There's a vibe here--it starts with with the bamboo wind chimes the roots blues music and and scattered sewing machine tables. But it's the sense of attention: to customers and details about the food that linger after the visit. With a whiff of vinegar, the poached eggs were positively fluffy and cooked hard just the way I ordered them. Delicious coffee, homemade soda bread and from what I hear, tasty meats and bacon make this spot worth a visit. It was convenient to our hotel but I'll make an effort to go back next time I'm in Dublin. read more

Good old Irish breakfast. If you're ever in Dublin and Galway are just about anywhere else in Ireland and you eat a hot breakfast then you're likely to find a plate of Irish breakfast sitting in front of you. They really love their salted cured pork, sausage,beans, lightly cooked sunny side up egg, potatoes, etc. For six days straight I ate different versions of Irish breakfast and Lovinspoon was definitely one of the best. If you're passing through Dublin and wanna quick bite, jump on in. read more

The Lovinspoon - Good old Irish breakfast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, D

Excellent food, great service and a cozy, quaint atmosphere. As Irish a breakfast as you can get- 5 stars! read more

The Lovinspoon - Traditional breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, D

Cozy spot for a fantastic Irish breakfast. Breakfast served all day. Friendly staff and great service. read more

The Lovinspoon - The "Regular" breakfast. Soooo good. I imagine the "Big" breakfast would be great for two. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, D

Easily my favourite coffee shop haunt in the North of the city. If you want to find a coffee shop that is not the usual generic type that they have nowadays, sleek and impersonal, than this is it. Music is great for starters. The vibe is relaxed, you never feel rushed and could easily sit there for hours working away or just drifting away. Great selection of teas, coffee hits the spot. I am addicted to their scones. They do a savage Irish breakfast. It does get very busy during lunch with the outdoor area at a premium on a sunny day. Staff are tops. It is also a gay friendly cafe. read more

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Awesome little cafe restaurant outside of our BNB, definitely the place to get a latte and an Irish Breakfast! read more

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Lovinspoon is a cozy cafe with nice work of art on the walls. I really liked the decor of vintage and rustic. When we walked in we were greeted by two people behind the counter and placed our order. We got the traditional Irish breakfast (meat (bacon, sausages and black and white puddings), eggs, vegetables and potato), porridge (it's a very good amount and you will be full for most of the day), scrambled eggs and toast. We mainly decided on trying Lovinspoon because it received good reviews and it did not disappoint! read more

This is a nice little cafe just past the top of O' Connell street which I decided to try out as it was close to Temple Street Children's hospital where I was studying. The staff were very friendly and welcoming which was a nice start. I ordered a double shot Americano which was pretty good and at a fairly generous size. The cafe is quite petite inside but the seating is quite nice and there are seats outside as well. I noticed that many people getting a full Irish breakfast here, and the scrambled eggs looked really good. They have a fairly extensive menu for both breakfast and lunch as well as a deli and cakes. The prices are pretty decent to ranging from around €7~15. By the way, to use the toilets you have to ask the staff for the key. I was waiting outside a locked empty toilet thinking there was someone inside until the girl came and gave me the key! read more

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I was looking for a good breakfast spot while I was visiting Dublin, and the breakfast here hit the spot! It was a great place to stop and then get back to the Red Bus for a tour of the city. read more

Absolutely adorable cafe! Coffee and food are amazing. Just up the road from the busy cafes off O'Connell St. Had 'The Big' breakfast and wife had 'Granola' breakfast with coffee. Worker were very pleasant and food/coffee was out in minutes. I'd definitely make this a breakfast stop. Worth walking 5mins up the road instead of waiting 10-15mins for coffee and a pastry at Esquires. read more

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This place was awesome. Staff was super friendly, service was quick and food was delicious. When you come in it's rather tiny. The menu is on a board behind the counter. Read this, you don't get menus. Order before sitting, pick a table and they will bring you everything from there. I had the full Irish with breakfast tea. Everything made to order, hot and fresh. Taste was great. I would recommend this place and would return if back in Dublin. read more

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Came in for a vegetarian full Irish breakfast and was extremely pleased! The store is cozy, but we were able to get a table for two. The breakfast was great but the real standout was the homemade brown bread that they serve with it. I don't think I've ever had better bread - I'll be dreaming about that for a long time. It's also super inexpensive (less than 10 euro for a very filling and delicious meal), which helped me recover from the sticker shock of the temple bar area. read more

I had the pleasure of discovering this hole in the wall cafe on my last trip to Dublin and I was no disappointed. One of my main goals in Ireland was of course having a traditional Irish breakfast. I had had one that claimed to be so the day before and was let down. But then I found this place and was blown away. Everything on the plate was cooked to absolute perfection, perfectly portioned and best of all reasonably priced. My only regret was not trying the black pudding being that the previous location I tried it at was so dreadful I shied away from it. Bottom line, eat here. Its delicious read more

This place did not disappoint! I ordered the Regular (Irish) Breakfast. If your in town and looking for an authentic breakfast with a warm setting this it. Excellent service too! read more

The Lovinspoon - The Regular! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, D

The traditional Irish breakfast wasn't the best I had in Ireland, the mushrooms were good but the pudding's were a little dry, no potatoes unfortunately. It was a little bland. However the restaurant was very cute and the workers were very nice. read more

We went for breakfast. Very good service, good food, good coffee, community atmosphere and open earlier than anyone in the area!

