This place is super cute and cool. I would say it's a tad off the beaten path but still really close to everything. It is across the river from Temple Bar area and very close to the Morrrison Doubletree and shopping. It is very small inside and they did a great job of scaling everything down. For example, I'm pretty sure they used kids' tables for the dining tables! They almost seem like small school desks. But, don't worry, the are the appropriate height for adults. I love how the menu is limited- always a good sign of fresh ingredients. Our lunch was a little late in the afternoon, around 2:00 and they were still pretty much full. I imagine they are probably always full! I had the roast beef sandwich and it was amazing! The bread was probably the best I've ever had. Actually, the entire sandwich is up there with the best I ever had! The roast beef was incredible and their horseradish sauce was, a bit strong, but really, really good. My mom had their pancakes and absolutely loved them. They were her first "European" pancake and couldn't say enough how great they were. I didn't taste them because I don't like to mix sweet & savory. The thought of cleansing my roast-beef pallet wasn't an option! We left completely satisfied. What a great gem of an eatery. read more

OK, this is a tricky one. I've waited a while to write this review because I live on Capel Street and wanted so much to love this place. The first time I ate there I was raving about it to anyone who would listen. It had just opened, the food was good, the staff were lovely and the coffee was yum. My only complaint would have been that the stools were uncomfortable and they sat other people at the same, tiny, table as us (hello thighs and elbows of a stranger). I've eaten there a number of times since. I still stand by the discomfort comment but it doesn't bother me much, just means I wouldn't linger over my coffee for long and would be less likely to order cake after (no harm!). The food has, if anything, gotten better. Good selection, not just the usual suspects and you can tell that none of it has just been pulled out of the fridge. But.... The coffee. I'm really confused about all the good reviews about the coffee here. I know about the provenance of the beans. I know one of the staff members has one an award (hopefully not whomever has been making my coffee). But on nearly every visit except the first (and there have been several, it's just down the street and I'm lazy..) my coffee has tasted burnt. No other word for it. Bitter beyond belief with a blackish brown congealed crema. Undrinkable. I know this happens every now and then so I let it slide the first time but mentioned it to the waitress a few visits later when it was still happening. She was nice enough to take it off the bill but informed me that their coffee is actually just unusual and different and I was probably just not used to it...... It was a simple americano and it was wrong. I like my coffee on the bitter side and I never add milk or sugar. I've had that blend elsewhere so I know it wasn't the roast, it was just waaaaaay over extracted. I'm also not the only one. The BF couldn't stomach it either (I've seen him drink Maxwell House before!), and normally he'd only love the opportunity to tell me to cop on and get over myself. I know it might seem harsh to take two stars for this but I need a coffee with my lunch so this is a deal breaker. I also hesitated to write the review, preferring to just tell them myself and see if it was fixed but they just politely (if not a wee bit patronisingly) dismissed the complaint as me being ill informed. Please sort it out and I'll be a loyal local forever! (Five stars if you're not a coffee drinker!!!) read more

After getting over the initial disappointment of finding out this place doesn't serve chai lattes, the second stage of disappointment ensued with the realisation that this place doesn't serve chai lattes! What they did have though was delicious Turkish eggs Mememen. The atmosphere was cool and staff were very friendly despite how uncomfortable they must have been feeling in their tight jeans. Overall, tasty food and definitely worth a visit but expect a bit of a wait. read more

Roast aubergine, pomegranate seeds, yoghurt, mint. Not your bag? Turkish eggs with chorizo? Always add the chorizo. Spicy pulled pork (niggle - it's a little dry and shredded, but still very good) in sandwich? Pink lady pastries after. Maybe a cinnamon swirl instead? Washed with homemade lemonade, raspberry lemonade. Yes please. Again and again. And now there's heaps more space to spy on bearded hipsters and bohemians with curious piercings. No, really. read more

Went for lunch here with friends and was so pleased with this place. The menu has loads of gorgeous lunch and brunch food but we all ended up ordering the "Best Sandwich in Dublin" which was a massive pulled pork sambo with the roast cauliflower soup. We all said a collective "oh my god" when we tasted the soup, it was unreal. the coffee is also really really good. I found the tables and chairs slightly uncomfortable but can't fault them on anything else. I will definitely be back to try the cakes as well read more

Pulled pork sandwich was exceptional. Cute place with attentive and friendly staff. Best lunch my family had in Dublin.

