I was Visiting Dublin and heard about this place's gluten-free scones. They were incredible! I got there right at opening so they were still *warm*, and they were HUGE. Delicious, too, not gummy like most GF baked goods. Folks at the office didn't know they were gluten-free. Available in both plain and blueberry. Cute cafe - didn't stay to eat but will do do the next visit. read more

Previous review said they had wonderful gluten-free pastries but I did not find a single one in their selection.

Ordered the seafood clam chowder. It was really tasty, and surprisingly filling, although they did give a decent portion! Plus, service was super nice for a cafe: the manager checked in on us often. read more

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An unexpected find on the second floor of a store. Cafeteria style cafe that takes a little to get oriented, but everyone is very nice and helpful (even the patrons). I got the soup and sandwich combo, which was delicious and perfect for lunch. The mushroom soup was really good and the egg and bacon sandwich was filling. Would definitely recommend for a quick lunch in the city centre. Plenty of seating even though it gets super busy during lunch time. Seems like some tour groups stop here also for a meal. Thankfully tables turn over quickly and you can snag one with little issue. read more

The Kilkenny Café - Lunch soup and sandwich combo - Sandwiches Near Me - Dublin, D

I had fun trying to decide what to eat here because there were so many choices. The pastries were calling me but I chose the meat pie that comes with veggies, potatoes, carrots. Hubby got a chicken sandwich that was pretty good too. The food is hot, delicious and reasonably priced for being in the middle of Dublin. Love the quick and easy cafeteria style where you just point and choose what you would like to eat. This is located on top of a shopping center and you just need to walk up a flight of stairs. Many tables and seats to choose from. Would be good for coffee dates or quick lunches. read more

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I had lunch here years ago and hands down it was the best. Recently, when I was in Dublin, I wanted to go back for lunch and what a disappointment. Lunch was turkey and ham. It was chewy and dry. To say it was a disappointment would be an understatement. Don't waste your time here. So many better options close by, like the burrito spot on Kildare St. read more

I loved this place. The people and vibe inside were just great. Food and drinks were perfect.

We had a lovely lunch here of generous proportions: eggs, potatoes (crispy and well-seasoned) a great banger sausage and more, plus the best raisin scone we've had in a month of Sundays. So good that one wasn't enough! read more

Love this place. Love being able to choose 5 things for 7.95. I chose ham, sausage, mushroom, fried egg and blood sausage. The meal came with tea ( or coffee) and toast. If you've got food allergies you can choose exactly what you think is safe. It's casual. You've got a tray to put your food on. We chose to look out over the store, but to they've window seats as well. If you've got a big party, they have you covered. They have some very large tables. This casual place wouldn't be to everyone's taste, but it was perfect for me. read more

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Great little cafe next to Trinity College. We stopped in before we toured the Book of Kells. I had a slice of key lime pie (gluten free! Yay ), which was very good. It could have used a bit more key lime juice for a little bite but it was very tasty as is. My husband got eggs, toast, and sausage. His portion was very hearty and tasty. This is a great option if you are in a hurry . read more

The Kilkenny Café - Key lime pie, fruit bowl, coffee - Sandwiches Near Me - Dublin, D

This hidden gem is on the 2nd floor of a retail design store. It's cafeteria style but the food was very good and a great value! Lots of choices. The staff was pleasant and accommodating. They need to put better signage out front as we walked right past it. If not for Yelp, we wouldn't have known about. read more

Where can one get a traditional Irish breakfast on a budget? It's quite easy! Kilkenny has a cafe on the second floor that offers an inexpensive breakfast that consists of blood pudding, sausage, eggs, potato cakes, mushrooms, tomatoes, your choice of toast, and coffee/tea. Is it just me or is that name funny sounding? South Park comes to mind. You can get all of that for about €6. If you want additional items, it will only be a few euros more. Big plus is they have an ATM inside, free wifi and you can do some shopping after you are done eating. They are my go to breakfast spot in the morning for at least the next few days. read more

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The scone is soooo good, moist and flavorful, almost doesn't need any spread at all. Got a tea brack just to try something traditionally Irish and the overload of dried fruit got a bit much for me toward the end. The place is somewhat chaotic and is upstairs from a gift shop. Might have to share tables during lunch hour. read more

