Thank goodness for Grove Road Cafe being conveniently nearby the hotel I stayed in. Not that the hotel breakfast was any bad, it's just been very repetitive having the same items/options every morning. Lo' and behold, a cozy cafe that serves up some very delicious brunch (and coffee/tea)! I came here on two morning occasions to relax at the bar seating overlooking the barge while sipping on an espresso on day 1 and a matcha latte on day 2. Both delicious. To balance out the unbalanced amount of adult beverages from the previous nights, on top of the caffeine kick I ordered the fresh green juice as well. It's a good way to make me think I'm detoxing my body thoroughly. But at least it tastes delicious regardless if its a placebo effect. As for the main dishes, the Scrambled Eggs, Chorizo and Feta with side sausages were so good. Fluffy scrambled eggs and savory chorizo...can't go wrong. Also, the house-made sausages were so tasty too. On the other morning occasion I opted for the Grove Road Benedict and wow so so good! Perfectly poached eggs with the creamy hollandaise sauce and super tender braised beef...sheesh. Delicious. Service was very prompt and the staff were all so warm and friendly. Will definitely come back for a 3rd visit if I'm ever in the area again. read more

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A little disappointed by Grove Road. The location by the canal was prime (big windows around the perimeter of the cafe looked out to a beautiful view of Dublin), but the coffee and pastries left a lot to be desired. I got a very standard cappuccino and banana nut bread--the cappuccino wasn't nearly as good as places a bit further south in Rathmines, and the bread was very dry (this was before 10am, so it's not like it'd been sitting out unless it was more than 1 day old). The service felt like they were rushing me out. I probably won't return. read more

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Love this place- been here on both trips to Dublin! Great gluten free option too. Close to the water in Portobello neighborhood.

This review is a month late..Sorry!! A great place for Breakfast and the service was excellent!! read more

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This place is a perfect and quiet place to get a great brunch and coffee. They were quick and very nice. read more

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My family and I ate breakfast here our first morning in Dublin and liked it so much we did it again the next day! The food was great and service was excellent. I would definitely recommend to anyone in the area. read more

Good coffee, nice takeaway pastries, and sweet staff members. Though small I would go again!

Delicious smashed avocado toast and poached eggs with yummy bacon and divine mimosa. Great way to start my first day in Dublin read more

Grove Road - Smashed avocado toast with poached eggs. Yummy. - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D

It's a delightful modern cafe situated near a beautiful river. Very scenic. The place inside is tiny, and some chairs are actually just stools that are uncomfortable to sit in after a long time. Some chairs have back support. The full Irish breakfast is excellent. Loved the tomato jam that they provided - it tasted fabulous with the toast. The Eggs and meats were all cooked well. A hearty way to start the day. I also got a pot of the South of France tea, which was excellent! Very soothing and loved the notes of fruit. Service was excellent and friendly. read more

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A great place for a breakfast! If you like the special breakfasts you'll really have to check this place out! The prices are fine for what you get on your plate and the servers are super nice! 5 out of 5 stars!! read more

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I had a delicious breakfast of porridge with orange zest, pears, and walnuts and a pot of breakfast tea. Quick and friendly service too. It filled up with people quickly, so I would get there early. read more

Grove Road - Pear, orange zest, and walnuts on porridge. Delicious! - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D

I returned to Grove Road today for a lunch date and opted for the Roast Chicken sandwich with stuffing on granary bread. Sweet tap dancing Jebus it was delicious. Even the salad on the side of carrot and feta deserves a mention. Yummy. I think I'm addicted now. And I dare not try any other sandwich on the menu. I'll definitely be back. read more

Grove Road - Roast chicken sandwich with stuffing on granary. Side of carrot and feta. Seriously good. Seriously addictive. - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D

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It's been a year and a half, but we're back in Dublin and back at Grove Rd. I love this place. Very professional and friendly service, wonderful coffee, excellent food. Lovely little selection of wines, olive oils, etc. We've had the full Irish breakfast, the breakfast sandwich, the chicken sandwich, the feta avocado toast with egg and bacon, the ginger apple carrot juice, flat whites, and the best brownie ever made. Love love love. read more

