Right across from the train station, we grabbed breakfast here before we left for Dublin. It was…read morebusy when we came in, but they managed to seat us within 5 minutes. The whole place was decked out in Halloween decorations, and the atmosphere was very lively. I ordered the lucha libre and an iced strawberry matcha, and I must say that this was one of my favorite meals in Cork. The lucha libre is an incredibly heavy meal, so I didn't finish it, but the potatoes were crispy, the chorizo was flavorful, and the sauce had a nice kick to it. I don't put too much weight on the matcha, but it was definitely more milk than matcha. But the strawberry flavor was nice.

Nice flaky pastries and good coffee/tea! So nice to have something to munch on during our train…read moreride. Great location!

This is the best thing that has happened in the North side of Cork city center in years. Great…read moresandwiches, yummy soup and the best cup of coffee to start your day.

Lovely coffee spot! In the shadow of Shandon. On a rainy day outside it was welcoming and sunny…read moreinside.

Top coffee spot for me in Ireland. They have cold brew which is a rarity in Europe. Loved it…read morevery much. It's a really cool spot overall to hang out in.

We were struggling to find a spot for lunch in the pouring rain, trying to avoid a pub lunch…read moreexperience 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.

The lady behind the counter was horrible. She threw the cake we asked for in the bag and it was…read moresmashed. It was literally the worst customer service we've had in Ireland.

Now THIS is a damn fine iced latte!…read more Could be the finest java I've sampled since tasting the nirvana from Fernandez & Wells over in London. Easily the best coffee in Ireland. Skip the chai though; too much milk and not enough chai.

Our first breakfast in Ireland had to be a full Irish breakfast, of course. I found Cafe Spresso,…read morewhich was a short walk from our hotel, and it had pretty good reviews. It was a Monday at around 11 AM, and there was probably only one other table dining. The menu looked like it was a mix of Irish and Hungarian cuisine. We ordered the large Full Irish Breakfast (2 bacon, 2 sausages, 2 eggs, black and white pudding, mushrooms, beans, tomato, toast, tea or coffee) and one of the Hungarian specials, a meat croquette, which comes with a cup of beetroot soup. The Irish Breakfast was good - oily, like you'd expect. It did the trick. It's enough to share between two people, just because it's so greasy. I would skip the croquette. It was definitely left over from the night (or maybe more) before. It was soggy and salty. I did enjoy the beetroot soup, but I didn't want to mix too much of it with the coffee I was already drinking. Cafe Spresso is a good option for a full Irish brekkie, which is only €12! But I would just stick to that.

Came in here for some ginger tea and a small bite to eat. The man who helped us was very nice and…read morehelpful. The tea was very hot. Tasted good. I had a toasted bagel with jam. Reasonably priced.

Brilliant place for studying if you need to and staff are always friendly upon entering. Good…read morecoffee, food is good but a bit pricey. Free Wifi too. Would recommend to anyone that needs a good environment to work in.

Avoid at all costs:…read more The location is ideal but is always smothered with junkies and/ or annoying goths/ emos blocking the entrance blowing smoke in your face. Some dodgy characters inside too. Coffee is not great. It seems to be made half-arsedly and the work station is always filthy no matter how busy or quiet it is. I will say that some of their cakes etc. are nice and the menu design is pretty cool. As for pricing I can't say much, I think it's alright. Now the staff are what really turn me off about this place. They're all a bunch of a**holes. They're always so rude and gossip about customers, I've never been greeted with a smile or even a hello here, just a "what do you want?" I was also charged twice, even though the card machine clearly said 'accepted' the first time round. In conclusion, please avoid this place. Your money would be much better spent elsewhere.

I will be coming back here every time I'm in Cork!! The gals working were so sweet and friendly :)…read moreThe food was so delicious, I dream about the sausage and the black & white puddings and the overall vibe was really cozy and relaxing definitely felt like a local hang Ambiance was perfect for a lazy late breakfast

I rarely go to Cork City, but when I do, I love to go for a coffee & I love trying out new coffee…read moreplaces. But, I never know where to go, as I only moved back to Ireland recently. So, I looked online and came across Dukes Coffee Company & I am so glad that I tried it out. The staff were very friendly, they took our order at the counter, gave me my cake and a number, we went to a table upstairs and they brought our drinks to us. I found that it was a great place to meet my friend, as we were able to chat, there is plenty of seating to choose from and it not so loud, that we could hear each other when we were talking. The cake I ordered was AMAZING & the potion was really bis. I can't wait to go back again and try out something else. I would highly recommend Dukes

We visited here and had a curry it was just brilliant, I would highly recommend Spice Route in…read moreMacCurtain street. Service was fast .

SO, so good!!! I found this place on Yelp, and we were thinking it and about exploring Cork, and…read morestopped by on the way back to our guest house. We ordered inside and waited only 10 or so minutes for the order. With COVID there is no inside seating, so we took it away with us. But they must get many call in orders as the owner ran out to a car at the curb to deliver a bag. We ordered 2 different samplers-the meat grill and the starter sampler. It was superb!! The meat samosa and the veggie samosa were yummy. The tandoori meats were brilliantly seasoned. The sausage was so good and I don't even know what it was. You have to give them a try. The prices are super reasonable, and they feature some lunch specials that sound perfect for an afternoon.

Cute, spacious cafe with hearty portions and sweet treats. Came here for brunch after arriving in…read moreCork on an early morning train, so a heavy meal was exactly needed. The cafe was busy even though it was Monday, but we got seated within 5 minutes. Indoor seating and takeaway available. The waitresses were nice and I liked the decor. I got the smoked salmon on scrambled eggs with brown bread, while my friend got the Irish breakfast. Neither of us could finish our plates, which were substantial. My dish was on the saltier side; it looked like the tables around us were order more of the sweet items. Overall, it's a cute spot that's good for friends as well as families.

Consistently dissapointing. The first time I visited here, there was about a 40 minute wait, which…read morewas completely understandable as I hadn't made a reservation and the place was busy. When I was seated my server was friendly and promptly took my order. Then the wait began. 30 minutes, one hour, and then an hour and 30 minutes. I was tryiny to be patient as I noticed no one was getting their food. I figured maybe the kitchen was really backed up. It was then I saw patrons who had been seated after I had been getting their food. My server then came up to be and apologetically said they had forgotten to put my order in. I was tempted to wait longer but was incredibly hungry by this point. I went to the front desk, explained the situation, and asked to pay for my cider and go. The woman there sighed and told me to "just go" no apology, no semblance of professionalism just irritation. I have tried several times to go back but unfortunately have been met with the same dismissive attitude. Overall, it's a no for me.