We had a delicious lunch here today. My son's Oreo Shake was really good - with the cookie bits still a bit crunchy. He also ordered Avocado Toast with poached eggs on top, and it was huge! The avocado had a touch too much lemon for my liking, but it was a generous portion. My Irish Breakfast (extra sausage in place of the black and white sausage) was really good as well. My son kept on asking for more ham and sausage off my plate. The food came quickly and the staff was very nice and attentive. There is a huge underground parking lot and if you walk up in the right spot, you'll land close to their front door. read more

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This place opened recently and is a very welcome change to the little that is on offer food wise up in Carrickmines shopping park. The staff are friendly and helpful and the decor is fresh, clean and modern with a warm feel to it. However, it's the food that blows the other eateries over there out of the water! I have been over there quiet a lot since it opened and each time I have tried something different. The quality and presentation of the food is exquisit and the best part is, it's so reasonably priced! The food is so fresh and the chicken is mouthwateringly delicious and tender. There is a large gluten free range of meals and desserts. The only thing I can faults that their otherwise delicious flourless brownies have nuts in them but that's it! I am definitely making the Vanilla Pod eatery a priority place to frequent! read more

The Vanilla Pod Eatery - Delicious brushetta with ingredients including, wild mushrooms, poached egg, asparagus - Irish Near Me - Carrickmines, D

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Lovely lunch!!!! Recently had a delicious lunch here, quite pricy but extreme well done - that's why 4 stars given. I ate salmon on a warm green salad (see picture) - it was spiced in Asian style, and sooooo gooood!! Seriously amazing, I would totally go back there to have another one. We also had a raspberry brownie - omg, it was fantastic!!!!! The setting and decor are really nice too, so if you are around, pop in :) read more

The Vanilla Pod Eatery - From the lunch menu! - Irish Near Me - Carrickmines, D

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Expensive. Carrickmines does not have good Customer Service. In the Superfood salad there is sugar.

It's the only non chain restaurant situated in the park carrickmines. Ehmmmm I have mixed reviews on the place. First time I went I was a huge fan. Loved their quirky coffee mugs. Their cakes, scones and pastries were delish. Service was good. All and all it was a great experience. Second time I went, i got lunch with my friend. We got sambos. I got some chicken thing and my friend got falafel. They were both boring and dry. We were not happy girls. The service this time was slow. I was rele disappointed cause I had felt it was a great spot. I haven't been back since, but I'm gona give it another shot before I decide for sure if ur dead to me vanilla pod. Haha Their pizza joint next door tho. I can confirm for sure that its guuuuuuurrrrd :) yum yum read more

This place is absolutely packed on a Sunday! Incredible! But the minute I got my food, I knew exactly why! It was brilliant! They have a great little brunch menu I must say, which was very enjoyable. The food coming out from the lunch menu looked amazing too. There are only a few places I can find in the area that do a good Sunday brunch and I would have to highly recommend this place! Pop in if you are in the area! read more

I've been here a few times over the past few years. Nothing about the place has ever really wow'd me. The service and food are average and would have been a 3 star had it not been for our last visit. To touch on the service, it has just never been anything special. It's as though management have settled for "average is good enough". This isn't a rant but the staff just seem to be getting through their day and no one seems to be motivated or enthusiastic about what they're doing or serving. Anyway, out of our group of four, two of us ordered the pulled pork sandwich. At €11 it should have been epic. It was but not in a good way. It tasted of nothing but salt, garlic and it was dripping in oil. I have no problem paying over the odds for a sandwich if it's good but this was terrible. Management have jumped on the pulled pork bandwagon but have failed miserably to deliver. The only suitable punishment for the person who cooked this would be to have them eat it. read more

