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I have had breakfast here quite a few times and it is always phenomenal. My favorite is the eggs…read moreand potatoes dish. They were very accommodating when I came with my vegan dad, making him a vegan version of their yogurt bowl (everything but the yogurt). He loved it so much we came back the next day and he got it again. Highly recommend.

Wonderful food and casual setting. Small but great menu. Coffee is great and it is a good value for…read morewhat you get.

Whipped feta with poached eggs

Smoked salmon with poached eggs and pea pancakes

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"Lovely Eggs" with a side of Irish bacon: Poached eggs, toasted sourdough, Irish bacon and a cafe americano

Lily's Cafe

4.6(14 reviews)

0.4 km•Rotunda

It was a bit confusing when I walked in. I thought it was just a coffee shop but only after I sat…read moredown did I spy menus indicating that this cafe sold more than just coffee and tea. There were plenty of seats to choose from and I seemed to be the only person who actually sat to drink their coffee (or latte in my case) but the space was warm and inviting - the perfect place to pop in to escape the biting wind that was upon the city that day.

Pretty typical cafe food, it was good, what you would expect from an average place. The avocado…read moreneeds a little more hit of flavor, but the ingredients tasted fresh, good casual drop in.

Latte

Full irish breakfast

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Avocado toast

Two Boys Brew

4.6(34 reviews)

0.7 km•Phibsboro

We stopped by on our way up to Glasnevin Cemetery shortly after opening. We had no issues finding a…read moreseat and staff was friendly and engaging. The space was bright and clean with a gorgeous greenhouse style rooftop and plants all around. Our food was phenomenal - everything was delicious and the coffee fantastic. We would definitely come back (hopefully soon!)

I come here every time I'm in Dublin. Great coffee and SCRUMPTIOUS food! Eggs are poached to…read moreperfection and the composition of flavors in each dish is just a 10/10. Today we came with a baby and they had a great, secure high chair. Don't miss this gem!!!

Turkish Eggs Toast and Black Pudding

Mushrooms toast and Espresso Tonic

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Latte

The Bakehouse

4.4(287 reviews)

Delightful breakfast. Service was quick and friendly. Inside is tiny as is common for the city. Did…read morenot find WiFi in case you're traveling.

Service was amazing. Super kind people that service us. Right by the river. The weather was epic…read morewhich helps as well! Ordered 2 lattes which were beautifully presented with a sweet little cupcake. I had Bacon Brioche and hubs had Bacon Butty- both were very good. Would definitely recommend.

Bacon Butty

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True!

Murphy's Bistro Cafe

4.6(44 reviews)

Delicious Irish breakfast! We went there after two other places on our list were closed (or closing…read morefor the day) I was so glad we ended up there. My goal was to have the traditional cuisine in a comfy setting with good seating options. This fit the bill. Our waiter was friendly and the food came fast. They also had some delicious looking desserts. Very satisfying.

After a full day of exploring museums in Dublin, we were craving something hearty and satisfying…read moreand stumbled upon Murphy's Bistro Café -- what a find. I ordered an Irish coffee (which absolutely hit the spot) and was recommended the Murphy's Special Egg. Oh my gosh... it was so good. The flavors were perfectly balanced -- savory beef chorizo, fresh feta cheese, and beautifully poached eggs with yolks cooked just right. The sriracha blended with fresh cream created this rich, slightly spicy sauce that brought everything together in the best way. Every bite was comforting but packed with flavor. Service was excellent and the ambiance is super chill with lots of cool vintage decor to look at while your food arrives. It was exactly the kind of meal you want after a long day of sightseeing -- filling, flavorful, and memorable. Such a great spot in Dublin. Would definitely return!

Inside

Pancakes, Nutella cream cheese whip

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Murphy's main dining area. Nicely full with patrons.

