Cappuccino ok. Breakfast sandwich was delicious. Good value. Will return tomorrow morning.

This cafe has indoor and outdoor seating. Inside, the tables are small and close together. Had 2 meals here. For breakfast had fried egg with multigrain toast. The bread was quite nice. The mocha coffee was especially good. The second meal was lunch and I had the Brie and steak sandwich with horseradish sauce. I had asked if the beef was sliced and she said yes but it was more in chunks and not so easy to eat for me. The taste was nice though. It's a good place for a quick meal and all staff were pleasant and helpful. I would go again read more

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Food was flavourful, service was quick despite being busy, price was fair. Good central location, seemed popular with the locals...

Food was amazing and service was kind and nice. Definitely a must breakfast spot! They serve all day breakfast! read more

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We both had an excellent and good value breakfast there. Good service, clearly favored by locals.

Food was really good here. Reminds me of a diner type of food. Breakfast served almost all day. Service was quick. Cute and clean inside. read more

Metro Cafe - 2 pancakes and 1 scrambled egg - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D

Food is fine, coffee very good, servers are top notch, friendly, casual, informal, from all over the world, and hard-working. A great little corner café, where there's breakfast to 5 PM. And sitting at an outside table under an awning offered people-watching to boot! read more

Average croque in downtown Dublin, sandwich was okay but a nice outdoor seating bare to relax after a morning of walking around read more

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Cute little cafe in the Dublin area located close to a lot of tourist sights. It has a very classic, old school vibe. Service was quick and friendly. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Me and two friends dined here for breakfast. Their mighty metro breakfast was very good, and included a pot of Irish breakfast tea or coffee. The pork and black pepper sausages were very tasty, and overly greasy. I loved that they utilize free range eggs--this is not something we get as a given in the US. The eggs were light and fluffy, and you were able to order them scrambled or fried. One of my friends ordered the smoked salmon bagel, which also included tea or coffee. The smoked salmon was delicious, and they were very generous with the portion of fish. Both breakfast items that we tried were well cooked, and very savory. The portions were a nice size, and the breakfast was very filling. If I find myself in Dublin again I will certainly come back for a traditional Irish breakfast! read more

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We were staying at a nearby hotel during our honeymoon and the hostess there recommended Metro for breakfast. Glad we went (twice!). I got the Metro Special and my husband got the Mighty Metro. Both were amazing, as was the fresh squeezed OJ. We wish we could eat there every week! Will definitely be going back if we travel back to Dublin. read more

Metro Cafe - The Metro Special (forefront) and The Mighty Metro (background) - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D

Great for locals. Small and quaint. Limited menu. New server had difficulty getting eggs done hard correct. Food was adequate. read more

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Very cute cafe, good latte, nice ambiance, Apple and Berry crumble was good! Very nice place to people watch if you get a seat outside. Sparkling wine is great! Definitely try to visit this cafe! read more

Where do you want to be on a fine sunny day in Dublin? Right smack where it's buzzing and bright! The Metro Cafe is located on a corner where the sunshine - when it shines - eats up all the sidewalk diners. I love it! Order the platter of cheese, meats, and olives along with a bottle of wine and you are set for the afternoon. Furthermore, the service is fantastic and everyone is so happy, happy, happy ... especially if the sun is shining! There's something about it that reminds me of NYC or my City by the Bay, San Francisco. Head over there and grab a table outside and you'll see what I mean... read more

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To start my review off: the staff here are great (or more specifically, the brown-haired American waitress is particularly great; so refreshingly friendly and helpful!) The décor is a mixture between Parisian Bistro and slightly neglected Dublin cafe.. so it definitely has a certain "je ne sais quoi", but could probably do with a bit of a spruce up. I liked the way they follow through with their Parisian vibes by referring to a latte as "Cafe au Lait" on their menu. They seemed to put a certain american twist on it though as it was brought out in a whopper bowl-of-a-mug vessel. I got a croissant, asking for tomato and cheese instead of ham and cheese. The croissant was nice (potentially could have been fresher??) but I was slightly outraged when I saw that I had been charged an extra euro for asking for tomato instead of ham. Really?! REALLY?!! I just feel something as small as that surely does not require additional charges? Sure sure "it's only a euro" I hear you mutter with eyes raised to heaven, but that's not the point. It was unnecessary and left a scowl on my face as that lovely waitress bid me farewell -and she deserved more than that god dammit!!! read more

