We like the coffee here but have found the service to be very hit or miss. On one occasion the service was rude and unprofessional, on another occasion it was fine, but not great. It's a beautiful space, filled with light, very modern, but with so many excellent coffee shops to choose from, I'll go with one that treats me kindly. read more

This place is very cool, very funky, very hip and a bit groovy (and I'm a 40 year old balding man with socks and sandals and of the opinion that Bon Jovi had moments of brilliance, so I should know) We stopped in for an early lunch and were treated to some spectacular sandwiches and superb coffee and staff that were just brilliant - one of the girls grabbed junior and guided him to the fridges to chose his drink - it was all very relaxed and natural and un-pressured, little bits of interaction like that make all the difference. yeah, like it a lot, we'll be back. read more

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I guess the price of popularity has kicked in. When we were last here it is relatively unknown which meant friendly service with room to move but alas things have changed. The coffee was again excellent and yes the cookies are the size of a small spare wheel but the tables are packed in tight when communal bench and stools that are simply not conducive to sitting back to relax. You feel ontop of the person next to you and you speak in hushed tones like a library. I am delighted the business is doing so well with the Sunday Brunch but I just don't like being squished. I like they offer aeropress coffee, not everyones cup of tea so to speak but I am glad I tried it as I was going to invest in one. read more

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First visit I tried an americano but second visit I got aeropress. On both visits I chose a giant cookie and the quality was the same on both visits. This is a place for hipsters to chill out but hey where isn't these days?? There was a mix of families and hipsters here too. The funniest sight I observed was one couple having coffee together. He was reading a newspaper and she was on her iPad - was like they brought their Sunday morning out (which is awesome as this is a v nice setting for it!) I do like the coffee here but unfortunately it's a bit of a trek from D15 to visit too often read more

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Very cool cafe that roast and blend their own coffee. Their house blend is really good - half Rwandan / half Guatemalan. Friendly staff and plenty of coffee options. Food menu is fairly light, and includes a lot of cheese. Good spot to chill out at - although on Saturdays there are a lot of parents & kids due to the swan swimming pool next door. read more

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This place has my favourite sandwich in Dublin, the smoked salmon. It's unreal. It's an open sandwich so not too much bread which I like but might not suit those with bigger appetites. If there is a heaven they eat this sandwich there every day. I can't comment on any of the other food as I can never resist going for my favourite but it all looks delicious coming out of the kitchen and I've been told is great by people I've been there with. Coffee is fab too and they roast their own inhouse. My only gripe is their cups (pictured), these are my pet hate with such a tiny handle that it's almost impossible to pick them up. I like my coffee hot so it's a bit of a conundrum, have to wait for it to cool down before I can hold the blooming thing. I've no idea why decent coffee places use these cups! That said I still love the place and you should definitely go there. read more

Two Fifty Square - Annoyingly small handle. Delicious coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dublin, D

Since I was around Ranelagh area I had to try this place. It wasn't a surprise it was packed and I almost left. However, that super nice waitress told me she would find a way to able for us - and she actually did! I had to share a table w/ a couple but they were not annoying at all so it was OK. The place is lovely with a very simple decoration - warehouse style. It is a kinda of a hipster place, so beware! Haha the place smells like coffee (and cheese?!) but no issues with that. I saw cakes from distance so I had to get up and check it myself- it wasn't in the menu. I chose and almond & raspberry cake. Delicious! Drooling here... Anyway, I had a long black coffee(very good) and a croissant - full of ham and grated cheese. It was super big. My friend had that Spanish dish and it was beautiful! I had a good experience, would def come back =) read more

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Best place in Rathmines! I went twice to this nice place, and the twice was excellent! The first time it was for a brunch, I took the ham and cheese croissant, hot chocolate and the avocado + feta sandwich, it was all so tasty! And the second time it was for lunch and I took they 250 salad, so fresh and tasty! read more

