One of my new years resolutions is to do all my grocery shopping online, in an attempt to be more…read moreeconomical. I have done tesco online before but this week i did superquinn online shopping. as i said in my original review, superquinn is great for fresh fruit and veg and their bread is just perfect! So i did my shopping online for the ballinteer store. I didn't have to tackle any trolleys or queue to pay and i still got the lovely fresh food that i expect from superquinn. the delivery guy was cheery and helpful and i had all my shopping in my kitchen with no hassle! And i didnt spend as much as usual, because i couldnt see the shelves i was not tempted to pick up all the bad stuff that usually gleams at me from the aisles! this might be a resolution I can keep up!

I bought a slice of Lasagne in the establishment and it was the worst ever. There was hardly any…read moremeat filling and no bechemal sauce at all. The lasagne consisted of about 9 slices of pasta and was really rubbery like it had been frozen. Deffinatly not fresh. Its a shame i cant add a photo so you could see the complete rip off

Rowans is a great old style deli stuffed to the brim with delicious home made food. The counter is…read moremassive and stretches from one end of the shop to the other. The top of the counter is full of tasty tempting treats like muffins, cakes, slices and scones, their apple pie is my favourite. The deli staff are really nice and friendly and make great filling fresh sandwiches to your order and are really quick and efficient especially during the lunch time rush hour. I think the Salmon, Lasagna and chicken and broccoli pies are delicious, really tasty, stuffed to the brim, not just scabby portions, and not fatty or sickly in anyway, in fact I always feel really good and healthy after eating here! They cater as well for parties or business events.

I've just moved into the area and dropped in on spec. €6.70…read morefor an Americano and a huge pain aux raisin. The coffee and pastry were both lovely and presented nicely. The inside decor is fresh, modern and classy. The owner was floating about and kindly advised me of a village fete happening on the weekend which my son might like. She also gave me a paper. I don't think they are over priced at all. There's nothing worse then bitter coffee but theirs is really lovely. Staff are friendly and attentive. I'd imagine I'll be here regularly!

This cafe is a delicious patisserie and breads. Patisseries is not too sweet…read more Almost customers are distinguished looking people. Unfortunately it hard to find the parking space. Because there are a few parking. However, if you like cafe, you should go there!

Amazing is the first word that comes to mind. Bright and cheery colors welcome you as you walk in,…read moredrawn closer and pulled inside with the smells of fresh baked bread and sweets. A selection of cakes, Danishes, tarts, homemade dressings, take away meals and healthy food options. All made fresh daily in their kitchen in Bray. The pastries and breads are delivered into all of the 12 locations 2-3 times a day!!! Everything in the entire cafe is homemade! What a hidden gem and I don't want to keep it to myself. I was served by Lorraine who was knowledgeable about all of the baked goods that lined the shelves. She was so passionate about these cakes and treat that she had me very excited about them as well. It reminds me of bakeries that we have back at home which totally excited me. I love the fact that everything is made locally as I think it's so great to be able to support your local businesses. They have lovely coffees to go as well. They don't have any tables for you to enjoy your delicatessen in house but it's certainly worth taking away. Treats from The Butler's Pantry is bound to bring a smile to anyone's face. Oh and on Thursday-Sunday they have a selection of croissants, pan au raisins and pan au chocolate, etc. One word...YUM!

Great coffee and it's good that you can sit outside too. I think the price is a little bit steep at…read moretimes for the pastries as these are mass produced standard issue. There's a really nice manager there in fact all staff are extremely pleasant. I think they could be more consistent with the speciality foods that are available and starting to sell 3fe coffee or something similar by the bag would be a good idea but overall it's the best spot for coffee in the village.

I have a new love.... well, not new but I have definitely renewed and old acquaintanceship and it…read morehas blossomed into something more, something beautiful, something which has become a very necessary part of my morning routine. Coffee, more to the point, Munchies coffee, all black and hot and fragrant and sweet and lovely. They do sandwiches and rolls too which my colleagues tell me are damn good, but me?, I'm all about the coffee.

It's one of the few places that offer lunch near my work. I…read morealways go whenever I feel to have a soup, but there is nothing special. The place can get really busy during lunch break. Their menu is the typical menu of any decent coffee house with sandwiches, cakes and soups.

I was walking through Blackrock a bit worse for wear from the night before and I needed something…read morekind to my tummy. It is difficult to find a place to have a cheap healthy lunch in Blackrock with distractions like SuperMac's, Eddie Rockets and the News Cafe. I decided to settle for a reliable O'Brien's sandwich and began to make my way there. I was pleasantly surprised to find "Tikka Hut" in its place. Tikka Hut is a vegetarian friendly restaurant with a menu with a variety of homemade choices like onion bhajis, samosa's, spring rolls with a selection of vegetables, salads and rice served with a variety of dressings and sauces. I had the onion bhaji with a variety of salad and a chilli dressing. It was a tasty, good sized portion for a reasonable price of €5. The meal was well worth it and it left me feeling less guilty for what i had done to my body the night before. Tikka Hut is a family run business with some of the family members running a stall in the farmers market in Dun Laoghaire. This family have made "Tikka Hut" a great addition to the food choices in Blackrock.

I'm giving it 5 stars just based on the cappuccino!!! Pudding and bangers weren't bad . The tomato…read morewas pretty tasty .

Genius idea this - a grocery store in the airport car park, allowing you to pick up essentials like…read moretea, milk, bread and sausages for the morning after your two-week holiday, as you know that everything in the fridge will be ready to grow legs and walk. Service can be slow as there is a coffee and sandwich bar on the other side of the counter - when I was there, there was one guy trying to serve everyone at once, and let me tell you, he was doing no-one any favours.

Ok so it's not exactly haute cuisine but it's a kiosk in a train station so what would you expect…read more!! But when you've just missed your train and the next one isn't for 37 minutes his place can be a life saver. Surprisingly the prices are not astronomical as really they have a captive audience. The sandwiches are €4.95 and they have fresh pastries and cookies. For such a tiny little stand they have managed to pack a huge amount in. They have a really good selection of crisps, candy and drinks including hot drinks and milkshakes. If you are still sticking to the January diet they also have fresh fruit. The one thing I think they are lacking is a magazine or book stand for those evenings when your iPhone has died and you are left with only your own meandering thoughts - AHHHH someone distract me quick