Once located in the Epicurean Food Hall, itsa... got a face-lift and a name-change when it moved to…read moreits new digs in the department store Arnotts. The new location has plenty more space: it apparently seats 50 people now. But the menu hasn't changed and the bagels are still as delicious as ever. I have to admit that being originally from Montreal, the land of bagels, I'm sucker for this type of bread. itsa... makes wonderful combinations such as The Californian and The Deluxe. I don't mind paying the 6 Euro because I don't feel cheated when I bite into avocado, mozzarella and basil mayo. They do offer cheaper options like the one where you can get a toasted buttered bagel and a tea/coffee for 3 Euro. Breakfast of champions!

Three stars for the bagel. Nice and fresh and well made. HOWEVER don't bother with the coffee…read more Ours was burnt too hot and the milk was totally wrong for a flat white.

I haven't been to a Bagel Factory in ages for some unknown reason…read more That day I had a lot time to spend while waiting for my car to get fixed around the corner. So I started with a chicken Caesar on a multiseed bagel and a cappuccino. The bagel might have been a bit too crisp / dry but still tasted like I remembered and liked them. Later I had a hot chocolate with marshmallows (surprisingly two big ones) and an americano and for lunch a chilly tuna melt again on a multiseed bagel - this time perfectly fine. In total I spend a good four hours here and loved the atmosphere. As it is a bit off the beaten track it's rather people from the surrounding offices coming in - a lot of them regulars that got greeted accordingly. The staff didn't mind at all me sitting there for so long and was very friendly to me and everyone else. But most of all I enjoyed how relaxed it was sitting there. So even if you're just sitting down for one bagel or sandwich - being surrounded by features of a Georgian house - even with mantelpiece - makes you feel like sitting in a living room.

Went there for Breakfast while staying in the Camden Court Hotel. I had the "all day eggworks" (~5…read more€) and a medium cafe Latte (which was rather large, ~3€). My gf had a breakfast bagel, which comes with a small coffee till noon (~5 €). They have two outside tables, so you can sit outside while you enjoy your breakfast. The bagels tasted good and fresh, the Coffee was also good and even the small one was large enough to get your motor running ;-) Overall a good alternative to the pricey hotel breakfast.

I sampled several of the local coffee shops in this area on my recent trip…read more I liked this one a lot. The atmosphere is good. The baked good and coffee were of high quality. Yes, the service is a little short and grumpy. It's been said before. But they were nice under it all. Not mean at all. It's a fine choice.

Ugh, I take it all back; funny how one rude waitress can ruin a history of good experiences. Funny,…read morebut I'm not laughing. Popped in mid-morning on a weekday for an Americano and a croissant while I waited on a friend. The be-dreadlocked woman behind the counter made eye contact but left me standing while she chatted to the barista. Rude rude rude. My pastry was tossed on a plate, my money taken and I was left again to stand, waiting for my coffee. Wow, nothing like a warm welcome on a cold morning ¡

So this was the first spot that we found as far as a café within walking distance that has anything…read moreremotely American. Meaning all the breakfasts up until now we're either the classic Irish breakfast, but finding a breakfast sandwich with eggs on it was like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Service was good. Food n coffee were better.

On one of our last days in Ireland, this place was a welcomed reprieve from the full Irish…read morebreakfasts we had been having! So many choices and even at 8/9a in the morning, you can get one of the lunch bagel sandwiches. The place is small with a few tables to eat at. Note prices are a bit higher if you decide to dine-in. Service is order at the register and pick it up at the counter when your number is called. Nice little shop. Also, don't forget about the smoothies because they were delicious and refreshing!

I came quite late to the whole bagel craze ("look, bread with a hole in it!"), and I must confess…read morethat I am very conflicted about the whole enterprise. Now it is true that the Breakfast Bagel from The Bagel Bar is pretty aces, and with a spot of tomato relish is bordering on the divine. And while €5.50 for what is essentially a sandwich is a little steep, you can sit down and eat it in comfort, so that's ok. My beef with the bagel is that no matter how big the filling (and a Breakfast Bagel's filling is pretty decadent), I find that you're never really filled up. Maybe it's the hole or something, but a filled bagel never completely fills me. And, I was rather shocked to learn that a bagel contains the equivalent of FIVE SERVINGS OF BREAD! Holy mother, something that doesn't even fill you up has enough carbohydrate to set your ass jiggling for weeks on end! Me, I'm going to stick to bread that is in slices, thank you very much. You know where you are with bread that comes in slices.