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After finding this review on yelp, I figured it was the place to hit up for breakfast. Fellow yelpers, you did not disappoint. First off, the map here on yelp mobile lies a bit. You actually want to walk more away from Wicklow St. Not much of a walk, but just keep that in mind. So the breakfast here is served all day. My dad got the Metro Special for around€6.50. It was a hearty plate of eggs, bacon, and two pancakes. This was definitely a steal compared to what I've seen from other cages. I got the sausage sandwich for around €7. It was a healthy tasting meal that was large enough to fill me up. My mom got the cheese and ham croissant for €5. It looked a little small, but it was filling according to her. The best part of it was the coffee. The cappuccino and mochacino were downright bangin' as both my mom and dad out it. I went with regular black coffee and was happily surprised with the amount of flavor! All in all, a great stop for cheap breakfast that is of good quality. Great people too! read more

Metro Cafe - Cool coffee art! Mochacino and cappuccino. - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D

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Since one of my favourite places to hang out closed down recently I've been spending a lot of time back in The Metro Cafe. Coffee is good, they have soy milk! They can make majority of the menu gluten free which is always a plus and the staff are super lovely. The only downside is if you're a lover of sitting outside and people watching the heaters are broken but that's nothing that can't be fixed by the super soft red blankets that are on most chairs. read more

Metro Cafe - Gluten free heaven. The focaccia with basil pesto, onion hummus and red pepper Mayo just with gluten free bread. - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D

This was my first meal stop on my Ireland vacation with my college roommate and I must say I was not disappointed. We were shopping locally and came in for brunch. I ordered a hot chocolate, pancakes, eggs and bacon. And the pile of bacon I received was huge. lol I couldn't even finish it all and I love bacon. The hot chocolate was very tasty as well. Our server was nice and the price was reasonable. My only gripe is that she seemed to want to clear us from our table pretty quickly after our meal and it's not like it was very busy so that was strange. Overall this place is worth a visit. read more

This place was pretty average at best. I found it quite cramped inside and really packed on a Saturday, but the staff were quite friendly and efficient despite the cafe being so busy. The food was pretty decent, I ordered the smoked salmon salad and my mom got the buttermilk pancakes which ok, nothing special. However, they burnt one side of the pancakes which wasn't good. The prices are really reasonable, around €8~11 per meal. There's also a decent wine list. I'd say this cafe is better on sunny days when you can sit outside. Overall, reasonably priced breakfast/ lunch spot with quick service and a good selection of sandwiches, salads and mains. read more

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Metro Café will always bring in more customers than the other coffee shops across the street because of its outdoor seating area. Located on the corner of South William and Chatham, customers of this café are always treated to some afternoon rays. Besides the prime location, the food is tasty too. Like other coffee shops, it serves sandwiches, soups and toasties. But Metro Café lets you choose your own bread, from wholegrain to croissant, and the portions are reasonable too. When it comes to coffee, they have all your basic choices: latte, americano, cappuccino, etc. They make a nice brew. Prices match those found in other city centre cafés, but I would go here instead of elsewhere. You walk away from your lunch feeling healthy and relaxed. read more

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I was brought here by a friend who probably spent more time at Metro Cafe than at Trinity during her university days. She is a huge fan of the establishment that enabled her to sit for hours on end, playscript in one hand, lukewarm coffee in the other, contemplating the difficulties involved with staging a production of 'The Rivals' as a 2-hander. That said, I needed to see for myself. Metro Cafe has a wonderful atmosphere, and is most certainly a place one could find oneself in for the better part of an afternoon. My friend and I definitely took our time over lunch and coffee. Coffee was lovely, but lunch was not quite so lovely. Mine was the bruschetta, and hers was a chicken panini. I am a big fan of the bruschetta as a general rule. I love the taste of fresh, lightly grilled ciabatta bathed in authentic Italian olive oil, mixed with pesto and fresh tomatoes. Metro Cafe's version of the bruschetta was something different. Bland, undercooked ciabatta, flavourless olive oil (suspiciously reminiscent of the Tesco variety), average tomatoes and not even a hint of the most important ingredient - pesto!! Despite the below average food, the service was great and we had an enjoyable time at Metro Cafe. I would venture there again (if only for a coffee or three). read more

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Just finished our traditional Xmas eve family breakfast in metro and despite there being a queue out the door and not a spare table in sight, the food was as reliable as always. I can't wrap my head around how even on the busiest of days the consistency of the food is so outstanding. Go here, get the mighty metro, the buttermilk pancakes or anything off the menu. You won't be disappointed. Breakfast for 4 with OJ, teas and coffees came out at only €53 too. read more

So I know I'm a little late to the picnic reviewing this staple of South William Street but I had a wonderful afternoon in the sunshine dining here and wanted to share. This place is very busy so it was a rare occasion for me that I got a seat outside in the sun with ease. The staff are so helpful and friendly and if you look at the pic I uploaded it was a no brainer what I ordered off the menu. Delish Buttermilk fluffy pancakes (Golden syrup which I personally dislike optional) Cripy bacon, Loads of fluffy scrambled eggs and to top it off ballymaloe relish.Just all general deliciousness. and for the amazing price of €7.95 which is a rare find in the ol expensive eateries around Dublin especially on the charasmatic South William Street. I wopuld definitely recommend this place in very high regard for Breakfast/brunch/lunch!! read more

