This place is so cute and decadent. The atmosphere reminds me of a quaint coffee shop (which, I…read moresuppose, it is). I went here for breakfast and ordered their Irish Porridge with seasonal fruit, cream and toasted almonds along with a blueberry scone (can't visit a tart shop and not order a dessert). The porridge was huge. There was no way that I needed both the porridge and the scone but when in Dublin... It was creamy and had a great thick texture. The scone was light and fluffy and paired well with the butter and jam they give you. My only complaint was that I would have liked a larger cup of jam for my scone but only because it was so good! I would definitely go back and I highly recommend this place.

This location is permanently closed and has reopened Asia Valentino…read more Apple Maps still takes you to it, but you have to be looking for the il Valentino!!

True story - I am addicted to Laduree macarons after trips to Paris. So when we visited Ireland two…read moremonths ago I built in a day trip to Dublin for the sole purpose of scoring some delicious macs. (sad, isn't it?) The macarons themselves are delicious - delicate, crisp and beautiful to look at. And the flavors are to die for. They better be for the prices! Unlike others, I had good service at this Laduree. It was crowded but they took care of my order quickly and pleasantly.

The macarons get 5 stars but the customer service at this particular branch at the time of my visit…read morecould really be improved so I'm giving this place an average of 3 stars. First thing first, the macarons were lovely. But of course they were lovely, they're Laduree macarons! Now on to the service. I arrived there first with a girlfriend and we were deciding what to get. Although the lady behind the counter wasn't attending to other customers, she didn't ask us first what we would like. We saw a sign that said a purchase of a large drink comes with a free macaron. So we got the lady's attention and my friend proceeded to order first and she wanted a large drink (with a free macaron). The lady told her that the drink machine is broken and they couldn't make any drinks at that time. I thought that was weird because I just saw another employee making a drink for another customer. Maybe the machine suddenly broke within the last 30 secs? My husband arrived later and we tried our luck this time by ordering a large drink. This time the lady told us a different thing. She said that they ran out. So which story is correct? Was the machine broken or did they ran out of coffee? Note: there were still coffee beans sitting on the espresso machine. I understand that the lady behind the counter wasn't a native English speaker so maybe she couldn't really articulate the fact that drinks were not available for purchase anymore for the day (maybe they ran out of milk or whatever they needed to make drinks. I'll be nice and give them the benefit of the doubt). But this being Laduree and for this Laduree branch to be located inside Brown Thomas which is a luxury departmental store, we expected that the employees they hire would be more competent and able to communicate clearly with their customers. Interestingly, right after us came another customer who ended up complaining to the manager of Brown Thomas about the service of Laduree for that particular evening. According to him, the lady behind the counter didn't first ask how she could help him but instead after he got her attention first, she said "What do you want?" I did end up getting a macaron and a lunch tote from Laduree since there is no Laduree back in Chicago (sigh) but their employees should be better trained to reflect what Laduree is all about.

I fell in love with Amorino in Barcelona, and I'm so happy one just opened in Dublin in the Saint…read moreStephens Green Shopping center right off of Grafton Street. Dublin doesn't have a huge variety of ice cream/gelato options so Amorino is a great addition. They tell you you can get as many flavors as you want, which is a dangerous game for me. They have a lot of cup sizes to choose from. I kept it pretty tame and went with a medium size cup of straciatella, chocolate, and blueberry cheesecake. I loved all of these flavors. The chocolate was super rich and the real cream cheese in the blueberry cheesecake shined through. I wished there was more chocolate flakes in the straciatella - it was basically just a fresh and creamy vanilla. My husband got a daisy cone. They craft the ice cream into a flower. It's a cute gimmick, but I feel like you get more bang for your buck when you go for a cup. Plus, I'm not crazy about cones. Prices are pretty high, but with no better alternatives at the moment, we'll continue to come here for a special treat.

Both times I went here it was extremely busy with a line out the door. Nevertheless it was only…read moreabout five to ten minutes between getting into line and getting food, so props to them for managing the bustle. The ambiance and style are exquisite. Not a lot of sitting space, but since it's in a shopping centre and very close to a number of public hangouts and tourist attractions, not a lot of sitting space is needed. There's no way to mince words here: they are overpriced. Granted, I am Canadian so it could be that I wasn't used to European prices, but I'm pretty sure it has more to do with the fact that they know many people passing through the doors are tourists who are willing to pay more than locals (or don't know better). For example, adding a standard-sized macaron to your ice cream cost 2 Euro; at my local Farmer's Market, where things tend to be pricey, a single macaron of the same size is 2 Canadian dollars. It's a discrepancy of about a dollar or half a Euro. That said, their gelato, sorbet, and macarons are all amazing. Both times I visited I got a medium-sized cone; admittedly, I loved the chocolate gelato/raspberry sorbet option so much that I got it twice, both times with a chocolate macaron. Beautiful presentation, as the "petals" are arranged into a flower and the macaron is placed firmly on top. Perfect on an unexpectedly hot day. tl;dr expensive but great atmosphere and food.