Nice little cafe. Good choice of lunches and all Day breakfasts. Staff very friendly and prices are reasonable. Will definitely go back. read more

The Lovinspoon - Small breakfast - all day! Only €4.95 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, D

This place is fantastic! If you're looking for a great Irish breakfast for a very good price this is the place! The Regular breakfast that they have has 2 eggs, 2 pieces of Irish bacon, 2 breakfast sausages, 2 grilled tomatoes, 1 piece of white pudding, baked beans, 2 pieces of toast made with fresh home made bread that they make there! All of that for €8,50!! We ate here for breakfast every day of the three days we stayed here. The service is fantastic, the gentlemen working there very polite and helpful. The location itself is small and quaint but very homey and very welcoming. They have delicious tea and various coffee drinks, they have quite a few options for food other than what I listed all reasonably priced. We will be coming back here again next time we're in Dublin! read more

In Dublin for the first time ever, I was on a hunt for an amazing full irish breakfast...THIS was the best breakfast I've ever had. Everything from the mushrooms to the sausages were cooked perfectly, not to mention bacon sent from heaven. I will be dreaming about it for a long time! read more

The Lovinspoon - "The Regular" Irish Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, D

I am probably not alone when I say - if I'm tucking into a fry I am more than likely pretty hungover. Also statistically I am more likely to be hungover on a Sunday than any other day of the week. Now this is the Lovin Spoon's major fault, it's not open on Sunday - "why, oh why lovin spoon, aren't you there when I need you most" Being hungover makes me forgetful too, meaning I've tried to here more than once on a Sunday, the frustration. The country girl in me would describe these breakfasts as mighty. Good quality meat, a mountain of toast, and a heap of perfectly fried mushrooms. A friend informs me that the potato pancake - or potato bread is a 'vital' part of an Ulster Fry. It's a tasty addition alright. Thanks Cathal, I now have an alternative for my Sunday Brunch. read more

If this place was on South Fredrick Street you wouldn't be able to get in the door for fry lovin' yuppies and it would be the talk of the town... But I like it where it is... things are way more interesting on North Fredrick Street as the weird and wonderful walk by... Breakfast is pretty damn amazing too... best fried or poached eggs i've seen in a cafe (i'm weird about eggs)... just beware of beans - the north-siders have a tendency to put them on their brekkies - well, i dunno read more

A great find, one of Dublins little gems. The atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly with the staff knowing most of the regulars (At least around 7am when they open). There's a stack of newspapers in the corner which is always nice if you're popping in on your own The seats outside go very quickly on sunny days. The big breakfast for €6.50 is a bargain although it doesn't include tea or coffee. A proper fresh fry cooked to order too - no microwave or hot lights. Really good sausages and pudding and they have no problem changing the combinations around for you - In my case an extra egg instead of toast. The coffee while good bumps the price up at little at €2.20 but it is excellent coffee and they do have soya milk which is unusual in this part of town. Also if you want breakfast to go, The breakfast roll is the best in the city. I haven't been in for lunch yet but i'll be sure to try it and update this. read more

I've been looking forward to checking this place outfit ages. Recommended for me by various people who claim hungover breakfast here is fantastic. Alas I could only make it for a lunch. It wa blazing hot and there were two free tables outside. However, I wasn't quick enough off the mark and too long ordering and lost my sunny chance. Note to self, claim table first! Opted for the triple melt sandwich in brown and a coffee. Sat down to wait and admire the decor. Really lovely and homey/funky feel. Service was quick and friendly, Sandwich and coffee arrived in less than 5 minutes at lunchtime. Coffee was a little burnt and too hot really... Sandwich not the tastiest ever, but hit the spot. Sounds like a decent place no? It is... Except for the price... 6.50 for a regular toasted sandwich and 2.20 for an average coffee - I'm not scabby, but there's better value for better food to be had elsewhere. Sorry lovin' but I won't be rushing back for another spoonful. read more

Wonderful nice place to have good Irish breakfast. Everything is perfect including the food, service and caffeine. We loved it; it was closed to our hotel. The prices are so descent. The tables are made of sewing machines. Will visit again while staying at Dublin. Try the Irish scone; its superb. read more