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In Dublin, near Trinity. Love this place. Fantastic location, good food, good prices, plenty of seating, an abundance of windows and views. Great way to start your day! read more

Upstairs from the Kilkenny Shop is the restaurant and café, a gathering place for locals and those who are visiting. Excellent pastries, friendly staff, and very casual, homey atmosphere, cafeteria style. The cakes and scones are house-made fresh daily and so delicious. My daughter, her husband, and I re-connected with my Irish pen pal from childhood as well as my first-grade teacher and her 4th-grade teacher. Such fun! We visited for over three hours with pots of tea while nibbling on baked goods. On Nassau Street, this a place that you must stop when in Dublin., even if it's for a cup of tea and a slice of Irish hsopitality. read more

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Where else can you find breakfast for 5€ in Dublin on the weekend? Kilkenny offers your choice of any four items (sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, mushroom, pudding assortment (black and white) or cherry tomatoes plus toast and coffee or tea. You can even substitute an Americano instead of coffee. It is a great deal for the money in a really great location across from Trinity college. I frequent this place every few weeks or so and really enjoy the great window seats which overlook Nassau street. I would say that they cater to families in that they have a number of high chairs for small children and babies. One big downside is that the restaurant is on the 1st floor through and there is no lift, so if you have a buggy, you need to carry it up. The security guards and waiters have always offered to help though. The shop downstairs is worth a browse also. I have found a few nice little gifts to send to friends and family. read more

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The bustling atmosphere of Kilkenny restaurant stands in sharp contrast to the calmness of the shop below. The shop is quiet with customers almost talking in whispers and moving about slowly (probably afraid of knocking over €1,000 worth of Waterford Crystal). The restaurant is noisy and busy, and with one long room of tables and chairs, it has the feeling of a big, upmarket canteen! The food is traditional and hearty with staples such as soup, quiche, casseroles, homemade bread, cakes and pies. A selection of wraps, sandwiches and panini are also available. It is fairly standard and reliable lunch fare, just don't expect anything too innovative. People are constantly milling around so don't expect tranquillity either (in fairness, I don't think you should expect tranquillity in any Dublin restaurant at lunch hour!). Ingredients are fresh and additive free, and gluten-free options are available. If you can, nab a seat by the window to overlook Nassau Street and Trinity College. read more

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Good price and great selection! As a tourist from America, I appreciated the ease of walking through and just getting what I want. I was pleased with the food that I received. The food wasn't impressive and I certainly was not amazed, but I was happy and content with my meal. I was satisfied and if I return to Dublin, I would be willing to come back and eat here on a lazy afternoon. It's easy, quick, simple, and fresh. read more

Very good breakfast. Well priced and you get a good amount of food as well. I can recommend the porridge, full irish breakfast and the pastries since we had them, but pretty much everything looked good. The staff was helpful, too. read more

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Great breakfast deal for 5 euros that can't be beat. Clean environ and helpful staff! Located right in the midst of everything too! read more

The Kilkenny Café - Breakfast - Sandwiches Near Me - Dublin, D

I've been meaning to try this restaurant out for a long time now and finally got the chance to come for a Saturday lunch with my mom. It's tray service so you can see everything which was good, and was pleasantly surprised to see a lot of fish on the menu! They have a cold food/ salad section and from there they had a choice of fish (plain salmon, sweet chilli salmon, trout, mackerel and smoked salmon) or cold cut meat plus 2 salads for around 12 euro. The salads are similar to the vegetarian ones in Cornucopia, like kidney beans, beetroot salad, couscous, potato etc.., which were really nice. They also have quiche and pies. My mom got the hot food, which has the usual carvery (meat, veg, potatoes) and chicken curry with rice. The rice was really bad though as it was all hard and dry. There's also a nice selection of pastries and desserts. The atmosphere is great; very lively, bright with a view from above and there's plenty of seats. Prices were moderate ranging from 10-15 euro and the service was average, nothing special. Overall, great cafe with plenty of options to choose from. There is also an ATM! read more

