Visited 3/23/26. The scones are famous for a reason. The sit down restaurant itself wasn't open in…read morethe mornings we were there however we did get the chance to try both of the scones from here and WOW. Best scones ever. Definitely worth a stop-we liked the rhubarb and pecan slightly more but both were absolutely delicious

Darling dog-friendly cafe with delicious food! Cozy and friendly with excellent service. My avocado…read moretoast was literally the best I've ever had, and everything going by looked amazing too. I'll be back!

Oldtown Hill Farmhouse Bakery has excellent baked treats and pastries. EXCEPTIONAL espresso/coffee…read more They also make sandwiches. The value and quality are very good! They also have a seating area at the rear of the building. One of my favourite places for coffee in Kilkenny.

Stopped here for a quick bite after landing in Dublin in the early morning. Not bad for an…read moreunassuming little place. The crepe I had was good and the cappuccino was delicious.

This was the first coffee shop I visited on my trip in Ireland. They set the bar HIGH. It was so…read moredelicious. The coffee was creamy, flavorful, warm and delightful. I have yet to find a coffee shop that comes close. The service was awesome. They were very sweet and prepared my coffee while having some laughs at our sweet American order. I went back the same day for another cup before leaving Kilkenny. Definitely 10/10.

A small restaurant opposite the Court House in Kilkenny but easy to find. It looks more like a…read morecoffee & cakes sort of place but don't let that fool you! This is a cracking little French restaurant with a simple menu and a wonderful fish special! Fresh hake served with succulent sautéed root vegetables & rice. Simple but very very tasty. I'll definitely be back! Next time to try their dinner menu!

We arrived right at the lunch time, so we had a little wait for our sandwich, but they were getting…read morethem out pretty quick. We did grab the last blaa of the day, so I'd suggest getting in early if that's what you are after. The blaa was great; the bacon crispy and salad, fresh.

Lovely people who run this small yet perfect sandwich stop near Kilkenny Castle! I had the BLT, and…read moreit was perfect for about 4 euros. If you are on a budget or time crunch, this is perfect! The blaa is for a type of bread, and I just love the name of the place! Tell them you heard about them on Yelp from a Texan who they met recently.

Food/Cost: (4) My traveling companion and I came here for a quick bite to eat after a long, cold…read morewalk around the city. I got a Raisin Scone (1.90 euros) and Veggie Soup (3.50 euros). I think the soup consisted of pureed veggies -- perhaps celery, carrots, and peas? The soup was well seasoned but I can't quite place the specific spices used; it smelled slightly of curry though. Overall, the soup was enjoyable and thoroughly warmed me up. What really impressed me was the scone. The raisins were large and plump and the softness of the interior was nicely done. Definitely worth the price. Ambiance: (5) This cafe was a artsy, cool vibe to it. There is an upstairs area as well, but I'm not sure if its dedicated to the art aspect of the cafe. The baked goods and foods are in the back wall of the Cafe, and the rest of the Cafe is filled by glass tables and leather chairs. The decor may seem a bit disjointed at first glance, but it works for the artsy aspect of this place. Location: (5) Kilkenny Art Cafe is conveniently located in one of the many small streets in the City Center of Kilkenny. It's a short walk from the Castle and all of the shopping (Kilkenny isn't that big to begin with). Service: (4) The girl who took our orders and waited on us was friendly and accommodating. We waited 5-10 minutes for our food and it was served hot -- particularly my soup, which nearly burned my tongue. We were in a bit of a rush, so we had to ask for our scones to be packed up for take-away (after our waitress already plated it and brought it to our table) which the waitress did with no attitude. Overall: (4) I would highly recommend Kilkenny Art Cafe for tourists who need a place to rest and eat while visiting Kilkenny. Actually, I would even recommend it if you aren't a tourist. In fact, my friend and I came here upon a recommendation by a local man who said he comes here weekly for the 5 euro stew . If I lived in Kilkenny, I would definitely come to the Art Cafe to meet up with friends, study, relax, and attend the interesting art classes that they offer here.

Only popped in for a quick cup of tea. To meet friends. The staff were friendly & helpful. There…read morewas a great selection of breads & sweets. It was warm & comfortable

Very much enjoyed our breakfast here and they were accommodating to our large group. The breakfast…read moreroll was an awesome option and the stews were MASSIVE! Good coffee as well. A solid place to start our day.

Stopped in for lunch on a chilly Saturday. They have all day breakfast with traditional Irish…read moredishes. There is a good selection of sandwiches and wraps as well as hot dishes for lunch. I had a fruit scone with butter, jam and cream. My husband had the jerk chicken ciabatta which came with a variety of sides (potato salad, coleslaw, and a chickpea bean salad). The service was friendly and helpful. One item of note is the water closet is large and handicap accessible.

A fun approach to ordering. Take a menu, order food, pay, have a seat, food and drink is brought to…read moreyou. Leave when you feel like it. This restaurant is tucked away in a mall that looked like it may have once been a courtyard for a castle. Not sure on that one but we made up a story that it was. The food was fresh and tasted good. We had soup & toasty, and a turkey sandwich. Big portions. The Americano was good too.

Came here during a stop over from Glendalough. The restaurant is located at a pedestrian street…read morebehind High Street. Service was really good with friendly staff. I ordered the seafood chowder which had a very good amount of seafood in it. Note: you'll need to pay at the counter as they don't bring the bill to you.

I came by here on a day trip from Dublin to Kilkenny. We'd just come back from climbing the round…read moretower and definitely wanted a bite to eat! This little cafe is super cute and had an abundance of options from smoothies and coffees, to baked goods and sandwiches. I got one of their specials - a baked falafel wrap, with tomato, onion, lettuce and tzatziki. It was incredibly good - I was so impressed! It was a very reasonable amount of food too, which I always appreciate. It was served with a small beet salad, which was really lovely. I enjoyed the whole meal immensely. The whole trip to Kilkenny was fantastic, and this was a very wonderful part of it!

Great cappuccino and the kids liked the fruit smoothies. We stopped here after visiting the castleread more

Food was very interesting. Service was good and was above the bookstore. All varieties of food…read more Ambience was definitely Irish.

We are vegans from the USA and found this place...WOW!!! SERIOUSLY good!…read moreThey cater to different types of food and have vegan options. We eat got Penny feathers seasoned fries...so good, but maybe a bit too long in the oil. I also had the blue pot...a thicker smoothie served in a glass pot. So good and refreshing! Hubby ordered the vegan tacos with tofu and vegan mayo. BEST EVER! Really, really great! Service was great and very friendly. It's a great little cafe upstairs inside the bookstore. It's chill, intimate, and a definite go-to again!