This review is for our trip to Ireland in Summer 2019. To begin, the Breakfast Bap is a straight up burger. For some reason, we just had no idea that's what it would be. The slight difference in culture when visiting tripped us up more than expected! I would call this place "hipster" but I think that would be an insult - it is a quaint and respectable joint that has delicious and healthy food. We had to try this place due to the proximity to where we were staying for our trip, so we stopped in when we had a free morning. The food we had was unexpected, but delicious. If you're from The States and are in the area, stop by! read more

The Lo-cal Kitchen - Health Markets Near Me - Castleknock, D

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Major fan of this place. What I like: - Run by a husband and wife combo - these guys know their stuff but are goddam likeable in doing so - Located on the edge of the Phoenix Park, it's the most perfect location possible for a post-run / cycle treat fest. - Big massive windows drawing the sunlight in while you munch on your nosh - The nosh. Homemade, healthy, inspired, absolutely delish. - The tea - loose leaf, served in delicate vintage china and big burly but very cute knitted tea cosies. What I don't like: - Nothing. This place is deadly. Long may it reign! read more

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I was at a Yelp Elite event here a few weeks back and was very impressed with what was on offer. I went today and left feeling moderately satisfied but kind of bored by what I had. So I went with the healthy hangover. Turkey rashers, turkey sausages, poached egg, beans, spinach and mushrooms. My friend went with the breakfast bap. The staff are very friendly in here and I like the decor, it is welcoming and comfy. I like the premise behind this place but the execution is not quite there. If your main breakfast dish includes specifically a poached egg then really you should have your egg poaching technique perfected. My egg and my friends egg was rock hard. I asked the waitress for another egg that was soft and she said that was no problem. No apology mind you. The new egg arrived and it was done perfectly. I shouldn't have to ask though whilst the rest of my brekkie is sitting there. They should not send the eggs out if they are like that. We asked for ketchup or brown sauce to which we were told they don't serve ketchup and brown sauce. We were told there was some sort of tomato sauce but it wasn't really for breakfast but we wanted some as the breakfast was really dry as was my friends breakfast bap. Guys you need to at least have some sort of homemade breakfast relish for your baps, wraps and healthy hangovers. Dry brekkies I would think most people are not a fan of. No salt/pepper on the table and took a while for the crumbs to be wiped away from the last person. I know turkey sausages and rashers are not exactly Superquinn sausages and I wasn't expecting much from them BUT I grill turkey sausages at home and they are much nicer flavour wise, not the biggest fan of these particular ones. 9 quid for the large brekkie which is OK really, although should probably include your tea/coffee. 7 quid for the brekkie bap is a little overpriced for what it is, a brekkie sambo. I was disappointed today I must admit but, I will be back to give it another try. Hopefully the owners are reading the reviews here and take my points on board. read more

The Lo-cal Kitchen - Healthy Hangover - Health Markets Near Me - Castleknock, D

Surprised I hadn't heard about this place, it's lovely! I ordered the Philly Cheese Steak, which was listed as a new dish on the menu. It came on a fluffy, fresh wholemeal (oh, maybe it was wholewheat actually, I can't remember and am not even sure that they're different) bap, with loads of mixed veg. 10/10 tasty. Co-lunch-getter picked the Lo-Cal Fish and Chips, which was haddock and a side of oven-baked sweet potato chips. I tested that too; the fish was beautiful. Really, really fresh and cooked perfectly. The chips were nice - much softer than I would bake them at home, but no better or worse, just different. Would like if the skin was left on, for texture. Overall, great. I'll order this myself next time. We shared a brownie. I think it was gluten free? We're not coeliac or gluten intolerant so I didn't make note properly. Anyway, it was nice but TINY. I'd say about as thick as a Digestive biscuits but maybe not as wide. I wouldn't shell out €2.40 for it again. Prices are around €10 to €13 for main courses. You can tell that you're eating better quality food, but I think it's a touch steep still, just because portions are smaller. A few leaves on the side wouldn't go amiss. Will definitely be back for another lunch and to try out the breakfast menu. OH, and the tea cosies are great read more

The Lo-cal Kitchen - Philly Cheese Steak and Lo-Cal Fish and Chips. - Health Markets Near Me - Castleknock, D

