Although it sounds like a rowdy pub, the Nuthouse is actually a small and quirky sandwich cafe in…read moreKillester. It's a charming enough place with nice hand-made sandwiches. I had the posh chick---which is sliced chicken breast, basil, and brie. Quite tasty and generous portions. If you happen to be in Killester, the Nuthouse should be on your short-list for a casual lunch and/or brunch. There are a few outdoor tables, though you're likely better inside as the Nuthouse fronts the parking lot to SuperValu.

Asked for tea with lemon; they were out of Lemon and ran to the grocery store for me even though I…read moretold them that was not necessary. Great breakfast as well.

This seems to have become the spot where I have a coffee and a catch up with my dear mammy every…read moreonce in a while. The two of us sit outside with our sad little cups and have a smoke or three. Decent enough café with overpriced sandwiches, a plethora of cakes and "pots" of tea that barely manage to fill two cups. The staff could be a might friendlier too. I sound like I'm being harsh but with places like this that are traditional meeting up points with a certain friend or family member you come to expect and even like the imperfections.

Excellent food and beverage cafe. Staff are outstanding and helpful. Great prices. You can tell a…read morelot of locals eat here.

This coffee shop is in the St Brigids Community Centre, situated in the car park of St Brigids…read moreChurch car park. The coffee shop offers tea/coffee and sandwiches. There is also a wide variety of sweets, bars and drinks for sale. Everything is sold at reduced prices as all the money goes back into the running of the centre. The staff work voluntarily and are friendly and inviting. There is a lovely outdoor section and garden for customers to use. It is only open until lunchtime but is open seven days a week. It also caters for a huge car park and is on the bus and dart line

Although a plainly furnished cafe, at Nolan's Coffee Shop the food is good and its relaxing. I've…read morespent many hours over a breakfast watching the people buzzing about outside. The prices are very reasonable and the food is good. An excellant local coffee shop!

This is a nice quiet cafe that has a comfortable ambience. They offer a wide range of coffees and…read moreteas which can be consumed within or taken away. There is also a vast selection of biscuits, pastries, sandwiches, soups and smoothies. I would suggest if you are going in to buy food that you should go in before 1pm because the sandwiches tend to sell out by that time. The soups are all homemade and delicious. The staff are always friendly. There is parking is outside the front door. It is also on the 130 bus route. It is a lovely place to have a quiet read of your book or to meet a friend for a chat

Although there are many in Dublin, this Insomnia branch has a local flavour as it is nestled in the…read moreheart of Clontarf. It is always busy serving locals coffee and snacks on the weekends and school groups during the week. It's a great place to hunker down and read over a fine cup of coffee though sometimes the muffins and pastries can be a little dry. Overall it's wonderfully convenient for those living in the area.

I really like this place..they do amazing sandwiches, hot dishes and desert/sneaky treats to die…read morefor. Their chocolate biscuit cake and their mars bar rice crispie bun was delish! I 'm disappointed with their tea and coffee..I love a good cuppa with a sandwich or treat, the tea they use is weak and their coffee is just ok. It's really well organised, and they bring your food to the table. It can get very busy and you're left walking around or standing looking for a seat, or sometimes sitting on top of strangers. On the other hand, the staff are so ready to go by closing, they are cleaning away your table and really forcing you out at 15 mins to closing, the last time we were there is was super rushed, which was a bit of a let down. I'll get it to go next time!

It shouldn't be that surprising that there would be a shop of The Food Room's ilk in Clontarf…read more Although geographically a northside suburb, Clontarf is awash with all sorts of southside affectations (a rugby AND a cricket club, victorian buildings, a yacht club), so it was only natural that it should acquire the latest in west-brit hoity-toityness: a supermarket that specialises in fancy food. I say "specialises in", whereas I actually mean "deals exclusively in". Go there and try to buy Toffeepops or some Supernoodles and you're out of luck, mate. The Food Room do juices, wraps, quiches and all that malarkey, which are all very nice, but the place is a right pain in the hole if you want to buy normal groceries. The Food Room is part of a wider Clontarfian malaise: there are very few normal shops in this part of Dublin. A friend of mine lives but an asses roar from The Food Room, which is really handy for her when she wants to buy birthday cards, but not much use when she wants a few messages. I'd quite possibly be giving this place a better review if there were more real shops in the locality.

They say it's the little things... and with me it certainly is! When I first discovered Nolan's…read moreFamily Supermarket in Clontarf I was swept off my feet. You can ask my friends - some of them were lucky enough to be dragged there to witness the greatness that is Nolan's (and I'm not kidding). For many months I stupidly did all my grocery shopping at Super Valu (an oxymoron if I ever heard one), but since chancing upon Nolan's I haven't looked back. This is a family-run supermarket in the posho area of Clontarf. There is one great thing about supermarket shopping in a posh neighbourhood - there is always a plentiful supply of gourmet food. Being quite the foodie myself, I have always been well impressed with Nolan's variety. Just a couple of examples for you... they sell lychee juice here! And mango and papaya and guava.... lychee is hands-down the best though... Their cheese section is extensive and impressive, and not too dearly-priced. They also serve a range of proscuitto, parma ham and salami, which makes Nolan's an ideal stop-off before a picnic on the Clontarf Promenade. The off-licence sells my absolute favourite new Zealand white - the Villa Maria - believe me, this is a lovely drop (as my grandfather would say). They often have this wine on special, and I saw it today for 11 euro (that is cheaper than it sells for in the Pacific, so that's saying something...) Nolan's are currently engaged in 'Store Wars' - check out the pic - logo just like Star Wars (my little brother would be impressed!) Store Wars is Nolan's promise that they will keep their prices equal to or lower than the likes of Tesco and Super Valu so people will patronise thier local independent family grocer over the mean and nasty chain superstores. I have always enjoyed my Nolan's shopping experience, and while the lighting and ambience aren't the best (but hey, it's a supermarket, not an art gallery), at the end of the day it feels good to be contributing (however minimally) to the decline of the Tesco giants. And just a quick piece of advice - you have to get your fruit and veg weighed and priced in the fruit section. If you take it straight to the checkout the checkout chick will have to go off and do it for you (a mistake you won't make twice!!)

I think Jo has said everything on Nolans that I would like to express. She has hit the nail on the…read morehead with the amount of gourmet food. Its also the nearest shop to me so therefore its my local supermarket. I would advise anybody who is out in Clontarf to check out Nolans and the Store Wars has certainly meant its great value when it would have had a reputation before as a pricey supermarket. Highly recommended.