What an amazing little place! Busy but seated quickly, the food was outstanding and the service was…read moregreat. An occasional check in from our waitress. Not too noisy in here even with as many people, but the acoustics seem okay. I can see this becoming a regular place while visiting. Kinda 80s-90s vibe for decor. Love it!

Loved this little place! Just a short walk from our hotel. Very nice ambiance, friendly staff, and…read moregreat service. Great place for breakfast or lunch, or tea and sweet treats. I had a delicious toasty with ham and some of the wonderful Irish cheese, which came with a nice little salad. The honey mustard dressing was really yummy. I had some delicious Lemon Drizzle cake with a dish of fresh whipped cream, and got a slice of apple cake to go after hearing a regular customer rave about it. Also delicious! Planning to stop by on our way out of town for some to-go treats. I read some reviews with complaints about price, but honestly I think the prices are reasonable for the quality and portions that are served.

Visited for two consecutive nights 18/02 and 19/02 2026. The first night I had two appetizers,…read moreAtlantic prawn and crab sandwich, and a dessert of Ferrero Roche cheese cake. The second night I had an appetizer of seafood chowder and the John Dory fish. The cheese cake was unique, , very satisfying taste of cocoa, and the crunchy and gritty texture really felt like Ferrero Roche. For the other dishes I found something interesting. The prawns and crab sandwiches tasted standard, but the oily sauce (prawns) and the sweet and sour puree (crab sandwiches) had exquisite flavor that made one want to finish them all with a piece of bread (which I did). On the other hand, the John Dory was nicely done, texture spot-on, juicy and savoy flavor, but the white sauce looked broken and watery, and the taste was a bit on the bland side. In general I enjoyed my experience, but I wonder if they could match the quality of the sauce and the main ingredients better :)

The restaurant is super cute, but on the smaller side. Their wine glasses are absolutely adorable!…read moreWe shared the Thai fish cakes and mussels, which were pretty good. I had the sea bass which was just okay but the seafood risotto that came with it was delicious. Service was quite quick until it was time to pay the bill.

The service was amazing , our server Tracy was fabulous. The…read morefood was excellent . The bohemian raspberry drink was a hit ! Great ambiance

Had another visit today 23/02/2026 for dinner, ordered two appetizers and one dessert…read more The chicken liver pate was nice, rich and creamy liver flavor went well with the crispy fry bread and sour pickles. Small pork pie's pastry had some slightly overburnt and had spots, but it was crispy overall. The filling was seasoned nicely, but could use a bit more gravy or juice. The blackberry sundae with ice cream was nicely done, silky texture ice cream, sundae was rich in blackberry flavor. Other elements provide a diversity of mouthfeel, but I felt some of them were a bit of nuisance as their textures sometimes did not feel harmonized together.

Cute, spacious cafe with hearty portions and sweet treats. Came here for brunch after arriving in…read moreCork on an early morning train, so a heavy meal was exactly needed. The cafe was busy even though it was Monday, but we got seated within 5 minutes. Indoor seating and takeaway available. The waitresses were nice and I liked the decor. I got the smoked salmon on scrambled eggs with brown bread, while my friend got the Irish breakfast. Neither of us could finish our plates, which were substantial. My dish was on the saltier side; it looked like the tables around us were order more of the sweet items. Overall, it's a cute spot that's good for friends as well as families.

Consistently dissapointing. The first time I visited here, there was about a 40 minute wait, which…read morewas completely understandable as I hadn't made a reservation and the place was busy. When I was seated my server was friendly and promptly took my order. Then the wait began. 30 minutes, one hour, and then an hour and 30 minutes. I was tryiny to be patient as I noticed no one was getting their food. I figured maybe the kitchen was really backed up. It was then I saw patrons who had been seated after I had been getting their food. My server then came up to be and apologetically said they had forgotten to put my order in. I was tempted to wait longer but was incredibly hungry by this point. I went to the front desk, explained the situation, and asked to pay for my cider and go. The woman there sighed and told me to "just go" no apology, no semblance of professionalism just irritation. I have tried several times to go back but unfortunately have been met with the same dismissive attitude. Overall, it's a no for me.