The Kilkenny Café - Salmon with 2 salads - Sandwiches Near Me - Dublin, D

Just loved this place. The service is fast and the prices are OK. Grab your tray and try to decide which one of those delicious cakes/tarts you will have! The restaurant is on the first floor of the shop and if you are luck to find a table close to the window you will have a lovely view of trinity college. The food was just amazing and the coffee too. It seems like a traditional place, plenty of old ladies just taking their times and enjoying themselves. I found this place lovely and I will definitely go back again when Im in the area. read more

The Kilkenny Café - Strawberry cheesecake & coconut cake - Sandwiches Near Me - Dublin, D

The Irish Ikea. Squeaky clean (yes please), thoughtfully decorated (adds to the atmosphere) and consistent portions and quality (well prepared breakfast). At first it's not apparent whether you're walking into a home furnishing establishment (hence the Ikea reference) or a cafe. As it turns out, you're walking into both (ding ding ding). (This has been a payed endorsement from the Association of Parentheses) read more

A guilty pleasure on the 1st floor of the chi-chi Kilkenny Design store, equally loved by tourists and D4 residents alike. In the cafeteria style restaurant they have what's called the Potters breakfast (me either) which is 5 hot items plus toast plus tea/coffee for €7.95. Excellent value and a really good start to a busy day. For bonus points grab a window seat with a good view of Trinity College across the road. read more

Excellent restaurant inside a wonderful souvenir shop! Come here for a well priced, tasty full breakfast, lunch, tea and a wide variety of yummy cakes, or dinner. They have it all! I grabbed a tray and went down the line admiring all they had to offer. The full Irish breakfast was excellent. One of my favourite stops in Dublin. read more

Hidden Treasure. I had an Amazing scone with cream and jam and a spot of tea in the upstairs cafe. They have a wide variety to choose from including wonderful bakery items and hot food. Yum! I loved this cafe! read more

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What a gem! I can't believe I never discovered this place sooner! On the top floor of the shop is a hungry persons heaven (as well as someone with tight-ish purse strings!) Their baked goods are really good and a HUGE selection. I had (shared) the lemon drizzle cake which was yummy and moist and got a rice crispy treat to take home. The rice crispy treat though was no where near the level of Avoca's!!! (Sorry Kilkenny) I also tried the scrambled egg and potatoe cake off the hot breakfast side/menu where you can pick any 5 items PLUS get a tea / coffee just for the amazing price of €6!!! Yes you heard right.... a breakfast in Dublin for under a tenner!!! Then to top it off there are some cool old boys playing tunes in the background saxophone and all! Will be a regular to this spot that's for sure! high5s :) read more

'Bustling' was invented to describe what goes on in Kilkenny Restaurant and the Design shop downstairs. This is a great spot for a tasty lunchtime break whether you happen to be visiting nearby attractions (Trinity College Library, Molly Malone) or you happen to be doing business in the area. The Food: Delicious and tasty, combines hearty and traditional with flavoursome and Mediterranean dishes. Choose from sandwiches in rustic breads, roasts and potatoes, salmons and quiches, couscous salads and creamy gateaux. The Damage: Reasonable if you go for a sandwich or a soup. My quiche with two salads was tasty, abundant and came in under a tenner, perfect. The chicken or salmon dishes with veg, my companions said, was a tad expensive and they wished they had more to eat. The Surroundings: Busy, busy. At lunchtime, the noise level is noticeable but won't stop a lively conversation with friends. Great large window panes with a view and you can also glimpse the beautiful Irish craft on sale below. read more

Great breakfast here, best in Dublin. Gets a bit hectic in the afternoon with touring groups but the food is always great and the staff are exceptionally warm and professional read more

The Kilkenny Café - Potter's breakfast €7.50 - Sandwiches Near Me - Dublin, D

I come in here every week. Great fresh healthy food - I usually go for the cold fish and salads (proper veg rather than just leaves). The cakes alone would beat anything in Dublin, so considering the salad bar and hot food bar, I'd recommend eating both breakfast and lunch here whenever you can. They close at 17hr so keep that in mind. Special mention for the Tea Brack, cooked cheesecake and Toblerone cake. read more

For those of you in the gluten-free club who are suffering throughout Ireland, you can rejoice for this place that has TWO kinds of decadent gluten-free scones. Super delicious and a welcome treat. read more

