We were struggling to find a spot for lunch in the pouring rain, trying to avoid a pub lunch experience but not in the mood for anything super fancy. We stumbled in to the Bookshelf as it looks like a little cafe, with lots of people popping in for coffee to go, but a few tables for diners. The line moved fast, and we ordered a ham and cheese sandwich, broccoli sweet potato soup, and a sausage roll. The service was fast and we received our food pretty quickly after sitting down. The cafe interior is pretty small and tight, and has one bathroom which opens out into the queue for the counter. It was really cold in there, not comfortable for a long lazy lunch - better for a quick bite-and-go. The food is good. read more

Delightful coffee house! Delicious flat white coffee and best avocado toast ever!! Very friendly service. read more

The Bookshelf Coffee House - Avocado toast: Toasted bread, smashed avocado, feta cheese, tomatoes, bacon, chili jam & a few peanuts on top. Best avocado toast ever! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cork, Colorado

Delicious matcha latte. Pastries are good. Hubble had stuffed croissant with ham which was very tasty. Friends had avocado toast which was deluxe with bacon, feta and spicy chutney on top. They loved it. Nice cafe for hanging out and food came out in reasonable time. read more

Porridge was very good! Nice little place for breakfast and coffee. Hope to be back tomorrow

i loved the vibes it was a great place to sit and chill for a minute. and my cold brew in a jar was adorable read more

The Bookshelf Coffee House - cold brew with coconut milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cork, Colorado

I wouldn't say it's a must-visit coffeeshop but it is rather cozy. I assume it's a wonderful spot to visit on a cool, rainy day. They offer an array of coffee and teas, as well as scones and other Irish eats. I was a fan of my tea. There are a bunch of couches but it's a popular spot so you may not be able to grab one. I sat at a bar seat in the back (near the windows toward South Mall). I was comfortable but didn't stay all too long. After my tea, I was ready for a nap! read more

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Really enjoyed my time at The Bookshelf. The chai latte was beautiful and delicious. The staff (I believe their name was Eda) was very kind and went out of their way for me by bringing my drink to me and helping me get some water. The place is super cute and great for meeting with friends or just reading a book by yourself. read more

The Bookshelf Coffee House - Chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cork, Colorado

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Fantastic coffee and a great bite! The porridge bowl was amazing and we can't say enough about the staff--so friendly and such beautiful service. We will be back! read more

Nice space, friendly staff. No sandwiches after 2:30 PM! (4/5 green stars) I wandered into the Bookshelf café around 4 PM and, after perusing their options, decided on an avocado sandwich with smoked Gubeen cheese and sprouts (€5). Alas, it turns out that they don't serve food after 2:30 PM. Plan B: tempted by the small pots of homemade jam I spied behind the counter, I opted for a scone instead. When the scone was brought over, however, it came with a little plastic container of cheap-looking generic jam. What are the pots of homemade jam used for then??!! I asked for a decaf coffee but it turns out they don't serve decaf at all, so I switched to a chai latte. The chai was nicely made, with very good foam and a sprinkling of cinnamon. The latte and scone were €5, combined. The scone, which wasn't warmed up, was decent but not exceptional - I don't think it was completely fresh. So, even though it wasn't my day when it came to food (or decaf) I think it deserves 4/5 stars because of the very friendly staff and the space itself - it has a very relaxed atmosphere, gentle music, armchairs, a sofa, and smaller space upstairs. It's not surprising that The Bookshelf is a popular place for locals to gather, and it's also a good spot to read or work on a laptop - free WiFi is available. I'm giving them 4/5 "green stars" for social and environmental impact. They only seemed to have one vegetarian sandwich option but I like that they used local cheese in it. I was disappointed that they gave me generic jam in plastic packaging when they had pots of homemade jam behind the counter. My chai was made with a mix from Drink Me Chai, a UK company that imports spices from India and in turn supports Pratham, a charity focused on teaching disadvantaged children in India to read. I'd prefer if they used a chai mix that doesn't contain milk powder (so that the final drink contains only local milk or non-dairy milk). The Bookshelf also sells resusable coffee cups with their logo on it, to help wean people off disposable cups and lids. Their main focus of The Bookshelf is coffee, centered on their use of beans from Berlin coffee roasters, "The Barn." The Barn is typical of "third-wave" roasters who take single-origin coffee beans and roasts them lightly. The Barn says they often pay more than 3 time Fair Trade prices for their beans... I do wonder about that "often" clause though. The Barn also say on their site that they don't list any of their coffee as organic because not all of their suppliers are certified organic and they don't want to discriminate against their suppliers that are not organic, but they claim that their coffee growing partners care for the planet. I'd like to see The Barn back up these claims with some more hard facts. The Barn also has odd policies in their Berlin stores (no buggies, no breastfeeding, no sugar, no milk) - they come across like they don't like women/families. Anyhoo, I won't hold that against The Bookshelf in Cork too much - they don't have anything against babies or sugar! You can buy coffee beans to go, which come in fairly eco-friendly packaging. Interested in writing green star reviews? If so, contact me! (greenstarsproject) read more

