The 31 best coffee shops and best cafes in Dun Laoghaire

Last summer, I treated myself to a solo breakfast at Shoe Lane Coffee in Dún Laoghaire. It was one of those gentle mornings—bright but not glaring, with a breeze that hinted at the sea just down the road. I sat by the window with a hot breakfast and a perfectly made coffee, and for the first time in a while, didn’t feel the need to be anywhere else. There’s something comforting about watching the world move while you’re still. From my seat, I had the perfect view of the town slowly waking up—people heading to work, parents guiding sleepy children, dog-walkers pausing to chat. All of it flowed by like a calm tide. The breakfast itself was simple but hearty—fresh, warm, and satisfying. The atmosphere inside was cozy but not too busy, just a soft hum of background music and the occasional hiss of the espresso machine. It felt like the right place to be alone without feeling lonely. I didn’t rush. I let the moment stretch out, sipping slowly and just observing. That morning reminded me how grounding it can be to pause, to look around, and to appreciate the little rhythms of everyday life.

Was excited to try the pastries but unfortunately disappointing. The croissant was a strange oversized shape, and tasted like a long life sweet bread. Didn’t taste like baked same day or a typical croissant. First pic is Shoe Lane croissant and second pic is same croissant next to another one from near by at same price (which was decent taste and texture). If the croissants have such low standards, I won’t be back for any other menu item👎

I’ve gotten a hot chocolate here before and it was really nice, but today I opted for a chai latte and it was really disappointing. I can’t decide whether it was more like doing the cinnamon challenge with every sip or inhaling a whole spice cupboard, but either way it was not enjoyable at all.

My favourite cafe in Dun Laoghaire so far. Delicious coffee, toasts with ham and cheese, sugar-free oat cookies etc. The huge window facing the bus stop lets you peacefully watch someone else’s busy life while enjoying your cup of coffee. Very friendly staff. I begin my day here! And the interior looks unusual and very cozy.

Love the ambience of this place inside and out, DL is my happy place and this coffee shop is smack in the middle of it. I was so happy to try their matcha latte and it didn’t disappoint We tried the carrot cake and chia raspberry cake, both amazingly delicious. Their hot chocolate for me is a hit or miss all the time. Clean toilet also. Love their indoor lights and big windows, very cozy. Highly recommended and want to come back again!

The Shoe Lane coffee spot has a great variety of food from sweet and savory. Very cozy and very convenient as its located in front of the bus. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Although can be crowded on weekends but on a sunny day there is plenty of space outside.

Nice little coffee shop in Dun Laoghaire. Coffee was good, they had a few pastry options and good seating facing the main road. The raspberry lemon cake was average, a bit too dense for my liking.

I LOOOOOOOVE THE HOT CHOCOLATE HERE! The chocolate tasted rich and good value for money! Definitely recommend its signature! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 However, it was quite difficult to get a spot in the cafe since the seats were limited and full when we were there. ✌️

Le Chocolat de Frèd in Dún Laoghaire is a cozy French-style café known for its decadent crêpes, rich melted chocolate, and smooth coffee. With friendly service and a warm atmosphere, it’s a sweet escape by the sea and perfect for indulgence or a relaxed catch-up.

The ice cream has a rich milky flavor, but the crepe is best enjoyed quickly. The wind by the sea was so strong that it flipped my crepe over halfway through!

Decided to try this coffee shop, I ordered a waffle with chocolate and strawberries, it was vey tasty but I feel they could be more generous with the strawberries tho… aside from that, Coffee was good and the staff were friendly.

I wouldnt know what the food tastes like because we never got a chance to taste it. Complete waste of time. Arrived at 4.35pm to be told they weren't serving crepes or waffles after 4.30pm. Having travelled 30 minutes after work to get there before 5pm.

I have visited this Chocolaterie three times, sometimes with friends, and other times with my family and children, and every time, everyone leaves extremely happy. It's not just the experience and the service, but especially the taste of the treats we order. I am a big fan of their crepes and waffles, while my kids can't get enough of their ice creams. On our last visit, we ordered two different flavoured ice creams and three milkshakes. Everything was incredibly delicious, everyone loved their treats, and we all left with big smiles. I can't wait for my next trip to Dun Laoghaire so I can stop by this incredible place again.

€4.50 for the worlds smallest hot chocolate without cream or marshmallows included. If you want to take out a loan to afford a mediocre hot chocolate please consider visiting this place. Putting a down payment on my house would have been cheaper. I could taste my credit card debt mixed in with the overpriced organic milk. Its ironic a charity shop is situated across the road because after purchasing from here it appears I may have to shop there after this experience.

I will give them 5 stars even they can improve some things. Food was excellent, home-made omlette, home-made beef burger, both really perfect. Sweets are not home-made but excellent as well and I highly recommend apply pie. I appreciate they were honest to say that sweets are not home-made. Lady who was serving food was super friendly, nice and kind. Even it was only us and we were not in any rush, we were wanting for drinks and food too long. This place could be better cleaned (table cloth and all around) but food was so good, and music was so nice, that we forgot other things.

So sad to Say that! The food and service were nice, but the cleaning was terrible. Also, inside and in the garden, and in the toilet, the tables were dirty, and the toilet had paper on everyone. But I had a great time there and appreciated the rain garden with nice wine and pasta

The food was below average. The lasagna had an unpleasant aftertaste, I've had better from the freezer aisle. Nice chips. The chicken salad came with dry, but flavorful chicken, and the accompanying toasted bread was both tasteless and tooth-shatteringly hard. The dining area was unclean, with dirty tables, greasy cutlery, water-stained glasses, and a grimy floor. Although the waitress provided reasonable service, I was left waiting so long to pay that I eventually had to go to the cash desk myself.

The fish wasn’t fresh, it had a fishy smell and a strange taste. When I ate it, it tasted unpleasant. The bread was very hard.

I had my first visit to Sunshine Cafe for lunch takeaway. The staffs were very friendly and courteous. They walked me through options and suggested Chef's special. Also was engaged in a casual chat with one of the Staff as I was waiting for my order. They know well to keep customers warm and welcomed. Coming to the food quality, everything I ordered was very well cooked, delicious and securely packed. Recently tried in-house dining and the experience was good.

Very good and delicious food at slightly higher prices. The cleanliness of the tables can be improved. The staff is great and friendly. Still easily a 5 star. =) Thank you!

If the original Hewett's had to go this is the best alternative. Great coffee, real mugs, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere.

Ok food. Not the cleanest place with ok service. You get what you pay for. Prices are moderate for the food you receive. Service and staff are a little rude especially when dealing with older customers which are 85% of their customers. Atmosphere feels old and run down. Nice to have a tea with friends but there are definitely better spots in Dun Laoghaire for breakfast. Edit: the quality of food is getting worse. Black/white pudding taste off and under cooked. Chips are bland and soaked in oil. Dirty cutlery. I will not be returning

Good value for money. Fast and efficient service. The food is ok, so is the atmosphere inside.