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Two Fifty Square is a bright, airy and spacious cafe offering a similar vibe and menu to what you might expect at The Fumbally. They do a lot with eggs and salads for the brunchy types and some hearty sandwiches and cakes. They also boast a range of really nice coffee which they roast themselves. A few people here have described the coffee as "bitter", but I wonder if perhaps that bitterness could be attributed to the blend of coffee itself as opposed to how it was made? Kenyan coffee typically has more acidic, fruity tones than Columbian coffee for example, so some people might find it bitter. This is the one I tried and I found the flavour perfectly adequate, rich and intense - albeit slightly cold (I think the barista made the coffee at the right temperature, but forgot to heat the cup before hand so it cooled down too quickly). If there's one gripe I have it was with the quality of the service. The staff, while friendly, seem very disorganized and forgetful and the kitchen is slow. I was waiting an inordinately long time for a steak sandwich (about 20 minutes); At least it tasted decent when it arrived. If they could just get this working better I would bump it up a star. Overall though, it's a nice place for lunch. Let the gentrification of Rathmines continue. read more

Until yesterday I was a fan. Ill explain why in a minute. Firstly I am a coffee addict and if there were a 12 step programe for coffee I would attend or be sentenced, not sure which. Two Fifty Squared roast their own and their equipment is amazing as you can see from the counter or directly in front of you when you walk in. I was here on the opening day by accident I might add, I was waiting for someone and walked past it. People love the coffee, me not so much. I find it bitter. I have had it many times, 3 times in the last 4 days and all bitter. The food on the other hand is outstanding. The chef and I call him that as even though the food is basic, what comes out of that tiny open kitchen is nothing if not fabulous. The sandwiches are great, the chipolte fab however my favourite is the avocado, garlic, basil and ??? It was unbelievable. The flavours were fantastic. The soup is excellent and full of flavour also and yesterday I had the baked potato with chili as I was trying to be good. Excellent and filling also. Yesterday when I arrived I was met by about 15 buggies the size of mini coopers and mothers babies, young babies everywhere. you couldn't move, they were all parked inside the door and anywhere they could cutting off customers and fencing them into their tables if they were sitting or blocking the table if not. If that wasn't bad enough they kept coming, and they weren't all meeting each other. So the pile of buggies kept growing, blocking the exit completely at one point. The noise was excruciating. So here's the deal, I am in fact a proud mom, I also have 3 nephews approaching 3 years of age. I dont hate kids. I do however have an aversion to rude parents. In what universe is it ok to block people in, take up enough room for 8 people by the sheer amount of stuff you carry and bloody hell, when in a place of business fold up your buggy and think about others. Then in a restaurant, do not bring your own food and if this is impossible, do not come. Its the height of rudeness and bad manners to think you are more important than others. On the other hand I feel it go so bad it was a fire hazard as the entrance and exit were blocked and management should have said something. I normally spend about 80 a week here and its over now. We are officially breaking up. I will miss the great food but Dublin is filled with great restaurants and cafes offering great service so why go somewhere the management wont speak up because at the end of the day it isn't cheap. Almost 10 euro for one small potato. Over 10 for an sandwich gets expensive for lunch daily. read more

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I'm going to be very controversial and say this place hasn't blown me away. Their coffee is awesome and the venue is very cool but their food menu is lacking. Portions are too big for things like their savoury French toast and they don't have enough options for brunch. I also felt a bit rushed by staff the one time I was there... Hope it was a once off bad experience and will be going back! read more

At first I was delighted to find such a sweet spot on Rathmines but it's slowly becoming more and more disappointing. Heads up, this is not a place to bring your laptop and work, especially if you're one of the few 'blessed' with an old laptop battery and need to plug your laptop in. There's only a few power switches and they're inconveniently placed by the tables for four people, except one single table which is usually taken. So the two of us had to take a table for four, and after a while they disconnected the modem I guess to let us know we've been there long enough, although the place was pretty empty. When payed for coffee, waitress was rude and seemed openly annoyed with me. Maybe she just had a bad day, but I can't help but think this had something to do with us taking the bloody table for four people, although, again, it wasn't crowded that day at all. Other reason is the place is slowly turning into a kindergarten. I've nothing against kids, but again, if you need to unwind or work, this is simply a hassle. Coffee's excellent, I'll give them that. And somebody should tell the manager that a smile won't kill him. Honestly, I feel unwelcome every time I look at the guy. read more

