Great shop with the best 99s in Dublin and excellent hot counter deli, loved their sausage rolls.read more

In the beforetime, nearly every newsagent in the country used to be called The Gem, but the…read morepractice seems to have fallen by the wayside in recent times. It's great to see this Gem standing proud opposite the Dart station, and in the tradition of its predecessors, it aims to be all things to all people. It has its own ice-cream stand called Smooch - the people of Howth love their frosty treats - as well as newspapers and magazines (including specialist ones for yachters), groceries, confectionery and a hot deli counter

Stopped in on a rainy Thursday at around 3 for a cup of coffee. I ordered a latte, which came out…read morepretty quickly, but hot and with a cute little heart design. The café itself is spacious and clean. Seems like this is an Irish chain. I'd probably prefer this over Starbuck's.

i am absolutely appaled. the women tried to kick me out. it was just me, my husband and my 4 year…read moreold son it was 7 euro for a cupcake. i asked her what the cheapest thing was and she said the smoothie. it was 2:30. i bought it for my son and he haged it. it was guava flavour. the atmosphere was awful aswell as tbe staff was so rude to us. i left and whipe walking away they shouted at me to go back to my country. this is because i am a hispanic father. i didnt react and this got them even more angry. they screamed at my japanese husband abiut how he should go back to squid games. do not go here. it is avsolutley terrible. they made me and my husband cry.

Nice place. The best Mocha Latte I have ever had. I didn't have to put sugar in it. Hot Chocolate…read morewas also good and came with bits of chocolate pieces on top. It was very fine. Bagel was just OK. Scone was really good but banana bread was not as good as Starbucks. People were extremely nice. Water was in a pitcher, lemon infused, and very cold. It's a really great place to sit, read and enjoy plus there is home goods shopping connected! It's a great store and definitely a bonus! I wish I was just not on vacation because I would frequent often.

Good place for a coffee. Very clean and lots of natural light. The location is great and the staff…read moreare very friendly. I've been here several times now and have always found the staff to be very pleasant. During certain hours it tends to be a bit of a yummy mummy hub so if you're looking to enjoy your cuppa in quite it's not ideal

Delightful breakfast. Service was quick and friendly. Inside is tiny as is common for the city. Did…read morenot find WiFi in case you're traveling.

Service was amazing. Super kind people that service us. Right by the river. The weather was epic…read morewhich helps as well! Ordered 2 lattes which were beautifully presented with a sweet little cupcake. I had Bacon Brioche and hubs had Bacon Butty- both were very good. Would definitely recommend.

When they say "Good things come in small packages" this is what they are talking about. The most…read moretiny little shop around but with a massive personality. This is one of those places that just "gets" good food - from the sandwiches (grilled cheese to die for) to the salads (watermelon feta & tomato !!) to the amazing pizzas to the awesome coffee and deserts there is literally nothing that I don't like. My only problem when I call in is what to choose - I could commit gluttony !! Of course everyone has a favorite so I can never leave without taking some of the deviled crab with me - it is literally one of the best things I have ever eaten in my entire life. It is amazing on crackers or in a salad and lets be honest I have been found eating it straight from the tub. The place has a really cool style and a kind of NYC vibe with a big blackboard of the days specials. I love that there is a new board up every day with the day and date so you know each day is thought out and put together fresh. They also post it on Facebook so you can check whats on. It is run by two really lovely local sisters and there is a super friendly family atmosphere in the place - when I bring my two year old nephew with me he goes straight behind the counter and gets hugs and kisses and some little treat. Next time you are on your way out to Howth make sure you stop in and see whats on offer - Definitely not to be passed by !

Just grabbed a late lunch at Minetta of a mozzarella, hummus and fresh tomato toasty and a cheeky…read morecoffee. I think that you can really tell that the ingredients are really fresh and its refreshing to come across a deli that takes pride in making the menu more creative (they vary their menu a big everyday). The staff are warm and engaging and easy to chat with. It is small and all the seating that they have is outdoor so it's more somewhere you would go to for something on the go. They've done a lot with the small space they have and have the Italy/NYC vibe down in terms of their decor and branding. In terms of food I would recommend the pizzas and the toasties. They run promos like toasty Tuesday's where all toasties on Tuesday are a fiver. Ding dong!

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 often went to the Dame Street location but it's closed within the last year or so. However,…read morethough this location is in the touristy Temple Bar neighborhood, I'm thankful it exists. Queen of Tarts (both locations) is by far one of my favorite tea room/bakeries. They carry only the finest sweets and teas. Everything is homemade. They do an excellent brunch as well. The scones have got to be some of the best ever. I've had a lot in my travels and these are grand. The service is always excellent as well. The decor is as charming as it gets. Proper tea service on floral patterned China, giving all the Marie Antoinette feels. A+.

One of my favorite breakfast, lunch, tea, cakes and light bites place…read more Definitely a touristy spot!! It's always busy, but the seating area is nice, has that Irish tea atmosphere. Friendly service. For breakfast, I loved their vegetarian Irish breakfast that they no longer make, but they do have a traditional Irish breakfast. Only served for breakfast or all day during the weekend. Their pancakes were super delicious (€13). We tried it with honey, syrup, Nutella and banana's. These are served all day and everyday. I also tried their baked beans and kale that came with tomato baked beans and fried kale on bread and topped with fried eggs (€14.5). It was good. Another breakfast item that is served for breakfast or all day on the weekends. Their Caprese sandwich for lunch is addictive and they pair it with a great tasty bread (€11). Their cakes and teas are tasty, I love their chocolate cake. Their coffee, lattes and Mocha are average. But the experience and atmosphere still make them enjoyable. Overall, this is a place that I will always visit.

My new favourite breakfast and lunch spot. Get in early as the specials sell out so quick and it…read moregets pretty packed. Run by a group of women and the lovely owner is from Enfield in county Meath. All the food from the farmhouse cafe comes from their farm and is made fresh everyday. The meat is from their animals and the bread and treats are baked in the cafe. I love how it has an old country house feel to it and the teacups and teapots are a random collection that look so pretty. My favourite thing from the menu was the Gammon sandwich. I no longer eat meat and this sandwich makes me struggle every time I see it on the menu. Oh the temptation.

Solid four stars - luxury it ain't but it has friendly, smiling staff, great food (breakfast…read morekickstart about as much tastiness as you can cram on a slice of toast) and most importantly fantastic coffee.