I’ve been eyeing this little place everytime i’m in Dun Laoghaire and took the chance for a quick lunch here. The cafe always very busy and true enough, it was busy again. The servers were all very prompt and friendly eventhough they were swamped with work. I got my cappacino quickly and my lunch omelettew with a side salad. The portion was huge! Tasty overall though in the end one customer seated next to me pointed out the mold on a side of one of the sodabread slices. The server was apologetic and offered another slice of bread. The cakes look amazing from where i was seated but i was way too stuffed to have a slice. Prices were reasonable and i would definitely come back here again for a quick cup of coffee and a sandwich. The cafe’s atmosphere is definitely more nostalgic (which was what drew me in in the first place). If you’re looking for a modern hip cafe, this place isn’t for you. If you’re looking for a quick easy lunch and a nice simple place for comfort food, give Gourmet cafe a try.

First time I've ever had to write a bad review. Normally I would not bother but in this occasion it is a MUST! I ordered a small breakfast and supplement it. But asked for an extra sausage and rasher . When my food came I got beans 1 rasher and 1 sasagues. I grabbed the lady's attention in which she grabbed my plate and hurried away ,not even apologising for the confusion . To which I got 1 sausage. That's not what bothered me at all. What bothered me is the way the lady looked at me with disgust and made me feel horrible. Also my rasher was gone off . I will NOT be returning to this place . It used to be one of my favourite places, But this is NOT the first time this kind of thing has happened here. 😕

This is a little gem of a restaurant . Very good quality food and so very well priced considering it is in Dun Laoighaire. I would recommend this place for food all day long.

Good place to grab a quick bite when you are shopping in the area. Nice vegetarian options in bagels, sandwiches, ciabatta and panini. Really love the chocolate truffle here.

Great food & quite a lot of options to choose from. Really delectable cakes and sandwiches. Perfect place to grab a quick lunch or coffee when you take a break from your shopping on the weekend.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Neapolitan pizza in Dublin! Zero Zero Pizza in Dún Laoghaire is hands down one of the best pizza spots I’ve tried in Ireland. The dough is light, airy, and perfectly charred, just like in Naples. The Margherita D.O.P. is simple but absolutely delicious, and the Gorgonzola & Walnut white pizza was a surprising favourite—creamy, nutty, and so flavourful! The place has a cosy, rustic vibe, and the staff are friendly. It gets busy, so I’d recommend booking ahead. If you’re a pizza lover, this spot is a must-visit! 🍕🔥

Really tasty pizza here. We got several to try and couldn't fault any of them. Staff were polite and attentive. Two pizzas came out over 5 to 10 minutes before the others, which wasn't great as we were waiting until everyone had been served before eating. But apart from this, everything was great. Dips are pricey at €2.50, house wine €8 per glass. Pizzas range from €17 to €20 for 12"

Small cozy place with lovely staff, very warm and relaxing atmosphere. Pizza was really good ,pizza dough really top range and all ingredients so tasty.amazing.

We had really nice pizzas here and were served by very friendly staff. Highly recommend to all pizza fans!

Had a good first experience. Quattro Formaggi was really good. The only offputting thing was the 10% service charge they added for a table of 2 that's mentioned nowhere. The prices on the menu also didn't include tax. I don't understand why an already expensive pizza joint would use such deceptive pricing practices.

I recently visited Zero Zero Wood Fire Pizza, hoping for a delightful pizza experience, but unfortunately, it fell short of expectations. The main issue was the dough, which is, after all, the foundation of any good pizza. While the service was decent and the ambiance pleasant enough, the disappointing burnt dough made it hard to fully appreciate the meal. Although acutely aware that my review is based on preference hope the establishment considers revisiting their dough preparation methods, as this could greatly improve their offerings. Until then, I’d hesitate to return or recommend to fellow pizza enthusiasts.

We arrived around 7.45 on a Thursday, there weren't any seats available. We ordered two pizzas and a coke for takeaway. It took about 25 mins. Our main issue was the service. Firstly, they forgot to give us the drink we had paid for. Then we walked all the way down to the seafront to find the pizzas weren't even cut. We returned to the premises to ask them to be cut, a poor effort was given in resolving the issue and no one apologized which would have been appreciated. Despite the poor service, we did enjoy the pizza and imagine it would better warm!

Visited this spot for brunch the other week and had a really lovely experience. The service was very good, despite it being quite busy. Coffee and food were great and arrived quickly. I had asked to modify their pancake dish and it wasn’t a problem at all (which was really nice because I was craving bacon and maple syrup pancakes all morning!) and my partner got the buttermilk chicken burger. I really enjoyed my meal, but he was a little bit disappointed with the size of the chicken, as it was a little flat for its price. Other than that we had a very positive dining experience!

Our server was very friendly, the lady who seated us not so. Food was tasty and portions were good. The kids menu was good but in other branches we got crayons and colouring in to do. Juice was only €2 so that was appreciated since our daughter had two.

Very mediocre to be honest, expected a nice meal but sadly it was pretty bad. Ordered two drinks (Apple Pie Lemonade) and a coke, both never arrived. When we chased it up they said they'd investigate and 10 minutes later still no drinks! We ate our food for 40 minutes without a drink! €7 for homemade lemonade also feels a little steep, maybe €4-5? I'm used to high prices but a little brutal.. Food was quite mediocre, slightly cold and taste wise it was just really alright. Felt kind of like food from frozen, not fresh whatsoever. Bland. Service was equally mediocre, nice staff but they seemed underwater with orders and seemed too shy to ask what drinks we ordered (I presume they forgot)? They also were quite inattentive. Overall we paid for two breakfasts that were just okay, and the two drinks we ordered still remain a mystery to this day...(We spent 40 minutes for a pair of soft drinks that never came lol)

The food was okay, but the service was disappointing. We ordered for delivery and were told it would take around 25 minutes, but it ended up being over 50. They brought one order of 5 calamari and the focaccia in under 20 minutes, but the rest of the food (a second 5 calamari and a pizza) took forever. When we asked for a refund due to the delay, the food suddenly came out. The girl who seemed to be the hostess was really rude — she just said "these things happen" and walked away while I was still talking. Overall, a frustrating experience, especially because of the poor customer service. Not planning to order again. Paid a total of: 28’50

Oh dear. This breakfast was very disappointing. Not a single thing on the plate (kickstart breakfast) was seasoned. The poached eggs I assume are batch cooked and put on ice, they were at least 30 seconds undercooked on the inside, the yolk completely detached from the white in a watery yellow goop and the outside was rubbery- not edible. The potato cake was over cooked. The toast was not toasted. For the quality, the price was not justified. The coffee was very good but overall I’m not encouraged to return…

Want breakfast? Go here. It's as simple as that. Best in Dun Laoghiare by a mile. The breakfast was absolutely delicious and I'm not just saying that. Most restaurants tend to shell out breakfast after breakfast at mediocre quality, not here. You can tell they put real effort in. I'm a big guy and it was genuinely so filling. The restaurant itself is beautiful, cosy yet spacious, homely yet tacky. The staff are excellent, super polite and friendly. Attentive but not intrusive and the service is perfectly timed! You're not waiting half an hour for the bill or food. I loved my experience here and will 100% be back many times.