The Kilkenny Shop isn't somewhere I'd usually find myself, but as my usual haunts were closed I had little choice. The cafe sits above the dated interior of the shop below, up some cheerless tiled steps. The layout is a little confusing, with multiple counters and tills. As expected the vegetarian options were scant - the cold dishes were overpriced for what they were and very dairy based. I got an unexciting mozzarella sandwich and ordered some chips from the hot counter. Oddly enough they hadn't any on the counter so I had to wait for them to be brought out, which took 10-15 minutes, which wasn't ideal as I was on my lunch hour. When they did come out they were only half cooked, and I left about half uneaten. I did like the water counter which offered complimentary ice and lemons/limes with your water. It seemed very popular with older people, and tourists, and probably caters perfectly adequately for those markets. I however wasn't particularly impressed and won't be making a return. If I'm in the mood for traditional fare (with a contemporary twist), I'd prefer the Avoca cafe, a 5 minute walk away on Wicklow street. read more

My new favourite breakfast in Dublin. Amazing value at only €6 or €8 depending on how much you want and with a tea or coffee. The food is really great quality with the usual items on offer. They also have gluten free toast which i find so hard to get at breakfast. The restaurant is upstairs in the Kilkenny shop and is a really nice space and great to people watch. It's really well set up with jugs of water and ice/lemon/orange. Finally the staff are so helpful and friendly - nothing is too much bother for them. Can't say enough good about the place read more

I've only been here once, and only for tea and scones, so I guess I've not experienced the full restaurant experience at Kilkenny. However, what I did experience was good. My friend and I had a large pot of tea between us, and a big fruit scone each as well. Everything tasted good. Another great thing about it was the live easy-listening jazz music being played close to our table as well. I believe this is a weekly happening on Sunday, so worth popping in to catch that. The only problem I do have is the network of pipes running below the ceiling in the café area. They are really quite low down, so I banged my head more than once. Ouch! read more

Nice restaurant with different selection of food. It is a self service type of restaurant. I went for lunch with my friend and we got a sandwich and a selection of salads ( not bad at all) and then we had macchiato and 3 types of cake. The coffee was not bad and the cakes were good-Ish. read more

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The cafe-restaurant in the Kilkenny Design centre is a grand place to stop mid-shop, rest the legs and grab a decent, filling and quality lunch. The food on offer is hearty and fresh. There's a few homemade soups to choose from, a salad bar where you can load up a plate yourself, and a hot counter with casseroles, lasagnes and a roast of the day for a full carvery lunch. The full-Irish breakfasts will set you up for a day's shopping, or choose from one of their lighter brekkie options like eggs benedict or simple toast with butter and jam. The coffee is good, tea comes in a pot, and the pastries, cakes and scones are deeeeeeelish. read more

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Tasty café upstairs with friendly staff. Good seating area with views of Trinity College across the street. Complementary WiFi for writing a Yelp review on the fly. Some evenings, there is a live band/singer playing unobtrusively in the corner. It adds a nice atmosphere to the place. The food is of the simple and wholesome variety, rather than the exotic and adventurous. That's not a criticism, though - I like it that way. All in all, a good place to eat. read more

Great breakfast on a dime, though they were short on eggs when I showed up at 10:30 and they were slow about getting a new batch out. Otherwise, it's all a fairly efficient and friendly operation. There's absolutely nothing special about this place besides how much you get for how little you pay. 6 Euro for 5 items goes a long way for my stomach. 8 Euro for 7 items if you like (barely any savings, but it adds to the meal if you need). read more

I had a fabulous lunch! All the food is locally sourced and organic. Wonderful poached salmon. You can get a variety of salad to pair with. They also have a hot bar and sandwiches. They said they would custom make a sandwich for you if don't like what is in the case. Desserts were extremely tempting. They have a nice big expresso machine. There is a big open dining room that overlooks the street with country chic quaint furniture. The cafe is on the second level of the store. read more

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Not the best experience here today. We were only in for coffee and a piece of cake but we found the service quite disorganised. My coffee was lukewarm and my mam's bun was tasteless. I think they are trying to offer too many options, and as a result the quality suffers. I find the seating cramped and today it seemed that tables were not being cleared promptly once customers had left. It's a shame as the place does have great potential. read more