La Pausa Cafe

5.0(7 reviews)

0.1 km•Inns Quay

Stopped in late Wednesday afternoon for a quick bite. This is the kind of place I like to be - one…read moreolder guy on his Macbook who has clearly been there all day (and probably most days); a young student camping out under a pile of philosophy books between visits just outside under the awning for a pensive existential smoke; friendly and laidback staff to make you feel invited (no pretense); hot tea and cold ale; eclectic furniture from where and whenever; excellent veggie soup (parsnip & mushroom); perfect tuna melt to warm yer insides; perfect hip hop to whet yer soul; perfect way to while away an afternoon. Good on ya, La Pausa.

This deserves 5 stars alone for brightening up the dreary north city centre. However, La Pausa…read moredoesn't stop there - it's a friendly, locally owned, neighbourhood cafe and the only one I've found where the beans haven't been burned to charcoal, hence a smooth coffee that won't have you running for antiantacids. Please do support this coffee shop - it offers a fantastic service and we want it to stay!

Full Irish breakfast

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Bang Bang

4.8(13 reviews)

1.2 km•Phibsboro

Bang Bang is so much fun. This cafe has a little market in it with all sorts of things, including…read morefresh produce. You can find amazing things there that you have not seen before if you are not from Ireland. The cafe is so cute. It has all sorts of paintings and posters on the walls, all positive and sweet. The outside is wonderful and this place is super clean. The food in the cafe is great. Have a sandwich or a slice of cake (if they have any that day). All of it is great. The people that own and work at Bang Bang are kind and sweet and are such a reminder of why we all love Ireland.

Bang Bang is such a cool little spot and is a great addition to the neighbourhood. Offering…read moreeverything from artisan groceries, tasty bakes on the bar (including paleo options if you're so inclined), a deli counter serving up delicious sandwiches and salads as well as cracking Silverskin coffee to wash it all down, what more could you want! The brunch burger in particular is a thing of beauty. There's a small amount of seating inside and a couple of benches out front, which are a great spot for chilling out on one of our rare sunny days. One thing Phibsborough has been lacking was a quality coffee shop and deli, and Bang Bang has definitely stepped up to fill that gap. Ive no doubt I'll find myself spending all my pocket money here in the time to come.

Veggie wrap

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Sambo and coffee in the sunshine. Cant beat it.

Art Cafe Dublin

4.3(22 reviews)

What a cute cafe! If you're staying close by at one of the hostels - Jacobs, Isaacs, Spire, this is…read morea short walk away from any one of them and I'd highly recommend stopping by for a quick breakfast. The cafe is very pretty, with plenty of different art pieces and decor hanging on the walls and cool furniture. It's quite small inside, with maybe a little more than 10 tables. If it's nice, you can also opt to sit on the small patio. It was a bit chilly when we were in the city, so we decided to sit inside. They have a small menu - you get to choose from a few variations of the Irish breakfast, scones, and breakfast sandwiches. My friend and I both got bacon breakfast sandwiches with the hashbrown and split a plain scone with butter and jam. We were both surprised at how large the scone was and were glad we ended up just sharing one. Even between the both of us we couldn't finish it. The breakfast sandwich was rather large as well and very filling - it hit the spot perfectly! We also got lattes which did the trick of waking us right up! The service seemed very rushed and scattered, but honestly we didn't really mind. We got our food very quickly, so we were in a great mood and left with happy bellies. Overall, if you're into cute cafes, good coffee and want to satisfy that Irish breakfast craving... come here!

This breakfast joint is really convenient if you're staying at the local hostels (Jacob's/Isaac's)…read more I happened upon it even with the minimal yelp reviews, but am so glad I found it. I came in pretty early at 10am and there was no one there, yet (more crowds came in shortly after). It was solely manned by one cook in the open kitchen, and one host/server. Since this was my first meal in Dublin, I obviously opted for the best of the best, the goliath of breakfasts, if you will. The Mega Irish breakfast (€9.90) came with 2 over-medium eggs, 2 sausages, 2 slices of bacon, 2 hash browns, 2 black pudding thingies (sorry I'm such an ignorant American...), half a tomato, cup of beans, and 4 slices of toast. Wow. I somehow managed to finish the whole thing, and mega it was. I skipped lunch due to the sheer amount of food. The highlight was the sausage - they were plump, super juicy and very flavorful. The coffee(€2.50) which I always drink black, was also pretty good. The cost was so reasonable given the sheer amount of food. The restaurant itself is pretty artsy (ha), with some nice work on the walls and an eclectic hodge podge of furniture. Definitely check out if you're staying nearby!