Been frequenting this restaurant for many years and they've never let me down. I'm mostly a brunch person but called in this evening and they're back doing Tapas, under the guise of "small plates" to say it was perfect is an understatement. Had 2 dishes, 1 was like a mini pizza 🍕 that I'd had a craving for but didn't want a full one. Perfect size and absolutely delicious. 2nd dish was a stuffed mushroom, it was so tasty. Only thing I was surprised at was the lack of people availing of this delicious food at a great price. I hope the word gets out because I love this place. The service and the chefs have been here for years and are always friendly and welcoming. A shout out to Hazel! A true gem of a place! Love GFP!

Went here with a bunch of friends, overall really nice food and vibe. We got a booth seating so was very comfortable with a group of 7 people giving semi-private feels. I did find the portions really small for curry, but the taste was good for all the veg and non veg that we ordered.

Absolutely amazing service and food. Couldn’t have picked a better spot to have our celebratory dinner. One of the best restaurant gems our family have ever been to!! Shoutout to DJ for making it a memorable experience, your kindness and energy was contagious :))

Great coeliac options. The sauces are delicious and well balanced. The staff are so kind, friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is busy without being noisy. You can talk comfortably and you're not rushed out. However, the food portions are a little on the small side and they really lack vegetables, otherwise it would be 10/10.

A Culinary Gem for Indians and Irish in Ireland If you’re craving an authentic taste of India that appeals equally to Indian expats and Irish locals, look no further than Rasam, a true celebration of flavours, hospitality, and warmth. ### **A Menu That Traverses India** One of the standout features of is its expansive menu, which offers a delightful journey across India's diverse culinary heritage. From the creamy, comforting Butter Chicken to the fiery chatpata pork, the meaty delights like Lamb Rogan Josh are some of my favourites. For Irish guests new to Indian cuisine, the knowledgeable staff is always happy to recommend dishes that balance flavour and spice. ### **Fresh Ingredients, Exceptional Taste** The freshness of the ingredients shines through in every bite. Whether it’s the aromatic basmati rice, the perfectly spiced gravies, or the soft, freshly baked naans, every dish feels like it has been crafted with care and attention. The flavors are authentic yet not overwhelming, making it an excellent spot for those exploring Indian cuisine for the first time. ### **Impeccable Hospitality** Hospitality is at the heart of the experience here. The staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely eager to ensure every guest feels welcome. Whether it’s customizing a dish to your spice preference or offering insightful recommendations, their dedication to excellent service sets this restaurant apart. ### **Cleanliness and Comfort** The restaurant itself is spotlessly clean, from the dining area to the washrooms. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between modern elegance and subtle Indian decor, creating a space where you can relax and enjoy your meal. ### **A True Culinary Bridge** Rasam has managed to bridge the cultural gap beautifully, offering Indian expats a taste of home while introducing Irish locals to the wonders of Indian cuisine. It’s a place where families, friends, and food lovers come together to share not just a meal but an experience. Whether you’re an Indian longing for a nostalgic meal or an Irish food enthusiast seeking to explore new flavours, Rasam promises an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommended!

My husband and I were visiting Dun Laoghaire for his birthday and booked a table at Rasam for our last night there to enjoy some delicious Indian cuisine. From the moment we walked into this beautiful restaurant, Mr. Lakshmi and his team gave us a friendly, warm welcome. He was very helpful in suggesting dishes and accomodating our taste preferences. Every dish we ordered that evening was unique with fresh ingredients and full of flavor. I loved the palak patta chaat, with its combination of flavors, and the mango prawn were cooked perfectly. At the end of our meal,  the friendly staff brought over a dessert to celebrate my husband's birthday, and a cup of masala Chai tea that Mr. Lakshmi had made for me when I'd mentioned earlier how much I missed it from our trip to India a few years ago. Their attention to detail meant so much and was truly appreciated. Before we left, we shared with Mr. Nisheeth how much we'd enjoyed the evening, and how we wished there was a restaurant like this where we live in Florida that we could enjoy more often. He surprised us with a visit to their kitchen and introduced us to the chefs and staff. They showed us how they made one of our favorites, the peshawari naan and even gifted us with some of it to take for breakfast the next day. All of them made our evening so special, and it isn't surprising that this restaurant was awarded "best in all Ireland world cuisine" - so well deserved!

An Unforgettable Culinary Experience! Rasam is hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Dublin. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and an elegant ambiance that immediately set the tone for a special evening. The food? Absolutely phenomenal. Every dish we ordered was bursting with authentic Indian flavors, perfectly balanced spices, and beautiful presentation. The lamb rogan josh melted in the mouth, and the prawn curry was rich and aromatic. The naan was soft and fresh out of the tandoor – just perfection. What really sets Rasam apart is the attention to detail and the passion you can taste in every bite. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely seemed to care that we were having a great time. Whether you're a connoisseur of Indian cuisine or trying it for the first time, Rasam is a must-visit. It's not just a meal – it’s an experience. We’ll absolutely be back!

I was there with two Indian colleagues. I got mild spicy and it was amazing and delicious. I took the typical indian food tasting option. Everything was great but the mango prawns were really the best.

Great fresh pasta. The restaurant has a very homely feel to it, coupled with the comforting food makes it an ideal spot for a relaxing meal out. Can't wait to come back!

Small restaurant with a nice pergola, covered by a little vineyard- it’s beautiful and a nice atmosphere to relax and enjoy the food. The menu is compact, but they also have the daily specials to add to the menu. Considering the cozy/small environment I would encourage booking in advance. The food was good, but not amazing (to me). I had one of the specials and was really disappointed with the size of the dish and the taste. Compared with the other dishes we ordered - and considering the price of it - I would defo expect something more generous and remarkable. I would expect a bit more consistency across the different dishes.

What a wonderful experience at this place for our last night in Ireland. The service was excellent, and the food was even better. The pastas are so fresh with incredible flavor and the tiramisu was one of the best I’ve ever had. It is very apparent the chefs here take a lot of pride in making their food. I would highly recommend you check this place out if you are in the area!

This place is an absolute hidden gem. It serves the most delicious Italian food, made from fresh ingredients and prepared to perfection. Prices are reasonable, service is stunning, and the setting is cozy—it's impossible to flaw this place on anything! 100% recommend it & most definitely will be back soon!

I visited the restaurant three times, and it was always packed. When I finally managed to snag a seat, I thought, “I hope it lives up to my expectations—because when you crave something so much, you’re often disappointed.” And it did not disappoint—it was simply delicious! The restaurant specializes in pasta, so you can expect nothing less than fresh, flavorful dishes, complemented by outstanding service and a friendly staff. The interior is charming, featuring an open kitchen at the entrance and a cozy dining area in the back. The only minor critique was that I would have enjoyed some cheese on the onion soup, but aside from that, everything was perfect.

Authentic Italian food in a small, cozy place with Italian staff that adds to the charm. The portions are generous, the food is incredibly tasty, and the wine was lovely too. I definitely recommend this spot✨

A great meal in the small grape garden at the restaurant. Can’t recommend enough, this is what top quality food feels like with great experience . Hidden gem.

