Right across from the train station, we grabbed breakfast here before we left for Dublin. It was…read morebusy when we came in, but they managed to seat us within 5 minutes. The whole place was decked out in Halloween decorations, and the atmosphere was very lively. I ordered the lucha libre and an iced strawberry matcha, and I must say that this was one of my favorite meals in Cork. The lucha libre is an incredibly heavy meal, so I didn't finish it, but the potatoes were crispy, the chorizo was flavorful, and the sauce had a nice kick to it. I don't put too much weight on the matcha, but it was definitely more milk than matcha. But the strawberry flavor was nice.

The food was really outstanding and the service was as well. The atmosphere is like bits and pieces…read moreput together but definitely works. EXTREMELY good regular and matcha latte's!!!

Cute, spacious cafe with hearty portions and sweet treats. Came here for brunch after arriving in…read moreCork on an early morning train, so a heavy meal was exactly needed. The cafe was busy even though it was Monday, but we got seated within 5 minutes. Indoor seating and takeaway available. The waitresses were nice and I liked the decor. I got the smoked salmon on scrambled eggs with brown bread, while my friend got the Irish breakfast. Neither of us could finish our plates, which were substantial. My dish was on the saltier side; it looked like the tables around us were order more of the sweet items. Overall, it's a cute spot that's good for friends as well as families.

Consistently dissapointing. The first time I visited here, there was about a 40 minute wait, which…read morewas completely understandable as I hadn't made a reservation and the place was busy. When I was seated my server was friendly and promptly took my order. Then the wait began. 30 minutes, one hour, and then an hour and 30 minutes. I was tryiny to be patient as I noticed no one was getting their food. I figured maybe the kitchen was really backed up. It was then I saw patrons who had been seated after I had been getting their food. My server then came up to be and apologetically said they had forgotten to put my order in. I was tempted to wait longer but was incredibly hungry by this point. I went to the front desk, explained the situation, and asked to pay for my cider and go. The woman there sighed and told me to "just go" no apology, no semblance of professionalism just irritation. I have tried several times to go back but unfortunately have been met with the same dismissive attitude. Overall, it's a no for me.

Our first breakfast in Ireland had to be a full Irish breakfast, of course. I found Cafe Spresso,…read morewhich was a short walk from our hotel, and it had pretty good reviews. It was a Monday at around 11 AM, and there was probably only one other table dining. The menu looked like it was a mix of Irish and Hungarian cuisine. We ordered the large Full Irish Breakfast (2 bacon, 2 sausages, 2 eggs, black and white pudding, mushrooms, beans, tomato, toast, tea or coffee) and one of the Hungarian specials, a meat croquette, which comes with a cup of beetroot soup. The Irish Breakfast was good - oily, like you'd expect. It did the trick. It's enough to share between two people, just because it's so greasy. I would skip the croquette. It was definitely left over from the night (or maybe more) before. It was soggy and salty. I did enjoy the beetroot soup, but I didn't want to mix too much of it with the coffee I was already drinking. Cafe Spresso is a good option for a full Irish brekkie, which is only €12! But I would just stick to that.

Came in here for some ginger tea and a small bite to eat. The man who helped us was very nice and…read morehelpful. The tea was very hot. Tasted good. I had a toasted bagel with jam. Reasonably priced.

Food is always amazing. Place is very cool, distinctive. Massively recommend for beautiful…read moreingredients, healthy lunch, treats and great coffee

Excellent choice for a fresh and tasty breakfast! Granola and the French Toast Special were divine!read more

What an amazing little place! Busy but seated quickly, the food was outstanding and the service was…read moregreat. An occasional check in from our waitress. Not too noisy in here even with as many people, but the acoustics seem okay. I can see this becoming a regular place while visiting. Kinda 80s-90s vibe for decor. Love it!

Loved this little place! Just a short walk from our hotel. Very nice ambiance, friendly staff, and…read moregreat service. Great place for breakfast or lunch, or tea and sweet treats. I had a delicious toasty with ham and some of the wonderful Irish cheese, which came with a nice little salad. The honey mustard dressing was really yummy. I had some delicious Lemon Drizzle cake with a dish of fresh whipped cream, and got a slice of apple cake to go after hearing a regular customer rave about it. Also delicious! Planning to stop by on our way out of town for some to-go treats. I read some reviews with complaints about price, but honestly I think the prices are reasonable for the quality and portions that are served.

Walked in without a reservation, the staff happily accommodated us. We were quickly sat and served…read more The food is amazing and very fresh. It's a great atmosphere in a busy place. Would recommend a reservation because we saw group after group get turned away or had an hour wait. Highly recommend!