Service was great! Friendly baristas…read more Coffee was average! Nothing super fancy, the latte art was beautiful. Pastries were good, just not our thing! Overall, would recommend if looking for a quick pit stop of caffeine while shopping!

Early afternoon, pouring down with rain and I'm looking for a place to chill for a bit. The Coffee…read morebean was perfect with a friendly barista who prepared an excellent flat white that I enjoyed sitting at the window counter and watching people dodging rain on this retail street in downtown Dublin. I was even able to pull out my laptop for a bit to check Google Earth bookmarks (why don't they sync to Google Maps?) to determine what's next for exploring the capitol of the Republic. [Review 1831 of 2024 - 88 in Republic of Ireland - 22853 overall]

Mary, you've hit the nail on the head. Bagel Factory really ought to know better if they're going…read moreto bang on about being an "American Original". There should be a better class of bagel, more ways to consume it, and they better watch those prices (says me). I've never turned down their Stars & Stripes on poppyseed (never really could pin down what about that is starry or stripey) and a cup of the watery coffee they insist on serving... just seems like the American thing to do. But wait, why settle? With alternatives like Itsa and Bagel Bar ready to take the bagel bravado from the Factory, I suggest they get wise to making these circles of carb heaven right!

I have a bit of a beef with the Bagel Factory. First of all, they only have 4 types of bagels…read more Second of all, you couldn't buy a bulk number of bagels, like 6 or a dozen or a container of cream cheese to take home. This is just standard bagel shop stuff! At first I was thinking oh well they haven't had bagels in Ireland for that long... but this place has been in business for 13 years. They should know by now the RULES of BAGELS. I'm from the States where a bagel place has like, 30 kinds of bagels and buying a bunch of bagels won't set you back an arm and a leg. I suppose I am spoiled and should stop being such a brat. Because Bagel Factory does make some pretty good sandwiches. They're filling and rather creative (one has bacon and guacamole on it, yum!) and priced alright. The shop only has a few stools at a counter and so it's more of a grab and go kind of place. The staff was friendly and quick.

Stopped into Seven Wonders at the CHQ building because finding a simple salad in Dublin felt like a…read morequest. The Caesar salad I got was just mediocre. Not bad, just super blah and didn't hit the way I needed it to. It had tomatoes in it. The place itself is fine for smoothies, etc., but if you're craving a solid salad, it's not the one.

After a visit to the Irish emigration museum we were on the hunt for lunch. It was our last day in…read moreIreland and it was really nice this place was in the museum and close and cheap lol I got the breakfast combo special which I honestly can't believe they serve all day that is amazing. I got the bagel sandwich and a latte and I thought it was absolutely excellent for the price. Have I had a better bagel? Certainly but this meet my expectations. If you're looking for a yummy no frills lunch or brunch this will do it! The coffee was delicious as well and just as good as a lot of lattes I have had

As if Terenure didn't have enough places to get food! In fairness to the bagel bar this particular…read moreend of the village isn't covered snack wise save for a the bagel bar. As well as bagels, they offer, coffee, panini's, wraps, subs and sambo's. This branch only does take away as the shop is tiny. At €5.50 the bagels are a little expensive if you ask me but tasty and filling none the less. The cajun, classic club and chicken Caesar are all good. Although its just not the same as a breakfast roll, a breakfast bagel is available and as they open at half 7 so your drinking on a school night night just be worth it after all.

It's easy to miss Bolands Sandwich Bar because of its location on Duke Lane…read more But people should seek this place out. It provides the simple service of sandwiches, pretty run of the mill sandwiches at that. But they are fast and the sandwiches are extremely great value. Today I got a chicken and stuffing on white, which was pre-made and ready to go from their fridge. In and out super quick. It wasn't a gourmet or artisan sandwich, but for what it was it was pretty good. I really enjoyed it too. The best part, it cost 2.80 EUR. But the standard was much higher than than the price suggests. They also have a counter down the back where you can have your sandwich made to your own liking. Highly recommended.

Save value, a hot chicken roll, a cuppa wedges and a can of drink for €5. The best bargain, it…read moredeserves 5 stars in itself. Simple food, but it's nice!