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Brother Hubbard

4.4(362 reviews)

Visiting Ireland for the first time, I did my best to read up on good places to grab breakfast,…read morebaked goods in Dublin and Brother Hubbard popped up on a few lists, Reddit posts, so I put it on my list to try and I'm glad I did! I walked in on a Wednesday morning, right as they opened at 9am, and was seated immediately. The sit-in part of Brother Hubbard is bright, relaxing, spacious with plenty of tables inside and there's a patio outside with plenty of tables as well. The waitress came over with a menu and gave me plenty of time to look it over. She was very courteous and pleasant, checking in throughout my time there, never hovering. For breakfast, I ordered an Americano, a ginger scone, and their Irish Oat Porridge - Classic. Their porridge is organic oats made with milk and with ordering it as "Classic", it was served with cream and honey. Starting with the ginger scone, this was another case of a perfectly baked scone - Crispy, golden exterior with a moist, buttery interior. The flavor of ginger was perfectly balanced and the raisins inside were a nice supplement to the scone. The porridge was really good, I loved the creaminess of it! Both did a nice job of filling me up and setting me up for the day of walking to come. Funny enough, around 3:30pm, I stopped here again to grab a mid-afternoon treat and ordered the chocolate and hazelnut Babka, their soft bun filled with chocolate and toasted hazelnuts. This pastry was crazy tasty! A slightly crispy exterior with a croissant-like inside chocked full of chocolate and those toasted hazelnuts. This was so rich and truly decadent. Brother Hubbard is a gem of a breakfast and pastry spot! I appreciate the relaxing café environment with friendly staff and high-quality food. I know if I come back to Dublin, I'd come back to grab breakfast, or perhaps another Babka.

I heard Brother Hubbard was the restaurant to eat at to start your day, so finally checked it out…read moreon my last day in Dublin. Brother Hubbard is a solid spot for breakfast and brunch, serving entrees, lighter fare and offers a pastry assortment that will have you pondering about getting takeout. I visited Brother Hubbard on a Sunday, half an hour after it opened and was able to be seated immediately. However, the brunch rush came afterwards and by the time I left, the entire place was filled. It's popular. And yes, it's the same spot Phil Rosenthal ate at. I even saw the owner who was featured on the show here, helping out with clearing tables and so forth. I ordered the traditional Irish breakfast and an iced chai latte. The food was good and actually, not as heavy as I anticipated. It came with an egg, sausage, bacon, beans and a pudding, which I had to look up. It's ground meat with oats and is molded into a patty. It didn't taste bad, so can see why it's served around these parts of the world. And the meal also came with another item I had to look up, colcannon bread, which was a potato bread with kale. And it was my favorite part of the breakfast! Delicious. If you're looking for a breakfast spot in Dublin, then I'm pretty sure you already know about Brother Hubbard, which is popular, all for good reason. The food was tasty, service was friendly and I loved how bright and welcoming the restaurant was. I was satisfied.

Chocolate and Hazelnut Babka

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Chocolate and Hazelnut Babka

Kingfisher

4.1(73 reviews)

0.4 km•North Inner City

One of the best places we had our dinner in Ireland! Food is great, our server was very welcoming…read moreand friendly ambience. I highly recommend the seafood chowder with their famous homemade Irish soda bread. It was fantastic!

Amazing seafood chowder! One bowl was enough to share between two people as an appetizer. The fish…read moreand chips were really good too. Service was friendly and the seating areas indoor and out were nice.

Seafood chowder

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Amazing food, coffee and atmosphere. Would highly recommend stopping in!!

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