Cathedral Cafe

A friend and I came here to get some Irish breakfast and cute lattes!! The first thing I noted were…read moreall of the delicious pastries on display. Next, I took a look at the menu! Since I don't eat red meat, I was very excited to see a vegetarian Irish breakfast option. I ordered this as well as a mocha latte. Despite the rain, my friend and I sat outside since all of the indoor seating was occupied. Thankfully some heaters provided warmth for what could've been a chilly breakfast. Very quickly the lattes came out which my friend and I sipped on. They were soooo cute, mine had the design of a little bear on top! The latte itself was hot and not too sweet, the perfect start to the experience. After a few short minutes, the food came out! Immediately, my friend and I dug in. It was honestly everything I expected and even more! There were no weak links on the plate and there were generous portions as well. I sat there for a while working my way through my delicious plate!! Overall, I was very happy with my experience at Beanhive. It was an aesthetic cafe that also provided a hearty breakfast. I would definitely recommend.

As we travel, we seek unique coffee shops wherever we go. Beanhive is cozy and has a great…read morefollowing. We both had muffins which were good. We had cappuccino which was great. The cute artistry in the foam adds to the experience. Fun place.

Love the vibe!

My chai latte was amazing as well as the artwork, and of course I couldn't leave out the strawberry shake !!

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Goose On The Loose

4.5(102 reviews)

0.5 km•South Inner City

This spot was right by our hotel. There was plenty of seating and service was friendly and prompt…read more Got an omelette and latte. The omelette was thin and crispy but I actually loved it that way. It was packed with fillings and a great breakfast to start the day. Didn't get a chance to try their crepes but they all sounded amazing!

This is a small and cozy dining establishment. We sat by the fireplace and had breakfast. The…read moreservice was friendly. The coffee was good but nothing over the top. The potato cakes were ok but the avocado served on top was not all the way ripe and therefore a little hard and not very flavorful. My Greek beleni was ok too It was spongy in texture which is to be expected. It didn't have a ton of filling. Everything here was just a little bland. Well cooked and priced appropriately.

Interior decor with jukebox

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Small place - packed

Emer's Kitchen

4.6(10 reviews)

1.1 km•South Inner City

We stopped in around late morning and got a delicious iced coffee - the vanilla was so tasty and…read moredidn't have that artificial flavor so many of them do. The service was so delightful that we went back later in the day and picked up some snacks. Everyone was so friendly and the scones and cake were wonderful

Fantastic... highly recommend the bowls for lunch. Incredibly fresh, healthy and flavorful…read more.. great service

Brisket of beef sandwich

Organic porridge with selection of toppings.

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Coffee and freshly made scone

Tang

4.8(76 reviews)

0.9 km•South Inner City

Visited 3/28/26. Run don't walk to Tang-this place is delightful. Got there when it was incredibly…read morebusy and the people working were moving so quickly while also taking lots of care in their customer service so I really wanted to shout that out. We opted to get our dishes to go so we could eat in St Stephen's green and this worked well. Had to wait a bit but that's to be expected with how busy it was. My mom loved the yogurt dish and my aunt couldn't stop raving about the scones here. I got the eggs on toast and this was such unique and delicious flavor that I would easily come back for. A bit harder to eat in the park but when it's that good it doesn't even matter. You know if I'm back in Dublin I'll be here once more.

WOW! Unbelievably good. Had a little bit of a wait but it was so worth it. The sauce was the star…read moreof the meal so good!

Almond Babka

Oat Latte

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Mushroom toast

Bread 41

4.7(94 reviews)

1.5 km•South Inner City

I tried the traditional sourdough bread and the honey butter croissant. Both were out of this world…read morealongside a cup of their delicious coffee. Well worth the wait. Now if I can only get there while the Almond Croissants are available. Being sold out is a good thing and speaks for the fact that its another amazing product.

Everything was absolutely fantastic! They have fresh savory…read moreand sweet options. I accidentally dropped the top dollop of the croffin and the staff member was very kind to replace it with a new one, which was not necessary but VERY much appreciated! It was very clean, organized, and well run/managed. They have two restrooms and have water available as well. We enjoyed this place so much we went twice (which we try not to do) during our Ireland road trip! Tried the onion and the potato savory pastries and they were perfect! Their chocolate croissant was also wonderful. Very buttery and flaky. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5

Pan au chocolate

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Cruffin (€4.80), sausage roll (€5.20), kimchi danish (€5.60)

Hatch and Sons

4.2(213 reviews)

1.0 km•South Inner City

I loved this little place. Great service, great food and great coffee. The people are fast, polite…read moreand more than willing to accommodate our American palates. Would go back in a minute.

Thus no longer exists. Tried to find it as remembered how great it was. Nothing more to say.read more

Smoked fish board

The kitchen at Hatch and Sons in Dublin

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Hatch & Sons in Dublin

Peacock Green & Co

3.9(27 reviews)

0.9 km•Harcourt

Always a solid choice for sweets, coffee or lunch when I'm in Dublin! It's in my favored rotation…read more Today I popped in to load up on some sugary treats for my team to power through the afternoon, and PG&Co did not disappoint. Weighed down with about 15 delicious squares of varying composition and a few coconut mound cookies for good measure, I left 50 euros lighter with zero regrets (well my one regret is that I'm not eating sweets this month -- womp womp). But everyone else ate them -- they were nearly gone by 5pm! *I should've called ahead and they would've had it ready for me, but I hadn't planned very well. Regardless they accommodated the sweet invasion very well. I always love their coffee too -- made by a very friendly chap with a great passion for making great coffee drinks. It's exactly what a cafe should be - friendly, fast, high quality, cute with nice food to boot. Well done Peacock Green!

Because my review is over a year old, and after being back here again today, I feel the need to…read morereiterate my point. The food is so GOOD. The staff are so FRIENDLY. The decor is so CUTE This place is just so PERFECT. (Went for the lamb kofta with potato wedges, side salad (as much as you can fill up), and seasonal greens. It was immense and so filling and only 8 euro. Deadly) I hadn't been back here in ages, but I've learned from my lesson. It won't be so long next time.

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Queen of Tarts

4.4(288 reviews)

0.6 km•Temple Bar

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+.

Save yourself, it's closed. I went thee on search of a…read moreperfect scone and the restaurant was closed for good

Interior

Pancakes with bacon

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Interior cake stand

Shoe Lane Coffee

4.8(40 reviews)

1.5 km•South Inner City

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.

Inside Shoe Lane, Dublin

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The Bakehouse

4.4(287 reviews)

1.1 km•North Inner City

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.

Bacon Butty

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Delicious food, great coffee, friendly and great ambiance. You can see your order being made in the open kitchen l.

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