Fantastic spot. They roast their own coffee out the back and you always have several really…read moreinteresting variants on offer. They cycle through them also so it changes quite a bit. This is no chain coffee shop, the quality is way ahead of that. They also sell the beans so if you fine a variant that you really love you can bring it home with you. The lads that run the place and work in it are really friendly and will happily chat with you, especially on the characteristics of the current offerings. The place is clean, comfortable although can sometime be a little busy at the weekend. I often like to drop in and just sit at the counter as enjoy a coffee. I haven't really eaten there but they definitely have more options than they originally did. I must pop in for a sandwich some day soon to try it out for lunch. The only negative I could point to is that there is no immediate parking outside. You need to park over in the abbey car park and walk the 100m to the shop itself. It's no real hardship really. Having said that there have been a few times when the lovely Irish weather has prevented me from doing this. I really can't say enough good things about this place. If you are in the area - do yourself a favour and stop by...

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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.

Just down from the gates to Celbridge House on Celbridge Main Street is this tiny dinky looking…read moreespresso bar called Espresso Project. Website is www.EspressoProject.ie I stopped in for a flat white - which is a latte without the foam for Starbucks lovers. Now having been around Ireland for 3 months my expectations were not very high. But I was blown away by the coffee was exceptional. The guy behind the bar was chatty and they used beans roasted in Ireland. Coffee Beans Roasted in Ireland for god sake. The country is going to hell. This coffee is well worth stopping for truly delicious and according to the guy making it it's voted second best in Dublin by no less a journal than the good auld Irish Times

One of the few places I trust for good coffee. Definitely the best coffee for miles…read more Lovely staff too :)

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

So good. Enjoyed our first official Irish breakfast with me and my GF and her two American boys (13…read more& 17) on my first trip to Ireland. Treated to some (heavy fuel) for the day of exploration. The baked beans, sausage and hash were epic, not to mention the "brown bread" and Barry's tea. Hosted in a 150 year old church in Kilcock, definitely a Must if you are close by and hungry.

Wonderful food. Stopped on the way from Dublin to Galway and my daughter found this place An…read moreold church converted over to the cafe Service was great and food was great. We had the steak ciabatta - tender and very tasty. The Italian job- prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella Squash, and carrot soup was fantastic as well

Kids had bacon and pancakes and loved them, devoured it all. Also tried their pastries which were…read moregreat as well.

We were the first one through the door and had a LOVELY BREAKFAST!!…read more I had read the reviews and was hoping for the baked leek dish but it wasn't offered. Food was delicious and we would return, but Dublin has so much to offer. We can't repeat restaurants.

Outstanding lunch here, one of the better meals I've had in all of Ireland. Simple, yet artful…read morecreations. I had Mimo's Spiced Chicken Sandwich and it was fresh and flavorful. For my side item, I chose the potato salad, which is some of the best that I've ever had. It was super fresh and included fresh dill along with some chunks of pickle. Would love to take this stuff back home! Service was attentive and cheerful.

A place like this just makes my heart sing. Starbucks it ain't. It's local independent, cosy and…read morequality. Our waitress was joy personified - the welcome was warm and she fussed over us to get us seated then brought menus. The cafe has a take away go left and a separate sit - in area go right where we nestled into. The cafe was busy - both takeaway and sit in - just into the early afternoon. It was a flat white, a cappuccino and a generous chunk of home - made, zingy lemon meringue pie between us. The coffees and the light airy pie were delicious. The rest - rooms were well appointed too. Once the food was delivered to the table I asked for the bill so that we could just leave once we were done. My wish was granted with a smile. €14.35 or £12.37.

After giving this cafe/restaurant a second shot, I'm extremely happy to say the food was amazing…read more Freshly made and tasty. I ordered the same brunch breakfast and it was lovely. I'll be visiting here more often. They have more staff working then before and the attention from them is top class. Really impressed with this place right in Maynooth's central area and it shows everyone thinks the same as nearly all the indoor seating was occupied. Coffee was great too so if you just want to sip away while enjoying their outdoor seating then here is a good choice

Food was overpriced and pretty bad quality. Bearnaise sauce for the eggs bennedict was from a…read morepacket. Coffee was quite average - and from a place claiming "probably the best coffee in Maynooth" (and again, not cheap).

My absolute favourite lovely little gem in Maynooth. You'd nearly walk right past it, but if you do…read morespot it don't let it be the one that got away. I'd initially been a little intimidated by it, having had one of my lecturers refer to the unit as a "hipster mecca" in Maynooth, but far from it. There are funny blackboard drawings outside the shop, changed daily. Let the quirky cartoons lure you in and you'll be greeted with a chirpy hello & a smile by one of the lads behind the counter. It's my ultimate cheer-up place in the town. Just the right size (Goldilocks would be delighted with this joint) as you can sit & do your thing in peace, or chat away to the other customers (there are a lot of regulars). However, at busy times there might not be much (or anything) in the way of seating, but fear not young caffeine addict - they do coffee to take away. My drug of choice is their mocha. The mochas and hot chocolates are made with chocolate buttons, which is just super luxurious & is a real treat. Sometimes I've gotten spare hot chocolate in a dainty little espresso cup at the side of my mocha. Chocolate on the side of chocolate? This is why I come back. They also serve a small range of sandwiches, which are great for when all the coffee you've consumed starts to burn a hole in your stomach. The croque monsieur will change your life, without getting too overdramatic about it. They've got different roasts of beans on offer, sourced locally and changed frequently. If, like me, you've got a limited knowledge of these things (but like to pretend otherwise), just ask which they'd recommend and you'll be happy out. All in all, (excuse me) "a damn fine cup of coffee" as Agent Dale Cooper would say.

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!