Breakfast roll for under €3? I'll take that. They also have a €5 deal which, on closer inspection,…read moreis really just for fat bastards; roll+tea/coffee/'mineral'+pack of McCoys. I'll probably get it tomorrow. I don't know if they still do it anymore but you used be able to get all the hot food from the deli counter for half price after a certain time. Probably because it had been there all day and was as dry as the pope. Still, handy when you're really broke.

The granola bowl wasn't my favorite, needed more berries maybe and had to add some sugar. Others…read moremight like it though. Husband got the Shepherd's pie and light breakfast plate which were both great. Hot sauce selection to buy as souvenirs was a nice surprise

Last Sunday morning I stumbled out of my hotel in Dun Laoghaire to get some breakfast. I went along…read moreUpper George Street. Under a leaden sky I passed the fast food joints and some place called Harry's Cafe Bar. That place looked nice but it was still closed. Thanks for no breakfast, Harry! Further up I found Poppies which was open and welcoming. I felt good in there with the smell of fresh coffee and all sorts warm food. A few guests were already sipping hot beverages. After a short look at the menu I knew what I wanted: Pancakes! I love a huge stack of thick pancakes with lots of syrup. I fell in love with them when I lived in the States. It's the most comfortable food when it's cold outside, when you are having breakfast alone and a long empty day ahead of you. The waitress was friendly and the service very quick. But the disappointment was beyond measure. Instead of a huge stack of pancakes I was served a big empty plate with two lonely doughy triangles (for a price of a huge stack). Poking at them with my fork showed that they were already dry on the edges. I drowned them in the maple syrup and washed them down with some mediocre tea bag Sencha. My breakfast took less than 10 minutes. I pulled my hoody back over my head and went out hungry to face the day. I guess I am as responsible for my disappointment as I am for my expectations. So I still give Poppies 3 stars for the warm atmosphere and the friendly staff. And for being open at all. The pancakes would deserve 1 star and the tea 2. Also makes 3.

I want to do this place justice but I have to be honest with myself... Ok, 3.5 stars? Can we do…read morethat :-) This place is a located on main street Dalkey and is yet another great store stocking all the goodness of healthy food options with allergy friendly products. This place for me though is a little confusing, I dunno, they have a little bit of everything without a lot of one thing. Let me try explain this... Their Deli counter offers pre-selected combinations for you to choose from however whats on their deli selection is very limited, there is not a great amount of options making it not overly exciting to 'create your own' sandwich or roll... Considering there are other Deli options in the village, this is a little disappointing because what they do lay on, it super nice but need to go that extra step with their meat and salad options. They specialise in pre-prepared and frozen meals all high end organic ingredients with portion sizes for the lone diner or family, with add on like potato gratin, etc however for me, they have a few regular meals and they stick to them, not a lot of variety so if I'm thinking of grabbing last minute dinner, this place doesn't jump to mind cause there's just not enough variety being mixed into their meals. When I said earlier about a little bit of everything, like they a few relish/sauces in stock but might be just one flavour so again, when I'm sitting at home saying I need a sauce this place just never gets a look in. However... Let me also just spend some time on what I do REALLY like about this place! What I think is cool is during summertime I've seen them advertise in their window island picnic deals, so you can buy your sandwich and drink or maybe pick up some pastries, meat selections, etc and have them all packed to take with you on a tour to Dalkey Island so yeah, that is a drawing point and great marketing particularly in high tourist season. They have a hot drink and pastries option which is a nice treat to take with me on coastal walk and settle down somewhere along the coast and enjoy :-) They are always super friendly in here, they connect really well with customers and I know they do catering for private functions which I imagine they do really well with.

Just had the best brownie here, buttery and delicious! I somehow had the self control to save some…read morefor later and I'm already dreaming of it! I also had a latte which was nice. The young girl who served me was very friendly. I'd like if there was stools to sit and enjoy but overall 5 stars, delicious!

This cute little place is one of the best value spots in the city. It's nice to know that you can…read morefind excellent value in D4. You are only a hop skip and a jump from Herbert Park. I often get my lunch to go and chill out in the park. It truly is the best value for money in the area and the food is extremely wholesome. You can get a bagel and a coffee for just under €3 before noon. Sandwiches work out at around €3.50. Along with coffee and tea, they also do fresh juices and smoothies. I am wrecking my brain to think of a place that offers the same value.

Serious value and the finest endorsement any deli/coffee shop can ever receive-there is always at…read moreleast one Garda outside. Plus, it's named after our good friend Ernest, which means they won't stand no nonsense. Sandwiches made with actual bread(not middle-eastern rye based bread substitute) in D4 at a very reasonable price. This place is a gem.

Best strawberries in Dublin. Fruit is bursting with colour and sweetness…read more Vegetables are crunchy and bright! Inside is a plethora of mouth-watering goodness. Italian imported pasta's. Homemade baked goods. Gluten-free and uber-healthy foods. Herbs. Breads. And a deli that looks like it belongs in a tiny French village. And their staff are devine. So chatty and friendly. They are more expensive then your standard local shop but so worth it. You can taste the difference in the food. Even the Italian pasta was delicious compared to the brands you buy in supermarkets. The fruit and veg is all displayed outside which if you have kids mean they can pick their own (yay!....although that does not guarentee they will actually eat the stuff). Did I mention the best strawberries in Dublin?

Right, you probably need to know a little local history to fully appreciate this place…read more.. On the outside the shop looks like it has been there for years and has that chaotic and bedraggled look of a place that has simply evolved into what it is through eons of additions. The truth is much more interesting. There has been a shop in DL for years called Alexes - the lucky lotto shop- run by a guy named John Highland. John lived and breathed the business to the degree where it was open 24 hours a day and I'll swear he was there 22 of those hours. Alexes is still there but john sold up a few years back, then missed the biz I guess because he opened this place - though he's taking it easier these days, it's only open 21 hours a day... seriously. The selection of papers and magazines is truly astonishing, as indeed it the shops owner!

I'm gonna be honest, my loyalty to Alex's across the road is so intense that I can't even pretend…read moreto be impartial. Sorry, it's just not as good. And they spell Dun Laoghaire wrong, "Dun Leary" sounds like a codename for some sort of social deviant.