Sunshine Café has a homey atmosphere that you can pick up just by walking past. Oldies play softly…read morefrom the speakers, featuring artists like Ben E. King and Ella Fitzgerald. There's seating at a few tables out front on the sidewalk, inside on both levels, and on the back patio. The service was friendly and quick. I ordered the seafood chowder, which has mussels, salmon, and other fish in a tomato broth with various vegetables. I'm not as used to the Mediterranean version of the dish, but it's hearty and delicious. I was too full for any dessert, but an array of pies and cakes sit up at the counter for anyone with a sweet tooth.

I have to say our food was OUTSTANDING. I ordered the sea bass as the "fish of the day", and my…read morehusband ordered the chicken with mushroom cream sauce. My son ordered the sunshine burger. Honestly this is probably the best fish I have ever eaten. Absolutely amazing! The chicken was also fantastic. My son said his burger was perfect but once he tasted the sea bass he was honestly regretting not getting that. Lovely atmosphere, very sweet and intimate. Staff was friendly and attentive.

My wife and I discovered this amazing restaurant for our afternoon tea after a long cliff hike in…read moreHowth. We had the traditional English tea which was fantastic. There were layers of scones, sandwiches, cakes and of course, tea. Everything was done to perfection. The hosts were extremely nice and courteous. It is a small place but I definitely recommend going there. You will not be disappointed.

Such a cute location & delicious food for a great price. Coffee was also very tasty, the tea cups…read moreare adorable. I will definitely be going back!

This place is so cute and decadent. The atmosphere reminds me of a quaint coffee shop (which, I…read moresuppose, it is). I went here for breakfast and ordered their Irish Porridge with seasonal fruit, cream and toasted almonds along with a blueberry scone (can't visit a tart shop and not order a dessert). The porridge was huge. There was no way that I needed both the porridge and the scone but when in Dublin... It was creamy and had a great thick texture. The scone was light and fluffy and paired well with the butter and jam they give you. My only complaint was that I would have liked a larger cup of jam for my scone but only because it was so good! I would definitely go back and I highly recommend this place.

This location is permanently closed and has reopened Asia Valentino…read more Apple Maps still takes you to it, but you have to be looking for the il Valentino!!

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. Why don't more people from Celbridge come here?! I don't get it! Maybe…read morebecause you can't access it from the main street in your car any more?! If I still lived in Celbridge, this is definitely somewhere I'd be frequenting a lot more.. eh.. frequently..!!! Or maybe it's the lack of online presence?! I can't find anything about the cafe on the Castletown House website for example?! Why?! So here's what ye do. Go for a whopper walk up along the river, go over to the obelisk and imagine what it would have been like to have been hanging out with the Connolys and Johnathan Swifts and the likes, get a bitta wind in your hair, then get yourself over into the Courtyard Cafe in the grounds of the wonderful Castletown House, and get the warmth back in you. Get a nice sambo or hot meal and a lovingly made hot chocolate and cake to finish. You'll walk home with a spring in your step, guaranteed.

Walked here for brunch, food was delicious, coffee outstanding and wait staff super friendly!read more

I used to be a frequent breakfast visitor to the Straffan tea rooms and four of us decided to…read morereturn today after a few months going to other venues. Today was not the same positive experience we used to enjoy. 1. I ordered the full Irish and asked for side of sweet potato (as shown on the vegetarian menu) instead of black pudding. The server said I can't have that. I didn't think I heard her correctly and asked if they have any potato. "Yes but you can only have it with the vegetarian breakfast as we have a limited supply." Never knew Ireland was short on spuds! 2. My friend has a sensitivity to egg yolks and asked for eggs with just whites. It couldn't happen as the chef can not separate (I'm not a chef but I can do this!) She then asked for the fried egg to be so well done that she could cut the yolk out. The eggs came nearly as runny as a poached egg. 3. We were offered a choice of white or brown toast with our breakfast. Later the server said that the white bread had not been cooked yet. We had to have homemade brown bread which is not the same with a full Irish breakfast. 4. We asked for jam for the brown bread. The server brought a mini side of jam that was barely enough for one piece of brown bread not the 8 slices at our table For the €13 breakfast (with coffees), we would expect a better experience like we get at Avoca's Egg Cafe

Why, oh why, do I consistently fail to take photos when I'm out and about? This place is just…read moreadorable! When I go back, and I will, I will update this review with photos. I popped in for breakfast with friends just before Christmas. Had a lovely poached egg with sausages (yummo - they source them from nearby Celbridge). The baked goods all looked gorgeous, and my son devoured his pastry without letting me try a bite! Staff was friendly and efficient, the prices were great, but mostly I'd recommend the Victorian Tea Rooms for the cosy atmosphere. Plus, the shopping at the Straffan Courtyard is not to be missed!

