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    Urbanity

    4.5 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Coffee Roasteries
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    brown sugar sweet potato waffle
    Peggy X.

    Absolutely superb. We walked into Urbanity at around 1:30pm on a Sunday, and though the place looked packed, we only had to wait around five minutes before getting a seat. The interior is stylish, all painted white brick and wood and metal. We were expecting light bites, since Urbanity mainly fronts as a coffee shop, but the food was stunning. For lunch, we split the grilled halloumi on sourdough toast and the brown sugar sweet potato waffle. The halloumi was reliably delicious, paired nicely with greens and a fried egg. But the sweet potato waffle -- oh my. The waffle had a perfectly chewy texture and was sweet without being cloying. It came with a whipped pomegranate mascarpone (holy cow so good), candied pecans, and an assortment of fresh berries. Just look at that photo! I think this waffle might rank among my favorite brunch dishes ever. A final plus: Urbanity is also just a short walk away from the Jameson Distillery, which we went to afterwards, so it's a perfect pit stop for those touring all the Dublin sites!

    Barista's surprise!
    Latifa S.

    Mind blowing eggs!!! Just mind blowing!! Organic! Farm to table? Fresh? Magic chef? I guess they have it all. But oh man. These eggs!!! Just a simple sunny side up: taste like Magic!! I came here in between my important Dublin tours!! After my 10 am Jameson distillery tour and before my Guinness storehouse / warehouse/ beer magic land tour! Needless to say, I needed carbs! Food. But carbs! And protein. Also I'm not a Jameson drinker so I needed to washed out my little sips I had on the tour with something I love. Like Lattes! And champagne. Well! They have both and then some. Sign me up! Getting here was easy / walking distance from Jameson Distillery! Not great in the cold but manageable even in my very high high heels! Cobble stone roads/ so cute! Not for heels!! But this bright, happy, cheerful spot waits after all that. Getting an uber out was hard since it's located in the square/ one way roads but nothing you can't walk out to catch an uber. The place was exactly my vibe. Exposed bricks! All windows! Fresh juices/ milk! And that amazing smell of espresso. I wasn't sure what I'd like so I ask the barista to surprise me with his choice of coffee and he did. He even made a bunny design for me!!! My nickname is Energizer bunny! How does he know?!!! Coffee was as strong was their Jameson! Deliciously strong! I also got a dry, brut rose champagne. Why not! It was noon! Now the food!! The yumminess. I don't do bread normally so I got a plate but chicken sandwich was highly recommended. So I got both. And I don't know what I like more. Just best tasting simple dishes!! So good I actually ordered another chicken sandwiches to go!! In a brown box and all while going to my Guinness tour! It was just good. Overall, this place was delicious beyond expectations!! Everything was so tasty and so simply. I mean they got me eating bread.. and Togo too!! And those eggs! Magical!!

    Alicia C.

    Amazing brunch! The one that you will remember long after you leave Dublin. They have both a great staple menu, but one with incredible specials too. Proteins get a starring role here. The duck and pork dishes made me do a healthy internal debate because they both sounded amazing. The love the variety of sweet and savory options too. The best! This farm to table style brunch was honestly the best and wish I could venture back on the regular!

    Tea with honey straight from the hive!
    Danny B.

    Really quite enjoyed the whole atmosphere of this spot. From beginning to end you could tell that the staff were just quite friendly. The bill was quite reasonable and the food was definitely spectacular. I ordered an egg dish with some sourdough with the extra sausage on the side. The jams might be the best thing at the restaurant so I definitely recommend you give them a try as well. They are homemade which one simply cannot beat! The honey for my tea also seemed to be straight from the honeycomb! I can't wait to return quite honestly. This might quite possibly be the best breakfast spot in the whole of Dublin. That's my opinion and my buddies all shared that sentiment as well once we left the establishment. It really is every bit as good as the reviews say it is!

    Harris M.

    Located in the Smithfield neighborhood, this joint serves up a helluva breakfast. They also serve lunch and dinner. After my breakfast experience I wished I had the time to check out their magic for either lunch or dinner. Oh well! Maybe next time. My dining companion and I started with a very unique drink: turmeric and ginger latte. Heavenly. We then did splitzies: scrambled eggs with toast and halumi with egg and veggies. Sublime. This deserved 5 stars but for the slow service (slow even by European standards). Still make it part of your list.