Happened by The Spitjack and thought we would give it a try. It was a Saturday night and they were…read morepretty busy. They were able to get us seated right away. We ordered the French onion soup, short beef ribs and pork ribs. The soup came out piping hot and not salty (a lot different than we get in Arizona). The beef short ribs were amazing! The pork ribs were tender and fell right off the bone. I also had to try the garlic mashed potatoes. They were the best I've ever had. Great experience and great service.

Loved this restaurant! We visited last week and had comfortable seats upstairs with a cool view of…read morethe interior. The server was nice and service was quick. The food was phenomenal. I had the chicken croquettes and duck two ways.

I had gluten free chocolate cake here and it was phenomenal! I hope to be back before my trip is…read moreover!

Ahh what can I say...there bread is sooo nice, they do spelt breads and the like. Im Coeliac but I…read moredo eat nice rustic breads as I can handle them better. Their pies are so nice too, I tend to go to their city centre cafe where I find the staff to be nice and friendly. What I like about this place is that its not huge and impersonal ,they've another one in Blackrock which is wicked good also and has seats outside for those sunny day

Stopped by for seafood while in Cork for the evening and the meal was delicious. The staff was very…read morewelcoming and made sure we were all taken care of. There's not a ton of seating inside, but still an great spot.

Great experiences from Kiely's in Cork always. I will recommend them forever. Last time I went in,…read morethey even offered to make the haddock or whatever fish available into tenders for me (not offered on their menu). It was so kind and the vibe in there is always great. They even swapped my mushy peas for a truffle mayo and gave me vinegar in a little cup to go! :)

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!

Amazing food! Great location! Service was stellar. The poems on the wall were a very cool touch. If…read moreyou are ever in the area you should check it out!!

What a great way to make use of small spaces. We were visiting the English Market and discovered…read morethis hidden gem. Got a great seat along the railings and got great service. The seafood chowder had huge chunks of fish and was perfect meal in a cold rainy day. If you love people watching, this is a great place.

Great bread in the English Market (4/5 green stars) The…read moreAlternative Bread Company has been in operation for 20 years in the English Market, and is well worth a visit if you're in Cork. Sheila Fitzpatrick, who used to work for celeb chef Brian Turner (of Ready Steady Cook fame), has won several awards for her breads and they all look wonderful. We chose a fruit soda bread (€2.50) and a white crusty sourdough (€3.90). Both were very large loaves and both tasted wonderful. The fruit soda bread stayed fresh for about 4 days, and was well balanced with plenty of fruit and not too much soda, while the sourdough made excellent grilled cheese (halloumi) sandwiches. They have a wide selection of breads including some styles that you are not likely to find anywhere else in the city, such as challah, spelt breads, sourdough ryes, and even omega-3 breads! I'm giving them 4/5 "green stars" for social and environmental impact. Besides the baking awards, the Alternative Bread Company has also won a Friendliest Business in Ireland award, and appears to be closely involved in the community. They source some of their flour from France, and although it's not organic, they describe it as "clean" in that the bread contains no preservatives or artificial junk. The loaves are sold in simple paper bags but if you have your loaf sliced it will normally be packed in a plastic bag, so request a paper bag if you are avoiding plastic in your life. Obviously, the fact that it's locally-made and sold with minimal packaging helps to cut down the carbon and waste footprints. Interested in writing green star reviews? If so, contact me! (greenstarsproject)

Fighting through the crowds after QE2's visit; eventually I gave up and found myself in front of…read moreABC. Good thing too, because this is definitely one of the jewels in the Market's monarchy-charming crown. Their range of stock is nearly limitless, their prices are low and the taste is incredible. I'm just looking forward to getting more of their pretzels, but there's a lot more on offer.