I can't say a lot about this place, I got in because I wanted to drink something hot, dreaming secretly of a matcha milk tea, what they actually didn't had, but it's not really common so, I decided to take a flat white, with soy milk since it's written that they have some. I first asked the barman what was the difference between a flat white and a latte, because I had no idea of the difference, I was a bit shy about asking this because they was another person waiting to order, but he answered really nicely and I didn't felt like bothering him at all which was really pleasant ! So I ordered a flat white with soy milk, unfortunately they were out of soy milk, aww... I then had to change my plans and opted for a tea, it's very nice because they have tiny containers where you can smell the tea and make your choice. So I took an Irish breakfast tea, which was really good. The place is really nice and cosy, definitely a place where I could spend an afternoon working on my computer. The barman was really cheerful, I think it's really rare to see someone THAT nice in a bar / coffee shop / restaurant, and it's always really enjoyable ! I decided to take a loyalty card and he even added a second stamp on it to apologize for the soy milk, so I would definitely not hold that against them. read more

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Great spot for a quick bite or a coffee. I stopped in for lunch earlier this month and ordered the chicken ciabatta with a side of avocado. The service was speedy and my sandwich was tasty and filling. For those who enjoy people watching...grab a seat along the window bar. Will return! read more

Grove Road - Chicken ciabatta with a side of avocado - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D

If you looking for quality coffee with a view over the canal, there is no better place in Dublin to go. You are defo in for a treat, the guys at Grove Road know their skills and are passionate about what they do. Love that they offer some GF treats and all other lovely sweet and savoury snacks for non coeliacs. Coffee is made to profection and it is such a good place to spend some sunny afternoons with friends while sipping away on coffee and catching up ! read more

This spot has been under the guise of various names and types of cuisine, more recently The Grove Cafe, serving light meals. At lunch there's a small menu of lovely sandwiches, salads and soup. I had the Feta and Avocado Smash, served on sour dough bread with a bit of salad for garnish. It was very tasty and satisfying. My friend had the roast chicken and stuffing, which looked tempting. Afterwards, we had a bit of cake-me the salted chocolate brownie and she a little cake. All very nice, though I found the coffee/espresso to be very bitter, making it the worst part of my visit. After all that, though, it's worth visiting again. Great atmosphere, very warm and welcoming staff. I hope this place endures. read more

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Wow what a place. The food was amazing. A chicken and herb sandwich with carrot and lentil soup. Moist, fresh, super tasty. I did not expect such a hearty, healthy, well-priced lunch at all! Funky music, friendly staff, lovely big windows, and plugs easily accessible to charge your phone. Do yourself a funky favour and drop in for a bite here. read more

Grove Road - Delicious chicken herb sandwich and fabulous lentil soup - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D

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Grove Road is such a cute place! The staff could not have been friendlier! The food was excellent and the portions were quite large. We had the avocado smash, the big breakfast, scones, and the porridge bowl. Everything was delicious! The space is very welcoming and comfortable also. It was our last breakfast in Ireland and we are so happy we went here! read more

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A stone's throw from my hotel, and a total gem. Super intimate - read: cozy! - cafe right by the little river on Charlemont. Best avocado toast I've ever had -- ever. Two perfectly poached eggs served with two generous mounds of avocado and feta mash, all on top of a two pieces of toasted sourdough. My only regret is that I didn't have a chance to have it twice. read more

I was walking around when I found this gem and I'm so happy I decided to drop in. The service was quick, the people were friendly, and most importantly, the food was delicious. Take note the cafe is small so you may have a wait but other than that, it's lovely! read more

Grove Road - Left is the *Brioche French toast*, the bottom right was the *Special of the Day*, and the top right was the *Big Breakfast* - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D

I heard so many positive reviews about this place but in all honesty, I am not impressed. I haven't had a bad experience here, I just don't see the big deal? We came here for brunch because we wanted something close to the canal. I was not impressed by the variety of options available. It's not a brunch place, but a basic cafe. I had the chicken sandwich and my friends had some pastries and soup. The coffee wasn't great, the service slow. I probably will not come back, though there's nothing bad about this place. read more

The South of France tea is amazing, very tasty ! I also tried the brownie and the fresh juice, simply delicious ! About this place, I really like the view, front of the portobello bridge, I could seat chatting there all the afternoon looking outside. This is the main reason for loving Grove Road ! When you are a French fan of tea, this coffee is simply wonderful ! read more

Grove Road - South of France tea with a view - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D