    Grilled garlicky halloumi, roast pickled tomato, scallions, avocado aïoli, organic fried egg, hazelnut crunch, sourdough
    Josh Jensen J.

    Excellent food, service and vegetarian options. Perfect spot for a weekend brunch! The sourdough bread with halloumi, egg, avocado, and a bed of greens was incredibly filling but tasted so good I couldn't help but clean my plate.

    This is some sort of fried goat cheese.  My favorite! Had it twice
    Sal H.

    Came to Dublin for vacation and randomly came across this spot. The time difference forced us to wake up super early and this was the only spot open. The service is pretty great, but the food is astonishingly good. So good that I had to come for a second round of their delicious breakfast! The scene has a cool vibe. Very contemporary with the decor, not too fancy, not to shabby. They have WiFi, which is a must as a tourist. Highly recommend this spot!

    Niran A.

    Really loved this cafe. We sought this place out as it had authentic coffee and it opens early (7am on weekdays). The coffee is roasted right on premises, which was an unexpected pleasant surprise. We decided to keep it simple and order lattes and some food - I got the scrambled egg sandwich and my wife got the porridge. The coffee was very tasty as was the breakfast, my scrambled egg was cooked perfectly and the slow roasted tomatoes were an outstanding addition. The porridge also tasty and not too sweet. The service and friendliness we received from the owners could not have been better. They could tell we were most likely American and proceeded to ask where we were from. When I said Baltimore he immediately joked about The Wire. I told him how Baltimore has a good coffee scene, punctuated by a roaster called - and before I could finish he said Ceremony? What are the odds that someone in Dublin knew of Ceremony Roasters. We talked coffee and food for another 20 mins before needing to head to the airport. The owner gave us some great recommendation for other countries too. Lastly, the coffee was so good I snagged a bag to bring back to the states - what a gem.

    Stuart C.

    An absolute Oasis for all coffee lovers...food also outstanding....same standard of coffee as we get at home in Melbourne, Australia. Recommend for all Aussies. Thanks for a great meal - photo attached

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    Joe C.

    Went for a coffee and a spot of work. Literally perfect. Good choice of coffee and good price point. Friendly service. Solid selection of cakes and delicious things. Loads of space to sit and work away, free, fast wifi and some good tunes. A new favourite no doubt.

    Millionaire's shortbread!

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    Went in Tuesday afternoon for lunch. Only three things on the menu. Not enough variety. Menu for weekend brunch looks extensive.

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    Amazing place! I've gone here for breakfast multiple times in my brief time in Dublin. Turmeric ginger latte is a new favorite.

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    We found this gem on are last trip to Dublin, revisiting it, still amazing! Coffee is great, friendly, clean, comfortable.

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    Review Highlights - Urbanity

    In the cool little neighborhood of Smithfield, it's on a little side street lined with bike racks and other cafés.

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    South Inner City

    Beautiful place and great coffee! It's right in the heart of the city, next to the Liffey and a…read moremetro stop. The entrance is a bit hidden, but it has a lovely grey entrance with their big 9 written on the windows. I found out about this place through the book Ireland Independent Coffee Guide as well as on the business card of their sister shop, Dublin Barista School on Anne Street. I stopped by here today to grab a cup, and it was a great cup of coffee. The baristas were very friendly, and you can tell they are very skilled in their craft. I got the flat white, and they poured a beautiful swan on top :) From Monday to Fridays from 2-3, all their house coffees are only 2 euros! They also have a student discount for 2.30 euros and sell various pastries too. The interior is a bit rustic looking, with signed tile walls, old lamps, peeled wallpaper and various big square tables to chat or do work. The place has black and white squared floors, mysterious black curtains in the back, and even an old espresso machine as part of their decor. I would definitely come back to sit and enjoy an afternoon here. It's definitely a bit more quirky than your usual aesthetic coffee shop, but it's worth stopping by.

    Superrrrrr, i cannot believe i wasted years not going thereee. I always thought its weird bar from…read morethe outside until i walked in onetime and i was surprised its a real specialty coffee. Coffee and matcha is super good and the baristas are very talented in the latter art. Give it a try if you're in Dublin.

    Urbanity - cafes - Updated May 2026

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