Right across from the train station, we grabbed breakfast here before we left for Dublin. It was…read morebusy when we came in, but they managed to seat us within 5 minutes. The whole place was decked out in Halloween decorations, and the atmosphere was very lively. I ordered the lucha libre and an iced strawberry matcha, and I must say that this was one of my favorite meals in Cork. The lucha libre is an incredibly heavy meal, so I didn't finish it, but the potatoes were crispy, the chorizo was flavorful, and the sauce had a nice kick to it. I don't put too much weight on the matcha, but it was definitely more milk than matcha. But the strawberry flavor was nice.

Nice flaky pastries and good coffee/tea! So nice to have something to munch on during our train…read moreride. Great location!

We were glad to find The Castle open after a day of exploring and ending up at Blackrock. We only…read morestopped in for a drink, but the menu looked great and would have been a nice spot for dinner. The location is pretty far from Cork center, which makes it hard to reach without a car, but Uber does serve that area with a bit of a wait. We were there around 5PM, so the dining room was pretty empty and we had to wait a little while for the check as the staff was organising everything for the start of dinner service.

My wife and I had brunch here. She had the eggs Benedict and I had the potato hash with eggs…read moreBenedict. The food is delicious. The service is prompt and friendly. It's a fun place with amazing surroundings.

We were struggling to find a spot for lunch in the pouring rain, trying to avoid a pub lunch…read moreexperience but not in the mood for anything super fancy. We stumbled in to the Bookshelf as it looks like a little cafe, with lots of people popping in for coffee to go, but a few tables for diners. The line moved fast, and we ordered a ham and cheese sandwich, broccoli sweet potato soup, and a sausage roll. The service was fast and we received our food pretty quickly after sitting down. The cafe interior is pretty small and tight, and has one bathroom which opens out into the queue for the counter. It was really cold in there, not comfortable for a long lazy lunch - better for a quick bite-and-go. The food is good.

Delightful coffee house! Delicious flat white coffee and best avocado toast ever!! Very friendly…read moreservice.

Came here for lunch because it was really close to the office. The area is lovely, with the garden…read moreand small playground right there. Food was excellent as well. Super fresh salad (garden to table!) and the vol au vent had just the right amount of flakiness.

Excellent food in a beautiful Victorian style glasshouse. A little gem hidden away in Blackpool…read more Great background as to why this place was set-up (read their website).

Excellent coffee and hot chocolate. Amazing salads and sandwiches..Staff so nice and friendly…read more Highly recommend..

I have passed Dukes Coffee Company a few times now and I have always wanted to try it out. I went…read morein, grabbed a cup of Decaf coffee and a croissant, they were both AMAZING. It was buy when I went in, and there was a great atmosphere. Looking forward to going back again.

This is a place that could be truly great. Super eat-in and take away food ranging from a full…read morelunch to the tea & a piece of cake scene. The Burger, Sambos, Deserts, have all been sampled and are top notch. As is the take away brown bread, coffee cake and Chicken Stroganoff. Although it's a very small place, they have made the best of it and I've never been left waiting for a table. 1 BIG negative though - Service needs a real overhaul from the top down. The lady who is Manager / Owner (??) needs to crack a smile once in a while. The staff also need to be more attentive particularly on lunch hour when time is precious. It's not the easiest of places to get back to the link for those who are not especially local. Prices are also a little 'Celtic Tiger' otherwise it would have been a 4Star rating. That said, these problems are VERY fixable!!

I have gone to gogos several times. Food delicious, service shocking, waitresses not at all…read morefriendly. The Manager or owner certainly needs to take a p.r. Course. No atmosphere at all & small portions. I certainly won't be going there again. They are a bit pricey & have even increased prices of late. Overall NOT impressed. DEFINITELY A THUMBS DOWN!

The lady behind the counter was horrible. She threw the cake we asked for in the bag and it was…read moresmashed. It was literally the worst customer service we've had in Ireland.

Now THIS is a damn fine iced latte!…read more Could be the finest java I've sampled since tasting the nirvana from Fernandez & Wells over in London. Easily the best coffee in Ireland. Skip the chai though; too much milk and not enough chai.

This is truly the cozy Irish coffee shop of my dreams. I came here to write an essay while studying…read moreabroad and it's such a friendly, lively place without being overwhelming if you're trying to get work done. My hot chocolate was lovely. I can't speak for the coffee, but my boyfriend ordered an Americano and it passed his standards.

This is such a perfect spot for library-core, magical, coffee vibes. Their pastries were tasty, I…read moregot a sausage roll. They're coffee is also delicious. Very nice staff and overall a special place.

I've gone to The Bookshelf Elysian a few times now. The staff have always been lovely and great to…read moredeal with. I love the food here, especially the coconut porridge. The cofffee is also pretty good. I usually get my coffee and/or food to-go, but I have eaten inside the restaurant once and the atmosphere was great. It was busy, people were talking to each other and seemed very relaxed. The menu is small, but I find that great as there are less things to choose from. I recommend going to the Bookshelf Elysian when in Cork City

Food and service exceptional. Let a group of 7 of us sit in the morning without reservation. Would…read moredefinitely come back