Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. Why don't more people from Celbridge come here?! I don't get it! Maybe…read morebecause you can't access it from the main street in your car any more?! If I still lived in Celbridge, this is definitely somewhere I'd be frequenting a lot more.. eh.. frequently..!!! Or maybe it's the lack of online presence?! I can't find anything about the cafe on the Castletown House website for example?! Why?! So here's what ye do. Go for a whopper walk up along the river, go over to the obelisk and imagine what it would have been like to have been hanging out with the Connolys and Johnathan Swifts and the likes, get a bitta wind in your hair, then get yourself over into the Courtyard Cafe in the grounds of the wonderful Castletown House, and get the warmth back in you. Get a nice sambo or hot meal and a lovingly made hot chocolate and cake to finish. You'll walk home with a spring in your step, guaranteed.

Walked here for brunch, food was delicious, coffee outstanding and wait staff super friendly!read more

Maynooth's own little hipster coffee shop underdog. It's a small wonder though, great coffee, tasty…read morenibbles and a very relaxed atmosphere. I can't put into words how good the coffee is, in the same league as 3FE or Fixx. I suppose the only downside is the size, there's only about ten seats in the place. On the other hand, there's nothing like having your coffee under the watchful eyes of Omar Little and Walter White!

When you think of coffee in Ireland, most people think of Coffee Angel, 3FE, Roasted Brown and…read moreother chains. Yet, just outside Dublin, is this gem. Now called Atlas Unit 1 and run by Adam, this is one of the finest coffee shops I've ever visited. A wonderful aroma of the coffee hits you when you open the door. Adam loves to talk coffee and his passion is infectious. He also sources his cakes from the genius that is Wildflour Bakery. Soups and sandwiches are also of the highest quality. Brilliant.

This is such a cute, aesthetically pleasing cafe. The mint and pink color scheme isn't for…read moreeveryone, but it's still a plush and cozy spot. The patio seating out back is right next to the canal, so you can enjoy waterfront views with your lunch. My boyfriend ordered the steak baguette special while I had the avocado toast, which was served with a side of rashers and potatoes. Everything was excellent, but I wish we would've saved room for dessert. There are a number of gorgeous pastries and cakes in the bakery case up front. The service was quick and friendly, with the staff making sure to check on outdoor tables frequently.

Fast service Delicious food , good variety, soup to die for…read moreLively environment Positive attitudes Clean everywhere

Good food, quite expensive, service is OK not as good as it used to be. Overall pretty goodread more

I love going here for breakfast or brunch, they do great eggs of all varieties and excellent coffee…read morefrom McCabe's. I've never had a single bad experience here over several years and it's easily the best place in Lucan village for food. In summer time you can go next door for a whipped ice cream afterwards at Kennedy's news agents, another little gem in old Lucan.

I used to be a frequent breakfast visitor to the Straffan tea rooms and four of us decided to…read morereturn today after a few months going to other venues. Today was not the same positive experience we used to enjoy. 1. I ordered the full Irish and asked for side of sweet potato (as shown on the vegetarian menu) instead of black pudding. The server said I can't have that. I didn't think I heard her correctly and asked if they have any potato. "Yes but you can only have it with the vegetarian breakfast as we have a limited supply." Never knew Ireland was short on spuds! 2. My friend has a sensitivity to egg yolks and asked for eggs with just whites. It couldn't happen as the chef can not separate (I'm not a chef but I can do this!) She then asked for the fried egg to be so well done that she could cut the yolk out. The eggs came nearly as runny as a poached egg. 3. We were offered a choice of white or brown toast with our breakfast. Later the server said that the white bread had not been cooked yet. We had to have homemade brown bread which is not the same with a full Irish breakfast. 4. We asked for jam for the brown bread. The server brought a mini side of jam that was barely enough for one piece of brown bread not the 8 slices at our table For the €13 breakfast (with coffees), we would expect a better experience like we get at Avoca's Egg Cafe

Why, oh why, do I consistently fail to take photos when I'm out and about? This place is just…read moreadorable! When I go back, and I will, I will update this review with photos. I popped in for breakfast with friends just before Christmas. Had a lovely poached egg with sausages (yummo - they source them from nearby Celbridge). The baked goods all looked gorgeous, and my son devoured his pastry without letting me try a bite! Staff was friendly and efficient, the prices were great, but mostly I'd recommend the Victorian Tea Rooms for the cosy atmosphere. Plus, the shopping at the Straffan Courtyard is not to be missed!

Came here after hearing great great things from family in the area. We had the shakshuka and…read morecoffee. It was just amazing. And then we had desserts which was just out of this world. Stranfield we will be back

Vegetarian café with great food and ambiance (4.5/5 Green Stars)…read more We stopped here en route to Carlingford on a friend's recommendation and all three of us were very happy we did. The place is lovely - the café is filled with light and plants and the surroundings are beautiful. Mum is a picky eater but she relished the mushroom quiche and finished the entire piece even though it was huge! (Seriously - about three times the size of portions elsewhere.) My brother loved his herbed rice bowl and I liked the organic porridge with fruit and the pistachio plum cake. The only kink was that several items arrived much later than the food - the coffees, bread, and honey for my porridge (I had already finished my porridge by then). The store is filled with great stuff - fresh fruit and veg, and a good selection of some of the most ethical products. Weirdly, the Strandfield website contains no info other than an address, so you have to rely on reviews to get info in advance. The lunch menu is mostly comprised of sourdough pizza, salads (including a quinoa bowl and herbed rice bowl), and sandwiches - see menu photo. There are also lots of bakery items, including freshly baked scones, cakes and wheaten bread (which was really good - I bought one to take home). I'm giving Strandfield café 4.5 out of 5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, for these reasons: · I didn't actually notice at the time but the menu is 100% vegetarian! · Strandfield uses free range eggs from their own farm. · My porridge was made with organic oats · Flowers and plants in the café come from Stranfield's own nursery · The grocer sources local and organic fruits and vegetables along free range eggs, and organic health foods · The store stocks a really good selection of ethical goods - I could do most of my shopping here if I lived here. · Strandfield would benefit from providing more info (on the website or menu) on ingredient sourcing.

I found this place while on vacation in Dublin! I was in…read moresearch of a good place to eat breakfast and the reviews and photos are what led me here. It did not disappoint one bit. I had a traditional Irish breakfast which was excellent - very flavorful. I loved the black and white pudding! My mother and sister both had the pancakes with eggs. The pancakes were soft and fluffy, and left them both more than satisfied. Very lovely - I highly recommend it!

Wow! What a little cracker of a cafe!…read more Nestled away in the leafy suburb of Bawnogue......no seriously! Bawnogue is generally associated with being a hub for bank robbers and those affiliated with the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics and certainly not with culinary delight! Honeycomb is a hidden gem! It's warm and inviting it's a really nice place to be! It feels like your living room with friendly bubbly staff. The food is really good, chicken club was amazing smally got a dippy poached egg with soldiers and it was lovely! The food was good take my word for that but it was the experience I enjoyed most! I rarely gush on here but I really enjoyed honeycomb