This place is a gem and was badly needed in the Carrickmines estate. Really nice all day menu. I've been for coffee (which is amazing) and a scone in the morning and also lunch. All their grub is homemade with cakes and pastries baked on site. Had a really good superfood salad (added chicken too) with a side of chips. Got a ginormous banoffee pot to take home with me to enjoy. Think it was €4 - exceptional value. Staff are all very pleasant and nothing is a problem for them. Will continue to go back, again and again. read more

Vanilla pod is excellent. Excellent food, prices, variety & staff couldn't be any more friendly ! This goes for both the pods pizza and eatery. Can't get any better. read more

Awesome food and a very friendly crew...Bulgur wheat salad and the superfood pizza are amazing...I had brunch here several times and I love their Eggs Florentine. read more

The Vanilla Pod Eatery - Burgul wheat salad - Irish Near Me - Carrickmines, D

This large, obviously popular lunch and breakfast cafe has an impressively varied menu of brunch items, including a kid's menu. I ate the burger with bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onions, and aioli on a sesame seed bun. The toppings, all very delicious, provide a good balance. The burger patty, as is typical in a lot of places, is cooked well, and became rather dry as a result. I recommend spooning some of the aioli on the bun, as well as for dipping the fries. My daughter ate the kid's pasta in a red sauce with ham. A picky eater, she ate the whole thing. I can't say I'm looking forward to driving to Carrickmines again, it's not close enough to be worth a trip just to eat, but inevitably, I'll definitely eat here again, and although I would eat the burger again without complaint, I'll probably try something else first. The wait time was reasonable even on a busy Saturday and the portion sizes were ample. We came at noon with a party of four. With three couples ahead of us, we waited less than ten minutes for a table. I think the food prices are reasonable, nothing is more than thirteen euros. There's only one bathroom. read more

I work near here and am a big fan. The food is really tasty, the staff are really friendly and the service is normally very quick, which it needs to be when you only get an hour break! Big fan of the falafel wrap, the cobb salad (which is now on their takeaway menu - yeay) and the piri-piri chicken. Its all really good. Love their quirky phrases on the staff's t-shirts and around the place. Great spot for lunch. read more

You know those mornings where you're starving, but you've nothing in the house, and even if you have, you just couldn't be bothered cooking? The Vanilla Pod is perfect for taking care of that. Just a few minutes walk from the Luas, it's a great little cafe. It's usually quite busy, especially at the weekends but it tends to be quite fast to get a seat. The food is great too, especially for the price. I tend to go for the eggs benedict, or the full Irish if I'm in a brunch mood, or the super food salad with chicken if I want something healthier. They're always accompanied by a large latte. The staff are always friendly, and service is quick more often than not, but suffers a bit more at weekends. The coffee cups and tshirts have slogans on them that will always bring a smile to your face. If you happen to be in the Park, definitely call in. read more

Popped in today for a quick lunch. Staff friendly enough - food pretty good. Had the special stir fry and the special smoothie and the person I was eating with had a cobb salad which was massive!! Good, quick lunch for a reasonable price. Probably the best place in the Park. read more

Giving this place 5 stars. Do the best breakfast in Dublin. Cheap for what you get too, full fry is around €9. Has a massive menu so will not be stuck for choice read more

The Vanilla Pod Eatery - Tasty breakfast - Irish Near Me - Carrickmines, D

After a few rounds of golf with my lawyers (I won all of them) I was ready to eat. This absolutely fantastic place had a simple menu, and I ordered one of everything. The waitress was VERY nice, and had an excellent 'H' pin-- which I am told stands for "Hurry up with the wall." Believe me, I know casual diners, and this one is teriffic. An incredibly cozy environment!!!! read more

An absolutely amazing place for fresh and delicious food! Not only does it have a cozy ambiance but the staff are nothing but friendly too. They have quite an array of different dishes, but for me they do the best brunch in South Dublin. Additionally their coffee is great and with their punny mugs/decor they never fail to make you smile. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in going!! read more