I had seen this place on Yelp a little while ago so, when we decided to go spend the day at Phoenix park it was the time to try it. After a long bike ride in the park, we finally found the place thanks to a map because we got a bit lost before. When we came in we stayed in front of the counter, I was a bit out of breath and couldn't explain myself right enough to ask for a menu, which did not seem logic to the staff and then we waited a few minutes before they understood us. I first was a bit disappointed by the staff that I found not really welcoming, but once we were seated they were actually pretty nice. It was really sunny so we decided to sit outside. Thanks a million to the weather for letting us sit outside because it seemed to be the meeting point of all the mums of the neighborhood, which means it was very noisy inside, I really couldn't have stood it for the whole time we staid there. We took one healthy hangover, one gluten free chicken sandwich, two smoothies, one Nobo and one frozen banana coated with dark chocolate. Everything was reeeeaaally good, the sauce on the chicken sandwich was great and so tasty, the bread was delicious, the healthy hangover was awesome, the smoothies were probably some of the best I ever had, and I really liked the originality of my frozen banana. It felt great to have some real choice of gluten free and dairy free food on the menu. I paid 35€ for all of it, it's not cheap, but viewing everything we took, that's acceptable. read more

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What a lovely little spot! Was visiting friends recently who happen to live right by the Lo-Cal kitchen so we went for lunch. I had a tuna melt sandwich on toasted brown bread and it was delicious! I Love the interior. It's very homely and bright. I know if I lived nearby I'd be in here all the time! read more

The Lo-cal Kitchen - Health Markets Near Me - Castleknock, D

Thoroughly disappointed. The Lo-Cal kitchen has gotten great reviews on yelp and also from friends who have visited it. I honestly don't know how. Upon arriving we awaited for the blonde waitress working there to seat us and after a while with no acknowledgement of our presence I approached her and tried to ask if we could grab a free table and she snapped at us to wait till she was finished. Next we were seated at a dirty table and upon pulling in my chair I got stabbed by a rusty nail sticking out of the chair. When the girl came back a few minutes later to ask if we were ready to order I asked for a few more moments and got a scowl. Upon ordering from a different and more friendly waitress we were then told that there were no blueberries and later we overheard the table beside us being told there were no sweet potatoes. Seriously these are core ingredients for a good chunk of the menu?!?! So instead of a blueberry smoothie my girlfriend got a very sour, not so sexy and watery - sexy strawberry smoothie. I in turn reviewed a warm protein power smoothie which while tasty I had to leave cool for a while before drinking. We both got the fish and sweet potato fries with 'mint peas'. I enjoyed the breaded haddock but the sweet potatoe fries were stone cold and the mint peas had no trace of mint in them. The restaurant itself was very messy. The floor was absolutely filthy and when we went to pay an astounding €35 for a highly disappointing meal we saw the kitchen was in an even worse state to the extent that bins were overflowing with rubbish. All in all the Lo-Cal Kitchen was a huge disappointment and we won't be returning. read more

The Lo-cal Kitchen - Very sour and watery strawberry smoothie and warm protein smoothie - Health Markets Near Me - Castleknock, D

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5 stars all the way. I love this little spot which I am lucky enough to have on my doorstep. The food is fantastically tasty AND healthy - yes its possible. I come here at the weekend for a guilt free breakfast, the greasy fry without the grease. The ingredients are top notch and all freshly prepared and really well presented. The healthy hangover is really worth trying with turkey rashers, turkey sausages, poached egg, beans, spinach and mushrooms on gluten free bread (if requested). They also have a lovely avocado, poached egg on toast. The juices are really good and with very clever names like the "Hangover Heave Ho". I haven't been for regular lunch yet but its on my "to eat" list The restaurant is very cute and well decorated. Super bright with seating inside and out. The only problem is that it tends to be busy at the weekend and isn't huge so I have had to go else where on a few occasions. . . . crying ! read more

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I love this place! The moment you walk in the door you can't help but smile! It's so bright and colourful, there's a counter full of goodies to greet you along with lovely staff. The menu is lovely and no flavour is spared. It's so nice to go out for lunch and know exactly what you're eating, and what calories nutrients you're getting. Their turkey sausages are better tasting than pork sausages, their sandwiches are amazing, and the granola bars are fab! The only downside is the lack of parking in the area, it's in the middle of lots of apartments, with very few visitor spaces. Other than that it's great! read more

The Lo-cal Kitchen - Hot chocolate - Health Markets Near Me - Castleknock, D

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This place is cute tah boot!! I ventured out on the basis of other yelp reviews and I am delighted I did!! A bit hidden away, this cafe was a fab find. As a vegetarian I definitely feel limited in most places but The lo-cal kitchen caters really well for veggies and is decent for vegans. The place is really cutesy and definitely a hotspot for mummahs and bubbahs during the day. Staff are really friendly and helpful in recommending dishes. Price wise it was okay but a small smoothie for 4.50 is a bit steep however I will definitely be moseying back :) read more

