I came by here on a day trip from Dublin to Kilkenny. We'd just come back from climbing the round…read moretower and definitely wanted a bite to eat! This little cafe is super cute and had an abundance of options from smoothies and coffees, to baked goods and sandwiches. I got one of their specials - a baked falafel wrap, with tomato, onion, lettuce and tzatziki. It was incredibly good - I was so impressed! It was a very reasonable amount of food too, which I always appreciate. It was served with a small beet salad, which was really lovely. I enjoyed the whole meal immensely. The whole trip to Kilkenny was fantastic, and this was a very wonderful part of it!

Great cappuccino and the kids liked the fruit smoothies. We stopped here after visiting the castleread more

Stopped here for breakfast which is only served from 10am-12pm at which point the lunch menu comes…read moreinto effect. This place is close to Waterford so a good location if you're taking a tour there or doing some shopping in the town. I ordered an Americano and the salmon toast. Coffee was good, food looked beautiful but tasted just okay. Instead of a traditional Benedict sauce they do an avocado sauce which was SUPER lemony and overpowered the rest of the dish in my opinion. I also took a piece of the carrot cake for 3.5 euro as take away which was probably the best thing I had from here. Service was not as friendly as many of the other small cafes I've visited in Ireland which was disappointing since this place is very charming inside. I'd recommend for a quick coffee and cake but have your breakfast or lunch elsewhere.

Lovely cafe! The girls working the counter were the sweetest…read more It's a small shop with seven tables indoors and a couple outdoors. The cappuccino was delicious and my friend enjoyed her tea. They also carry hot chocolate. The baked goods looked amazing-cakes, scones, brownies, rice crispy treats. I had to stay away! they also have retail coffee. Come get some!

The food is excellent and the service is prompt and friendly. A must stop if near New Ross!!read more

Such a lovely food and friendly staff, have visited few times, fresh foods, amazing salads and wow…read moretea

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.

Food was very interesting. Service was good and was above the bookstore. All varieties of food…read more Ambience was definitely Irish.

Perfect location:) Bookstore downstairs and coffee upstairs. Had espresso on ice and loved the cute…read moreambiance

Great spot for breakfast. The staff is extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful. The lattes were…read morequite good, and the location is hard to beat for convenience and for just watching the world go by. The breakfast is excellent; i had the eggs benedict which was good, and my wife loved her pastries as well. No wifi is the only knock.

We were in Kilkenny for a day and a half and stopped here for lunch. It was busy but not too busy -…read morewe have been traveling all around Europe and the UK so I guess we are used to slow-ish service, so we proactively grabbed menus and sat down. The server came over within 10mins which is think is perfect! We did not have any issues with service during lunch on a Monday. As others have stated the windows and location are amazing! To start we ordered a scone that came with butter, amazing raspberry jam, cream and was very warm and toasty. It was really great way to start our meal. My husband ordered the cappuccino and the smoked salmon sandwich, the sandwiches come with a little side salad that was really great. He raved about his cappuccino as well. I ordered the turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing Sandwich and it was GREAT! It came our quick and was toasted perfectly - I did add mayonnaise, because as an American I love my condiments haha We also shared a side of sweet potato fries and were yummy, but we're definitely overpriced at €2.95, although we did not mind paying at all. Ireland is not the cheapest place in general. I would highly recommend giving this place a try!

We ate here at the recommendation of a local on the street. It was a fantastic recommendation! Full…read moreIrish breakfast was delicious. Service was great. Space was small and very clean. It seamed like they had just moved there from another location and was popular w the locals. Definitely recommend!

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