Another really great coffee spot in the city! Once of those places where you can just stick you head in the door and know you're going to get a decent cup! The place is full of all good signals that they know what they're on about when it comes to coffee, Filters, aeropress's for sale, 2 or 3 coffee grinders on the go, a filter coffee station, all that fun stuff! They have different coffee beans for sale on the right as you walk and the have from which country, area, farm and altitude each one is grown in! and brown sugar on all the tables. It has a small open kitchen you can look into while you have your coffee in the corner as well. The place looks like an old converted warehouse, That has been made very warm with rough finished woods, pale and pastel walls and also brick and chipboard. The tables and chairs are straight out of the hipster handbook and are of course all mismatched, with a few comfy sofas on the far side, I like it my kind of joint Didn't have any food so won't comment on it but the coffee is great! I got a latte (served in a glass) and its was dam good! Staff there were all nice and friendly as well. Quirky feature of the place is that you get your own water from a copper pipe mounted on the wall, no tap just a industrial ball valve to turn it on and off which I though was really cool. In short a great spot, that will be revisiting : ) read more

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I've been here a couple of times for coffee and I love the relaxed nature of the place. They roast their own coffee on site and it's excellent quality. Unfortunately it's some of the more expensive coffee in Dublin. I was dying to try their all day breakfast so I headed there on a Sunday afternoon for brunch with 6 friends. It's not easy to find a cafe to seat a large group but the waitress confidently stated that she would find a spot. We were not disappointed, we squeezed comfortably into a 4 seater table. The place was packed, but I didn't notice a lot of food on tables. The waitresses were busy but remained calm and took our food and drink orders quickly, unfortunately after that we had a long wait. I presume their kitchen just can't cope with so much custom. We waited an hour altogether for our food and I noticed a few groups leave before getting anything. My friend almost fainted because of the heat and the hunger, which isn't their fault but you shouldn't expect to wait an hour from entering a restaurant to being served. The food was simple yet perfectly constructed and delicious. I think I will only return at a quiet time of day. read more

Well this place is just fabulous! Has the distinct feel of an original Melbourne cafe plonked right where suburban Dublin meets the heart of Dublin, and I friggin love it. The first time I came here I saw someone eating this whopper-mouth-watering open salmon& avocado sandwich and I vowed I would eat it as soon as my student funds would next allow.. As I am a woman of my word, I was promptly there the next day and demolished the plate in about 7 seconds. Safe to say it was phenomnomnomnom. ...And safe to say I will be back to try every single item on that menu, starting with those Spanish eggs!! read more

This is a beautiful space that I had grand visions of spending a lot of time in. Unfortunately, the coffee is mediocre and the baristas are rude. I ordered three of the V60s for me and my friends, which are pour overs so they shouldn't take more than a few minutes to make, and it took a full 15 minutes for us to get our drinks. And by the time the coffees were ready, my barista tried to charge me a second time (which is especially rich because 1. she rang me up herself and 2. they cost over 10 euro altogether, I think I'd remember handing over a tenner for coffee). After a bit of arguing, she gave me the drinks but gave me an attitude as if I were stealing the coffee I had already paid for. To boot, the coffee was awful. So weak it looked like tea, you could see straight through to the bottom of the cup. Way too expensive for something that looked like dirty water and tasted bland. read more

The supper club is a wonderful dinning experience! Amazing food and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. read more

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The food and coffee are excellent. As a vegetarian it's nice to have a menu that allows for more than one or two choices. Great for brunch with friends, though if you're going to do work the plug situation is a bit bleak and it can get very loud (though that's to be expected in a busy café, I suppose). The staff could be nicer - a bit sassy for my liking but it doesn't make or break the experience for me. read more

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Nice,really nice. I had really nice breakfast with a very professional staff. I am a bit fussy if it comes to ordering food, I like my coffee in a certain way, that applying to the food as well. I was very pleased with what I've got. I had scrambled eggs which were fluffy and tasty, spicy tomato sauce and some Mayo. The only disappointment came of the avocado ( really tiny slice, barely 1/4of it). My boyfriend take the Moroccan eggs which were completely raw but served in a dish that cook them gradually in front of him, amazing. I will definitely come back for more. read more