Metro Cafe - Buttermilk pancakes, Crispy bacon, scrambled eggs with Ballymaloe Relish - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D

I had the Irish beef stew outside and the service and food are good! But if you like a good coffee... Well it's really awful.. I had an expresso and even with sugar it tasted really bad. But will definitely come back to eat! read more

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During our stay at Dublin. The metro cafe was a must for us. They had such great food and their coffee is sooo good. The customer service is excellent as well. The food turnaround is quick and the food is hot and fresh. Anything you order has wonderful flavors. The outdoor dinning tops off the experience as one is enjoying wonderful breakfast surrounded by the historic architecture of Dublin's beautiful buildings and stone roads. read more

Had a breakfast buttie at the Metro Cafe in Dublin. Black pepper sausages, bacon, fried eggs in a Waterford Blaa with Ballymaloe relish. I ordered it because it's called a buttie, and I had to try a blaa. Oh my, it was delicious. The blaa was not blaa. I like big butties and I cannot lie. The staff was very nice too. I can't speak to the lunch/dinner menu, but highly recommend the Metro Cafe to break your fast. read more

I go here every time I'm in Dublin, at least once for breakfast and once for lunch. The tuna melt here is to die for. Staff is as friendly as they come the atmosphere is very cozy. read more

The Metro cafe is the coffee king of cafes in Dublin. it boasts an ecclectic mix of young, old, tourists and locals; some famous some not so famous. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed twisted with a good urbane vibe and its loyality with the locals simply tribal. The Metro is the Brainchild of Niall and Eileen Kavanagh who have built this little mighty empire from scratch when they returned from New York over a decade ago bringing with them that Big Apple essence. Their passion for good coffee is obvious and the food is daily fresh, but what makes this the king of Dublin coffee society is the the warm welcoming atmosphere of the staff and locals. read more

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Great place for breakfast. Easy walk from the St. Stephens. I recommend the full breakfast.

Sitting outside Metro smoking your Marlboro Lights is the only place to be seen drinking coffee for Dublin's young self-conscious hipsters. And they're dead right, because it probably is the nicest café to sit outside on sunny afternoon, watching the world go by. The coffee is good and reasonably priced (for Dublin, at any rate), and the staff are all extremely pleasant. The food is a bit meh, though; limited to salad and sandwich type of stuff, which aren't particularly good. You'd probably be better off going to Busyfeet across the way. Top notch coffee and service, shame about the sambos. read more

Metro Cafe is probably one of my favourite places in town to lunch in the weekend. Located in the shopping district, it's a nice stop to have a drink and grab some food. And on a perfect summer afternoon it's so nice to hop in, grab the newspaper and enjoy a glass if wine & a quick snack. The fact that they've celebrated their 17th anniversary in 2013 says more than enough. It really is a nice place. I love their soups - I even adore their tomato & basil soup - and the breakfast. You're always served with a smile. It feels a bit like homecoming. Ow yes, I like it here! read more

I got a craving for an 'American Breakfast' on monday night - so come tuesday morning I was googling like mad to find somewhere to get one. I had passed Metro Cafe many times but never eaten in it. Its a great looking place. Staff are very friendly and helpful. From the time my eating companion and I had sat down we had been greeted by at least four staff and informed we could take any free seat! so on to my very disappointing American Breakfast!!! The Metro Special For just under €7 I got two dry pre-bought (I think) half burnt pancakes - not too my liking but maybe to some! I changed my bacon for sausage - one skinny below average sausage - not to my liking - but maybe to some! Scrambled egg - tasteless and kinda watery - once again you can guess - not to my liking - but maybe to some! Oh and how could I forget! The maple syrup was not actually maple syrup but maple flavoured syrup! There is a difference!! The only good points are that its served all day, the relish that came with it was tasty ( or maybe i just noticed that because it disguised the bland taste of the scrambled eggs) and I like the atmosphere of the place. read more

You missed breakfast and are hungry. Or you have just been walking around too much and need a quick coffee. Well, centrally located in what I think is now called 'the arts district', (South William St) is this bustling little café. Greeted by incredibly friendly staff (the kind that you know would make you feel better no matter what was going on), we settled down for a nice brunch. And yes, breakfast is served all day. Very reasonably priced, the food was actually quite good. Not gourmet by any measure, but certainly passable, with plentiful portions. The coffee was good too. Topping it all off was the fact the sun was shining and we were eating outside. Given that we paid a tenner each for a large coffee and a full breakfast, I imagine this little joint will be revisited shortly... read more