Best breakfast I had in Dublin out of 7 I've tried. I came back 3 times during my 10 days stay read more

Stopped on for a coffee and scone , both delicious , I don't know if they buy it in or make it in house but I would of happily ate the whole jar or marmalade they brought out , loved it. read more

Brother Hubbard - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dublin, D

See all

Love it!! Staff are great and make you feel at home. Food is delicious and not the usual dull and average dishes. Lovely, fresh sandwiches (bacon and cheese is yummy), salads are nice and unusual and drinks are refreshing. This place is a breath of fresh air. Great spot for lunch during some north side shopping. read more

So happy we went here on our Dublin vacation. Superb food. Impressive enough that I ordered their cookbook from Amazon. Just amazing. Excellent for vegetarians. read more

The best place to get coffee, lunch, treats and everything inbetween! I love Brother Hubbard! They're so friendly and the food is always of a very high standard using fresh, flavourful ingredients. Have yet to go in for an evening meal but I can imagine it's great! Would love to work in town just so I could visit more!! I usually stop in on the way home from work before they close or at the weekend. My favourites are their scones with orange zest butter, smores peanut butter cookies, 3 salad box, flatbread and the aubergine and chickpea zalouk! read more

If I could give this spot 0 stars I would, or better still a negative grading. Just about everything in this intoxicating hovel is offensive from the conceitedness of certain staff members, to the miserable sized cups of coffee, the non-smoking communal smoking area, the overpriced food and the air of pretentiousness which exudes from their pamphlets on "ethics". This place has dissipated so far up its own behind, its hard to envisage any prospects of an authentic experience, which it so desperately craves. Ordering in decent coffee from England does not a good cafe make, and I'm quite sure the only reason this hipster-laden hellhole masquerades around in its unique manner of shallowness, is their Has Bean coffee product. Particular mention is reserved for a certain member of staff (who has displayed some dumbfounding feats of obnoxiousness on both my visits to B.H.). No amount of hyperbole could do justice in describing this individual's ill-mannerisms - disregarding all common standards of decorum whilst pulling facial expressions more akin to an angry pastor at an evangelical convention. However, it was in allowing her friends to brashly skip the queue in front of me without reason which was the true cardinal sin. Lost within a smug air of its own self-righteousness, I look forward to the day when the trendy mid-20 to 30 something scarf-wearing yuppies grow a little bit weary and descend onto the next flavour of the month cafe, leaving our fellow Brother Hubbardians into uncharted territory - who knows, then we might even elicit a friendly face. As the gentrification of the North Inner city steamrolls onwards, another little bit of the soul of this city died when "Brother Hubbard" opened its doors. Brother Hubbard - bullishly hubris. read more

I think this cafe is as much an art project as a place to get lovely food. The lads who run and own it pay meticulous attention to detail, even their paper take-away bags are stamped with a home-made stamp of their pet dog. Cuteness! They're very fussy about their coffee, which I can't comment on due to usually being a tea-drinker but their pastries are just gorgeous. It's taken me a few weeks to get around to trying their sandwiches and oh boy, I am sorry I waited. There was a choice of three, each made on sourdough ciabatta-style bread, and fresh, fresh, fresh. I got the chicken with harrisa cream, fresh coriander leaves and tomato. It was divine. I really hope this place becomes a permanent fixture on Capel Street. It adds a lovely bit of prettiness and variety to the area. read more

Dublin can be heaven, with a coffee at eleven and a stroll around ...Capel Street? Yes that's correct. This recently opened coffee shop is a real gem. Located on the site of Wolfes bistro, it's serves coffee of the highest quality and home made cakes that makes choosing what to have a difficult choice. The recent addition of soup, salads and sandwiches to the menu means that it fills up very quickly at lunch time and is rapidly becoming a firm favourite among those residing and working in the locality. At first glance you'd be forgiven for thinking this is just another haven for hipsters but the reality is so different. The staff are very friendly and welcoming which really adds to the ambiance. A great addition to capel street. So when your cupboards are bare pop down to Brother Hubbards , there's never are. read more

