5 out of 5 due to several reasons…read more #1: Amazing employees. Maybe it's because its the countryside Irish but as soon you go in you are warmly greeted. You will notice they are all italian which gave me an even more confident my coffee would be amazing. #2: Vegan option: I'm not vegan but they have great vegan option for vegans. But the non-vegan options were delicious as well. The croissant I ordered was buttery, and flaky. The strawberry jam tastes like home made without any added sugar. #3: Affordability: Compared to Dublin, this place is a steal. Finally: A++ go get your coffee and food so you can go walk around Bray or even hike up that mountain.

Cats! Books! Wine! Fresh, authentic Italian food! Owned and staffed by Italians!…read more This little gem, only a couple dozen metres from the Bray DART station, is quaint and cozy. It only holds about 15 people. But the food, coffee, and service is about as good as it gets. These people are passionate about what they do. I come specifically for the awesome vegan Caravaggio sandwich (on ciabatta). Everything is freshly made by them and unlike anything you will get anywhere else. Except maybe Italy! There are usually lots of Italian customers there, speaking Italian. This is a very good sign. The place is full of interesting old books people are free to browse. A quirk is an underlying 'cat' theme. Quotes and pictures about cats all over. Hand drawn images of cats by customers also adorn the walks, as to Italian record albums. I come way out of my way to come here regularly and will continue to as long as possible. Note: their fabulous bread selection comes fresh daily from the Firehouse bakery in Delgany.

Simple delicious and worth the stop. One in our party said the fish and chips was the best they…read moreever had.

Great find in Bray! Cozy patio with harbor view, fabulous breakfast choices. The benedict with…read morepulled ham hock was so good! Chloe and Mamsa (sorry if I spelled or remembered the name wrong!) were super sweet & helpful staff. Recommend!

Very friendly staff. Great cappucino. Tasty Food...breakfast especially....also crepes are…read moredelicious.

Very conveniently located on the Main Street it had become my favourite place for breakfast... The…read moremenu has many to choose from, and all is very tasty! Their coffee is great, what else do you want? Oh, staff friendliness you say? ~check! Super friendly indeed.

Best Cappucuino in town . Staff are very friendly. Nice vibe about the place . Reasonable pricesread more

When I first start to live in South Co. Dublin and it became apparent that Bray was the closest…read moretown to where I lived on my commute to work. A good cup of coffee in a pleasant atmosphere was high on the agenda of priorities for me. Gusto Italiano has this. It's a no nonsense genuine Italian Coffee Shop. You get the feeling when you are there that you could be Milano or Roma where a group of Italian workers could be standing by the counter arguing about Mario Balotelli's performance in his last Italian international or whether they would be better returning to the Lira. Coffee is top notch each cup made individually none of this automated machine slop. They offer typical Italian pastries etc for breakfast and a small but wholesome selection of Panino for lunch. The Wi-fi is free, and the radio playing in the back ground is Italian. They also offer a range of Italian food produce for sale. The decor is sparse and basic, but for me this adds to the charm and the quality of produce offered makes up for this. This cafe is the personification of "Less is More"

Betelnut Cafe, in Mermaid Arts Centre, has one of the best lunch menus in Bray. It serves the usual…read moresandwiches, paninis and wraps but the fillings and the presentation are rather more creative than your usual sandwich bar. No egg mayo here! Expect 'gourmet' fillings such as pine nuts, sundried tomatoes, carmelised onions, olive tapenade, humus etc. The meals are filling and flavoursome and the menu offers some really tasty vegan and veggie options, including a yummy layered veggie special! Betelnut is packed at lunchtime so you might have to wait for a seat and maybe a little longer than you'd like for the food. It's not cosy but it's bright and modern and there is a tiny play area for all of those tear-away toddlers. It also serves pre-theatre and interval drinks at Mermaid performances.

Great variety of sandwiches and salads, also good for a late weekend breakfast. Gluten free bread…read moreavailable and vegetarian and vegan options are a big hit with me. Love their vegetarian and vegan club sambo's and goats cheese salads. Tasty tasty tasty!!!! Staff are friendly and helpful too.

Driving down Shankill Road you wouldn't expect a lovely Cafe / Restaurant here. In what rather…read morelooks like a car park with industrial businesses. But inside it's a lovely decorated restaurant, with very good food and friendly staff. And it's actually busy enough too, so a lot of people did discover the Cafe by now. I only had a coffee and a Hot Cross bun but both where lovely and the menu looked tempting enough. But it wasn't the time of day to have more than a snack. So it's definitely a place new on my map where I will come back to and try more.

The Bridge Cafe is one of the few cafes in Bray that show individual character. I love their…read moreinterior and their friendly staff. It's also very child-friendly and it's got enough space for buggies and their passengers.

From the owner: Fairtrade coffee, organic herbal teas, REAL hot chocolate, toasted sandwiches, savoury…read moretarts,salads, daily soups and specials and a selection of cakes and biscuits. We make as much as we can in store from scratch to make sure you get the best with no additives and preservatives!

Located in The Park of Cabinteely up by the primary school, I discovered this little gem. The food…read morewas really tasty! I went for the hummus wrap which came with two side bowls of couscous and spicy chickpeas. The decor was homely and country kitchen-esque and there was a book shelf set up for book swaps. They cater for groups too with byob option which can be handy. Over all, I nice spot for lunch and the free parking is a bonus ;)

Been here a few times now and each time have really enjoyed it…read more Lovely bright room with friendly staff. And more importantly the food is really good. The beef burger is delicious with cheese loaded potato skins-you won't be hungry after! Loads of homemade cakes and sausage rolls etc. are on display to tempt you. Great selection of choices on the menu with plenty of gluten free options. Breakfast served until 2pm at the weekend which I think should be the norm. One of our party had the French toast and it tasted amazing! I'll be back!