A lovely coffee / ice cream parlor located at the Marina in Greystones. There is plenty of seating…read moreoutside to site and enjoy the elusive Irish sunshine. Very generous scoops of icecream and lots of toppings. In addition to the crushed oreo topping there were about 3 whole oreos scattered in layers. Finally, they probably not charging enough as the prices were well below anything I have encountered recently.

If you're anywhere near Greystones, run to Spendlove and get their scones. They make them fresh and…read morethey are fantastic. The lady we were renting a house from strongly recommended them, and our only regret is that we didn't go the very first morning we were there. I'm still thinking of how good they were several weeks later...

This is a pretty big and spacious Starbucks with lots of windows so it's pretty bright. I like the…read moreseating here as it's spacious although it's mostly stools and chairs as opposed to couches, but on the plus side it's not busy or noisy like most Dublin city Starbucks would be. The coffee and food are exactly the the same as all the other Starbucks, so it's either you're a Starbucks person or not. The staff are friendly enough, the toilets could be a little cleaner and there is only 2 of them and you need a code to get in which is on the bottom of the receipt. Overall, it does it's part in pleasing Starbucks lovers, but for anyone else there's plenty of other coffee shops littered around Bray for your caffeine fix!

As Starbucks go it's expectedly standard. The space is bright and slightly different decor wise…read morethan most, but lacks some the of the bigger more comfortable sofas/furniture. Seems this one does live events but I've yet to see one in person. Coffee is the same as most others. Staff are friendly. Place always seems a bit quiet which has its pros and cons. It's an average Starbucks, nothing to get excited over!

If you are looking for an amazing coffee shop in Bray, County Wicklow , Ireland. I highly recommend…read moreFinbee's Coffee House located on the main sea front. I was made feel very welcome. upon walking up to the cafe. I ordered a cappuccino. The cafe has lots of seating indoors and outside. It should be noted I am originally from Dublin, Ireland, lived in the United States for over thirty years and served in the United States Marines all over the world. I definitely know a great Coffee Shop from all my travels and life experiences. I definitely will return to Finnbee's Coffee House in the near future. This establishment rates five stars and more! A must visit when in Bray, County Wickow, Ireland.

Stopped in to grab a coffee and a bite to eat on our day in Bray. The latte was delicious and the…read moresausage roll was great! In addition to these things, the view from the second floor was amazing! Great food, coffee, and ocean views? Unbeatable!

I'm coming back to give my 2nd review of this place almost 2 years since my last review…read more I've firmly made this place a regular stop for lunch or a sweet snack ;) Things to try include: The steak sambo- to die for! Chicken basil sandwich, Lemon harrisa chicken couscous salad. Coffee is delicious and they have a fantastic barista Vini! I'm partial to the chai lattes and choosing a variety of cakes which differ from day to day! If you're in the area, check out Urbun. It has great atmosphere, fresh food from local suppliers and they even sell handmade goodies from soaps to jams!

If you can get yourself out to this place (as it is fairly far out of the city centre) then…read moreabsolutely, positively do! The setting is very chilled, spacious and modern with a few quirky, rustic touches. The coffee is good, but the brunch is even better. While all other places boast french toast on their menus, Urbun goes one step further and has "Pain Perdu" on offer!!! "What exactly is this Pain Perdu you speak of?!" Well my friends, it's only french toast USING-A-CROISSANT-INSTEAD-OF-TOAST!!!!!! And sacre bleu, it is only fabulous. The reason why I wouldn't give this place the full 5star-shebang, is that we finished off our brunch with a cheeky brownie to share (as we had spotted it immediately on arrival and couldn't resist it's seeminingly irressistably-moist exterior) and it was just such a disappointment. How they managed to make something look so delicious and wonderful, but taste so bland is beyond me. That being said though, maybe my taste buds were wiped out after the excitement of the Pain Perdu and just couldn't muster up the energy to appreciate the brownie after that..

My mom and I stayed in Enniskerry October 2009. Every morning that we were able, we would walk down…read moreand visit Santina and extended family at Kennedy's. We would get a scone or two and have the best cafe mocha ever! We are from Chicago, and it was hard for us to find a place in Ireland that could whip up a latte ... Satina was our women! Not only was the food & drink delicious, Satina and friends were extremely friendly and not to mention, helpful. They were the best tour guides! Rick Steve's has nothing on them! They would even make a map and say which restaurant to head to afterwards. At Kennedy's you will find locals, new and old friends, families and soon to be friends. They are shopping for fresh vegetables, cheeses, ice creams, eggs, and breads. Essentially, you can find all you are looking for (and more!) at Kennedy's. You really get a sense of Irish friendship at Kennedy's. I can't rave enough about Satina and Kennedy's. If you are in the area .. . staying at the Ritz? ... headed to Powerscourt Gardens? ... make sure to stop in and say hey to Satina and friends! You'll be glad you did!

Pee'd off with having my wallet nicked the night before, my sister brought me here to treat me to…read morebreakfast. And it was lovely. We both went for the French toast. Compared to some of the more fashionable places in town to get your French toast, there was masses of it on the plate. And it was lovely too. We started off sitting outside and it was lovely in the sun. But alas it started to rain, so we high-tailed it indoors. A pleasant cafe with lovely staff, you wouldn't be going too wrong to have your breakfast or lunch in here. The coffee hit the mark also. PS they use Bretzel Bread in here too, which is a great bonus.

