Fave place for coffee or lunch in Drogheda (4/5 green stars)…read moreThere are a few good places to eat or have coffee in Drogheda these days (such as Salthouse, down on the Quay) but Relish has been my favorite for a few years. They make nice flat whites, their scones are great, and every lunch dish we've had here has been good too. I also like the feeling of the place - it's situated in the old Franciscan friary, next to the Highlanes gallery (free entry) that occupies the church. Apparently the Franciscan monks had been in Drogheda for 760 years before they left in 2000 and donated the church and friary to the town. Relish café has lots of light and staff members are always friendly. I'm also giving them 4/5 "green stars" for social and environmental impact, based on these reasons: * They have a reasonable number of vegetarian/vegan items on the menu but could do with a few more. * For meat-eaters, all of the meat is Irish. * They use free-range eggs. * They say that they use "fresh and seasonal ingredients from local suppliers" but could be a bit more forthcoming with details. I wrote to them for more info but didn't hear back. * For a few items they do name their sources. For example, Hegarty's cheddar, which is made in Cork using milk from their own small farm and vegetarian rennet. That's about all I have - I'll try and pay more attention next time and pick up more info : ) Interested in writing green star reviews? If so, contact me!

I have been into "The Eating House" so many times now, and I absolutely love it!…read more I have tried about a third of the menu, and so far everything has been super tasty. The food is amazing, the organic coffee is wonderful, the staff are awalys welcoming, there are loads of gluten free and sugar free options, the special's are interesting, and the soup, the Mexican Queen burger and the carrotcake are simply the best versions I have ever tasted. I have been into the cafe by myself, with my partner, have recommended it to friends and family members, and soon will be bringing family in for lunch! Food = FANTASTIC! Staff = wonderful, happy to help, and friendly Athmosphere = warm and welcoming Location = central, just off the main street Parking = does not have it's own designated parking but there is street parking nearby, (Blessington is not great for parking overall) Bathroom = clean and quirkey (in terms of decor) Price = very affordable, good value for the amount and quality of the food Environmental impact (new addition to my reviews going forward) = LOW! "The Eating House" is a vegan cafe so it uses no animal products, the napkins are made from recycled materials, the takeaway boxes are made from carboard, part of the interior decoration is recycled wood, the staff are local, and the produce used to make the wonderful food is sourced locally! Extras = the cafe is in an historic building (lovely to see it being used rather than fading into ruin), there is a takeaway menu, and the cafe is work friendly i.e. there are sockets for charging devices if working from the cafe.

We had a wonderful meal here during our stay in Wicklow. My husband is vegan, so we were pleasantly…read moresurprised to find this place. The food is delicious (we had homity pie and some pancakes) and the atmosphere is downright cozy. They are attentive to COVID protocols and we felt totally safe eating in. The service was excellent. We will for sure be back!

The Happy Pear is amazing! I'm a strict vegan and this delightful takeout restaurant was my haven…read moreduring a 4 hour stop over in Dublin. I ate breakfast (the Breky Box) and lunch (a meatball sub) there and also bought snacks for the flight. It is reasonably priced and oh so delicious! I would highly recommend The Happy Pear to any traveller.

The orange juice is fresh squeezed and the cookies are massive! What more could one llama breeder…read moreask for?

Outstanding service, food quality, and portion size at this charming brasserie. Only passing…read morethrough, but wish I could visit every day.

Honey D's health food store is great new addition to Drogheda (5/5 green stars also)…read moreThis review is overdue since I've visited a couple of times back in October. I bought some organic French green lentils (€3.60 for 500 g), organic basmati rice (€5.85 for 1 kg) and a bag of Ricola (who doesn't love Ricola?). Dee and Co. are friendly and helpful and ready to listen to recommendations for stuff to keep in stock. (So let them know if there's something you'd like!) Prices are competitive with other health food stores and the selection was good... and expanding. I'm also giving them 5/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact based on what they keep in stock. A health food store is a haven for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone who wants to eat "mostly plants." The rice and lentils may seem pricey, but they are good quality organic products from a reliable supplier (Rainbow organic) and with just these two and a few onions, I could make enough Mujaddara to feed a small army! (Look up the recipe - it's delicious ;) Getting your protein from legumes (which fix their own nitrogen and so don't need much fertilizer) is so much better for the planet than getting it from meat. And they have lots of dried legumes - lentils, beans, etc. For other household items they stock more eco-friendly versions of what you might find in Tesco or Lidl (e.g., Ecover laundry detergent). Lots of toiletries (I think I saw some bamboo toothbrushes) and other essentials - will have to go back and take photos of their shelves!

Easily one of my favourite restaurants in Dublin with an amazing rotating menu, beautiful pastries…read moreand lovely staff.

This is a must visit spot for any vegan visiting Dublin. We have enjoyed casual lunches there…read morebefore and finally made it for dinner, when it gets a bit swankier vibe. I know the menu rotated so I'm not sure if specific dish recommendations are helpful but I can say we have totally loved everything we have had here and I trust the chef and the staff to help me find what sounds the best at any given time. Excellent and creative flavor combinations, wonderful textures and helpful staff.