What a lovely little coffee stop! I went in here just after they opened - about 7:45am on a Monday, expecting the place to be incredibly busy - it was very quiet and quite nice early in the morning! I was a bit surprised by their menu, since it doesn't show off that they do food as well as the usual coffee selections (I got a mocha by the way: light on the chocolate but very solid coffee). Was very happy with the service. Nice and polite woman who served me. I'm planning to go back for breakfast sometime soon - but I can definitely vouch for the coffee, excellent choice on the go! I can't give them five stars since I haven't had the food, but it is a lovely little shop. read more

Two thumbs-up rating from me on this place! I tend to be a bit sceptical of all the cafes around these days that advertise their coffee as one of Dublin's "best", but hotdiggidydawg the coffee her is really worth the hype! Not too bitter at all and smooth as Tony Soprano's slick-back. Really nice staff and the cherry to top it all off? They do almond milk! So can I get a virtual fistpump from all my lactose-intolerant peeps out there?! read more

I'd spotted this a few times during commute into town and it always seemed to be a nice little spot on the canal! In a corner location, it's small but bright, with big windows and views of the canal and the people, bikes, and cars at the intersection. We'd come from the Portobello market and were looking for lunch. I ordered the avocado on toast with poached eggs and it was perfectly delightful! The avocado was very tangy- lemon and other spices, I'd guess- and the eggs were not too runny, but not hard. I devoured it. We ordered a hot chocolate after which I remember being a bit pricy. However, it was a great experience and I am determined to go back. read more

This is my favorite place to eat in Dublin! The team there could not be more friendly, the vibe is wonderful, and the food and coffee are consistently great. When I go, I nearly always split a scone and the Grove Road Eggs (poached eggs, tomato pesto, Parmesan on toast). The coffee is on par with 3fe - solid cappuccino! read more

This is a 1 minute walk from my house and I'm thrilled it's my local cafe. Coffee is ace anfld their food is just delicious! Love that you can go there on your own and not feel lonely. It'sa small but quirky place. Love love love read more

Grove Road - Saturday special... French toast with bacon, maple syrup, strawberry jam... I never want to funush!! Top class - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D

My goal was to go to a different place for breakfast every day during my trip to Dublin and after some online research, I found Grove Road. It is located on a corner of two major streets so foot- and car-traffic is inevitable. The cafe itself is fairly small on the inside and it was super hot (humid) inside on that day (no AC which I assume is normal in Dublin considering the average weather conditions there). I ordered an avocado toast with poached eggs (avocado bomb) and a latte. The avocado toast was good and super filling but the hot latte was served in a glass without a protective sleeve so I had to wait for it to cool before drinking (glass was hot). I didn't inquire but it appeared that they had free wifi since there were people working on laptops. The restroom was out of order but they let people use staff restrooms (you just had to ask them every time you needed to go). The staff was pleasant, nice and my overall experience was good. I would recommend going here only if the weather isn't too hot, otherwise the temperature becomes uncomfortable. read more

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Grove Road is my favorite cafe in Dublin. The coffee, food and people are exceptional! My favorite order is a long black coffee and their fresh granola with yogurt and berry compote. Tastes homemade, fresh and delicious! The scones are amazing too! This is the perfect spot for a quick takeaway, or a lengthily weekend brunch with friends. The service is wonderful, efficient and kind! My boyfriend and I love popping into Grove Road for a great meal and a chat! It's also quiet enough to get some work done or read. Would highly recommend this spot to anyone! read more

Grove Road - My favorite cafe in Dublin! Coffee is strong & delicious & the food is great! Each person working there is an absolute delight! - Cafes Near Me - Dublin, D

These photos don't lie! Seriously drool-worthy heaps of avocado on sourdough bread. Our barista lady was super kind and uplifting, despite the fact that I looked like I had been run over by the jetlag train, hangover bus, and hunger car concurrently and probably was a complete and utter arsehole for the first half hour of sitting at the table. For two mornings in a row. Pot of tea. Avocado+feta mash sandwich. A side of white pudding. And oozing poached eggs. Go get it. It's guaranteed to revert your werewolf status back to at least half-human. read more

Awesome brunch and coffee stop. Focus on healthier more veggie options than the meaty gutbuster. I had scrambled eggs, chorizo and feta on sourdough. Huge portion. Excellent fresh ingredients. Strong excellent coffee. Friendly service with free wi-fi. Overall, a great place to brunch. read more