Definitely not the most comfortable cafe in the city and feeling a bit dated and grotty. . But I think that is possibly part of the charm as well. The coffee is good, the food not at all bad and all reasonably priced. The staff are lovely and good at wh at they do. read more

I really would like to say that I like the Metro café. It's such a hip and happening place. You're supposed to love it. Some of my friends even swear it has the best coffee in town. I just don't see the charm of a weak and watery cup. Maybe I need to start ordering milky coffee to get it right, but they at least don't do mean Americanos. It does have a nice outdoor area and plenty of tables to hide away for the day. It is an eclectic place, with comfy seats and very lively atmosphere, always noisy and crowded with people, so they probably won't miss my business but next time I get to pick a place for the afternoon cup, Metro would not be the first place that comes to mind. read more

My friend treated me to a goodbye lunch here. She found a hair in her eggs and beans breakfast which promptly put me off my tuna panini as well. The owner/manager was profusely sorry, and didn't charge her for her coffee either and instead offered a different option for food, but we both lost our appetites after that. I only had a bite of my sandwich but we still had to pay for that. Understandably slip-ups happen, my friend was super nice about it and we'd chalk it down to a bad day, because the Metro is usually consistent (although I'm not a huge fan of the food choice or standard) and it's always a buzzing spot to meet friends. (For some reason that's the only place my friends remember the name of or recognise it when we're deciding on a spot to meet, as the neighbouring Busyfeet and Coco which I think fares better for food anyway doesn't have a huge sign/name outside it, so people can never find it/recognise it) But I am not sure if I'll be having food here sometime soon again. The service on the day was super slow, tried making eye contact with one of the three-four servers that passed by, but no-one batted an eyelid. Had to ask two servers before someone took an order. They've reduced their prices a bit as well, due to some VAT reduction. read more

I don't go here a lot in winter, but in summer I always manage to get a seat outside. I usually only have coffee or tea, and its no better or worse than most other places. Staff are generally very pleasant. Once a few months back we had a bizzare situation where they must have wanted us to hurry up and vacate the table for others, as she kept trying to take our cups and my friend was eating her scone, and when she went to take a bit the waitress whipped her plate away??? We laughed and refused to budge. I've only ever had desserts here and they're decent enough. read more

We stopped in here by chance, looking for a late breakfast, and we were not disappointed! Delicious food (we had the cheese and bacon croissants - sooooo good!) and lovely surroundings -- the place has a very Parisian vibe. Our waitresses were great, and incredibly helpful, giving us hints and tips on places to go on our little day trip to the capital. read more

This has always been my favourite spot to stop in for a tea when I come home to Dublin. I couldn't tell you about the coffee since I'm a tea drinker and ya can't really go wrong with tea. It'd be awesome if there was a fancy selection of good quality loose leaf green teas but hey, this is Dublin, not Japan, so feck it :) Do they have wi-fi? I don't actually know. I hope so. I always go there planning to check but I get distracted by people and conversation. The thing I love about this spot is the people watching. I can sit outside by myself and basically wait for people I know to walk by and there ya have it I have company. It's on of the best corners in Dublin (Grogan's being the other one ;) ) It's cosy, friendly, buzzing, the staff even bring my pup a doggy bowl with water, the juice is freshly squeezed and it's usually full with people who are "regulars" which is a GREAT sign. I don't come here looking for an incredible meal I come here for the atmosphere :) I love it so much I even mentioned here when I was asked about my favourite spots in Dublin http://www.conciergequestionnaire.com/q.php?id=212 read more

Was here today for the first time in a while, as I sat back and remembered when I first starting have lunch is this small piece of Paris in Dublin with a light American theme running through it. I surprised myself to this it was about 17 years ago and not much has changed, it still has some of the same staff as it did back than. The food is great when you eventually get it, in 17 years they still can't get the kitchen to table process right, you have to accept that's the way it is or you would go nuts. Price wise not too bad compared to some other nearby locations. With the few flaws it has i still enjoy stopping here here for a light bite and a coffee. read more

One of the few places in city centre with a true cafe like atmosphere! On the rare sunny day, or if it's just not raining, try to snag a table outside where there is plenty of seating! It's great for people watching and having a cup of tea. Beyond that.... It's way over priced for the quality of food. I ordered a salad with quinoa, broccoli, toasted seeds, and some dressing - 11.95 quid for a bowl as small as a shallow soup bowl. The dressing was basically just soy sauce. They managed to take a fairly healthy salad and cover it with MSG - I think this was a halfbrain solution to having something green on the menu. All of the food on the menu seemed to be overpriced and didn't look that tasty. The service was lovely and they were very attentive and helpful. I probably won't be back unless it's someone else's idea or if for just a cuppa. read more

Metro Cafe - Quinoa broccoli salad - mostly leaves - skimped on the namesake quinoa and broccoli. Covered in soy sauce....truly meh - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D