Insomnia Coffee in Dún Laoghaire is a true gem for coffee lovers. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee. What truly sets this Insomnia apart is the impeccable management. Everything runs smoothly and efficiently, from the friendly and attentive baristas to the clean and well-maintained space. It's clear that a lot of care goes into ensuring a positive customer experience. Whether you're grabbing a quick latte on the go or settling in for a longer chat with friends, Insomnia Coffee provides a consistently high-quality experience. Highly recommended!

The renovated interior looks good but the staff is lazy. There's three of them and tables are still dirty, floor messy and the guests have to clean the tables/chairs themselves! Who does that to a customer?? Shame. Coffee, location and the interior are the only good things but everything else is 0. And no music? That's absurd and terrible. And the worst part? The fact that the customer has to do everything themselves, while the three of them (staff) are walking around carefree. Who are you making a fool? Huge shame on you. It's a small place, easy to keep clean.

Raspberry scone was really good! Coffee sizes are big. We ordered small oatmilk lattes.

This place is open earlier than other coffee shops in the area, but it’s dark inside and gloomy when the adjacent furniture shop is closed. I asked the size of the small coffee and they showed me a paper cup—the ceramic mug they delivered it in was several ounces smaller. I was disappointed but didn’t make a scene. I clearly cared what size it was when I ordered.

Found staff at Insomnia Dun Laoghaire cold. A forced greeting with no warm and inviting smile. A bad atmosphere and a not satisfying service. A lot had to do with my darker skin. Wish they could look beyond skin color and give great service to every paying customer. The only positive thing about the experience was my coffee. Not going back there though.

The Insomnia café is highly recommendable. If you love coffee, good cake and nice atmosphere then this place is for you. Friendly service and a really great coffee puts you on your feet, I recommend it

Display with pastries name are not matching the product displayed (I ordered one and served with another). Information available on internet for this Insomnia branch are not same as it should be as per An Post Eircode details. There is missing a bit better work of air -conditioning inside the premises. Organization of products in refrigerator is very badly and very badly presented to customers.

Best spice bag I’ve ever had! Ordered a spice bag here today and it honestly was so delicious. Sometimes the chicken in spice bags can be hit and miss - but the chicken here is such high quality and perfectly cooked!! The curry sauce is also a must! Looking forward to coming back here already. I really think I’m going to be craving the spice bag from here! Staff were lovely too. Highly recommend!

Good meal here. Bit pricey but food was good. We got a quarter pounder, chips, nugget & chips, curry sauce, bread and butter. We got two pepsi's aswell.

This place is a chipper for a start but it’s a great chipper. The food here is always excellent, simple but excellent. Im a big fan of the eggs bacon and chips.the restaurant is where the atmosphere is at. It’s just a classic Irish dinner. Never had a problem. Vibes are unmatched 10/10

Legendary place! Amazing food! Biggest fish and chips we ever had! 😍😍😍

Went for the first time, drink was completely flat food was decent but over priced for the portion size. Not fault to the owners but 8 free booths and a three grown adults and one screaming child decided to come right down the back and sit directly across from us which completely ruined the experience. I get it’s open to everyone but if there’s plenty of free booths and the lane is tight enough rather than having a group of loud people within a meter when your trying to eat, please if you have a screaming child allow others to have space and enjoy their meal !

A small chipper that serves good food with a great smile. Very possibly the best doner kebab in dublin. Better than the franchise outlets. With a good selection of milkshakes and ice creams. I came here once when I worked in the area but I kept coming back and will drop in whenever I’m in the area. Not exactly a tourist attraction or a restaurant I would recommend for a fancy dinner. But if you were strolling about Dun Laoghrie and looking for a quick bite/takeaway/milkshake/ice cream cone, this would be the place.

Friendly staff, clean modern premises fit out, plus a beer tap! Great take away chips were my choice. Delicious. While I waited i couldnt help but notice developments...I've photographed the opposite roadside 'new neighbour' with questionable quality sign. Remarkable!?

Absolutely love Strudel Artisan Bakery! Their cinnamon rolls, croissants, and sourdough are next-level — fresh, flaky, and full of flavor. Friendly staff and great coffee make it a perfect local spot. Go early, it sells out fast!

A charming and delicious bakery! We tried the cinnamon rolls and Pistachio croissants. 10/10 for both! I hope to come back next time I am in town!

Surpassed my expectations truly! This bakery needs to be higher up on the places to go for pastries in Dublin!! I picked up the hazelnut twist and the ham & cheese jambon - both sooo delicious. The girl working the till was kind as well! I will definitely be returning to try a couple more pastries!

Best bakery in Dun Laoghaire or Dublin to say the least. Friendly and kind staff, I once forgot my purse and they told me I can pay for another time 🥺🥺 A kind and lovely lady who seems to be the main staff there often keeps a sausage roll aside for me. I hope the da cube will be back soon, it's one of my favorites!

A small but quality place to get your bakery. Not what you can call cheap, but certainly worth the money. If you plan to get your food late in the morning or early afternoon, make sure to give them a call to make sure they can serve you. They do not make goods on an industrial scale, so it often happens they run out of goods before closing time. Disgruntled people's negative opinions certainly do not do their goods justice.

⭐️ The best bakery in town ⭐️ This is a real bakery, with good bread, bread rolls and cakes! Just check it out and try the croissant, it's the best you ever eat. It is not the cheapest but it's worth the quality!

Every thing on their menu is absolute heaven. I ordered online and it was rather easy because then I won't worry about going in before they're out of stock. Once you order online you can pick up on the second day Now I can see why they're almost out of stock by 12p.m every day. I cannot wait to go back and try everything else. Pistachio croissant, cardamom knot and pecan maple twist were to die for 😍Drooling already 😋

Amazing place, super yummy food, great coffee, fast service, reasonable prices, friendly staff. 10/10 to would come again. The mushroom toast was fantastic.

We had an amazing brunch here: mushroom toast with homemade pesto and middle eastern spices - yumm! And their bread pudding made of croissant, omg, so delicious 🤤 service was very kind and fast as well.. we'll definitely return. :)

What a gem! Lovely view over the library and frontage of the Royal Marine, tastefully decorated, airy space inside with plenty of room (ie not packed in elbow to elbow with the next table)...but the food is the star! Had breakfast tacos with side of miso greens (see pix under "Photos"), delicious flavours and generous portions. Had real trouble deciding as wanted to try everything...will just have to come back!

Really nice place I stumbled upon today in front of the Royal Marine Hotel. Great food and coffee. The special was one of the nicest.things I've eaten for lunch in a while. Good kid options to. Will be back asap.

Highly recommend The Cali Kitchen in Dunlaoghaire. Delicious farm to table produce, gluten free catered for. Their brown bread & granola are two of my favourite takeaway products!

Delightful almost hidden gem of a Cafe in Dun Laoghaire just around the corner from Eason on the approach to the. Royal Marine Hotel. Early breakfast from 7am, lunches midday, afternoon tea till 3:30ish. Good spot for local Artists

Excellent Cafe with great views and a friendly service. Very tasty food, made with care. I enjoyed the porridge as well as the jam & cashew butter toast.