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Slipped in here early of a Saturday and was really impressed. Great little cafe! Love the way it's decorated really cool a lot of shades of gray with touches of white and painted wood . The furniture is mismatched with made to look old riveted together stools and modern red plastic chairs as well. Cool feature if the place it's the hang down glow lighting inside some old rope which looks very designer The coffee, which is all I ordered comes from roasted brown and served in a really nice red cup and is delicious , place was very busy when I was there so there was alota noise but not overpoweringly loud. Food looked delicious although didn't treat myself to any , I must visit again soon :) read more

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This neighborhood stop is so convenient! They have light, but hearty breakfast/brunch items, healthy snacks, sweets, juices, and great coffee! I love coming here on Saturdays as my first stop of the weekend. Their homemade oat/healthy cookies are delicious- and I'm not a health food zealot at all! For brunch, I had the avocado on toast with perfectly poached eggs! I also had their fresh pressed juice, which was nice! The staff here are really chipper early in the morning and super friendly. I caught myself I a conversation about burrito places about town once with the cashier-they're so friendly. This is a great spot to catch up with an old friend, or to get a bite to eat before a long walk on the canal! read more

Yet another place that has been on my "must go" bucket list. Finally went on a lazy Sunday for brunch. The place itself is quite small and cosy, just perfect for the Sunday brunch basically. If it's a nice day there are a few tables outside overlooking the canal which is quite lovely, although it is at quite a busy intersection, worth keeping in mind. The brunch menu was not huge, but everything on the menu sounded pretty amazing and there was a good assortment of lighter and heavier options, with a mix of savoury and sweet in the mix. I ordered the poached eggs on a sourdough toast with tomato pesto, which also came with a small serving of green salad, it was pretty delicious, can't really fault it. I also ordered a flat white, the quality of coffee was very good which is important to me and still not that common in Dublin so that begs a mention. I also splurged and ordered a fresh squeezed juice - I had the apple, carrot and ginger juice which was also pretty amazing. To top it all off, the staff was also quite lovely and the service was very fast, so for two hungry people walking in off the street we were very happy with the overall experience. We sat on the stools at the back facing rathmines road as the place was quite busy, it's nice if you're into people watching (as I said, busy thoroughfare and all that), that said, I'm not actually sure if they take table bookings but if you want to go on the weekend, might not be a bad idea to check that out and reserve a spot if possible. read more

Amazing breakfast. Swung in here on our last day in Dublin before heading to the airport. It was super cute inside and the food was phenomenal- exactly what we wanted! I had the scrambled eggs on sourdough with a side of bacon. Dave had the crispy breakfast sandwich. Both were great. We also had Irish breakfast tea. The little glass jugs for cream were cute. I will be back. read more

As the Irish would say, this was a 'savage' breakfast. Huge portions. Absolutely delicious. Perfect ambiance right in the barge canal. Very friendly staff and great music playing. Come here for breakfast and you won't be disappointed. read more

Reasonable food I have to admit. I had the avocado on toast with poached eggs (usually a good barometer) The portion was too big and the bread pieces hardly fit on my plate. The ingredients were fresh and tasty though. The cafe itself is perfectly positioned for a bit of people watching on the corner of Portobello Bridge which added a nice reflective dimension to my breakfast. The staff weren't very welcoming and a bit terse. read more

This place was amazing before. I brought a group here recently and was left very disappointed. The coffee had changed and was undrinkable, the waitress noticed we weren't drinking them and asked if we wanted something else. So we got orange juice. Very disappointed that we were charged for the coffee we couldn't drink and the oj. The food was good, not as good as it used to be. I hope they get decent coffee and return to their old standards as I love the quirkiness of this little cozy cafe. I would give less stars but I'm hoping it was an off day and they will change coffee brand. read more

Don't walk past this place without trying it. There is something for everyone here. I dropped in to Grove Road with a friend of mine to catch up over a coffee... but I could easily have whiled away an hour or two here on my own. What you get is a café with a well though-out interior (nice hardwood floors, bright, good colour theme throughout), nice staff, really good coffee (Roasted Brown beans - two thumbs up), fantastic alt/indie music playlist in the background, nice selction of food, and a generally good vibe about the place. Grove Road has got it right. I would pick this café if I was looking to spend an hour or two by myself studying / reading / catching up on emails over a coffee or three. I would recommend this - pop in on your own or with a friend. read more