The Lo-cal Kitchen - Dainty cup of soup... - Health Markets Near Me - Castleknock, D

After an enjoyable walk, despite the rain, in Phoenix Park we needed something to warm us up. This gorgeous and unique cafe not only warmed our tummies but also our hearts. Our lovely host gave us a great welcome and showed us the next cosy table. The best way to describe the decor is "delightful" - mix matched chairs, good china cutlery and a freshness I haven't seen around Dublin in quite some time. We were mesmerised by the menu, everything looked delicious and it was healthy! Great decor, good food - there must be a catch. But no, it was well priced reasonable waiting time and good coffee. I went for a healthy booster smoothie which did just that, a green citrus salad and then a cappuccino to go. It's a pity that it's a bit far out for me, but maybe that's a point. The staff and music were carefully selected and added to our experience. Really really enjoyed ourselves. It's unique, relaxed and healthy vibe has me making plans on my next venture out to The Lo Cal Kitchen. (Only point to note would be- could they offer an almond milk option for the coffee?) read more

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Only found out about this place on Saturday, it's a little hidden gem. It's so dainty and vintagey on the inside, miss matched furniture and China, open plan kitchen and a menu that shows a complete breakdown of macros and allergians. That alone requires a huge amount of work. The menu is so vast I had a really tough time in choosing what I wanted, but opted for a chicken and parmasen gluten free sandwich which was tasty. The other guys had the bae, which I'm having next time, and a bean roll. The staff are super friendly and will make anything you liking. The coffee is delicious, just wish they done a large coffee to go, but that's just me being greedy! Great little spot and so close to the phoenix Park too read more

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Fresh clean flavours that your belly will thank you for later....spa treatment/rehab for mistreated tummies! You will be a glowing ball of energy the next day after a meal out here! Must try health booster smoothie/pancóga mmmm Have been back again many a time read more

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Excellent little out of the way spot. Healthy but not too healthy dishes, plenty of flavour and good portion sizes. Can be very busy on the weekends but seating outside for waiting and staff are friendly. read more

I was trying to figure out what would be my big 100th review. I wanted it to be a good one alright. When I went to the Lo-cal for lunch, I knew that this was the place that was to get the honour of my 100th review! :D Being quite the healthy eater myself, I am always looking to make the right choices when I go out for food (wherever possible). Lo-cal makes this easy! All items on the menue are what I would consider the healthy version of some of my favourite things. The best thing about Lo-cal's food is that making these the healthy version of our favourite snacks, in no way has taste been sacrificed. Every time I have been into Lo-cal, it has been really very busy. however the food really is top notch. I am looking forward to going for a run in the park and finishing it off with a Lo-cal lunch soon enough! :D read more

I guess i was lucky that i came on a sunny day.It was packed put we managed to get a table. I had a green tomato soup ( really good) and camomile tea . Their china set is lovely and the decoration of the place shows a good taste apart from the halloween decoration at the time i was there. I recommend this place for tea room lovers. Especially, that it is hard to find tea rooms in dublin. read more

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So I was scrolling through yelp when I came across here and seen all the pictures of AMAZING latte art and I've been in a bit of a coffee buzz so I had to try it. I ordered the soup in a cup, the tuna melt and a cappuccino , the soup is served in a china tea cup which is a really cool touch and it tastes fantastic to boot ! Tasted particularly good on the cold day that it was :) , the tuna melt was an a mixed seed brown bread with tomato and cheese. The cappuccino came all plane Jane though :/ (pic included) which I was felt a bit put out by . I know ! First world problem! Ha .. But when they have their yelp page filled with amazing coffee art it kind of what I was expecting But whatever! The food was lovely the soup was too and the coffee , staff were nice and the place looked great. read more

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I like the lo-cal kitchen, it's a lovely brunch spot and they serve breakfast stuff all day (for people like me who don't get out of bed till noon at the weekend) ! I usually get the pancakes! They're pretty nice! It's a bit pricey for what your getting though and stuff like the sandwiches look a bit scabby on the plate with no side salad and that! It wouldn't be an every weekend lunch spot for me but it's nice for a change once in a while! read more

Place is gorgeus, so cute. I got a chicken sandwich and it was delicious so tasty. Smoothies are the best. Staff are very friendly and I like the decor very much. read more

