I walked here from my Airbnb today and really enjoyed myself. We got there when it opened, so there was no line and we didn't have to wait long for anything at all. The food was really good. I had the granola and my friend had the French toast. Would recommend either. The coffee and tea were also good. Overall, just a really nice place. The price seemed pretty standard from what we've seen so far. read more

Sunday brunch here with 2 little people in tow has become a recent favourite. Menu has been hanged up again and some really good choices like poached eggs with homemade potato cake and black pudding or eggs with pulled ham - yum! My current favourite lunch is the open crab and smoked salmon sandwich on brown bread and a mug of the soup of the day. Despite not being overly "kid friendly" my boys are always warmly welcomed, which is really important to me. read more

Once in a while, you just gotta do the brunch thang. We rolled into The Lovely Food Company only slightly the worse for wear one Sunday afternoon and grabbed a table for two. It was a busy service on a sunny day, and the dining room was hopping. I'm always tempted to go sweet for brunch (can't help my American roots) and so ordered the French Toast with Maple Syrup and Irish Bacon. Himself - strictly a savoury man - opted for the Eggs Benedict (with a side of Carrot and Parsnip Soup). As we waited for our food to arrive, I sipped a lovely latte. Brunch was served, and I was pleased with my choice: two big pieces of brioche French toast with a generous pile of crispy bacon and a ramekin of syrup. Seriously, what on this planet tastes better than crispy bacon drenched in maple syrup?! Of course the Tall Dude seated opposite was horrified - he firmly believes that the two things shouldn't mix. EVER. For his part, the poached eggs on sourdough toast were nearly perfect (he likes 'em a bit softer than they were), the Parma ham was tasty alongside and we both pronounced the Hollandaise excellent. The soup was smooth, creamy and delicious. We're lucky to live a mere hop, skip and jump away from The Lovely Food Company. Midweek dinner review coming soon... read more

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neighborhood spot for breakfast & lunch. cute neighborhood near Dublin City U campus and Croke Park. short breakfast menu with some pastry selections. wife chose a croissant to begin and i picked a scone with butter/jam/whipped cream. the scone was listed as served warm and came barely above room temp. it was also quite dry and crumbled when touched by a knife. but the addition of jam and cream made the pieces pretty tasty. the croissant was significantly better, flaky and fresh. with jam even better. the house organic granola my wife chose was declared pretty bland even with the berries, mint, and yogurt added. a drizzle of honey did a lot to improve the taste. my choice of eggs benedict was intriguing as it was listed as using Parma Ham-a type of prosciutto-instead of a more traditional ham. unfortunately the execution didn't meet expectations. the ham, instead of being sliced and soft, was similar to a chipped beef, crisp and in little chunks. it was piled on one side of the bread without egg or hollandaise. the egg was perched on the other side, nicely poached but covered in the blandest hollandaise i've ever tasted. a good dash of pepper helped but between the meat and the sauce it wasn't a good choice. also the "muffin" it was served on was really dry. our service, while attentive, was made a bit difficult by a communication barrier with the server who i believe did not have English as their first language. she was trying very hard though. maybe another day and another meal-lunch or brunch-would be different but on this day we left disappointed. read more

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oh and do you know what, it is lovely. This cafe exists on one of those sites that seems to eat up businesses and spit them out. I've passed it on the bus a few times and noticed how quickly the previous incarnation died. Anyway this morning having been stuck on a bus on terenure road west for over an hour due to flood, I decided to get out and stop for breakfast before trying to get to work again. I had french toast with eggs and bacon and it just perfect. The decor is simple and sophisticated, the tea came in a big pot, I got maple syrup with my french toast, the staff were pleasant and attentive... even the tiny toilet was lovely. It's all lovely... must make a point of going back for cake some time. read more

Like the previous Yelper said this location is a Bermuda Triangle for Businesses, there have been dozens here over the years. I am a local here and eat in a lot of the Terenure Village restaurants. We had our first experience of the Lovely Food Company last Sunday for Brunch Firstly the place is immaculately presented. The service is almost Parisian in its professionalism. The food is beautifully presented. The Coffee was good. The price was right. I really hope this place lasts as I will be back again to try the dinner menu. Great show guys! read more