Love this little gem of an eatery, tucked away in the carrickmines business park. The food is organic, fresh and very tasty with option of wheat free/gluten food. So it ticks all my boxes. I had the superfood salad which was delish, the dressing is very tasty and it comes with spelt bread. As I have a wheat allergy this was a big plus for me. The bread is homemade and I bought a loaf at €4.00, the eggs Benedict looked really good too. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They were quite young but when i enquired about what I was ordering and that he had to be wheat free etc they were very helpful and knew about allergies and I didn't feel fobbed off like some places can do. Overall I'm really impressed and prices were reasonable so I will be going back very soon. read more

I always have such a great meal at The Vanilla Pod in Blackrock - so when I saw there was one in Carrickmines I was so excited but I really didn't have a good time. The menu was limited - no sandwiches , wraps etc all pizzas and pasta.It was cramped, stuffy and the staff weren't very friendly. Won't be going back again. read more

The food is delicious with many options, The falafel wrap and the super food salad are always my go to meals when I'm here. Great atmosphere and always busy- a sign of a great place. I would recommend Vanilla Pod Eatery for lunch (the vanilla pod pizza place next door is delicious too) Ill defiantly be back. read more

Im calling it! Best Eggs Benedict in Dublin. Great service from the guy in the glasses. Great food and helpful staff. Niall read more

Lovely place for lunch and brunch. Great choice of pizzas the super food pizza is so tasty. The salads are also fab and the choice on the menu is great. The deserts are also very tasty and such a great selection and the portions are very big and prices are quite good for the size & quality of the food. read more

This place is amazing and I love that they do takeaway as well, chicken caeser ciabatta is gorgeous. Been here 3 times and never had a problem, Other than a 'little' wait to be seated but that's it. Beats costa or bbs for an afternoon rest from shopping read more

Tasty food with a good selection and variety. Lovely salads and sandwiches. Desserts not as tasty as the savoury options. Try their lemonade, it's delicious! Also worth noting are the great staff, very friendly folk. read more

This place is one of my favourite for brunches as it offers genuine real food. The restaurant is always packed on the weekends with many kids aswell. The main courses are amazing,especially those with eggs. The only thing that could be improved is the layout of the tables as it looks like there isnt enough space to enjoy the food. read more

The reason I give this place only 2 stars is because I am a celiac and I have gone there many times and each time I ask about the chips which are marked as gluten free but always turns out they are not. What they tell me is that the chips are gluten free before they are cooked in oil which has had battered items. This makes them NOT GLUTEN FREE and is false advertising. So if you are a celiac don't buy them. Have to say that makes me wonder are the other items they say are gluten free actually gluten free. Am not going to go there again as each time I ask them to fix the menu and each time nothing is done. Tried going to their website to contact owner myself but does not seem to work. If you are not a celiac the food is nice but if you like me are I would advise to stay clear unless they fix their menu. read more

Great place to come with family or friends. The deserts are mind blowing.

Great spot for a lovely lunch or morning coffee. Consistently good food and good value generally. Staff are all remarkable friendly and helpful. Specials are normally excellent too. read more

This place was highly recommended, I am not so sure. It was busy, so that must say something. Herself and I were not that impressed. We both found the food a little tasteless, I had the pulled pork sandwich It lacked something I am not sure what but it did not pop and was fairly bland. Herself had the eggs benedict again looked nice but she complained that it got cold very quickly. She was however delighted with the Tea, she loves proper tea in a proper pot. Now my biggest gripe and this is the one that will stop me returning here again. The coffee. I ordered a large Americano (hate that name). Oh large it was not, supplied in a mug with a lame attempt of humour on it about depresso. The mug was nothing special in size a bog standard mug size,. My large coffee was barely over the half way mark. If they served the small coffee in the same mug I think I would be devestated. This is not a cheap place the coffee in Mcdonalds is better value and not far off taste wise. read more

Beautiful food and lovely staff. The superfood salad and Julia's granola are lovely dishes. Portion sizes of granola have reduced though! Overall nice place for brunch or late lunch read more