I was delighted that LO-Cal opened in our development, and the food is great. I was recommended to try the pancakes by my friends, and I was super happy I did. I love the choices of maple syrup or fresh fruit or cream or custard... all on one plate with your pancakes. The owners said that it was a result of both their different tastes on what they want on their pancakes. Their scones are really nice as well, that was before they brought out new flavours like raspberry and coconut. I don't really drink coffee, but my other half does, and he gets a flat white every time he's there (which is a really good sign). They are very kid-friendly as well. They also have wi-fi. :-) It's great to see this café open in this area, and looking forward to all their new additions their menu in the coming months. read more

I have to give 5 stars in this case! Myself and my 2 friends popped in after a lovely walk in the pheonix park, it was our first time in low cal kitchen and we had a wonderful experience! The decor striked us first, we loved the dainty tea cups and sayings on the wall and the cute tableware, such a cute spot for a girly lunch! The menu has lots of variety and we found ourselves wanting to try everything and have already planned our next visit! I had a gorgeous smoothie and beef & avacado wrap which tasted amazing! The staff were really friendy also which topped our first experience in low cal kitchen. Gem of a cafe and cannot wait to visit again :) Aimée - 21 years, Dublin read more

The Lo-cal Kitchen - Health Markets Near Me - Castleknock, D

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I have to admit, I was hesitant. In my experience anything that's good for you isn't as yummy as it's bolder alternative. Seeing as this little gem is literally 5mins away from where I live, I couldn't not go! I am so glad I did. First thing that struck me was the decor. If you've read my other reviews you'll know I love to be surrounded by beautiful things. This place hits the nail on the head. After meeting the super lovely owners Jenny and Stephen I found out why. Both are in the design business and you can clearly see they've fitted out many a store before. It's shabby chic with an emphasis on the chic. The walls are adorned with really pretty finds and the dining arrangements are all hand painted and upcycled by the lovely Jenny herself. A woman after my own heart! The first thing I got my hands on was the delicious selection of smoothies. I tried their cold remedy first, a fantastic mix of orange and pineapple and magic. My favourite. They also had strawberry, mixed berry and a protein banana shake that I surprisingly liked. Their soups are served in adorable tea cups! I've seen this done before and liked it. I was concerned the portion would be too small, but these little cups of goodness are so jam packed with flavour, any more would just spoil it. I was big big fan of their 'Super Green Soup'. I don't know what's in it, and I'd like to keep it that way. The cream at the bottom of the soup was a very pleasant surprise. A teacup of bliss. I'm not a salad person, so I was too afraid to try the array of colours on show. I had some really delicious wraps and brown breads. The chicken was great too. The key note of the evening was Jenny and Stephen's passion for natural nutrition. As they both spoke to us, you could really tell they both love this little nook in the suburbs. I really really like these guys. They have also picked excellent staff. I even popped in this morning to grab one of the delicious smoothies and I was greeted with a warm welcome and a smile. That's a rare thing on an early Wednesday morning. Four stars with the potential for five. There's an evening menu in the works, which is more my cup of soup. I can't wait to see what goodness Jenny and Stephen have lined up. read more

I love the art they put into making their cappuccinos. Today bank holiday monday i had one with a wonderful dragon on it which took a few moments to do and i almost didn't want to drink it as it looked too good to drink. But drink it i did and it was wonderful. I will be back for more coffee, this time with a book to read and some food as i didn't have any this time. I did have some delicious and moreish food at the event a couple of weeks ago and i will definitely try it again soon when the family are not with me. The only little thing that could be improved in my opinion is the menu. It is not clear enough to me the wonderful food i know they serve. I'm not usually one for sandwiches and salads and the board doesn't state clearly the variety i tasted at the event. I had some lovely salmon and some little wraps and feta salad but i couldn't see that when i went in. Normally i'm a bit meh about sandwiches and salads, expecting boring ham and cheese and limp lettuce but this place does have wow food. The decor is just what i like, cool, a bit retro and there a couple of comfy sofa with cushions to sit on and relax. I even like the pictures on which there are many words of wisdom. If i can remember rightly, 'don't wait for the storm to end but dance in the rain'. Or relax here while you watch the world go by. read more

I read all the reviews on Yelp and I had to go and try myself! Amazing Lo-cal breakfast bap, everything home made and incredibly fresh. Love the internal decorations and the tea cosies are incredibly cute. Well done guys! read more

The Lo-cal Kitchen - Breakfast bap - Health Markets Near Me - Castleknock, D

I haven't got a clue why anyone would eat here. Healthy food doesn't have to taste bad. Definitely NOT recommended.

