you're normally supposed to pay up front. The coffee and scones were a perfect light breakfast, and we ordered some sandwiches to go - which were still delicious after a few hours. Great, cheap stop for breakfast!

    Janet E.

    We were shopping in the area and saw this coffee shop and decided to stop in for a cup of coffee. I wanted a caramel type of coffee, which was not on the menu board, but the lady was very accommodating and said she could make what I wanted. She was so friendly! The drink turned out more of an espresso than a cup of coffee (I may not have been specific enough) but the drink was still good. Plus they have soy milk here. They had a bunch of baked goodies displayed in the counter so I also ordered a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie. It was seriously one of the BEST cookies I've ever eaten. Delicious!!! This cafe has free wifi in case you need to get connected to the web. I think passwords are for patrons only though. It is a small cafe but very cozy and warm.

    Brad K.

    Great little stop en route to Cork from Sneem on Ring of Kerry. Quick service and gratis chocolate for yelpers. Scone and cookies were tasty. Pleasant staff. Highly recommended.

    Affogato

    We spent two nights in Killarney. We came here both mornings for a quick and yummy breakfast. My bf had their sandwiches (not pictured). Recommend

    Lovely and helpful staff and clean great hot chocolate and croissant

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    8 years ago

    Cosy and warm place with comfortable couches. Good sandwiches, good coffee. Have some toys for kids.

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    Great place for a light breakfast , filled me up carantuhill and back , lovely mocha and quick , friendly service

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    Noelles Cafe - Inside

    Noelles Cafe

    4.2(15 reviews)
    0.2 km

    During my 2 week visit in Ireland, I was searching everyday for the best cafés. When I was in…read moreKillarney I came across Noelles and it was hands down my favorite café in Ireland. I got the Honeycomb mocha and a vegetarian panini I believe was called Yoko Ono. Both were incredibly delicious and when I left I got another mocha to go! The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was amazing. The café itself had several rooms each decorated differently as well as outdoor seating. I noticed that they supported local artists and most of the art on the walls had price tags (which is a huge plus.) Overall this café is great and has a wonderful aesthetic value and I would recommend it to any travelers who find themselves in Killarney and any locals who have wandered in yet!

    On our final full day in Killarney, a quiet Sunday morning called for two simple pleasures: good…read morecoffee and fresh scones. Wandering down Old Market Lane, Noelle's Café seemed to offer the one thing that can be surprisingly elusive on a busy weekend--an open table. It turned out to offer much more than that. Stepping inside, we were greeted with a warm welcome that immediately set the tone. The coffee was expertly prepared, the freshly baked scones were outstanding, and the generous dollop of whipped cream that accompanied them was exceptional--light, rich, and indulgent without overwhelming the pastry. Sometimes the simplest breakfast, when done well, is the most satisfying. Old Market Lane is one of Killarney's most historically significant streets, serving as the town's commercial heart throughout the 18th and 19th centuries when merchants and craftsmen filled its narrow passageways. Today, its historic character remains intact, even as cafés, boutiques, and galleries have transformed it into one of Killarney's most inviting pedestrian lanes. Settling into the café's intimate rear courtyard with coffee in hand, we found ourselves immersed in Killarney's unmistakably international atmosphere. Conversations flowed in several languages, blending effortlessly with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and warm pastries. It was a reminder that while Killarney proudly celebrates its Irish heritage, it has also become a welcoming destination for visitors from around the world. Regular readers know that I generally prefer restaurants and cafés to leave politics at the door. I believe there is a time and a place for political expression, and for me, dining should provide a welcome respite from the day's debates. Fortunately, what ultimately defines Noelle's Café is not any signage or messaging one might notice, but the warmth of its hospitality. The gracious staff, excellent coffee, and superb baked goods are what linger in the memory long after the cups have been cleared. Sometimes the most memorable cafés aren't the ones you carefully plan to visit--they're the ones you discover by chance, where genuine hospitality, excellent coffee, and a seat in a charming courtyard combine to capture the spirit of a place. Noelle's Café did exactly that, making it a fitting farewell to our time in Killarney.

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