It was a bit confusing when I walked in. I thought it was just a coffee shop but only after I sat…read moredown did I spy menus indicating that this cafe sold more than just coffee and tea. There were plenty of seats to choose from and I seemed to be the only person who actually sat to drink their coffee (or latte in my case) but the space was warm and inviting - the perfect place to pop in to escape the biting wind that was upon the city that day.

Pretty typical cafe food, it was good, what you would expect from an average place. The avocado…read moreneeds a little more hit of flavor, but the ingredients tasted fresh, good casual drop in.

The Lovinspoon is a great little spot for breakfast! If you're a fan of a traditional Irish…read morebreakfast, this place absolutely delivers. Everything was cooked perfectly. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and high quality. The coffee was just as impressive: smooth, rich, and exactly what you want to start your day. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with friendly staff who make you feel right at home. Simple, delicious, and done right. I'll definitely be back!

Best breakfast in Dublin! The service was very nice, and the food came out super fast. Our table of…read more4 had a little bit of everything and everybody enjoyed it. Very fresh ingredients and large portions. Very quaint place and nice relaxing atmosphere.

Stopped in late Wednesday afternoon for a quick bite. This is the kind of place I like to be - one…read moreolder guy on his Macbook who has clearly been there all day (and probably most days); a young student camping out under a pile of philosophy books between visits just outside under the awning for a pensive existential smoke; friendly and laidback staff to make you feel invited (no pretense); hot tea and cold ale; eclectic furniture from where and whenever; excellent veggie soup (parsnip & mushroom); perfect tuna melt to warm yer insides; perfect hip hop to whet yer soul; perfect way to while away an afternoon. Good on ya, La Pausa.

This deserves 5 stars alone for brightening up the dreary north city centre. However, La Pausa…read moredoesn't stop there - it's a friendly, locally owned, neighbourhood cafe and the only one I've found where the beans haven't been burned to charcoal, hence a smooth coffee that won't have you running for antiantacids. Please do support this coffee shop - it offers a fantastic service and we want it to stay!

It was a pleasant surprise when I stumbled upon this cosy neighbourhood café after a morning of…read morerunning errands on the North Side and seriously craving a juicy sandwich and a cup of coffee. The house special sandwiches go for 4.90 (4.25 for take-away), which is quite reasonable since they are far from being cheap on the toppings. They also serve soup, home-made porrige and muffins for those with a sweater tooth. I arrived just before the lunch-time rush (but this is clearly a popular place among workers in the area) and managed to grab the last free table. In less than two minutes my cajun chicken wrap arrived, nicely covered in sauce and veggies, served with crisps on the side. I have to give them a special praise for an incredibly fast service. The lady behind the counter must have set some kind of a sandwich-making record as no matter how many new customers arrived for take-away, there was never a queue! So when you find yourself in the area and need to grab a quick meal, make sure to drop in. But bring cash as they don't accept credit cards.

I went in here only wanting a coffee but then I smelled the soup and decided to stay for a quick…read morebite. And I have to agree with Steinunn, the service is incredibly fast. Soup comes with brown bread, which is yummy but the soup was a bit watery. The coffee nearly managed to save my lunch though, because it was better than I'd expected. I think next time I find myself in this part of town I'll try one of their sandwiches instead. All in all though, the Candy Cafe is nice for lunch, not too packed but buzzing, and the soup and coffee were just over a fiver.

I have had breakfast here quite a few times and it is always phenomenal. My favorite is the eggs…read moreand potatoes dish. They were very accommodating when I came with my vegan dad, making him a vegan version of their yogurt bowl (everything but the yogurt). He loved it so much we came back the next day and he got it again. Highly recommend.

Wonderful food and casual setting. Small but great menu. Coffee is great and it is a good value for…read morewhat you get.

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.

The Hugh Lane Café can be found on the lower ground floor of The Hugh Lane Gallery. The café looks…read moreout on to an elegant, enclosed courtyard with a striking water feature. Workers from the nearby offices relax within the jocular interior alongside viewers-of-the-gallery, reveling in the contemporary surroundings made up of buoyant wooden floors and stylish white walls, all of which come together to create a modish environment that nicely compliments the creative milieu of the overall gallery in which to enjoy your tea or lunch break. Tea, coffee, a choice of cakes, quiches, tasty antipasta as well as salads are all on offer, all the selection revealed having been written up in chalk on the blackboard above the cashier counter. This is certainly a laudable place for lunch, and glasses of wine are sold to further your enjoyment. These, together with the actuality that it is the official eatery of an illustrious gallery all affix the café with much significance. However, being fundamentally located in the basement it does feel a smidgen poky and boxed in and whilst the food is sufficient, it is not startling.