This is the best meal we've had in three days. Not to say we haven't enjoyed other meals, but the…read morebest TASTING? Most memorable for a foodie? This one here. Fantastic. My dad got the brisket tacos, I got the Jackfruit pad Thai over brown rice. The pickled cabbage have shunt of sweet and packs a punch. I'm guessing the sweet comes from the raisin that have been pickled with the cabbage. We also had the black beans and black rice. So, delicious! Come eat here if you need a switch up from the 'traditional Irish' dishes.

A great healthy spot in the middle of the office parks. The rainbow bowl with shrimp was my…read morefavorite filled with pickled veggies and a lovely peanut sauce. Service was incredibly fast and efficient.

On our recent trip to Dublin, my partner and I were super excited to find that HappyFood was…read morelocated almost across the street from our hotel. Their food was fresh and delicious, and very reasonably priced. Tucked away down an alley (not completely unusual for Dublin), and sort of inside a yoga studio, HappyFood provides lunch during the day before the studio starts their classes. You order at the front counter and then they bring the food right to your table. The selection ranges from things like falafel wraps and burgers, to several fresh rice bowls. They mark everything on the menu very clearly with allergen symbols. What was a bit confusing to us, though, was actually how much non-veg options they normally have. We saw some notes about shellfish, but the days we were there, nothing on the menu appeared to be less the vegetarian. Nonetheless, the first time we went, I got the falafel wrap as a meal, meaning it came with a side of chips and a drink. The falafel itself was quite good, as well as all the trimmings inside. The second day, I opted for a bowl that had a delicious corn slaw and sweet potatoes (very delicious and hearty). Would recommend to anyone looking for a healthy-ish lunch, even if they're not exclusively vegetarian or vegan.

I'm lactose intolerant and my friend vegan, so when we heard about vegan shakes in Dublin we were…read moreso excited. We walked about 30 minutes out of our way to go here and we ordered two 'snickers' shakes which were 5.50 each and sat down outside. The area outside is very nice, with cute tables and chairs and some nice nature elements. Unfortunately, the 'shakes' were very lackluster and didn't taste like a 'snickers' anything at all, more like a banana and cacoa smoothie. I'm giving three stars as the staff were very nice, the place was clean and tidy,it seemed very busy and the drinks weren't bad,just not what they're advertised as. They were definitely not shakes or snickers like at all, more like overly expensive smoothies.

Pretty good food, though I wasn't blown away. Apparently it is a newer restaurant that started as a…read morefood truck, which makes sense because all of the food seems good to take away! We started with the garlic and cheese loaded chips, which our daughter enjoyed. I had the Dahl curry, which was a little bland but had a nice kick to it in the end. My wife had the burger with attitude (see photos). The ambience was great for kids, with all of the animated veggies on the wall. Overall, not bad!

I came here as I was staying with a friend in the same neighbourhood. I was pleasantly surprised! I…read moreforgot to take a picture of my chili non carne, which had the perfect amount of spice and was a generous portion. My friend loved her burger, and the fries were perfect too. I highly recommend it for "guilty" food without the guilt.

Blown away, this might be the best food I've ever had. My…read moremom got the chia cheeseburger, my dad got the potato gnocchi and I got the tempeh cesar salad and we all shared (there was an abundance of food, perfect portion sizes). I highly recommend you visit, I can't wait to go back!

My partner and I were recently in Dublin, and when we were planning ahead of time, I wasn't sure…read morehow many vegan options would be available. Fortunately, it turned out there was ample to choose from, including Sova Vegan Butcher (a quick walk from our hotel, near the Iveagh Gardens). Sova Vegan Butcher is a slightly higher dining experience than most of what you'll find in Dublin. This doesn't mean that you need to get too dressy, but rather that the presentation is a higher game (and dishes are a little higher in cost). We made reservations when we first arrived on recommendation from a couple sources we looked into. Our last day in Dublin, we headed to the restaurant and were seated on the second floor. Their space is about average size for Dublin, and they were busy but with pretty regular turn over in tables. Seeing a caesar salad was available, I of course had to try that as one of our shared dishes. We also got the soya schnitzels, and the split pea soup for a starter. The soup was good, but about your standard flavor profile. However, the caesar salad was excellent. It had a really large portion of avocado, tempeh rounds, and a good rendition on the dressing. The soya schnitzels were quite good as well. They were served with a duchess potato and delicious tartare sauce. While we were quite full from all of this, we decided to treat ourselves to dessert (it being our last night out in Dublin). That night, the dessert was a cheesecake with strawberries and blueberries, served in a cute mason jar. It wasn't the best cheesecake I've had, but I appreciated the presentation that went into it. Would definitely recommend Sova for someone traveling through Dublin, especially if you're getting tired of some of the standard (burger-type) vegan fare you'll often find elsewhere.