Name change - now called Surge. Great place, with excellent hand crafted espresso coffees and…read morepastries!

Serious coffee for Coffee LOVERS. They really care about their coffee here so it's worth the effort…read moregetting outside the city. Located on the Clontarf road it's out of the way for your typical urbanite but you're rewarded with a beautiful water front view. They have little nibbles, sandwiches and monstrous croissants! You can also buy coffee by the packet here with the staff on hand for recommendations. I was visiting for a Cupping event they held where you got to try different coffees and learn about the crafting process. Great selection!

It's easy to miss Bolands Sandwich Bar because of its location on Duke Lane…read more But people should seek this place out. It provides the simple service of sandwiches, pretty run of the mill sandwiches at that. But they are fast and the sandwiches are extremely great value. Today I got a chicken and stuffing on white, which was pre-made and ready to go from their fridge. In and out super quick. It wasn't a gourmet or artisan sandwich, but for what it was it was pretty good. I really enjoyed it too. The best part, it cost 2.80 EUR. But the standard was much higher than than the price suggests. They also have a counter down the back where you can have your sandwich made to your own liking. Highly recommended.

Save value, a hot chicken roll, a cuppa wedges and a can of drink for €5. The best bargain, it…read moredeserves 5 stars in itself. Simple food, but it's nice!

Tucked away in a little alley, this small "hole-in-the-wall" cafe is a hidden gem. I got a veggie…read morebreakfast sandwich and it was delicious. The eggs were light and fluffy, the cheese was soft and smoky, and the sourdough bread was chewy but also toasty. The sandwich was quite big. I wasn't sure I would finish it, but quickly did after the first bite. The hours at this cafe are variable. They do not have a website listing the hours, and Google and Yelp cannot consistently keep up with their hours as they change on a whim. Currently, the hours listed on their board says Monday-Friday 8:30AM-3:00PM, but it was not open this past Monday when I walked by. They serve breakfast from 8:30AM-10:30AM and lunch 12PM-3:00PM. It's probably best to call first to see if they are open. Hope this helps!

Walk down and alley and think you aren't gonna find a place and then this sneaks up. Fresh baked…read moregoods and a breakfast sandwich that was unreal. Felt good to sit outside and eat it. The service was great and they were quick.

Stopped in for a coffee and sandwich one morning before getting on the train. The worker (owner?)…read morewas amazing. He was super friendly and makes a delicious dirty chai latte. The breakfast sandwich was fantastic as well (I wish I took a picture!)

The sandwiches at this place are amazing. The staff are helpful, fun, and fast. Its a great…read morelittle place to grab a bite while in Dublin. My group had lunch here twice over our four days in town.

This is an amazing sandwich shop right across from Mayors Square. They also do coffee and a few…read moreother bits, but the sandwiches there are the main focus and they are simple divine. They have a few types of homemade breads they use, I personally love the focaccia, and the use amazing fresh ingredients as well for one of the best sandwiches you will ever eat. Best part, the prices are really good too and the staff are lovely. As my office is right around the corner, I will definitely be eating here more often!

From the owner: La Corte coffee shops are the on-the-go offering from the Dunne & Crescenzi collection, providing…read morecoffee, fresh baked pastries and handmade panini's to those who are a little short on time.

I really like this place..they do amazing sandwiches, hot dishes and desert/sneaky treats to die…read morefor. Their chocolate biscuit cake and their mars bar rice crispie bun was delish! I 'm disappointed with their tea and coffee..I love a good cuppa with a sandwich or treat, the tea they use is weak and their coffee is just ok. It's really well organised, and they bring your food to the table. It can get very busy and you're left walking around or standing looking for a seat, or sometimes sitting on top of strangers. On the other hand, the staff are so ready to go by closing, they are cleaning away your table and really forcing you out at 15 mins to closing, the last time we were there is was super rushed, which was a bit of a let down. I'll get it to go next time!