Lovely staff, good coffee and a good blueberry scone. We sat outside with the dog, but it's charming inside with toilet facilities.

Got vanilla latte and cappuccino last monday morning. Very poor quality of food, sausage roll tasted like it was gone off. Latte has too much foam and syrup. Poor service. Wouldn't recommend!!

Nice staff. They never seem t have enough currant or plain scones. There are always raspberry or blueberry ones left. I think that they ought to realize that if the plain and fruit scones are always gone first then there needs t be more of them and possibly less of the raspberry and blueberry ones. I went to a different cafe because of this.

I ordered the avocado and eggs, which were lovely, but unfortunately the bread was stale and hard as a rock making it very hard to cut through. Quite annoying as I had to wait a while for it and pay €10 for it. Please try to get fresh bread in for the breakfast menu

I was looking to buy Furniture here. Bought 2 pieces of fab furniture. Very good value. Great service. Delivery to our address. Girl was so helpful and obliging. It's a great store for electrical and so much more. Highly recommended

I don't normally write reviews but had to make an exception in this case. I've never raved about the food in Missy Moops and generally only pop in due to their dog-friendly policy. However, after my visit at the weekend, I wouldn't set foot in there again. There were two soups on offer - both looked similar and tasted of bland veg soup. The sandwiches were plain and the coffee served in a takeaway cup. When we sat down, the man at the next table proceeded to continually openly cough without covering his mouth - we thought the serving staff might say it to him but they didn't react. We proceeded to eat as fast as we could until the waitress began adding chairs to the table behind us and a party of 9 sat down - I thought the max that could sit at one table was 6?? When the man beside us decided to sneeze directly into his hat, we couldn't stomach a second longer and walked out, leaving the remainder of our bland lunch behind. Yes, it's dog-friendly but it's not worth it.

Just ok. They forgot our order. 2 bog standard coffees. Was told to take a seat and they would be dropped over. Then brought orders to people who had come in long after us. After querying the status of our order are we were told it was on the way. Then were brought coffee we hadn't ordered. Then had to restate out order and wait again. No apology made for poor customer experience. Coffee was nice but won't be rushing in again. Pity.

Great place, the toppings for the ice cream is very generous, which makes it feel worth it. We got the sundae, which is really nice. The portion for the adult sundae is slightly too big for us though, so bear that in mind or ask the staff. Being at the harbour too makes it a nice thing to walk and enjoy. We went on Sunday and there is a queue, although it was pretty quick. And the music is quite loud imo.

Great coffee and delicious ice cream , love their sundaes. It's my go to for a walk along the pier

We bought ice coffee and white hot chocolate and the friendly staff made everything very quickly. The ice coffee was very delicious and especially with the warm weather and a walk at the pier very refreshing. The hot chocolate, on the other hand, wasn't what we expected. It tasted rather like a warm milk without much taste. Besides, prices are fine.

Great ice cream! Very creative menu!

Found this place by accident. What a little gem with the best soft serve ice-creamin dublin . The portions are quite large price ranging from 5 to 7 euros. My kids enjoyed them but couldn't finish as there rich so I advise to get 1 between 2 to start with. Finally staff are lovely and happily make up something for you or your choice. Would I return Yes! *** if you like the review hit like button

Cloudy day but always ice cream 🍨 . really tasty. Bueno this time and really was good.

Icecream cups are lovely, so is the bubblegum sundae. Staff are very friendly, bit disappointing charging 30 cent for a drizzle of syrup. However, would still recommend🍦

Grabbed two coffees here yesterday, the way the coffees were made and presented made my day. It’s lovely to see a place which takes pride in each coffee they make- art work these were! I’ll be back!

The barista Josh was absolutely dreamy. I would make a journey to Breakaway Daily if he was served with the coffee. Absolutely delightful charming young man. Shop brings a lot of character to dun laoghaire, providing and excellent service both in terms of coffee and bike repairs. Delighted to have this spot emerge in my local. It's brings a well needed breath of positivity in these challenging times

Amazing coffee! The staff are really great, would highly recommend

Very slow to take my order but not very busy. Only after I’d paid did they tell me they were out of ice - I’d come there specifically for Vietnamese iced coffee on a warm sunny day. Substituted with something cheaper, no refund. Cheese not melted on my toasted sandwich. On the positive side, staff were very nice and the coffee I got in the end was delicious.

My bike had a lot of problems and the lads here had it fixed up better than new for me in no time and for a fair price! The staff are very friendly and have great attention to detail as they managed to fix my old bell even though I hadn’t asked them to. I Couldn’t recommend a better place to bring your bike for a service! The coffee is also quality 👌

Really helpful lads, got me out of a tight spot when I had no cash/card on me, and fixed a problem with my bike I didn’t even know I had. Next time I was there I had to force the guy to take payment for service. Will definitely take all my bike needs to them. Highly recommend

Second or third time stopping here for small bike repairs. Great service and turnaround time. Coffee is great too. Highly recommended.

Honestly, if you care about watching a match or any sporting event in good conditions, this is not the place. I booked a table for 4 for the Champions League final and specifically asked for a good view. While there was a view, the screen was crooked and partially blocked. After the waitress turned off one of the two TVs, I asked if the projector issue could be fixed—her response: “I’ve been trying since this morning, if you want, do it yourself.” Not exactly professional. Hoping the food would be better, we ordered two pizzas—one just tomato and mozzarella, which came completely burnt. The black part in the photo? That’s supposed to be mozzarella. It tasted only of burnt crust. We also got parmesan and truffle fries—the parmesan tasted like plastic, and the truffle was nonexistent. I wouldn’t recommend this pub, not for the food and definitely not for watching a game. I live in Ireland, and this is the first time I’ve had such a disappointing experience in a pub.

I used to go there a lot back in 2018/2019. It was an excellent place. Since after the pandemic the place looks so dirty, bathrooms are horrible, cutlery and glasses are always unwashed. I'm a vegetarian and had to send dishes back as they added meat by accident twice. Such a shame. It used be a lovely place, but now just lacks being looked after. Still love going for the live music, but avoid to eat there because of the hygiene.

Nice atmosphere, good pricing, lack of staff but the ones they have were really kind

Had a really nice lunch here mid week with a couple of friends. We all really enjoyed the food. One of the girls is a vegan and was very happy with how much choice she had on the menu. Coffees (that we got to take away) were exceptionally good.

I recently visited lighthouse and was thoroughly impressed. Rafa was incredibly welcoming and attentive, making us feel right at home. The food was outstanding, André was perfect with every dish we tried being delicious and well-prepared. The pizza, in particular, was a standout – perfectly cooked with fresh, flavorful toppings.