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Serene and relaxed, the Lovinspoon serves a satisfying breakfast. It is a perfect environment to catch up on a good book or delve into any newspaper. The Lovinspoon is a treasure trove of the unique. The walls are always hugged by a colorful and interesting array of canvas and creation. Beneath your table is a pedal which, when pumped, spins a treadle wheel. This is, as I found out, quite enjoyable when put to use. Even the toilets have a very detailed map of the world, every flag and country visible. Can you believe there are seven countries that share "stan" as their ending, well you will once you visit the Lovinspoon's lavatory. By the way, make sure to request for the key before you scurry off to the John, or face the shameful walk of confusion back to your table, legs twised in a knot. Comically located, a "Beware of Dog!" sign is attached lovingly to the kitchen door. This breakfast I speak of contains, as my father said, "the best sausages". He is usually not so quick to pass such bold statements, but i believe he was coming to the same conclusion as everyone else who has tried those sausages. Everything on the plate came together with the holiest of harmonies. I love the fry so dearly there, loyal only to it's lush combination of egg, sausage, rasher and toast. It simply must be had. But go on, live a little, try something else of theirs. Besides breakfast, these guys bang out other delicacies daily. read more

Very nice place to have a relaxed breakfast or just a coffee (which is very good). Scones are surprisingly big and good; and the scrambled eggs were flawless. Good location. read more

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We stopped there for a traditional irish breakfast and that's what we got. The large breakfast costs only 6,50€ and is super delicious. The service was very kind and polite aswell. If you're looking for good and quite cheap breakfast, that's your place! read more

The Lovinspoon - Large Breakfast for 6,50€ - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, D

My wife and I spent 10 days in Ireland for our honeymoon, and I made it my personal mission to try as many full Irish breakfasts as I could. This is where I found the best one. Aside from the excellent food, the service is great, and the atmosphere is charming with interesting art all along the walls. read more

Absolutely loved this place. Was in Dublin for a few days from LOS Angeles and ate here several times. The Veggie breakfast is delicious! And the staff is super cool as well. read more

Had my first meal in Dublin here and it did not disappoint. Big portions and low prices which are perf for a broke solo traveler like me. The two people working were absolutely delightful and they make all their bread in house, how cute is that? read more

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Came on recommendation for breakfast, thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance and the food. I had the regular breakfast which really hit the spot - nothing extravagant or over the top, just well prepared food for a reasonable price. The service was from one individual from behind the counter but he did a wonderful job of making sure everyone had been helped out and gotten what they needed. Hot chocolate was very well made, and I even ate the tomato that came with my breakfast (and I don't like tomato). All in all, this tiny little hideaway is a great way to start off the day with a relaxing atmosphere and good food, also I'd say it's a perfect coffee-date place. read more

Great breakfast and wonderful people. Would definitely go here again. I had an omelette and it was delicious. They had homemade bread and scones and i wish i could eat all of them they were so good. read more

We had the "regular" and "small" breakfast and left more than full! They had sausage, eggs, beans, and toast. The regular also came with mushrooms, white pudding, and grilled tomatoes. Everything was delicious and so filling! We loved this spot and would highly recommend it to anyone in the area. Everything was very affordable and seemed to be quality ingredients. The restaurant itself was small, well lit, decorated with local art, and had a fun, relaxed atmosphere. If we lived here we would definitely become regulars! read more

We had the Irish breakfast, which was very overwhelming. The ingredients seemed a bit low in quality, but I wouldn't have expected anything more, cause it was soo cheap. read more

Cosy, welcoming café on the Northside, conveniently located near some great attractions - the Garden of Remembrance, Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin Writer's Museum and the James Joyce centre are all no more than a five minute walk away. I was thoroughly impressed by the all day vegetarian breakfast, for only a fiver! It was served promptly, piping hot and was very good value as it filled me up for hours afterward. I had it with a pot of green tea (€2.30). There are a handful of tables outside too for smokers. They also serve soups, and make sandwiches to order. The staff are warm and friendly - I didn't have to rifle through my bag in the queue to pay, she told me I could pay for it after I'd eaten. read more

This little neighborhood Cafe is such a lovely place to had breakfast or brunch. We came here for breakfast because it was really close to our hotel in Dublin. We like it so much we came back a 2nd time. The food was always delicious and plentiful. I had the regular breakfast which included 2 sausages, some thick cut bacons, fired egg, beans and tomotes. The hubby had mushrooms and spenich omelet. Everything tasted great and you also get warm soda bread with the meal. The coffee was also really good. The staff were friendly and the service was fast. We can see that a lot of locals come here to eat. It could get a little busy in the morning but it's worth the wait. We will definitely come back when we in town again. read more

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Great lasagna. Their potato and leek soup was also delicious. Great coffee and service. They have a fridge of ready made meals if you need something quick. read more

Great spot for breakfast. It's a tight spot, with good atmosphere. Amazing service. My wife loved her omelette, I loved my flat white.

I don't get what all the hype is about. I ordered an omelette with cheese, bacon, and sausage. It came out burned and without sausage. My toast was cold too. Disappointing. read more

Great irish breakfast. Can share between 2 people. Acommodating to vegans. Potato soup was great.