Good lunch, bit of a wait and staff were a little "too cool" serving apparently. The person who took our name for a table was super nice and told us to wait next door and got us within 20 minutes. The server we had didn't really care much and apparently was way too cool to be there or didn't give a crap. The food was good and everyone was happy with their meals. I had the Avo and eggs but my egg was cooked too long and not soft at all like describe it was almost hard boiled where the yolk was all solid. The rest of it was good though. The staff never came back to check in once they dropped the food off and had to ask another server for water after we also ordered drinks. To pay the bill we had to get up and ask again. I think this places good rating has inflated the ego a little and the people lost touch. read more

Very cool, hipster-ey place with super interesting food combinations. Friendly and accommodating staff. Very special iced coffee. Top brunch spot. read more

Coming from Chicago we were looking for more of a "foodie" place. After lots of standard Irish meals, we finally found somewhere that had extended brunch and it was really fantastic! Loved the Middle Eastern influences. read more

I'm a big fan of Brother Hubbard. Come lunch time (and brunch on the weekends) the place is always packed, which is usually a good sign. It's not uncommon to have to wait for a table in the take-area next door, but its never for too long, in my experience anyway. It's totally worth it though, as the food here is top notch. A lot of the menu is based around a Moroccan/Middle Eastern vibe, however my favourite has to be the beans and pulled pork combo. Absolutely delicious. You'll be wiping the plate with your last bit of toasted sourdough! Their coffee is supplied by 3fe so you know it's a winner, and don't forget to grab one of their cinnamon scrolls for after. Sweet, sugary goodness all the way. The staff are really nice too, despite being rushed off their feet during the more busy lunch periods. The only downside really is that it can get quite cramped and at times can feel like you're sitting on top of the people at the next table. Also, in the main seating are downstairs there are just small stools to sit on at the tables, so beware if you have a lot of bags, or even a big coat. Other than that, Brother Hubbard is still definitely worth a visit, even just to try the award winning pulled pork sandwich, a.k.a. 'The best sandwich in Dublin'. You won't be disappointed. read more

I ordered their Best Sandwich in Dublin Special. The pulled pork is delicious, so filling and tasty. Also try their tea, amazing!

Some of the best brunch you can ask for in my opinion. Fresh. Flavorful. Good portions. I ordered the beans and pulled pork. It was served over toasted sourdough and topped with an array of herbs and spices like dill, mint, some grainy stuff, and a lite sauce for the pork. The beans were cooked perfectly in a tomato sauce and were the perfect complement to the pork. Definitely one of the tastiest meals I've had in a while. I will be coming back! read more

Met a friend for lunch here. Something different. Delicious bold flavours -it was a treat for my senses! Really tastey food, reasonably priced. The layout of the restaurant doesn't lend itself to being busy however so avoid during lunch rush. The brunch menu looked awesome. Highly recommend! read more

Simply put one of my favorite breakfast/brunches in the world. I've been to Dublin three times now, and I've come here for breakfast on each trip. It rules. Awesome coffee, killer delicious breakfast options I've never seen anywhere else, great friendly people working here, and just a great unique spot over all. A traditional Irish breakfast is great and all, but Brother Hubbard is pretty special. Go here. read more

An updated review, this time for the evening experience. Having heard lots about their new 'Middle East Feast' I was really looking forward to giving it a go. The set menu (23€ for two courses, 27€ for three I think?) consists of a shared mezze plate to start, a variety of mains (lamb cutlets, chicken tagine, aubergine...) and a shared dessert plate. The starter arrived on an ornate Moroccan tray and included a beetroot hummus (yum!), sweet potato falafel (had tried these before at the Yelp Culture night event and they were delish but tonight they didn't live up to my memory), harira soup (fine- lukewarm though!), fried cauliflower and two crispy pieces of naan like bread. For the mains we went for the lamb cutlets and the 'imam bayildi'. The imam bayildi was really nice! Not the stuffed aubergine dish I expected but a really nice take on it nevertheless. The lamb was, and I quote, 'fine' but came well done/medium (at a push!) instead of rare. We skipped dessert, two courses was plenty. The bill came to €70, including wine. Will we we be back for dinner? Probably not. read more

Brother Hubbard - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dublin, D

See all

The eggs menemen - heavenly! Had to wait 20 mins for a table but the staff were really friendly and the food was definitely worth it.

I found Brother Hubbard a very nice, cozy and unique place, great for brunch and very good service. I will definitely come back soon!