Love the Lighthouse. I helped IADT Students' Union work a student drag event upstairs and the staff were so friendly and accommodating. We had some issues with unwelcome guests coming in and being creepy and hostile towards our students and the staff immediately dealt with the situation when we brought it to their attention. The pints are great, particularly the Five Lamps lager which I had been meaning to try for ages, and the facilities are also great. The event space upstairs "Top Deck" is a lovely intimate venue for all sorts of gigs whether that's music, comedy, drag, dj sets or whatever kind of event you want to run. Big shoutout to the staff for being so friendly and accommodating and creating a lovely inclusive atmosphere. As a fellow bartender I really appreciated their efficiency and friendliness!

I'm not a big tea or coffee drinker so I don't own or intend to buy a reusable coffee cup. However I was shopping in TK Maxx and I happened across a very nice coffee cup with a built in straw that was absolutely covered in pearls. These pearls were plastic and stuck on but it was gorgeous and I was tired drinking milkshakes with paper straws so I bought it. Cut to last week, I was meeting a friend in the Lighthouse and I ordered one of their milkshakes and I asked to have it in my fancy cup. They said yes, I got it back, very good milkshake. Cut to later that night, I got home, went to wash my cup, couldn't open it. Gave it to my brother, he couldn't open it, gave it to my Dad, he couldn't open it either. Tried running it under hot water, couldn't open it. I tried gripping it with some quick release clamps, didn't work. Tried some quick release clamps with longer leverage, didn't work. I tried oiling it, messing around with dunking it in different temperaturs of water. In the end we opened it while it was wrapped in a towel and in the grip of a vice clamp. The towel added friction and had the added bonus of not damaging the pearls (I'd already lost a few in the attempts to open it). I've never had such a hard time opening a container before. Whoever made the milkshake for me in the lighthouse has some godly strength.

Disappointing Brunch. Avocado toast - myself and my friend both got the same. Poached eggs were overcooked and cold. Toast was ice cold. We were waiting 25 minutes after ordering. Coffee’s were finished by then. There was no excuse because only one other person in the cafe was waiting for food. Most likely the food was done ten minutes before it was served. (30 Mar 25, 12:40)

I want to share my very negative experience at Art Caffe in Dún Laoghaire. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst café visits I’ve ever had. I ordered something called the vegetarian hot roll (I’m not 100% sure of the exact name, but it was the vegetarian version). After just one bite I honestly thought I would throw up, it was so badly prepared that it was simply inedible. The coffee was a complete disaster. I have never had such awful coffee in my life. The milk tasted off, most likely spoiled and it completely ruined the drink. I also ordered an almond croissant, which I expected to be nice, but it turned out to be terrible as well. It was overloaded with sugar inside, the texture was heavy and unpleasant, and it was impossible to finish. When I told the waitress that the food was inedible, she just looked at me with disdain and said nothing no apology, no offer to replace it, nothing. Overall, I strongly advise avoiding Art Caffe in Dún Laoghaire. There are plenty of much better cafés in town where you can enjoy good coffee and food.

very nice quiet atmosphere. delicious food and drinks. Very polite and positive and friendly staff. highly recommend

I ordered a decaf oat flat white, and it was one of the best I've had in ages. Hot, smooth, tasted like it wasn't decaf and topped with lovely latte art! Staff were lovely. Thank you!!

The place is very clean and decent. Loved their coffee. The staff were so friendly too. Very recommended!

Great coffee . Food prices are very good for what you get . Staff are so helpful

In the place of former Leonardo Coffee, welcome The Art of Coffee. My first impression, I am happy new owners keep the same ambiance of this place, same soft music in background and nice coffee brown colour interior deco. Coffee have same great taste. Food is simple, nice and fresh. Haven’t try sweets yet, but soup and sandwich deal worth money spent. Another nice surprise, old Leonardo coffee card has been honoured and I got free drink...thank you very much The Art of Coffee.

I've strolled through People's Park countless times but never had the chance to try this cafe, as it always seemed busy. Today, I decided to stop by for a quick breakfast. The menu offers a good yet minimal selection of breakfast options, and the food was well-prepared. The service was efficient and friendly. Unlike other days, the cafe wasn't’t very crowded on this Monday morning, making it a pleasant experience. There are plenty of seating options, both indoors and outdoors, and the bathrooms are well-maintained. Overall, a great spot for a relaxed meal in the park.

A very lovely cafe in the park which serves great coffee. We had a lovely morning and luckily the weather was perfect. We could not ask for a better weather and atmosphere of the place. Staff was very nice and helpful. Would highly recommend this nice cafe for a quick bite, coffee or even a breakfast/brunch spot for your weekend. Very close to the dart station. Bathroom was clean as well

This is a nice cafe and have many good breakfast options. If you visit Dun laoghaire on Sundays for farmers market will recommend to visit this cafe for some food and hot chocolate.

I often visit People’s Park Café and I must say it is always a great experience. The location is fantastic because it is right in the heart of Dun Laoghaire, surrounded by the park and very close to the sea. The atmosphere is calm and friendly, with seating available both inside and outside. It is ideal for meeting friends, enjoying a quiet tea alone or spending time with family. What also makes me happy is the variety on the menu. They offer filling brunch options, lighter snacks and a very good lemon iced tea. What really stands out is the staff. They are kind, attentive and always make sure everyone feels welcome. Even when the café is busy, they remain positive and professional. I highly recommend People’s Park Café to anyone visiting the area or living nearby. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy good food, great drinks and excellent service. I am already looking forward to coming back soon.

I recently held a private party at the cafe. From the start of planning, the event team were wonderful in helping bring my ideas to life - and suggesting how best to use the venue. The venue is incredible. To have the beautiful outdoor terraces, along with the delightful indoor space is fantastic. Add to that the setting of the park, where all the children at the party could play all night, it was just the perfect spot. We had canapés and a cold buffet and my guests and I thought all the food was delicious. Anything left over was packaged for people to take away, which was really appreciated. Finally the staff could not be faulted. They all went above and beyond to make our party as good as it could be. Nothing was too much trouble, and they were so charming and helpful. They looked after all the children so well. I couldn’t recommend this venue highly enough.

Great location, lovely staff, nice ambience, BUT the coffee, OMG it was the bitterest coffee I got this year (and I've been in a fair few Starbucks). Perhaps it's Gourmet coffee and I am an ignorant philistine. Perhaps I just got a bad brew. Shame, otherwise a perfect place

The coffee making is oh so slow. Twenty minutes to get coffee and scone, so you'd better have time on your side. Whoever is making the coffees also needs to wear gloves as our cups were handled all round the outside. Not great. Food is good though very slack cleaning of tables.C'mon, lovely Venue , you can up your game.

Standard collecting of sandwiches. Nice coffee and hot chocolate. Kids pizza was nice

Nice coffee shop! tTe service is fast and the view from the window is quite good.

Today at 4:30pm, they've already closed off part of the establishment for the purpose of "cleaning" which in Irish mean "We don't give a f where you want to sit, we're closing in only one and half hours". Even the staff member was running to us to tell us it's closed, although it's obviously not being cleaned. Very bad experience for such a big coffee chain, especially in such a good spot and established place.

When the staff shout at a customer across the room there is a problem. Serious hospitality training required here. With only one till they are a limited operation. Not a good experience. Go up to Shoe Lane or Two Beans and do yourself a favour.