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Amazing food, really chilled atmosphere and the coffee is out of this world! We visited part way through Ireland's last game as part of the rugby World Cup (they got put out whilst we were scarfing delicious food) and the place was deserted but we still got amazing service and were made to feel totally welcome. Sunday feels in the best possible way, juice in jam jars, exposed brick and all the newspapers a brunch could need. We'll be back!! read more

Two Fifty Square - Roasted on site in dublin 6 and cited as the best coffee of 2014 by the Irish times - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dublin, D

Fantastic brekkie and a great setting. One of the nicest steak sandwiches around too. Try the roast potatoes with it

Favorite brunch spot in all Dublin. This is a tucked away coffee shop, a little off the main road. It's always buzzing with families and kids though, because they've made a name for themselves in Rathmines! The avocado kale sandwich is THE BEST. It's flavourful and delicious and everything is made by hand in a tiny kitchen! There is space to eat on their patio or inside. To be fair, inside is VERY cramped with tables pushed really close together. But the food and service is so good, you can deal with hearing your neighbor's kid order their ham and cheese sambo. They also have daily specials, at least 4, that always sound so tempting! Today, they had breakfast tortilla, which was just about as close to a breakfast taco as you can get! Chorizo, fried eggs, fried potatoes, avocado spread, aioli all on corn tortillas! It was delicious and I ate every single bite. Pro tip: the Vietnamese iced coffee contains condensed milk and was so good, I ordered one at lunch and another for takeaway. Get you some! read more

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The place looks good, clean and cool. Staff little bit rude, they probably tired of the customers, or of their work; it was Sunday afternoon. Food is nice, but so expensive. Coffee is 3€ and it's a small cup. read more

Bit $$$ for the brunch menu but the food and coffee is amazing. Great open space with nice couches, wifi and nice staff Do evening supper and coffee wholesale : V60 / aeropress too read more

Good, really good. Coffee is delicious, they roast their own and pastries are great. Decor is cool (Melbourne much?) and staff are really friendly. Will definitely go back to sample the brunch/lunch menu. read more

Great chilled place to go, there's always a great atmosphere. I love that there's numerous avocado options on the menu- avocado is my favourite food at the moment. I've been here a few times with friends for both lunch and just a coffee and a healthy dessert. I won't be a stranger to this place. read more

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We tried the v60 coffee that was sensational!, feta and avocado and kale and avocado sandwich were A+... read more

Two Fifty Square - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dublin, D

The coffee is brilliant. Ireland has been drinking some rough stuff up until the last couple of years and these guys roast their own and the standard is a different gravy. Unfortunately some Irish people don't realise that the way they've been served coffee in the past is just plain wrong. The sizes here aren't small, they're just right. Unless you're after a pint of milk with a faint coffee taste! Same goes for temperature. Most places serve their coffee at boiling point - brutal stuff. The baristas here know their stuff and the whole coffee chain is managed from start to finish. The place is popular so can be quite busy. Why that bothers some people I don't know, it's busy because it's good. You can't have it every which way! And don't get me started on the lad who gave out because of not having places to plug in his laptop. What a bizarre review. The food is great, I've tried the baked eggs, the chicken chipotle sandwich, the kale and avocado sandwich and the bacon and eggs. I've heard the baked potato is brill too but I always get stuck offering the chipotle sandwich because it's so good! If you love coffee, try a V60 or aero press. The lattes are served as they should be, in the right size, the right temperature and they look and taste great. I'll come back to this place again and again. read more

My favourite place for a coffee in Dublin. Really friendly staff who you can tell really care about their coffee. Haven't eaten there much but when I have it's been really tasty and they seem to change their menu up a lot which is cool. read more