Found this place due to queue on street, there be magic inside their brunch - highly recommended

Based on all the positive reviews and the line at the door, I was hoping to be blown out of the water by Brother Hubbard but after having brunch there this past weekend, I'm still very much on the fence about the food. While waiting to be seated, we perused the menu (which is a great time saver that other restaurants would benefit from adopting) and opted for the semolina pancakes, pulled pork sandwich and the flourless almond orange cake. I was so excited to try the cake after seeing all the rave reviews but was unfortunately disappointed by it. It was extremely dense, not particularly flavorful and topped with a little swirl of dark chocolate frosting. For those avoiding flour, I'm sure it's a nice treat, but it was pretty much a more expensive and heavy version of the fairy cakes you'd get at the grocery store. Luckily, the semolina pancakes were a pleasant surprise after the underwhelming cake. Covered in a lovely berry rose compote, creme and hazelnut-almond praline that added a surprise crunchy texture, these pancakes were light, flavorful and very tasty. However, they were also quite thin, and for nearly €10, I wouldn't mind getting more than two. The pulled pork sandwich (apparently recently rated among the best in Dublin) was good, but nothing to write home about. While the pork was cooked well, the coleslaw underneath it had a strange horseradish-y taste to it that was too strong and didn't complement the pork. Overall, I would come back here for the pancakes and to try a few of the other dishes on the menu, but only if I was already in the area and there wasn't a long wait. read more

Good brunch. Service was really good. I had the pulled pork special sandwich which I would recommend to share. The flat white coffee was good but I did ask for it to be extra hot on the 2nd order. Tiny place and very popular over the weekend. I would definitely go back again. read more

Would definitely come back. Great atmosphere and a wide selection of "delicious sounding" food.

This place is good, not mind blowing. The atmosphere is cool and the portions are large.

Fresh and delicious food, superb coffee and a really welcoming feel combined with a stylish interior. This place is worth going out of your way to try. Middle Eastern twists on the menu make it exciting but still very accessible if you're new to it. Top marks to owners Garret & James and coffee supremo Bruno read more

Great smoothie & very friendly staff. The cafe is a bit too small - a bit awkward for someone big (and a bit fat) like me. Would recommend the place to my friends. read more

I thought this place was great. We arrived around 10am on Saturday for brunch (2 adults and 2 kidlets). We ordered an array of items because we are never sure what the aforementioned kidlets will eat. It ended up being an excessive amount of food but it was all so tasty that we ate it all (perhaps ill advised as we had to wobble out of the establishment). We really liked the pancakes and two different bean dishes. read more

Hip place with a very interesting set of options, ranging from coffee to fresh fruit and veggie juices, sandwiches, scones and rolls. Staff was friendly and the ambience neat. read more

We needed take-away lunch for 25 workshop participants with various dietary restrictions. What a feat, right? Brother Hubbard was recommended to me and I'm really glad for it. The staff were courteous from the start, even though this isn't something that they normally do, and kept the communication lines open as everything was being prepared, even though pick-up was during a really busy Saturday brunch period for them. The food was ready on time, and although we were running late due to traffic, they were completely understanding, kept everything warm, and even kept the eggs off until the very end. Everyone enjoyed their lunches - the food had so much flavor and was really healthy. If a large take-away order is this good, I can only imagine how perfect dining in would be (next time I am in Dublin, it will happen!). With many thanks to Ciaran, Sadhbh, Garrett, and the rest of the team! read more

Brother Hubbard is one of my favourite go to spots in Dublin. The coffee by 3FE is possibly the best in town, the breakfast, porridge and pastries are definitely my favourite and the staff are all incredibly friendly and always offer quick service! read more

Amasing! I loved everything and the staff was very nice! One of the best coffe place i ve best in Dublin. Both savory and sweet treats were delish! Ended up eating a scone and a chocolate, orange and almond cake read more

Brother Hubbard - Amasing scone and hot chocolate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dublin, D

Such a great place, amazing food and a great atmosphere. I love bringing friends here and introducing them to the place.

Great little place, a perfect spot to try something new for breakfast/brunch. Service was good, food was fresh and many menu items were unique and not your standard cafe affair. read more

Brother Hubbard - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dublin, D

See all

This place had some of the best food I've had in Dublin. The reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is because it was kind of pricey. We had the fried halloumi, hummus and chicken and all were great. read more