No lunch menus are allowed to be shared before 12 noon, we were told! So we had coffees and waited…read moreuntil 12 but the overwhelming smell of the rancid, dead pond water on their so-called terrace out us off. The wall fountain was broken, obviously a long time ago and remains a stagnant mess, neglected. This is such a pity as this museum is fabulous, just fabulous. It's a must-see. . This does a disservice to one of Dublin's true treasures. The High Lane is packed with masterpieces and marvels, this restaurant brings it down - though it has a hip and delightful decor- it is badly run, and the wall fountain and outside interior garden has to be repaitred and maintained. Can we ditch the ugly "farmer" picket fence that surrounds what should be a lovely pond and water feature???

A lovely new addition to Dublin's North inner city (where pickings tend to be slim) Cobalt Cafe and…read moreGallery is housed in one of North Great Georges Street's beautiful Georgian-era buildings across from the James Joyce Centre, and definitely projects the appropriate 'old-world' vibe. I've no doubt the famous scribe himself would have felt right at home here. The interior has an authentic ramshackle feel with a dusty old piano, birdcage and various other bric-a-brac. A red rope prevents punters from exploring upstairs sadly. The cafe serves up a variety of no-nonsense fair, with homemade soups, tasty sandwiches and cakes all on offer at reasonable prices. I always admire somewhere brave enough to serve imaginative soup flavours outside of the crowd-pleasing chicken and vegetable bracket. A steaming bowl of Garlic soup was the ideal antidote to the damp afternoon outside on my visit. Cobalt also boats a lovely leafy-green garden area, the perfect urban escape if the weather is forgiving.

Came upon this little gem of a place after a bus back from the airport stopped far too early and we…read moretook a wrong turning. One of the hottest days of the year and we were dragging around a suitcase and in desperated need of a coffee having been awake since 6am. (Surely flights shouldn't go that early?) So in we went. It was a light, high-ceilinged room painted a refreshing Frenchish shade of light blue. Large plants in the corners, a piano, some interesting paintings and little flowers gave the place a vibe which was both elegant and relaxing. We only ordered coffee, however there was a range of yum-looking food available too, as well as an outside garden to enjoy it in. The price was reasonable, the service friendly and we were by no means rushed out afterwards. Will happily return.

Best cafe mocha I've had in Dublin and thus far the best sandwich…read more Take away venue only. Staff was friendly. There are several items I want to try. I had the brisket sandwich as the chicken melt was sold out, so I'll be back, but be aware and order ahead if you are going to get there late.

I started a job not too far from 147 Deli and my coworker said 147 Deli for a good lunch spot…read more I came here last week and got the Reuben sandwich and a bowl of tomato soup. The staff were friendly and it was busy, but not too full. I came in a little after 130pm, and I think I'd been in a bit earlier there would have been longer lunch queues. If there is a queue it's worth the wait. I haven't had a Reuben sandwich probably since I left Canada in 2016 (Reuben's are American, but you can get them all over Canada too). Dark rye bread, corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, dill pickle, and Russian dressing. It was delicious. Pickles aren't a staple on Reuben sandwiches, but I love pickles and was happy with this addition. It adds a nice little tang, along with the dressing. The soup was warm and delicious with a bright tomato flavour. Soup changes daily. Portions were quite large. I just got the soup and sandwich and when I ordered I wondered if it would be enough. It was. My tummy was quite happy after lunch here. I'll be back for sure. Or maybe I'll just order in, because they have free delivery in D1.

Some cheek of this place to serve a full Irish for €10:50 with no black pudding. With the exception…read moreof the poached egg it's all reheated in a microwave and they didn't even manage to do that right. Had to return the sausages because they were barely warm. The only positive thing to be said was the fact that they gave a sufficient amount of butter for the toast. We would have been better off getting a breakfast from the deli in the convenience store across the road. At least that would have been for a fair price hot and cooked on the same day its served. Will not return to this establishment.

A bit hit and miss, some days there is lots of choice but other times, they appear sold out before…read morelunchtime which leaves it slightly limited! Tomato bread is a highlight.