So I finally managed to get here for dinner, and the first time was so good I booked again the following week. Let's start with the staff, I have never met a more lovely bunch of people who absolutely love their job so much. They welcome you from the moment you book. I went for the Supperclub which is 50 euro per couple for two courses and a bottle of wine, what value. I can't comment much on the wine as I don't know anything about it, but I had a lovely bottle of South African Shiraz and we were given a lovely glass of prosecco on arrival. The ingredients are top quality and the dishes are all created with flair to showcase each ingredient and bring out the best in complementary flavours, the chef really knows how to create a well balanced and exciting menu. I tried the caramelised onion and goats cheese tart to start and we also had the most tender buttery brisket to start and both were full of flavour and top quality. We then had the baked cod with beautiful petit pois and baby new potatoes, which was so light and delicate and pleasurable to eat. We also had the pork belly served on creamy dreamy mash potato and turnip and I wanted to lick the plate it was so good, I was gutted when it was all gone. Desserts were equally delicious with lemon almond sponge, molten chocolate bombe, romantica and a gluten free almond and berry cake all being demolished over the course of both dinners. The coffee to finish was, as always, perfect, this is also one of my favourite places in Dublin to get a coffee. So it would seem that there is nothing that these guys can't do, their breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner are all spot on and one of the best I have ever tried. It is highly unusual for me to ever go back to the same place more than twice but this place I can't get enough of, I just keep returning for more. Furthermore, they are about to open a second premises in Drumcondra along with a food parlour so there will now be more opportunity for everyone to get their chance to try their wonderful food. This really is my favourite restaurant in Dublin. Previous review I love love love this place. The décor and style and service is so Parisian and professional and just pitched perfect and the staff are lovely. I have tried nearly all their muffins and they are the best I have had in Dublin, maybe because they are so big and their carrot cake is also fabulous. My favourite thing to order is the Super-Food Salad with Haloumi Cheese, Roast Butternut Squash, Carrots, Peppers, Stem Broccoli & toasted Seeds, I won't even begin to try and describe how amazing this salad is because I won't do it justice, but it is a taste explosion! When here with my parents my mum had the pulled pork sandwich and loved ever mouthful and my dad had the turkey sandwich, he wasn't so impressed and would have preferred a salad with his food not a handful of crisps, but you can't please everyone! The French toast made with brioche and served with maple syrup, cream and berries is melt in the mouth delicious and I also tried a special of almond and plum tart served with cream and berries and again this just melted in the mouth. For such a nice place, great service and tasty food the prices are really reasonable. The place always seems to be busy, but last time I went in at about 3pm it was nice and chilled out. There are tables outside the front of the place, with bowls of water for dogs, I like little touches like this. There are two indoor seating areas and another few table out the back for when it gets sunny. The staff know a lot of customers by name, so that is always a good sign that people return again and again. One of the best things for me is their coffee and prices. For 2euro you get a huge big coffee to take away and a great loyalty card, buy 5 coffees get your 6th free. It is the best coffee around that area and I have been to everywhere around that area. I go out of my way to stop off and get my coffees here. My dad ordered 3 with his meal they were that nice and 'good and hot' as my dad described it. The next time I go back I will try a different meal, as I am sure that everything on the menu is tasty. I will also try and go in the evening time as well as I am yet to do that and I will let you know how I get on. read more

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This is a great little spot! Quality food at good prices. They have home made muffins and scones for breakfast, and they use freshly baked bread for their lunch time sandwiches. Their dinner deals are great value too. The house wine is very drinkable and reasonable. This restaurant definitely lives up to it's name! read more

My visit was their first night serving dinner (they had been open for lunch for some time) and they were putting their best foot forward. Even so, when you can't find fault with the service, the food, the wine or the price there really is no choice but to give a place 5 stars. Well done to the crew in the Lovely Food Company, the food was excellent, perfectly cooked, well presented and the service was great to match. It really wasn't necessary to throw in a bottle of wine for free - we were already very impressed, and they had already put us under the early bird even though we were a little late for it (and willing to pay full price, given the quality). In the end we made up for the free bottle in the tip. I will be going back, excellent first impression, and we all know how important that is...... My brother and his wife had also been here to have lunch and were similarly impressed, so it does not appear to be a coincidence. I wish them all the best - as a previous reviewer mentioned the turnover here for businesses is shocking. If first impressions are anything to go by they will be an institution in no time :) read more

