That they were open Sunday morning was the first plus. Not being Starbucks was the second. Location…read morewas the third but that's relative (it's close to the Dublin Express airport bus stop). Three lovely baristas took my order and while I was disappointed that there wasn't a toastie or other hot breakfast available, I made do with a massive pain au chocolat. The flat white that was made to order was perfection. Rich, creamy and enough caffeine to get me to my AirBNB after a Transatlantic red-eye. And delicious. I sat with my breakfast looking out the shop's front window for a bit, watching the pedestrians and buses go by before heading to the train station.

Best flat white in Dublin city centre, hands down. I stopped into Shoe Lane Coffee on Tara Street…read moreand the coffee was seriously good smooth, strong, and properly balanced. You can tell they actually care about the beans and calibration, not just blasting out caffeine to half-awake commuters. The atmosphere is what makes the place though. Busy in a good way, great music, warm lighting, and the staff somehow stay friendly even during the morning rush. Had a brownie with the coffee and it was unreal.

1) the service location on apple and google maps is wrong, and they need to update that. They have…read morea flyer on their door, but it is NOT helpful for the space. It's one of the reasons I'm dinging them a star. 2) The coffee was soooo good. Absolutely grab one of the espressos and sit for a while. We did to-go (the lids suck - be warned), and I am bummed that I couldn't enjoy it in the shop!

Great local coffee joint with excellent and friendly customer service! Proper Order Coffee is…read morelocated about a block away from the Smithfield Market. The drinks are made with much care with unique foam art as shown in the pics of my flat whites. You can taste the high quality beans in each up! Be sure to pick up a cool Proper Order Coffee sticker while you're there!

While Network offers a full range of coffee drinks, I always enjoy savoring their consistently…read moreperfect Americano. Plus I appreciate that they can also make it just as delicious with decaffeinated beans for my afternoon visits. However, based on observation, their cappuccino is most popular. The selection of baked goods--both sweet and savory choices--are more interesting than most coffee shops. Not into coffee? They also carry Wall & Keogh teas.

Came here for coffee on a Saturday morning. This review is only for coffee as I didn't try any of…read morethe sweet treats on offer so leaving the five stars for a return visit to try something out. Newly opened. Like how the place is decorated. They're serving 3FE coffee here. The staff were really pleasant and they seem to actually care about what their clients think about the coffee! I heard them ask everyone what they thought as they were leaving. I liked that. I had two coffees to pass the time. First I went for the house blend black coffee and then I had a single origin espresso so I can't comment on their latte art skills but if you check out their social media you can find out yourself :) The coffees are served on a wooden board that has a magnet in it so the spoon is presented at an angle. All told this is an awesome place and a great addition to Aungier Street.

These joints are popping up all over Dublin but the quality is there for sure! Walking in, it's…read morevery busy but they have down.. think *Controlled Chaos*. I always get a Flat White and it's consistently great. Def one of the better coffee shops in D8. Talk Later

You know, even though the baristas here didn't know how to make a pourover, the coffee was not bad…read more I've definitely had better, but at least it was open, the staff was nice and it was a warm shop on a cold day. I'm sure they'll improve!

When we're traveling, we typically try to only go to any business once…read more Why? So much to see! So much food to try! We broke this rule with The Bald Barista. It was just that good. The first day we arrived to Dublin, I had a bit of a headache. I sent my husband in search of coffee and a bite in the hopes of warding off the headache. He brought back a tuna melt and mocha from The Bald Barista. Both were excellent. The tuna melt was herbaceous and flavorful and the mocha was the perfect blend or rich chocolate and strong espresso. So, a few days later when my mom arrived and was hoping for coffee and a bite, I said--I've got just the place! On that visit, we enjoyed our coffee and food in house. You order at the counter where you enter and if you're dining in, you simply take the stairs to the dining room and they'll bring you both your food and coffee. This time, I ordered the same coffee (why mess with a good thing) and a yogurt with everything (fruit, nuts, seeds--the works!). The shop itself is cute, warm, and inviting. The service is top notch with beautifully friendly folks working in here (including the Bald Barista himself). If you're in Dublin and are looking for an exemplary cuppa and some tasty bites served with a smile--this is your spot. Get to it!

Wonderful little place with a busy city ambience, serving good food and great coffee fast. Even an…read moreactual bald fella working. There's seating upstairs, and they'll bring your food and coffee up to you. Great morning start!

Nice staff but it would be nice if they had a toaster for your pastries…read more Inside seating was great especially on a rainy day. They also sell loose leaf tea and coffee beans further inside.

What an adorable and fantastic little coffee shop. Not too busy on a Monday morning either! Had…read morelots of seating and all baristas were patient and nice while we figured out what we wanted. Got a dirty chai and shared some of their pastry options. Whatever the buns and pastries were that we had were delicious. One was like chocolate chip twist and the other was this super nice puff pastry bun that had crystallized sugar. Such a cute place we just sat and drank coffee and it was peaceful and the staff so pleasant. Definitely would be a great place to get a laptop and work for a couple hours. 10/10

This was an amazing little shop that my husband and I stopped in to get out of the cold and get…read moresome nice hot drinks. The staff was super friendly and were greeting everyone each time the door opened and someone new walked in. The location was very clean and the tables were constantly being wiped down where there was down time between people placing their orders. I really liked how the cafe was nicely lit and the spacing between the tables was a nice amount. I decided to get a mocha latte and my husband got a regular coffee and a cardamom bread. Everything was delicious! My mocha had the perfect amount of chocolate flavoring! The cardamom bun that he had gotten was interesting, the flavor was a nice sweetness but spiced and it was a decent size! Unfortunately I can't remember the prices but I do remember that for what we got, we were pleased with the total for everything!

Amazing scones and iced coffees . Great service and a modern clean interior and nice seating…read moreoutside make this a relaxing place to have morning breakfast

Barista's were very friendly, plenty of comfortable seating, great coffee and yummy warmed…read morepastries! No complaints!

We needed a quick pick-me-up after a full day of tours and before more tours. The coffee is…read moreperfectly made and balanced. My wife and I had cherry lattes, which were delicious. The staff were very helpful and accommodating in their suggestions. The prices are fairly reasonable. The entire place is small but they try to pack in the seating as much as possible. It seems like a nice place to work if you can get a seat. It's especially nice for working, journaling, or just sitting and thinking as the entire aesthetics of the place is that of a darkly lit and warmly inviting cafe. Overall, it's a great place for a quick stop or a long working afternoon. Enjoy.