This new cafe is a jewel!! It's my new go to coffee and lunch spot! The owner is so friendly and…read moretheir creative delicious daily lunch special was made with quality ingredients that made my tastebuds dance. I had the chicken and mushroom bruschetta with Parmesan shavings and truffle oil. It was served with a rocket with lemon dressing and a broccoli and garlic soup! I had a homemade scone and a perfect coffee for dessert! I felt full without feeling heavy! Needless to say I'll definitely be back!

From the owner: We do amazing sandwiches and make all our sauces, dressings and tapenades…read more We also have tasty salads, soups and a gorgeous daily lunch special. Our coffee is Matthew Algie and organic, fairtrade and rainforest alliance certfied.

Temptation! temptation! The cakes on display here looked absolutely fabulous…read more I was being good though and only had a boring aul coffee. There's plenty of space to sit outside, in front and in the back with a lovely view over the water. Get here early on a sunny day when it's still quiet, it's just lovely and peaceful! In fact, I shall be back tomorrow morning to try their breakfast menu which looked yummmm!

Cycling around the park and Farmleigh estate is an excellent way to spend a few hours on a calm…read moreautumnal October Sunday. So when we found the Boathouse Cafe at lunchtime, just as we were getting peckish... it made us two happy bunnies indeed. We both went for the soup of the day and shared a sausage roll. The sausage roll was your standard fare. But the soup was excellent, tomato and basil. And the slice of brown bread that came with it was also excellent. None of this sweet brown bread that a lot of places seem to be serving up with soup these days. We got a table outside where there was plenty of other cyclist parked up for lunch too. They know their market here, as there are a few bike racks provided. With our bellies full and are hearts warmed, we cycled away happy.

In the midst of this great park, right next to an amazing garden and visitor center and castle, is…read morethis small but tasty cafe. We came back on purpose as they had a variety of little foods and seductively many desserts

Came by here on a beautiful day and opted to sit outside in the courtyard. Lots of dessert…read moreselections (many flourless); we chose the yogurt (citrus?) cake and the lemon curd cake. The two cakes were both WONDERFUL; I've never had anything else here but I can definitely vouch for the fact that they do an amazing job with citrus + cake. The lemon curd cake had a generous amount of lemon curd cream so the extra cream was unnecessary. Got a nonfat (skinny) cappuccino with my cake - the small size was more than enough! Yum!

This review is for our trip to Ireland in Summer 2019. To begin, the Breakfast Bap is a straight up…read moreburger. For some reason, we just had no idea that's what it would be. The slight difference in culture when visiting tripped us up more than expected! I would call this place "hipster" but I think that would be an insult - it is a quaint and respectable joint that has delicious and healthy food. We had to try this place due to the proximity to where we were staying for our trip, so we stopped in when we had a free morning. The food we had was unexpected, but delicious. If you're from The States and are in the area, stop by!

Major fan of this place…read more What I like: - Run by a husband and wife combo - these guys know their stuff but are goddam likeable in doing so - Located on the edge of the Phoenix Park, it's the most perfect location possible for a post-run / cycle treat fest. - Big massive windows drawing the sunlight in while you munch on your nosh - The nosh. Homemade, healthy, inspired, absolutely delish. - The tea - loose leaf, served in delicate vintage china and big burly but very cute knitted tea cosies. What I don't like: - Nothing. This place is deadly. Long may it reign!

Beautiful location and friendly staff. Apart from that, nothing tasted good. I wouldn't say it was…read morebad or inedible. Just not delectable. Maybe we ordered the wrong items. One of my sons got the avocado toast. It was fine, though he did struggle to eat it since the avocado was sliced and slipped off the bread numerous times. Maybe adults know to mash it down for better results. My other son had the chicken wings. He didn't want to eat more than a few bites and had no interest in taking the leftovers home. The chips were fine. Probably the best item we ordered. I had a salad with figs and was excited for the fig part until it arrived with too much dressing and dried figs. I guess I was expecting fresh ones? Coffee was only decent.

Ordered breakfast for two Tues 9th January. Breakfast was stone cold couldn't eat it. Also a side…read moreof chips with breakfast most unusual. Paid for two breakfast and left extremely disappointed. I have been to this restaurant on many occasions and notice management need to keep an eye on what's going on in their restaurant.