There are a lot of pubs in cork but if you must visit any it should be Gallangers. I love the setup…read morehere the bar is huge and the rocking bit we chose to sit at a table. We were immediately greeted and placed drink orders. I had the espresso martini. This was not your typical espresso martini it was so good and very very strong. For dinner I ordered the Guinness pie and my Friend got the seafood pie. Both were delicious but the Guinness pie was exceptional. I love to share food but did not want to share this. I wanted to savor every bite. O ate the entire pie and its was huge but so good. Couldn't pass up sticky toffee pudding and my goodness am o glad I somehow managed to find the room. One of the best desserts I've ever had so good I could've shed a tear. Can't wait to visit again.

What a great way to make use of small spaces. We were visiting the English Market and discovered…read morethis hidden gem. Got a great seat along the railings and got great service. The seafood chowder had huge chunks of fish and was perfect meal in a cold rainy day. If you love people watching, this is a great place.

Farmgate Cafe is a must stop in the English Market in Cork Ireland , which is a foodie city famous…read morefor local cuisine that is on the 2nd floor of the English Market. The market is a bustling bee hive of produce farmers, butchers, chocolatiers, of local and organic fresh food to include spices and an abundance of gastro delights from afar. The all wood construction and arched ceiling of this 18th century building make it visually appealing to add to the sensory adventure of fresh and cooking food. Farmgate is a bit small as most European cafes are but was rich in its menu offerings! I made reservations via Open Table for lunch for myself and was greeted at the stairs as seating goes all around an atrium open air looking down on the market below. My server carefully considered my food intolerance to gluten and dairy and made sure I was ok with butter, the service was top notch, not rushed and not invasive as I sat and slowly sipped in the scenery and scents. I ordered a chicken with lentils, parsnips, and carrots and the chicken was herbed nicely, moist and succulent served over tasty lentils that were not bitter but light and full of flavor, buttery parsnips and carrots not overcooked. I had some extra vegetables as a replacement for the mashed potatoes as they have cream in them and the veggies were crisp and fresh. The menu options are extensive for the size of the kitchen and obviously benefit from having fresh seafood, butchers and produce downstairs such that they had some of everything on the menu! You can tell the cook/chef takes pride in his preparation and the presentation was artistic as well. The thick wooden tables and height ceilings gave this place a feeling of long standing history and the staff appeared pleased to work there in this historic setting, making good fresh local food to share. I highly recommend this cafe as a must do for Cork! The prices were very reasonable, the service and food came without an arduous wait, a memorable experience in a town of high food standards!

I wanted to go somewhere other than chain places or anywhere on the new Starbucks row in Cork…read morebefore I took my bus home. Thus I arrived on Coffee Quarter. It's a fairly stock standard little café but there are some nice touches to make it more homely. The little section of tables at the back feels like your own sitting room which is nice. It was pretty quiet at the time, and as the lunch service finishes at 3, I'd imagine they close soon enough after-- I arrived at ten to four and the two girls inside were sweeping up and emptying bins etc. The coffee is Badger & Dodo which is one of my favourite brands, so it was quite nice-- and much better value than other places in town. It just wasn't the most atmospheric or comfortable place I've ever had a coffee. Nice tables outside though for good weather, though it's a bit out of the way for any kind of nice view.

Amazing little coffee shop! The ladies are super friendly and attentive. Wouldn't come back to Cork…read moreand not have breakfast at this place- Easy 5 stars

Loved this restaurant! We visited last week and had comfortable seats upstairs with a cool view of…read morethe interior. The server was nice and service was quick. The food was phenomenal. I had the chicken croquettes and duck two ways.

Very good food and the service was remarkable. We had a party of eight and some may say we are a…read morechallenge but a delightful bunch. Food came out all at once. Be aware that the menu had flat pricing which means you had to have a main with either a starter or dessert. This was not an issue for us.

I will be coming back here every time I'm in Cork!! The gals working were so sweet and friendly :)…read moreThe food was so delicious, I dream about the sausage and the black & white puddings and the overall vibe was really cozy and relaxing definitely felt like a local hang Ambiance was perfect for a lazy late breakfast

I rarely go to Cork City, but when I do, I love to go for a coffee & I love trying out new coffee…read moreplaces. But, I never know where to go, as I only moved back to Ireland recently. So, I looked online and came across Dukes Coffee Company & I am so glad that I tried it out. The staff were very friendly, they took our order at the counter, gave me my cake and a number, we went to a table upstairs and they brought our drinks to us. I found that it was a great place to meet my friend, as we were able to chat, there is plenty of seating to choose from and it not so loud, that we could hear each other when we were talking. The cake I ordered was AMAZING & the potion was really bis. I can't wait to go back again and try out something else. I would highly recommend Dukes