This particular day we decided to go for brekkie / brunch and my first thought was The Lovely Food Company in Terenure. I've been meaning to get along to their Supper Club deal of dinner for 2 with wine for just €50 but just haven't managed it yet - but I love a good brunch and theirs is pretty well spoken of in the area. They don't take bookings so off we toddled at about 11.30 on a Sunday morning - I was guessing the busiest time would be from about 12pm onwards so wanted to get there before the queues! It's a lovely little spot on Terenure Road West, just a moment from the center of the village. There were plenty of healthy options in the porridge or fruit salad options but eying up the food the couple at the next table were presented with, I decided to take their lead and try the Eggs Florentine (€7.95) - Fresh toasted sourdough, poached egg's, baby spinach, hollandaise and chives. Two soft and runny poached eggs and a delicious hollandaise sauce made for a fantastic choice. Also on an egg buzz Mam went for "Lovely Eggs" Two free-range eggs fried, poached or scrambled with Irish bacon, toast and tomato relish - €7.95 and also chose poached eggs. Both of us really enjoyed our Brunch in The Lovely Food Company - great food, friendly staff and reasonable prices are exactly what you want in a local food spot! If you are nowhere close to Terenure, they have also just opened Bread and Butter Food hall and Cafe in Drumcondra so get yourself down there to try it out! read more

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I'm very surprised this place has such a high rating. I was here this weekend with 5 friends for lunch and while the place was very cute, the food was not 'lovely' at all. We all ordered sandwiches from the lunch menu. I got a very plain chicken and stuffing sandwich and according to the waitress it was her favourite!!! It was almost impossible to taste anything other than the very think and tough sourdough bread it was served on. My teeth and jaw hurt for the rest of the day from trying to chew through this bread. I also fail to understand the obsession some places have for serving a handful of crisps with a sandwich! What about a side salad? If I was to return it would only be for a tea or coffee as food is not nice and not good quality for what you pay for. read more

Very nice restaurant. Neighborhood restaurant that not everyone knows about. If you live in the area give it a try. Limited seating. Food is good, coffee is good. Staff is nice & friendly. Have only had breakfast here and have not been disappointed. Medium priced. read more

Best breakfast out in a long time! We ordered the full irish with the special smoothie, and scrambled eggs, grilled tomato, sausages on sourdough bread and a coffee. Friendly staff, speedy service and really seriously tasty food. I'd especially recommend the sausages and sourdough bread. Also it was a nice touch serving the smoothie with a ramekin of warm toasted granola yum! It gets busy here after 11am so I'd try get down early enough. read more

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My mom and I had a great experience here this morning. It wasn't busy at all and the service was good. The food was delicious! I got the eggs Benedict and highly recommend it. My cappuccino was splendid as well. Quick service and lots of food. read more

Average/ rather poor restaurant. Tiny portions, we went for a Saturday breakfast, ordered Egg Benedict and Egg Roal - and left the restaurant hungry. The spoon from coffe was dirty, some chocolate residue, asked the waitress if we had a clean soon. She never apologised, just brought us the same spoon, but watched. The interior is very frugal, table are squashed. The is nearly no chance to get a parking spot near the the restaurant. The staff is rather cold and not very welcoming. We will not return. read more

I have never eaten in this restaurant which, I grant you, is an odd way to start a restaurant review. However, what's not obvious from this entry is that they do an excellent event catering sideline that is simply superb. We were having a 'do' at home for the daughter's 18th and the numbers had grown exponentially beyond the capacity of my cooking ability. Enter the Lovely Food Company. For a very reasonable €12 a head we had a delicious chicken a la king dish with two fantastic sides salads, moreish bread and enough rice to feed a small oriental village. In fact the portions were so generous that we will be eating chicken a la king for the rest of the week. (No cooking this week either - bonus points). Food was delivered to the house and set up on bain maries to keep it warm until the guests were in equal parts chilled and hungry. Second helpings were many and opinions universally complimentary. I couldn't fault the food, the service or the price. They have alternative dishes of course but, for a diverse mob, I reckoned the chicken would suit most tastes. I wasn't wrong. Highly recommended. read more

