Darling dog-friendly cafe with delicious food! Cozy and friendly with excellent service. My avocado…read moretoast was literally the best I've ever had, and everything going by looked amazing too. I'll be back!

Had the brekky sandwich and it was massive and filled with flavor. Best breakfast I've had in…read moreIreland! Setting was lovely, well decorated. Fiancé loved it. She had the blueberry pancakes and thought they were lovely as well. Bit slow in terms of getting the food out but they were just opening up so that is to be expected.

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. Why don't more people from Celbridge come here?! I don't get it! Maybe…read morebecause you can't access it from the main street in your car any more?! If I still lived in Celbridge, this is definitely somewhere I'd be frequenting a lot more.. eh.. frequently..!!! Or maybe it's the lack of online presence?! I can't find anything about the cafe on the Castletown House website for example?! Why?! So here's what ye do. Go for a whopper walk up along the river, go over to the obelisk and imagine what it would have been like to have been hanging out with the Connolys and Johnathan Swifts and the likes, get a bitta wind in your hair, then get yourself over into the Courtyard Cafe in the grounds of the wonderful Castletown House, and get the warmth back in you. Get a nice sambo or hot meal and a lovingly made hot chocolate and cake to finish. You'll walk home with a spring in your step, guaranteed.

Walked here for brunch, food was delicious, coffee outstanding and wait staff super friendly!read more

Where do I start. Hair in a vegetarian breakfast and also in kinder bueno pancakes. Vegetarian…read morebreakfast comes out with 2 sausages. Better places to go in Ashbourne for breakfast. Place is cold aswell inside.

Just had an amazing lunch of goat cheese/beat/walnut tart and a very yummy potato leek soup. You…read morewalk up to the counter and order takeaway- there are two tables outside but it was a bit cold and windy when I was there. I definitely recommend this place.

Great food from a limited menu- see photo of blackboard menu. Excellent (LARGE) cappuccino. Also…read moredon't miss the goat cheese salad-- or the warm Mad Hatter

We stopped in on our travels around Ireland and are so glad we did! The food was amazing…read more Everything was fresh and flavorful. The best black pudding I've ever had too. The service was quick and friendly as well. I hope they have many happy years in business! Would definitely recommend for breakfast or lunch.

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!

Best breakfast I've ever had. The egg was absolutely *chef's kiss* amazing. I highly recommend.read more

Fantastic food! Friendly staff, great prices! Ive ate here a number of times and I haven't been…read moredisappointed yet! Loads of parking outside and they also serve Starbucks coffee.... Great little place for a spot of lunch they also do all day breakfast so 5* from me!

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

Everything is delicious and the place is adorable. Great sandwiches coffee and pastries!read more

Excellent selection of handmade pasties. Cute garden area outside where we sat to enjoy our…read moredessert.

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.

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.