Tea was absolutely delicious. Had a nice relaxing time waiting for my room to be ready. Tea Was so…read moregoooooood, good just don't do the biscuits.

Not to start with a clichee but the Tea Garden is literally an oasis in the middle of Dublin that…read moreone can go to nurture both their taste buds and their soul. I don't know if there's anything quite like it in Dublin but the Tea Garden earns the attribute of "chill" more than any other place I have visited from Thailand to San Francisco. You get into the Tea Garden by going down a winding set of stairs. Inside, you'll be welcomed with very soothing music, sometimes just sound-therapy style white noise and sometimes subtle lounge music. Downstairs, there are two areas with some really comfortable couches, some tables and an area out back where you can sit/lie down on the floor and cushions to truly lounge. Upstairs, there's an area with more tables and another couch and 3-4 large stalls made of bamboo where you can have some privacy while you lounge and enjoy your tea and hookah. Tea Garden does specialize in high-quality teas, so do expect to pay a bit more than your garden-variety tea at a cafe but the quality and presentation are top notch. The types and quality of tea that can be found here are representative of this approach to high quality tea. If you are new to the world of tea, I could suggest picking one of the white teas or the oolongs to taste something unique. If you like chai, you'll probably enjoy the masala chai tea which is really well done here. The hookah (sheesah) here is also quite good, although, I am a total hookah snob. I do think that the blends that they used are selected such that they will be a good compliment to tea as opposed to a regular hookah smoking experience. That said, the only other place I know that serves hookah in Dublin is the Morroccan place around the corner and Tea Garden's hookah is better. Finally, it is worth noting that the staff is very good but at the same time make a distinct effort to not be in your face to let you relax like you would at home. So if you have a burning need after you have made your initial order, it might be a minute before they come around.

Good food, quite expensive, service is OK not as good as it used to be. Overall pretty goodread more

I love going here for breakfast or brunch, they do great eggs of all varieties and excellent coffee…read morefrom McCabe's. I've never had a single bad experience here over several years and it's easily the best place in Lucan village for food. In summer time you can go next door for a whipped ice cream afterwards at Kennedy's news agents, another little gem in old Lucan.

Delightful place for relaxing good food in Santa Fe. We walked up past the galleries but they do…read morehave a parking lot if you drive. We can for breakfast and everything was spot on. People also raved about the dinner menu. We definitely will eat here again on our next visit.

The Tea House Restaurant is a recently opened restaurant near Glendalough. It has a fairytale-like…read moregarden and if the weather is nice, you'll be able to sit among the rusted, ornamental hens, swinging chairs and playing kitties. The restaurant is under a bright conservatory and the furnishing is delicate, ornate and farmy. All of the food is homemade on the premises and it tastes wholesome and flavoursome. The bree tartlets were light and tangy and the rhubarb pie was sweet and crumbly. Other dishes included soup, fish pie and beef in Guinness. The menu wasn't extensive but the options were all tasty and the atmosphere was relaxing, just as it should be in the middle of the Wicklow countryside. Pop in here on your way back from Glendalough - it'll be welcome fare after a good long walk in the valley and you're guaranteed a warm, homey welcome.

When it comes to Ireland, although I absolutely love this country, I am not a fan of the food. I…read moreusually just eat McDonald's lol. However this place was so cute and welcoming. The pizza was delicious and the aperol spritzer was phenomenal. Definitely hit the spot after my 2 mile walk to the cliffs.

I just popped in here for an Irish coffee and was intrigued by the atmosphere. The service was…read moregreat and the coffee was exceptional.

This is the best meal we've had in three days. Not to say we haven't enjoyed other meals, but the…read morebest TASTING? Most memorable for a foodie? This one here. Fantastic. My dad got the brisket tacos, I got the Jackfruit pad Thai over brown rice. The pickled cabbage have shunt of sweet and packs a punch. I'm guessing the sweet comes from the raisin that have been pickled with the cabbage. We also had the black beans and black rice. So, delicious! Come eat here if you need a switch up from the 'traditional Irish' dishes.

A lot of the places right by the theater were pretty busy on the Friday evening I was there, but I…read morewas able to get a table here. It is pretty small, so not a lot of tables. You order yourself at the counter or you can order via QR code, so it's not full service. Most, if not all, of the items were on the healthy side. I got the brisket taco (13.95), guacamole and chips (6.95), wine (7.50), and bottled water (3.10) but didn't realize they had free tap water which I would've drank instead. They bring the food out to you and clear your dishes.