Occupying a prime position directly beside St. Stephen's Green and just steps from the iconic The…read moreShelbourne Hotel, Peaches enjoys one of the most desirable restaurant locations in Dublin. The restaurant sits at the intersection of the Green, Grafton Street, and several of the city's busiest shopping and business districts, making it an easy stop whether you're sightseeing, shopping, or heading to a show. The exterior presents a polished, contemporary façade with golden, modern lettering and large floor-to-ceiling windows that take advantage of the surrounding streetscape and natural light. Inside, the space has been designed as a modern brasserie, with a brighter and more refined atmosphere than its former KC Peaches café incarnation. Soft lighting, contemporary white furnishings, and a clean aesthetic create an environment that feels equally suited to breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner service.
Our group of ten made a reservation in advance, and I'm glad we did - at 11:30 on a Sunday morning, the restaurant was completely full, so I would say reservations are non-negotiable, especially for large parties on the weekend. The menu reads as a modern European brasserie, combining all-day café favorites with more substantial lunch and dinner offerings. Expect a mix of salads, sandwiches, brunch staples, pasta dishes, seafood, and grilled meats, alongside an extensive coffee and drinks selection. The breadth of the menu makes it suitable for everything from a quick breakfast near St. Stephen's Green to a leisurely evening meal. While the offerings are generally approachable and crowd-pleasing, there is enough variety to appeal to groups with differing tastes.
Their drinks include various teas, coffees, lattes etc. - while I'd recommend going to a traditional cafe to sample real matcha, some of my friends really enjoyed their Chai Lattes/Dirty Chai Lattes (€4-6), as well as their other coffee drinks. We all ordered different entrees, and no one was disappointed in their dish - some standouts include their Shakshuka (€14.90), which comes with a large portion of grilled sourdough, a deeply-flavred tomato-and-pepper sauce, runny poached eggs, seasonal vegetables, and basily and feta, and their Full Irish (€15.90) with the same sourdough, flavorful bacon and sausages, black pudding (dont' be scared, it's an Irish breakfast classic, tomatoes, mushrooms, and eggs your way.
I opted for the French Toast (€12.90), which was served with two slices of French toast, a rich whipped mascarpone, and a mixed berry compote, which was a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. While I would have appreciated some additional fruit, I think the French Toast itself was a great combination of richness and crispy fried edges, with a perfectly custardy inside.
Prices are moderate for such a central Dublin location, with most diners likely spending between €15-30 per person depending on whether they're stopping in for a casual daytime meal or a more substantial evening dinner (which we didn't get the chance to sample). Overall, Peaches is a great stop in a highly-frequented area for any meal of the day, and I'd love to return at some point to sample their dinner menu!