Oldtown Hill Farmhouse Bakery has excellent baked treats and pastries. EXCEPTIONAL espresso/coffee…read more They also make sandwiches. The value and quality are very good! They also have a seating area at the rear of the building. One of my favourite places for coffee in Kilkenny.

Visited 3/23/26. The scones are famous for a reason. The sit down restaurant itself wasn't open in…read morethe mornings we were there however we did get the chance to try both of the scones from here and WOW. Best scones ever. Definitely worth a stop-we liked the rhubarb and pecan slightly more but both were absolutely delicious

Wow, one of the best cafes I have been too! A must if you are in Kilkenny. Their coffee and…read morescones are beyond delicious. Service was attentive. Limited seating but absolutely worth the wait! Must try!

Some of the best food I have had in my 3 week stay in Ireland! The staff were all so friendly and…read morethe restaurant itself was inviting and cozy. I highly recommend!

Such a cute little tearoom. We met a friend here in the early afternoon of New Years Eve. We…read morewanted a snack before dinner, so we tried the Spicy Potato Wedges. Being from the US, I expected some version of the western fried potato wedges that I am used to, but these were not that. They were SO MUCH MORE! They were little wedges of new potatoes in a spicy thai chili sauce and they were incredible! I am now obsessed with figuring out the recipe!

After exploring Kells Priory, we came here for in impromptu lunch. This building caught my eye on…read morethe drive over because it looks historical but at the time I had no idea what it was. However, there are signs at Kells that point to a cafe and museum and this ended up being those things. At Kells, we parked in this small parking lot next to a small abandoned church and did quite a hike down through a sheep pasture to get the the priory ruins. Apparently, you're supposed to park here at the mill and take the wooden path along the creek. Both were quite a walk but only one was up and down a steep, dung-laden hill. Whichever you choose, make sure you still visit the other one as there is more to see at each parking area. However, the main point of this review is about Jen's Cafe on the upper level of the mill. It's a very cute cafe with friendly staff and ended up being one of the best meals I had in Ireland. I had the chicken pie which was huge chunks of roasted chicken in a creamy basil sauce baked in a puff pastry shell. It came with a sort of coleslaw, roasted potatoes, and a greens salad with balsamic. They have different tea options as well as coffee and bakery items for desert. I thought about that pie for the rest of my trip. On a return trip to Ireland, this will definitely be on my list!

Jen's is such a great place to visit, the food is all homemade and just absolutely delicious, the…read moresurroundings are quaint and cosy and the staff are friendly and helpful. If you go once you'll definitely want to go back, it's gorgeous.

Food/Cost: (4) My traveling companion and I came here for a quick bite to eat after a long, cold…read morewalk around the city. I got a Raisin Scone (1.90 euros) and Veggie Soup (3.50 euros). I think the soup consisted of pureed veggies -- perhaps celery, carrots, and peas? The soup was well seasoned but I can't quite place the specific spices used; it smelled slightly of curry though. Overall, the soup was enjoyable and thoroughly warmed me up. What really impressed me was the scone. The raisins were large and plump and the softness of the interior was nicely done. Definitely worth the price. Ambiance: (5) This cafe was a artsy, cool vibe to it. There is an upstairs area as well, but I'm not sure if its dedicated to the art aspect of the cafe. The baked goods and foods are in the back wall of the Cafe, and the rest of the Cafe is filled by glass tables and leather chairs. The decor may seem a bit disjointed at first glance, but it works for the artsy aspect of this place. Location: (5) Kilkenny Art Cafe is conveniently located in one of the many small streets in the City Center of Kilkenny. It's a short walk from the Castle and all of the shopping (Kilkenny isn't that big to begin with). Service: (4) The girl who took our orders and waited on us was friendly and accommodating. We waited 5-10 minutes for our food and it was served hot -- particularly my soup, which nearly burned my tongue. We were in a bit of a rush, so we had to ask for our scones to be packed up for take-away (after our waitress already plated it and brought it to our table) which the waitress did with no attitude. Overall: (4) I would highly recommend Kilkenny Art Cafe for tourists who need a place to rest and eat while visiting Kilkenny. Actually, I would even recommend it if you aren't a tourist. In fact, my friend and I came here upon a recommendation by a local man who said he comes here weekly for the 5 euro stew . If I lived in Kilkenny, I would definitely come to the Art Cafe to meet up with friends, study, relax, and attend the interesting art classes that they offer here.

Only popped in for a quick cup of tea. To meet friends. The staff were friendly & helpful. There…read morewas a great selection of breads & sweets. It was warm & comfortable

A fun approach to ordering. Take a menu, order food, pay, have a seat, food and drink is brought to…read moreyou. Leave when you feel like it. This restaurant is tucked away in a mall that looked like it may have once been a courtyard for a castle. Not sure on that one but we made up a story that it was. The food was fresh and tasted good. We had soup & toasty, and a turkey sandwich. Big portions. The Americano was good too.

Came to town with a tour group from Dublin and our guide suggested breakfast at the Pantry. We took…read moreher advice and I'm so glad we did! Inside is cozy and comfortable, staff was delightful and food was exactly what I had hoped for all the way down to my delicious latte. My partner loved his order so much that he ordered a second of the same thing. A true gem! Do yourself a favor and pop into this sweet spot next time you're in the area

Very much enjoyed our breakfast here and they were accommodating to our large group. The breakfast…read moreroll was an awesome option and the stews were MASSIVE! Good coffee as well. A solid place to start our day.

Stopped in for lunch on a chilly Saturday. They have all day breakfast with traditional Irish…read moredishes. There is a good selection of sandwiches and wraps as well as hot dishes for lunch. I had a fruit scone with butter, jam and cream. My husband had the jerk chicken ciabatta which came with a variety of sides (potato salad, coleslaw, and a chickpea bean salad). The service was friendly and helpful. One item of note is the water closet is large and handicap accessible.

They have really friendly staff and great coffee. My favourite is ther Butterscotch latte. The…read morecupcakes are to die for! It's a small cafe but very nice. They also do takeaways.

A cute hole in the wall cafe. Friendly staff and good coffee. Decor is a bit to kitchy for me.read more

Stopped here for breakfast which is only served from 10am-12pm at which point the lunch menu comes…read moreinto effect. This place is close to Waterford so a good location if you're taking a tour there or doing some shopping in the town. I ordered an Americano and the salmon toast. Coffee was good, food looked beautiful but tasted just okay. Instead of a traditional Benedict sauce they do an avocado sauce which was SUPER lemony and overpowered the rest of the dish in my opinion. I also took a piece of the carrot cake for 3.5 euro as take away which was probably the best thing I had from here. Service was not as friendly as many of the other small cafes I've visited in Ireland which was disappointing since this place is very charming inside. I'd recommend for a quick coffee and cake but have your breakfast or lunch elsewhere.

Lovely cafe! The girls working the counter were the sweetest…read more It's a small shop with seven tables indoors and a couple outdoors. The cappuccino was delicious and my friend enjoyed her tea. They also carry hot chocolate. The baked goods looked amazing-cakes, scones, brownies, rice crispy treats. I had to stay away! they also have retail coffee. Come get some!