Service was very friendly and the coffee was just perfect. The location could not be better, facing directly into the main street and an old church building

Seems like a nice place but lift is nicer to a completely disgusting storage area and or absolutely reeks. Very off putting. And no other access for disabled people than a stinky elevator.

Costa coffee is so much better than what we get in Seattle, but with a Irish tea house atmosphere

Service is so bad. Put in order. Waited 20 mins for a wrap, so I asked about it, and when the waitress realised no one in the kitchen had started the order, they all started laughing and went back on their phones behind the counter. I would avoid, too many great spots to eat in Dun Laoghaire than waste your money here.

I'm in love with the coffee shop! I love having a coffee in the morning or during the day and I confess that the best mocca I had in Dublin was in this cafe, made by Fernando! Every day I go to the library, I ask if he's working 😂because the coffee is delicious, he makes it perfectly! And I also discovered that he is the cook, so in addition to making an excellent mocca, he makes all the sweets and all the lunch! I really recommend this place! I love so much!

Sandwich disaster. Decided to order a sandwich from the menu: Sourdough with honey glazed ham, Dublin cheddar, red onion relish and sun-dried tomatoes. It sounded delish! What I received though was barely resembling a gourmet sandwich for €8.50! The sun--dried tomatoes were cherry tomatoes and put in whole including the stem. The other ingredients also failed to meet expectations that one might have for a sandwich costing €8.50. After returning the sandwich to the counter I was told "well, they don't usually look like this". Hmm. In the end, I had asked if I could get the soup instead. It arrived and I was happy with it. However, there were three further attempts to deliver additional soups after we all got served. It didn't make sense, however they insisted that we ordered more soup until my friend asked whether this is a joke and to point us to the hidden camera we could smile into.

Polite, friendly and attentive staff, great coffee and very reasonably priced menu. For a building of this size the cafe falls so far short, the space provided could and should be larger and better laid out. The toilets are in a bad location there with doors constantly banging throughout busy times. It's not a comfortable space for some.

Location is great, food is nice and the decor is cool. It's a real shame about the staff though, we were there on Saturday, told to take a seat for table service. Waiter, a young lad, then did a brilliant job of ignoring all the tables to have chats with his colleagues. So we queued to order, told we couldn't order at the till for eating in, so went back to table to get ignored again. Finally our order was taken 25 mins after we sat down. Frustrating. Please work on service INK. If people can't access your product then what's the point?

This cafe must be aimed at losing money. Why have a beautifully designed space (complete with architectural design explainers on the wall) and expensive looking furniture, yet not manage it in any way aimed at making the customer experience a good one? To cut a long story short, service was terrible, selection of food and coffee paltry and the experience ultimately disappointing. Such a shame.

A really nice building, but the service is truly appalling. Dirty tables, and the two staff members present were eating their own lunch behind the counter while we waited. They finally served us raw breakfast sausages, which I took as our cue to leave.

Small and independent cafe' with great barista coffee, small selection of food and also providing dairy-free, paleo, gluten-free options. A real cool place with trendy decor and art on the walls. Friendly service.

Great place for coffee, snacks, and some light lunch. There is only room for about 6-10 people, so don't plan on sitting down. But if you do get a table its worth the stay, there is some interesting artwork on display and for purchase. The service was super friendly and attentive!

One of the best coffees out there, very nice and gentle taste. There isn't much space for large groups, but I highly recommend this place!

Coffee was great ( I had cappuccino with coconut milk. They also have a different options for non dairy ). Well I used to think that I am not a porridge person. I was wrong. It was so good 💚

Small place on Dun Laoghaires Main Street but not to be overlooked Really lovely coffee Quite small inside though, so I just grabbed and went, but there is space to sit

Polite and friendly staff, and the coffees are much better than the usual chain coffee brands. They also sell 8th Corner coffee beans, which I use on my home machine. The only negative I could see was the size of the store, something they cannot control. Would definitely recommend to those used to Asia-Pacific cafe culture.

Best coffee in Dun Laoghaire. You can take my word for it, I tried them all. Skip the Starbucks, Costa and similar coffee chains and go for a small place that has personality and where every cup is made with care. Food is decent as well and the service is great.

Really lovely coffee and even better service from the staff.

It's a small place but very cosy. They have great cookie's with sea salt

Best coffee shop there is. Staff are amazing and coffee is 10/10. Keep doing what you’re doing!

Nice place, with a fireplace, kindly staff. The cappuccino was tasty, but a little bit cold ... And also expensive (€ 4,10). But the experience was ok!

I'm in here nearly daily and I've never had a bad experience in Hatch. Coffee is always top notch with great service

Good coffee and lovely pastries! I highly recommend the buns and the cookies! There's always a long cue so I would recommend to go early. The price is a little bit high, but I think the place is quite enjoyable.

lovely staff, delish coffee and treats and great music! thank you!

The food was genuinely good—fresh and well-prepared—but definitely on the pricier side. Unfortunately, the service was extremely slow. It took ages to get anything, they got our order wrong as well… it really affected the overall experience.

My favourite cafè for breakfast or lunch in Dun Laoghaire. Very friendly staff and tasty food. Excellent cafe and tea. Only Norwegian eggs are missed in the new menu. I hope they will be back one day.

Exceptional breakfast and coffee. Staff were friendly, service was great and food arrived quickly. We tried the “big breakfast” and the “small breakfast”, the value is excellent for the area. Great street view from some of the smaller tables in the front, I would gladly recommend to anyone visiting the area.

We were there early on Saturday morning, felt welcome, the place was clean, there was a waiting time, but there were a good few people without us. My cortado was excellent and the croissant was delish.

We stayed in the Royal Marine hotel nearby and fancied having breakfast out first thing. We came across Harry's Cafe and we had an amazing breakfast. Staff were very helpful and efficient. I was surprised to see 2 star reviews by other customers because this genuinely was not what we experienced and quite the opposite. Would happily visit again in the future and highly recommended.

Really friendly cafe serving consistently good quality food with attentive efficient staff. I particularly love that they use tea leaves resulting in easily the best pot of tea I've found in Dublin. So many focus on just coffee. Also decent loo roll and paper towels in bathroom a welcome gesture.

On our first trip to Dun Laoghaire we popped in here for coffees and some pastries. Very pleasant young lady served us and we received our order in very good time. Atmosphere a small bit 'cold' but food and service was top class.

I am a bagel fan but did not enjoy what I ate.. The establishment is cool and pretty but I found the bagel dry.. I would come back to try to have something else and change my rating

This place is a joke. Very dirty and staff is not friendly at all. It's a second time I ordered take away bagle and got someone else bagle. I only released this when I got home that I got completely different bagle than I ordered. Thank you for ruining my meal again. Please stay away from this place

Once there was a cue out the door and bagels to die for. Now, you get served instantly and while the service is ok the bagels leave alot to be desired.