Amazing is the first word that comes to mind. Bright and cheery colors welcome you as you walk in,…read moredrawn closer and pulled inside with the smells of fresh baked bread and sweets. A selection of cakes, Danishes, tarts, homemade dressings, take away meals and healthy food options. All made fresh daily in their kitchen in Bray. The pastries and breads are delivered into all of the 12 locations 2-3 times a day!!! Everything in the entire cafe is homemade! What a hidden gem and I don't want to keep it to myself. I was served by Lorraine who was knowledgeable about all of the baked goods that lined the shelves. She was so passionate about these cakes and treat that she had me very excited about them as well. It reminds me of bakeries that we have back at home which totally excited me. I love the fact that everything is made locally as I think it's so great to be able to support your local businesses. They have lovely coffees to go as well. They don't have any tables for you to enjoy your delicatessen in house but it's certainly worth taking away. Treats from The Butler's Pantry is bound to bring a smile to anyone's face. Oh and on Thursday-Sunday they have a selection of croissants, pan au raisins and pan au chocolate, etc. One word...YUM!

Great coffee and it's good that you can sit outside too. I think the price is a little bit steep at…read moretimes for the pastries as these are mass produced standard issue. There's a really nice manager there in fact all staff are extremely pleasant. I think they could be more consistent with the speciality foods that are available and starting to sell 3fe coffee or something similar by the bag would be a good idea but overall it's the best spot for coffee in the village.

I come here every time I'm in Dublin. Great coffee and SCRUMPTIOUS food! Eggs are poached to…read moreperfection and the composition of flavors in each dish is just a 10/10. Today we came with a baby and they had a great, secure high chair. Don't miss this gem!!!

Hitting up a coffee shop was definitely not what I was expecting to do immediately after setting…read morefoot in Dublin; but given that my friends are such coffee fiends that they even put me to shame, I didn't have a choice but to hit up one of Dublin's hottest coffee spots as soon as we got off the bus. The space is rather small, as most coffee shops are, and the prices are a bit up there, but all the coffee they make holds its own against some of the best- no Starbucks quality here- and the food is amazing. Speaking of, if you haven't tried their hotcakes slathered with berries, compote, and some of the most decadent whipped cream you've ever tasted, you haven't lived life to the fullest. It was so sweet, it was almost too much for me to finish, but I won't complain about such a delicious sugar rush this early in the morning. If you're not the "dessert for breakfast" type, they also have your typical avocado toast- don't ask me why that's a thing here, too- eggs, breakfast meats, and of course, porridge. Or, if you're not the breakfast type, they do have some bomb-looking pastries available all day, every day, including vegan options. These guys must also be pretty well-established given that they have merch available for purchase, on top of their perishables. And really, the coffee here is amazeballs. If you come for nothing else, come for that.

Stopped by here on a Thursday morning. It was quiet around 9, but quickly filled up half an hour…read morelater. The service was great and quick. The food was delicious. I highly recommend the spicy chorizo plate and the acai bowl. The salsa with my food was addicting- so was the homemade iced tea. I had to order one to go.

Convenient location around Guinness and St. James. Can either order and stay or takeaway. Good…read morecoffee - worth waiting in the line.

Very quant coffee/breakfast place in Smithfield!I had a ham sandwich and it was so good! It was…read morerainy outside and a bit cold so I wanted to get something cozy, and the spiced warm cider definelty fit the bill! The service was great and it was in a prime location!

great food, very kind staff. I went with the seasonal salad and a side of beef. nice outside…read moreatmosphere too.

Oh this place really is divine. I wish there were more like it in Dublin!…read more Definitely a little hidden in the backstreets as previous reviewers have said, but so worth the trip! (Make an outing out of it, go there for your lunch and take it up to the Phoenix Park to eat it, then catch an afternoon screening in the Lighthouse Cinema, and grab some dinner in L Mulligan Grocer on Manner St. I am salivating at the thought....mmm....) So what can you find in this purty little spot? It's all about local folks! They stock Irish (and European) cheese and meats, handmade breads, fresh fruit and veges, freshly made sandwiches and pastries, olives, various other pickled schtuff and all the rest of those types of delish bits n bobs you won't find in your local supermarkets. The Lilliput Press is across the way as well if you want a little read. I just wish they had more seating in here, but I guess that may take away some of the tiny shop charm of the place. Maybe in the summer they could stick some tables outside (perhaps they do this already - anyone know?!!) Either way, it's a fanfreakingbrilliantastic place to have a gander in and get noshed up. Oh - they have coffee & wine too! Bonus!!! Wiiinnneee....

If you can find this place, well done! It is really hidden away but when you find it you will be…read morefilled with a warm feeling, it's a really cool find. It's call Lilliput for two reasons, one as a homage to Lilliput press that is in the area and the other reason because for such a tiny shop, it really squeezes a lot in. It has a range of regular and artisan products. Cheeses from around the country, artisan breads, olives from Morocco, lots of wines and delicious sandwiches to go. A coffee will set you back the princely sum of €1.50. There are seats built into the shop front so you can relax and enjoy the atmosphere. The girl I was chatting with was a pure doll, she recommended a few local events to me, I really appreciate when people know the community they work in and are welcoming like they are here.