I love The Happy Pear. The food is unreal (it's vegan & so so delicious). I got a "Reuben"…read moresandwich the first time and my friend got the Buddha bowl and loved it! I went back and got a breakfast sandwich. Both times I got their Turmeric Latte - absolutely delicious and surprising. Everyone is lovely. And the outside seating is very nice.

Look where we had lunch today! We had a fabulous meal at…read moreThe Happy Pear in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. This will be the culinary highlight of our trip to Ireland. It is about 35 mins or so away from Dublin, so we stopped for lunch on our way down to Kilkenny. I ordered a Buddha Bowl, which gave me a little taste of just about everything (potatoes, brown rice, tofu curry, hummus, kale, Asian slaw, assorted sprouts, pickled red beets, kimchi). My husband ordered potatoes and Asian slaw (he's an omnivore, so he was less than thrilled to eat at a vegan restaurant; however, he was willing to do so because he loves me ). We split a piece of vegan carrot cake, which my husband said was really good. It was so very tasty; I completely cleaned my plate. I don't believe they used any oil, but there were nuts/seeds used in some of the items. If you ever get a chance to go to Ireland and you are anywhere close to The Happy Pear, it is definitely worth a detour.

Our first meal in Ireland after arriving fresh off the plane at Dublin. Driving on the left side…read moreof the road for the first hour we were in Ireland was disorienting and stressful enough. All rental cars are manual transmission unless you are willing to pay an extra $400, so our first bouts with driving left us stalled on hills and shimmying into ditches on a tight 2 lane highway when a car was approaching from the opposite direction. What an adventure, when we arrived in Arklow what we needed was a great meal. Arklow is a small and quaint town with maybe 1,000 people living in it, and during daylight hours you will not see a soul walking downtown. Looking at all the pubs on the strip, I began to question if I was in The Truman Show and these food items were for display only. When we walked into Darcy's, there was maybe 4 people in the joint, we double-checked to see if it was open. The first item of business was ordering a pint of Guinness. Touristy? Sure, but I'd rather have a Guinness mustache than a milk mustache anyday. The waitress handed us our menu and it was typical Irish pub food that you would get in the states, but with the addition of panini's and pasta. The casserole with Guinness was sold out so I opted for the lasagna based on a waitress recommendation. We also ordered another pasta dish, the roast beef, and a panini. All were great and tasted as you would expect from an Irish pub, which means warm and hearty. My lasagna had a layer of cheese on top that was maybe an inch thick. It might have been cheddar and it was overdone, but it was quite cracking. They paired lasagna with french fries, which would be a no-no in the states where we typically include a salad or soup with pasta. If you are in Arklow I'd recommend stopping by.

Arklow is a small enough town, where during the day you hardly see anyone! None of the cafes are…read moreever that packed and the shops seem to just tick over without anything really interesting happen. The sun goes down and all of a sudden everyone seems to just appear! A popular spot would be the likes of Sally O'Briens, also on the main street, where the moment 10pm hits suddenly becomes packed! Anyone who's read any of my previous reviews will know that I'm not mad on places where you have to enter mosh-pit conditions just to get a drink and can hardly have a conversation over the sheer noise of everyone around you. This is why when I discovered Darcy McGee's I was so happy!!! Tucked away just off the main street, you'd miss it if you weren't looking for it. The locals I've met claimed that it's "expensive" but in reality, the difference in price is only by about 10 or 20 cent on average. I know there's a recession going on but you shouldn't blacklist a place for being expensive unless they're asking for you to re-mortgage your house every time you want a beer. Anyway, that evening I had gone to dinner with my girlfriend and we fancied having a quick drink before heading home. I mentioned Darcy McGee's to her and that I'd love to just have a drink there to check it out. So, Eh... We went to Darcy McGee's... For starters, walking into the place you feel like you're entering some sort of secret club. The décor is very cosy, the seats comfortable and most of all, it was spotless! Seriously, I've always noticed that while the majority of pubs are clean there's a sort of untidiness about them. This place was clean, tidy and very well presented. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. [side note] I don't know about you guys, but it really bugs me when you go to a pub and the staff give you a "Hot Fuzz" response when you ask them what wine they sell... "We've got red... Or... White!" [/side note] We ordered a bottle of wine and it was cheaper than we expected, circling around the €15 mark. We headed out to the smoking area and enjoyed an evening engaging in the time-old Irish pastime of getting slightly less sober while solving the world's problems without actually doing anything about it. Wow, this is a long review... I love this place. I love the atmosphere, the friendly staff, the comfy chairs, the excellent smoking area etc. etc. etc. If you're in Arklow any time soon, go here!

A very nice looking shop, with clothing, grocery and cooked food. I was so tempted to buy the…read morewool blanket but I didn't buy coz they are quite expensive.... but they were soft like hell... I could cuddle in one for sure! Ended up only bought an avoca banana bread and brought back to Toronto. It was very tasty!!! The blankets were also sold in the Dublin Airport duty free shop....much less selection but VAT is already excluded there!!

I really like the above concept however having bought a lot of their take home food this…read moreweekend-with a hefty pricetag- I was expecting superb quality. Disappointed by a soggy apple crumble that tasted no better and in fact not as nice as the one in my local centra. Meat in the beef bourginon was tough and the side dishes of carrot and parsnip mash was so overly salted as to be almost inedible. Nice dauphinoise potatoes though. Not a great family meal as expected. Style over substance for their premium take home food offerings though the instore food is good, again, if a little pricy.