My favorite French pastry shop, especially for Macrons. This is one of their shops around the world…read moreand I love coming by each time I am here in Dublin :-) it's the next best thing to their shops in Paris ;-) I have only ever bought macarons here and it has always been excellent.

Nicest hot chocolate I've had in my life.hot chocolate is creamy and delicious it melts In your…read moremouth and no to hot either it's a proper hot chocolate

There's an ad on now that asks if you dream in chocolate? Certain individuals I know look at me…read moreand laugh every time that comes on ... I have a very well known weakness for sweets. The Corner Bakery is a wonderful shop that feeds this addiction. Ok maybe not so wonderful when my jeans are getting a bit snug! But trust me their baked goods are absolutely delicious and always fresh, and if you're really lucky still warm fresh out of the oven.

Handy and local the corner Bakery as well as being my local is the only bakery in Terenure at the…read moremoment. Its also tiny but manges to cram in lots of good stuff. As well as breads, cakes,scones and pastries they also do birthday cakes and old school boiled bagels. Their cheese cake is also pretty legendary. Great for a Saturday morning treat, get in to the place early as they sell out pretty quickly and expect to queue on busy mornings.

Amuse is closed but was a fabulous restaurant, and winner of many awards. My hope is that they…read morewill reopen in the future.

Came here for lunch. Arrived late but we called ahead and there was no issue holding the table…read more When we got there only one other table was full and we were sat at the opposite end of the (small) restaurant which I liked. Amuse bouche to begin - caramelised pistachio, cauliflower purée and lime / coconut foam on top. Lovely way to start. I chose gambas in a satay sauce for my starter. No rib eye beef on that day but they had venison which I settled on for my main. Dessert I had the champagne rhubarb which was delicious. Everything was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. I stuck with prosecco which was v nice and freshly opened. Great service is a v nice setting. All made for a pleasant and relaxed lunch. Staying on the list to return for dinner.

Went here two days in a row and once for dinner (to Notions) and every visit was 10/10. First visit…read morewas for takeout Shakshuka and a chai and I was NOT disappointed! Absolutely delicious. Today we went over for breakfast and had the eggs Florentine with the Guinness hollandaise on brown bread. Incredible. I also got a Guinness muffin and I have to say it's a good thing I haven't gotten one before now or I would have eaten one EVERY DAY we've been here. They are THAT good. Absolutely delicious cafe and a damn good (but pricey) small plates restaurant at night. Great service too!

Just happened to stumble across this café, my attention, but just the name of the bright yellow on…read moreprobably check it out with the family since we needed some breakfast unique because you had to order the food fire the QR code on a table versus directly with the waitress after figuring out how to do that then we were able to get our order in, but I kind of prefer talking to a waitress before ordering exactly what I'm getting ordering various different things, including two eggs and a toast and a cappuccino for myself it was very delicious. The interesting part with the bathroom of the restaurant which kind of reminded me of a Harry Potter overall, it was really nice experience. We did also find out the restaurant was near Dublin's best café this past Year. worth checking out.

My first visit to Dublin, we were on our way to St. Patrick's Cathedral and happened upon Bite of…read moreLife to grab a snack. I ordered a green smoothie, a berry smoothie, and a slice of salmon quiche. Both were absolutely delicious. I genuinely would like to remake the quiche recipe at home because of how unique it was! The green smoothie tasted very natural and healthy. I would definitely recommend. For the rating, since I am obviously a tourist, I don't understand the politics of Dublin, but for some reason every store front had a lots of political flags. It was a bit unattractive for me as a customer, but otherwise really appreciated the food and services of the cafe. Also the prices were a bit surprising, we paid $35 for two smoothies, a slice of quiche, and a side of scrambleld eggs, and smoked salmon.

In a nice location to take your order to go as it's right next to St. Patrick's park. Menu seemed…read moreto have a nice variety of options from sandwiches to soups and salads. I ordered the XMas sandwich which was a solid choice & not something you can find everyday, the cranberry and stuffing hit the spot. I wasn't wowed by the coffee. Staff was lovely & the place is decorated in a cute quaint style. Would definitely stop by again to try other things from their menu.