I would give it more then 5 stars if I could!!!! This place is amazing! I've only been here for lunch but I am sure dinner is great. I love the sandwich with the cranberry mayo. Mmm! Delish! Staff are great and really friendly. Possible the best place in Terenure for lunch. Go! You will love the lovely!!!! read more

After living in the area for the past year, curiosity finally got the best of me and I made a dinner reservation for the Lovely Food Company. The interior is rather basic, a no-frills chic, which is actually refreshing in the sea of overly twee cafes that seem to permeate the city nowadays. The wait-staff is incredibly friendly, with a level of genuineness that makes you feel so welcomed. We were delightfully surprised with the free starter, a beautiful and artistic assortment of their most delectable offerings. I ordered the roast chicken for my main, which could be a very boring choice in some restaurants but it was cooked to perfection, so succulent and flavourful. Will absolutely go back! read more

The lovely food company - the clue is in the name! I love this place. Though on the small side - it's ideal for a school night dinner and the food is always excellent both in value and in flavour. The service ain't too shabby neither! Keep up the good work guys! Visited June 2013 read more

This place is only down the road from us so we go here frequently. They're so incredibly, well, LOVELY. Food is very decent, particularly their sandwiches. The staff are always very pleasant and helpful. My only criticism is the coffee's not great (a flat white or cappuccino that is too milky/boiling hot/bubbly) but I'm happy to keep going and just get tea!! read more

Might have to queue for a bit on weekends, but worth the wait. Great coffee and breakfast options. Definitely the best brunch in Terenure / Rathfathham area. read more

Probably my favourite place for a chilled out brunch with lovely food. Highly recommended!

A great little spot for brunch/lunch. My favourite is their french toast with maple syrup and bacon. I have tried a couple of their sandwiches and they were really nice too. It can get quite busy at weekends and parking around the area can be tricky to find but nonetheless I would thoroughly recommend. read more

Food was delicious, service was very pleasant, really nice atmosphere and good value. Went for two courses and wine, had goats cheese crostini for starter and turkey and ham roulade with white pudding stuffing and champ for main course. Good portion sizes, really tasty, would definitely go again. read more

I went here for a birthday brunch and it was my first visit. The staff were friendly and I thought the brunch menu looked excellent. On arrival, the cakes on display looked and smelled gorgeous. The place was buzzing on a Saturday morning. I ordered French toast which was listed on the menu as accompanied by maple syrup. Unfortunately, what I received was not maple syrup. I was disappointed with it because if a menu says maple syrup, even though it is a fairly expensive ingredient, I expect to be served maple syrup. It may sound like a minor complaint but I see it as if I am being tricked by a misleading menu. If maple syrup is too expensive, I'd rather not see it on the menu than have it substituted with a lesser product. I also think it would be acceptable to provide just a small amount of real maple syrup, since it is rather costly, or raise the price of the French toast so that real maple syrup can feature. I hope this is constructive criticism, as everything else about the café seemed to be in order. read more

Fine brunch on a Sunday, good coffee, good food, good service! I'm giving 3 stars because I'm not sure I'd go back in a hurry and would prefer somewhere with something that would knock my socks off for brunch on a Sunday! read more

Food was EXCELLENT!! From the bread to the dessert, we genuinely loved every bite!! Best meal we had in all of Ireland! The prawn and crabmeat linguini was a hit! The burger was very cheesy and hit the spot. The restaurant is quaint and the service was excellent as well. Would highly recommend to anyone. read more

always a nice place to visit but could do updating the lunch menu. Well overdue. Otherwise still handy to go there.

this place is garbage, please stay away, I asked the waitress if they grilled their breakfast, she said yes, breakfast came out not only was the food deep fried bit it was also just about luke warm, it was also about 15 mins after open so the food must have been there from the day before with the exception of the greasy eggs they gave me. I said it to the person on the counter after she had this attitude how dare I complain. I should have walked out the door. , definitely stay away from this dump read more

Food very nice but a bit overpriced. Also very squashed and noisy. Tables far too close together.

We have been regular customers of "the lovely " as my children refer to it since it opened. Sunday brunch is a regular ever for us and we have eaten our way through the entire menu. It is all delicious, but a particular favourite of mine is the eggs benedict. The hollandaise is sublime. Top this with a vat of top class coffee and you are good for the rest of the day. The setting is stylish and the service friendly. Children are not only welcome, they are treated like valued customers. read more