Ate here for the first time today. Lovely location, especially in the sun! I tried the Citrus Chicken Salad, which was gorgeous. Really really tasty! Very nice feel to this place, half coffee shop, half cafe. I can't wait to try a few more things on the menu, I could see orders coming out and they looked goooood. Deffo a must try for the health conscious person. Very friendly, nice staff, just a little slow on service sometimes. read more

Tried out the Lo-cal Kitchen over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised. Really cute spot just next to The Phoenix Park. The decor is cute, airy and fresh. Staff are friendly and service is quick. I had the buttermilk pancakes which were Delish! The boyfriend had The Healthy Hangover... Don't think it was as plentiful as he would have liked and he was hungry fairly soon later that day but the dish itself was very tasty and healthy indeed! I had the Cold Killer Juice which I loved and was served in a jam jar on top of a very cute saucer. Will be coming back. read more

The Lo-cal Kitchen - The Cold Killer Juice in the Lo-cal Kitchen - Health Markets Near Me - Castleknock, D

This is a lovely place to go for something to eat, the meals are gorgeous and extremely healthy! Customer service was excellent, Only downside is I did find it a little overpriced! read more

Guilt free eating, they have an extensive menu so there's something for everyone. They are happy to make tweaks to dishes if like me you don't like egg. They only complaint is that like others have said sometimes it's hard to get a table as they are so busy, but I'm always happy to wait and the staff get you seated as quick as possible. read more

After hearing so much about this place we have decided to give it a try and to be honest, never again! We have been waiting over an hour for our food with the waitress that couldnt cope with the excessive clientele. Other people that arrived after us were served before and on top of that the food was cold and salty and some ingredients listed on the menu werent on my dish!!! read more

Really interesting menu with plenty of variety & very little guilt. Perfect place to go to if arching what you eat. You don't feel like you're missing out. Lovely atmosphere & decor. Always busy which is great that it's so popular. Really recommend. Especially the yummy smoothies! read more

Back visiting Dublin from America, and this place was right next to my brother's girlfriend's apartment. Had a great breakfast and coffee, and the staff were super friendly. So glad places like this are popping up around Dublin now. read more

It's rare to find anything different these days, but the Lo-Cal Kitchen is that rare beast. Great quirky decor, a menu that isn't all over the place but instead focuses on tasty, healthy and interesting food from good suppliers. The turkey rashers and sausages are just as tasty as their piggy counterparts, but full of protein and scarce in fat. Two perfectly poached eggs and divine field mushrooms completed my breakfast, and I have to say I felt great after it. Good selection of fresh cold pressed juices to get those nutrients into you, and a very good coffee to take away also. Good for kids, unlike a lot of other restaurants they have comfortable kids high chairs with good back support. A comfy baby is a quiet baby! I'll be going back. read more

As a healthy eater I found this place really ideal and tasty. I got quinoa salad with chicken on the side and avocado while the bf got the beef and avocado wrap. Mine was delicious, (would of liked a bit more chicken for the price) having said that I would 100% go back :). His beef wrap was very delicious . Great spot ! read more

The Lo-cal Kitchen - Side of quinoa, added chicken and mashed avocado - Health Markets Near Me - Castleknock, D

Great spot for good lunch and coffee. The pancakes are great.

Coffee was good but the service was slow and not very friendly. Food was tastey, but over priced and portions very stingy. Sweet potato fries are an affront to the word fry. They're cold hard steamed sticks of sweet potato... read more

Great to enjoy a meal and without Feeling bad about it. Great steak and lovely staff. Would defiantly return again .

Love everything about this happy place! Bright and colourful surroundings. Food delish esp. the healthy scones. Attracts gym goers and Castleknock locals. Great little area for mothers in to the left. An all rounder. Only quibble..could we have some more food on the plate please?! read more

Very disappointing to be honest, had heard great things about this place and my mother had raved about it for ages so finally decided to give it a try. Very nice place, clean, quirky and warm. Unfortunately this was let down by slow service and below average food. We were greeted by a friendly waitress who was polite and courteous and took our order promptly. We waited about 20 -25 minutes to get water for the table, we had to ask twice. They were not busy at the time so we were bemused. The food that arrived, about 45 minutes after we arrived (soup and sandwiches) was a real disappointment as it was bland (no salt and pepper on the tables) and lukewarm. While we were waiting for the food to arrive we overheard the chef complaining three times to a colleague that we were "staring" at her, which was untrue, it's an open kitchen, as a customer and somebody who cooks for a living it is nice to see where and how the food is being prepared, but not to overhear a member of staff complain about you. Was asked how everything was after I had paid and told the man at the till, politely, that we were disappointed and I would have preferred that they know for future reference but this seemed to be fobbed off. Unfortunately I will not be returning anytime soon. read more