I was excited when heard this was open in Rathmines as very handy and I persuaded a few different groups of people to come with me for coffee/brunch. Also interested in the building. A good few months ago I went with 3 people and we got a nice table against the wall and some delicious sandwiches and they had the fancy coffee. (They laughed a bit about the pompous descriptions of the coffees they were given by the ultra cool waitress taking her job very seriously but maybe some people would like that). Anyway, wasn't put off then because food was tasty (though definitely no bargains here) and I was probably less aware of the actual atmosphere as with a group. Have been back twice since but wont again. As mentioned by other posters, on my last trip it was full of buggies and loud children, and everyone was packing in on top of each other. I had tea and my boyfriend had a coffee and when we had finished (about 5 minutes), our glasses were whisked away and it was clear from the general atmosphere that we were kind of being encouraged to get out. There was also lots of reserved signs on tables which were then removed, it seems, if the person looked suitable enough! I also witnessed a total cringe moment as the café started to fill up when a couple were placed beside two people already at a tiny table and from what I gathered they hadn't even been asked! In fairness, the two groups seemed to bond over the fact that it was so badly done and got on with it, but what else could they do without seeming very rude. Anyway, if you like fashionable food, while squashed up on top of strangers and sitting around watching other fashionable people coming in and out, this is the place for you! Just make sure you get out quick when you are finished. I know places have to make money and wouldn't expect people to sit there all day buying nothing, but seriously, hustling pretentiousness is just not a good vibe to create in a café. With the weird atmosphere in here, I felt like I could let my breath out when I got out! The bookshop café in Hannahs just down the road is only a tiny room but a hundred times nicer, friendlier and tastier and there's even a dog to pat on the way in :-) read more

I'm extremely disappointed with the quality of service. I took a seat saying I just got my blood test done and I'm still waiting for a toast after 35 minutes. Waitresses look like as if they have no clue. Don't pick this place if you are in a rush or if you have to go back to work. read more

We had brunch there on Sunday(my boyfriend and I)and meal was great,yummy poached eggs and really good coffee.Had nothing bad to say until just before we were about to leave the manager (male) for some reason felt the need to come over and make a inappropriate comment about my appearance,I immediately said that is was out of order but unfortunately we will not be returning due to this and this alone!ruined brunch! read more

Pleasant enough place for a cup of coffee, however it doesn't stand out particularly. The decor and staff are nice. I'm yet to try the food, but it always looks lovely however judging by the menu it seems slightly overpriced. read more

Have been twice now and can't rate it highly. Food is tasty and room is lovely but prices are far too high for what you get and the staff are grumpy and disorganised. I waited over half an hour from ordering to get my food, an egg dish, and it was before the lunchtime rush. Found their coffee a little on the bitter side unfortunately too. I won't be back. read more

Never again. Ordered breakfast there at 10.15 am on Sunday morning and didn't receive it until after 11. I ordered a long black thinking I'd get a decent sized cup of coffee. It was not much bigger than an espresso. The scrambled eggs when they eventually arrived were watery and runny, the additional two pieces of stringy bacon that cost an additional €1.50 were hardly worth the effort. Overpriced food, terrible service, sullen staff. You ruined my Sunday morning, and you've lost a customer. read more

Best coffee in Rathmines by a country mile. Food is decent too if not a bit pricey the odd time

Service is goods, but the quality of the food and coffee is not good. Bad quality price relationship

Called in on a cold day for some food. Ordered the baked potato topped with chili mince served with chipotle sauce. Amazing meal! Perfect level of spice to warm me up and didn't leave hungry as the portions were big! Everything cooke with fresh ingregients Will be back to work my way through the menu. read more

Lovely spot ... No parking but that's not why you stop here is it ? Lovely menu, service a little slow but that's nothing that can't be sorted! Highly recommended! read more

Atrocious customer service. Could have been so much better. I don't usually write reviews, especially bad ones, but I feel the need to vent. The service was shockingly bad, we waited ages before we could order our food and by the time our lunch was brought out to us, we had been sitting in the cafe for nearly 50 mins, with only a drink in front of us. The coffee was vile, extremely bitter. I was shocked at how bad it was as you can generally get a decent or even excellent cup in Rathmines with friendly customer service. The food was overpriced. The only members of staff who seemed to know what they were doing in there, were the chefs. The manager/owner couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery: he was so inept and disorganised. He actually dismissed my boyfriend's comments when he mentioned the slow service. He seemed to think this was an acceptable way to deal with customers.The place was also understaffed on a Bank Holiday Monday. The icing on the cake for me was the snotty waitress, I felt she was rude and dismissive. My blood pressure went up a notch in dealing with her. If you want to waste your precious weekend waiting ages to eat in creche-like surroundings, sitting cheek by jowl then this place is for you :) read more