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Good coffee, nice environment, and friendly staff. I thought this place was also well priced (€3 for a nice sized cappuccino/latte). Overall a nice coffee shop to stop in after a day Cork read more

The Bookshelf Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cork, Colorado

Bookshelf satisfied the withdrawal we were having after leaving San Diego. Super nice staff, good roast and cool atmosphere. We'll be back. read more

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Chill place, nice staff, good drinks. My husband and I got one tea each and sat in the cafe until we were hungry for dinner. It was a great way to spend the afternoon. Rooibos tea is amazing. I wish I knew how to take it home, but I have not seen the tea brand (although I have since ordered it again at another restaurant). Fruit trees is quite tart, but once we got used to it, it was fine to sip on. We would definitely be back here for another chill afternoon the next time we're in town. read more

It was my second time there and I still in love with there chai latte which is one of the best in town ! I tried the paleo cake which was pretty good ! read more

Went there for a brunch meal on a rainy Saturday morning. It had sufficient seating and the staff was quite pleasant. I had the bookshelf Benedict which consisted of Irish brown bread, shredded meat, and poached eggs with hollandaise sauce. I would say the meal was good but nothing spectacular. That said, the americano I received was quite good and reasonably priced at less than three euro. They also had Wifi which is always a plus for a traveler. The lack luster food was the reason I gave four at of five stars but the environment and the friendly staff made up for this deficit. read more

Great scones and really affordable. Never tried their larger breakfasts but they looked really good.

Great spot to go for a coffee in cork ! really delicious home made blueberry scones and the cakes also looked delicious. There was a lovely cosy couch which made the visit very enjoyable and I appreciated the fact that my friend and I were allowed sit and chat without feeling like we should have left the moment we had finished our coffees! read more

Good coffee , friendly staff and great for a light meal! Perfect for book reading on a rainy day.

I think this is a great place to grab a coffee and chill out with a book. Good coffee, some food and comfy seats. That's all you really need for a rainy afternoon! read more

Decent coffee, quick service, but not super coffee or anything. My wife and I didn't have any food - but the drinks were decent.

This is my favourite place in Cork so far. Coffee is amazing. But sandwiches even more. You have to try sandwich no 5, it's vegetarian, but even if you're not a vegetarian you won't need meat in it because it's just too perfect. read more

Little treasure in the heart of the city. Lovely spot for lunch but I love it because of the quality of the coffee. Very hard to find a coffee shop where the coffee is made well no matter who serves it and you'll definitely get this every time here. It's Irish roasted and the sizes are generous. I love the staff, they are so friendly to regulars and it's a cosy spot too, you can sit at the counter and gaze out the window. read more

The Bookshelf Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cork, Colorado

Simply the best coffeeshop in Cork serving excellent Irish-roasted arabica coffee. Great sandwiches and pastries too .Free fast wi-fi. The friendliest staff you will ever meet.Cosy armchairs and a great atmosphere.. read more