The lady behind the counter was horrible. She threw the cake we asked for in the bag and it was…read moresmashed. It was literally the worst customer service we've had in Ireland.

Now THIS is a damn fine iced latte!…read more Could be the finest java I've sampled since tasting the nirvana from Fernandez & Wells over in London. Easily the best coffee in Ireland. Skip the chai though; too much milk and not enough chai.

This is truly the cozy Irish coffee shop of my dreams. I came here to write an essay while studying…read moreabroad and it's such a friendly, lively place without being overwhelming if you're trying to get work done. My hot chocolate was lovely. I can't speak for the coffee, but my boyfriend ordered an Americano and it passed his standards.

This is such a perfect spot for library-core, magical, coffee vibes. Their pastries were tasty, I…read moregot a sausage roll. They're coffee is also delicious. Very nice staff and overall a special place.

We were struggling to find a spot for lunch in the pouring rain, trying to avoid a pub lunch…read moreexperience but not in the mood for anything super fancy. We stumbled in to the Bookshelf as it looks like a little cafe, with lots of people popping in for coffee to go, but a few tables for diners. The line moved fast, and we ordered a ham and cheese sandwich, broccoli sweet potato soup, and a sausage roll. The service was fast and we received our food pretty quickly after sitting down. The cafe interior is pretty small and tight, and has one bathroom which opens out into the queue for the counter. It was really cold in there, not comfortable for a long lazy lunch - better for a quick bite-and-go. The food is good.

Delightful coffee house! Delicious flat white coffee and best avocado toast ever!! Very friendly…read moreservice.

Right across from the train station, we grabbed breakfast here before we left for Dublin. It was…read morebusy when we came in, but they managed to seat us within 5 minutes. The whole place was decked out in Halloween decorations, and the atmosphere was very lively. I ordered the lucha libre and an iced strawberry matcha, and I must say that this was one of my favorite meals in Cork. The lucha libre is an incredibly heavy meal, so I didn't finish it, but the potatoes were crispy, the chorizo was flavorful, and the sauce had a nice kick to it. I don't put too much weight on the matcha, but it was definitely more milk than matcha. But the strawberry flavor was nice.

Nice flaky pastries and good coffee/tea! So nice to have something to munch on during our train…read moreride. Great location!

From the minute you stick your head in the door. The lads or 'fools' welcome you in with such an…read moreinformal banter that you instantly feel comfortable and want to stay and chat. Firstly, I wanted a full fry-up breakie. I'm afraid to say your won't get that here. What you'll get are, delicious rolls that I'm guessing walk out the door during lunch time rush hour! They kindly told us where to go. There suggestion was spot on. So, we had to come back for coffee. As a thank you. Once we came back, I had to try the black pudding and sausage rolls. Delishious. I've never since these sexy pasties before. Where have they been?? When I come back to cork. I'll be coming back here. (although, I'm here for another day. So, you lads will see me tomorrow!!) Tip to the lads -- open up in Dublin. Asap. What a way to represent great service to your customers. I'm sure you will build a loyal base for years to come.

The "Destination" for speciality coffee lovers in Cork City. Quality coffee, expertly prepared…read more Their signature V60 "The Original Fool" is a delectable blend. These guys are the Original Gangsters of coffee :) Savory / sweet food is delicious and the lads are extremely welcoming. Good wifi another bonus for students looking to get some work done.

Brilliant place for studying if you need to and staff are always friendly upon entering. Good…read morecoffee, food is good but a bit pricey. Free Wifi too. Would recommend to anyone that needs a good environment to work in.

Avoid at all costs:…read more The location is ideal but is always smothered with junkies and/ or annoying goths/ emos blocking the entrance blowing smoke in your face. Some dodgy characters inside too. Coffee is not great. It seems to be made half-arsedly and the work station is always filthy no matter how busy or quiet it is. I will say that some of their cakes etc. are nice and the menu design is pretty cool. As for pricing I can't say much, I think it's alright. Now the staff are what really turn me off about this place. They're all a bunch of a**holes. They're always so rude and gossip about customers, I've never been greeted with a smile or even a hello here, just a "what do you want?" I was also charged twice, even though the card machine clearly said 'accepted' the first time round. In conclusion, please avoid this place. Your money would be much better spent elsewhere.

Nice modern and chilling atmosphere there! The staff is really friendly. I ordered a caramel…read morecappuccino which was pretty good ! They have a lot of pastries which look good! I will have one next time for sure ! I totally recommend that place

BEST coffee shop in Cork, hands down. Friendly service, wifi, calm music, extensive drink menu. And…read morethe sandwiches & pastries were soooo good. I wish we'd found this spot at the beginning of our stay! Don't miss it :)

On the walk up from town to the Cork City Gaol we passed this cool looking place…read more I glanced back and chuckled at the humorous sign outside, (New customers required. No previous experience necessary. Apply within.) and we decided to pop in for a sandwich. And I am so glad we did. This is a little bit of everything rolled into one. Part tea room, part sandwich bar, park general store. And al mishmashed in a variety of styles and decor. We ordered a couple of sandwiches and sat down near the door to wait. And were charmed. This is the type of place I would love to have near me. Everyone who entered was greeted by name and Vikki knew exactly what they wanted and needed. When an elderly lady didn't have enough change with her to pay, Vikki simply said "No problems, you can get me next time." Wow, that this still happens somewhere fills me with joy still! The sandwiches by the way were great as was the service.

Liturally stumbled onto this place. It serves freshly made sandwiches (6.00€) which come with home…read moremade coleslaw! Very yummy! While you eat you can watch the people pass by or the locals buy their bread and meat. The shop owner knows everyone by name. Apart from having something to eat and tea Vikkys also offers dairy products, lemonades, tea and much more.

We visited here and had a curry it was just brilliant, I would highly recommend Spice Route in…read moreMacCurtain street. Service was fast .

SO, so good!!! I found this place on Yelp, and we were thinking it and about exploring Cork, and…read morestopped by on the way back to our guest house. We ordered inside and waited only 10 or so minutes for the order. With COVID there is no inside seating, so we took it away with us. But they must get many call in orders as the owner ran out to a car at the curb to deliver a bag. We ordered 2 different samplers-the meat grill and the starter sampler. It was superb!! The meat samosa and the veggie samosa were yummy. The tandoori meats were brilliantly seasoned. The sausage was so good and I don't even know what it was. You have to give them a try. The prices are super reasonable, and they feature some lunch specials that sound perfect for an afternoon.

It was raining cats and dogs!…read more And we needed a place to stay dry and warm up. Stopped in at this Starbucks for some coffee and hot chocolate. This was exactly what we needed. I ordered a white hot chocolate with almond milk. It was so yummy! I also ordered a blueberry muffin warmed up. That was a nice treat. My hubby ordered a basic coffee and downed the entire thing lol He was tired and needed the pick me up. Good stop for us! Service was good. Staff were friendly and drinks came out piping hot. Casual place with some tables inside. Not very big inside though.

I know I shouldn't be surprised all Starbucks should be very similar right... well when it comes to…read moregetting a caramel macchiato it tasted the same as one here back home! I love the consistency even so far from home.The place was very clean. The service was fast and friendly, within a few minutes I ordered and had my drink to go. I also purchased a Ireland coffee mug for my collection, the cashier was so nice and very quickly bagged up my purchase. Also I was very happy to see my american gift cards worked here in Ireland... bonus!!!