It shouldn't be that surprising that there would be a shop of The Food Room's ilk in Clontarf…read more Although geographically a northside suburb, Clontarf is awash with all sorts of southside affectations (a rugby AND a cricket club, victorian buildings, a yacht club), so it was only natural that it should acquire the latest in west-brit hoity-toityness: a supermarket that specialises in fancy food. I say "specialises in", whereas I actually mean "deals exclusively in". Go there and try to buy Toffeepops or some Supernoodles and you're out of luck, mate. The Food Room do juices, wraps, quiches and all that malarkey, which are all very nice, but the place is a right pain in the hole if you want to buy normal groceries. The Food Room is part of a wider Clontarfian malaise: there are very few normal shops in this part of Dublin. A friend of mine lives but an asses roar from The Food Room, which is really handy for her when she wants to buy birthday cards, but not much use when she wants a few messages. I'd quite possibly be giving this place a better review if there were more real shops in the locality.

Great food for lunch, they offer hearty meals as well as healthy meals. One of the best places in…read morethe area. I love the half rotisserie chicken with salad and some f the sandwiches. The burger has two delicious parties of grass fed beef. French fries are freshly prepared, the salad are also fresh and delicious.

Looks like Sandyford Ind. Est. has just bagged another nice eatery!…read more Located just on the edge of the Beacon South Quarter on Corrig Road nicely removed from the hustle and bustle of the other restaurants. Stopped in for lunch on one of the opening days and tbh was a little bit manic but that just down to finding feet, have been in since and things have calmed down. The first thing you notice when you enter is the woodfire pizza oven! then you'll start to pick up on how trendy the building is.. if Pizza isn't your thing the mosey on over to the sandwich counter and purchase a very tasty sambo.. My person favourite is the Roast Chicken & Stuffing sambo, ask for it to be toasted! nom nom & very filling which is great value at €6.95! Once again another welcome addition to the Sandyford area..

I'm so glad I found this spot on my first day. The food was exactly what I was looking for and it…read morewasn't overly crowded by tourists. The hostess and cook gave us kind and quick service. It was great. I regret not eating here every morning during my trip. I highly recommend this cozy spot!

Small local place adjacent to a church. Stopped in for a scone and cappuccino, both were delicious…read more The two women working were friendly, and seemed to know the other patrons. Clean space with walls covered in work by local artists.

This new cafe is a jewel!! It's my new go to coffee and lunch spot! The owner is so friendly and…read moretheir creative delicious daily lunch special was made with quality ingredients that made my tastebuds dance. I had the chicken and mushroom bruschetta with Parmesan shavings and truffle oil. It was served with a rocket with lemon dressing and a broccoli and garlic soup! I had a homemade scone and a perfect coffee for dessert! I felt full without feeling heavy! Needless to say I'll definitely be back!

From the owner: We do amazing sandwiches and make all our sauces, dressings and tapenades…read more We also have tasty salads, soups and a gorgeous daily lunch special. Our coffee is Matthew Algie and organic, fairtrade and rainforest alliance certfied.

For someone visiting from abroad, Tillies is a wonderful find. The food is delicious and the…read morewaitstaff is very friendly. As others have mentioned, everyone knows each other and I was happy to just sit and enjoy the community. Did I mention the food is great?

There's nothing that makes me miss emigrating more than going somewhere were everyone knows each…read moreother, that's literally 10 minutes from the house you grew up in, and nobody knows you! So Tillies makes me very sad, but also very happy! It seems the masses of Clontarf do be in and out of here all day and everyone is really friendly. I was here recently for a chin-wag with an old friend and we enjoyed our 90 minutes or so in the bright, bustling surroundings. We each had a cappuccino and a scone. The cappuccino was decent. Not too milky - just how like it. The scone was a wee bit dry but good all the same, served with cream and jam -my favourite! The staff were lovely, very friendly having chats with customers (everybody knows everybody so of course they are!) and just being generally smiley, which makes the cafe quite cheerful.