Under staffed, cleanliness needs to be addressed. Lady who served me was very pleasant, but could have done with a little help. Had to clean the table myself and no-one was available to clean other tables. Shame as coffee was excellent.

amazing food and everything on the menu is great ! Very unfriendly staff and it’s specifically one girl that worked today at around 11-12 o’clock. Management should be aware of this because she has the same attitude every time we go there. I made an order and she started nodding and her head like she was almost giving out to us, no smile no nothing. It’s not the first time it happens every time we go it feels like that with her. You can feel that she does not like the work there and it’s shown in her service. By far the worst staff member i came across in any restaurant but by far one of the tastiest foods i have had in a while :) I think maybe yous should send in someone to order something and observe how she behaves.

I’m honestly so sorry to write this bad review. I’ve been a fan of Itsa for years. I went recently and it was not good, bagel was badly put together and service was disappointing too. So I went a second time today hoping that was just an off day. This time they had quite a few ingredients sold out, they weren’t helpful, to be honest they just seemed very worn out. But the food wasn’t good either, badly assembled. And the Americano I got was like water, not the usual standard at all. And it was 3.25! Everything came in takeaway bags and cups even though we’d said we’d like to sit in. I won’t be going back and it’s honest a shame to see what’s happened to this once really reliable chain. I hope this review gets the attention of the owners who need to do something to save this place.

Very nice bagel. Everything is very nice now as we have to deal with takeaway. I had ploughman bagel and it was very tasty. Nice tea and coffee too. Also if you like little cakes they have plenty. Sorry no photos

One of the worst experience someone can have. The place was filthy and dirty. Flies in the place. Staff is the worst thing in this experience, not accommodating and even forgot what we ordered and we had to reminder twenty minutes later. Even the food was extremely bad. You can look at the photo to see that the powder for the hot chocolate was still dry at the bottom of the cup. I will not visit it again and definitely will not recommend.

My partner and I asked numerous times about things constraining nuts. Was constantly told by staff there’s no nuts in their food. I eat and notice my panini making my throat hurt. Ended up leaving and having an allergic reaction. Face puffy and swollen. Not sure if it’s cross contamination or if they just don’t know their stuff but I’m very upset and will not be returning. Staff should know what their food has in it ESPECIALLY when it comes to allergens. That could kill someone.

I ordered a cup of cappuccino to drink inside, I received it in a paper cup and the coffee wasn't tasty. The atmosphere was very unpleasant, the tables and floors were dirty.

This is a nice coffee shop - clean, quiet and neat. The meatball sandwich was delicious - a bit spicy, which is fine for me, but mightn't be for everyone. It could have been warmer in the middle, though. Coffee is quite good, not great. The entrance door looking out onto the parking lot is a frustration though, as it blows open and closed very easily. Fine on a nice day, but on an in any way windy one, like today, it's not much fun for the someone (me, on this occasion) sitting directly opposite. Overall nice and I'll probably be back.

I arrived at 17:22 on Saturday, 26 April 2025, on a sunny afternoon. After selecting two sandwiches, I handed them to the person behind the counter to have them toasted, only to be informed that the machine had been turned off. As a result, my companion and I promptly went to Costa — and guess what? Their machine was turned on, and we enjoyed a lovely, warm toasted sandwich.

BB’s… More like «no baby» I used to be a big fan of this place, they had a pleasant vibe and nice pastries… I am unsure of the abrupt shift in dynamic over the past few years, but I’m disappointed. The staff seemed as if they were being held hostage, whispering with sullen looks on their face. When we requested the milkshake, they shrugged and said we don’t do that… When we requested the matcha, again whispers and nothing! The place was unclean and by the looks of it deserted… Won’t be returning here, this is a stark café and I’m woeful about the downfall of BB’s.

Very efficient and friendly service, really nice sandwiches and big range of muffins.

Lovely café with beautiful sea views — especially nice on a sunny day. The sandwiches were delicious, and the coffee hit the spot. It does get quite busy, almost as if it’s the only café in Dún Laoghaire 😄. We had a reservation for three and were seated at the window counter, which isn’t ideal if you want to chat comfortably with others. Service was a bit hands-off — no one really checked in on us to see if we wanted to order more. I expected that with a reserved table, there would be more attentive service at the spot. Still, a charming place overall, and worth visiting — just something to keep in mind when booking.

Great place for coffee. Very busy on this Sunday . Staff is so proactive and efficient. Do booking in advance to enjoy the views and avoid the lines. Coffee wa great , we also tired the chicken toastie ..it was superb .

Yes, this is a cute cafe in Dun Laoighre. I agree with other posts that the food was average, the tables are very close and the view is lovely. I completely appreciate the concept and applaud the intent of this learning cafe, the delivery however did not appear to align with the mandate. The service was chaotic to say the least (no host, no server, no cutlery, no water…). There were a handful of teens behind the counter making their own drinks and eating their own food. The students were patiently awaiting instruction and direction, which was sadly lacking. Meanwhile, what appeared to be the management team of adults, were also sitting down eating and having a break at a table next to us, completely oblivious to the chaos of clients seeking service. Unfortunately, due to mismanagement and label of direct instruction-supervision, at this time.

Great view for tea and coffee. Nice danish and pastry selections plus hot food options. Staff is excellent and having the Together Academy given such opportunities is fantastic to see. They really pull their own.

We went to this café for lunch — note that their kitchen closes at 3 pm. The location alone makes it worth a visit: right on the coastline, overlooking the harbour, with the wind in your face. On a sunny day, it’s an absolute must whether you’re there for coffee alone or with friends. For atmosphere and location, it’s a solid 5 — especially if you can snag a great seat. What makes it even better is their collaboration with Together Academy. It’s a fantastic initiative, and kudos to Happy Out for being part of it. As for the food and coffee: decent overall. We ordered the Clucking Unbelievable toastie, the Hot Chick focaccia sandwich (a special), potato bites with herbs, garlic aioli and parmesan, an oat milk flat white, and a coconut milk latte. The coffee was strong and flavorful — no complaints there. The toasties, however, didn’t quite hit the mark. The Clucking Unbelievable was overpowered by avocado smash, which drowned out the pesto and sun-dried tomato flavors I was looking forward to — I only caught a hint of them in the last bite. My partner’s Hot Chick focaccia had better balance in flavor, but we felt the bread didn’t really complement the filling. The potato bites were well seasoned and hit the spot, though for me personally, the parmesan was a bit heavy for the portion size. All in all, a decent meal in a stunning setting

Happy Out Café in Dunlaoghaire is such a beautiful experience. I took my twin boys there on Sunday to enjoy the fab sunshine. The location and views are second to none! The place was buzzing and the staff were so helpful and friendly. Service was great and the chocolate brownies are to die for!! You have to go and while you’re there hop in for a dip. It doesn’t get much better than that!❤️

This is a gem of a cafe overlooking the 40 foot. The food is so tasty, spotlessly kept well set out space. There's a very evident team spirit giving a very comfortable welcoming vibe. I'll definitely be back.

Amazing and chill place for a nice sauna and cold bath! For me the main problems it’s the lack of changing rooms or hot showers! The place to get changed its not private and it’s mix between boys and girls with makes hard to take the wet clothes off and put the dry one. Apart from this little detail the place is awesome. Good music, good coffee, good price

This review is about sustainability only! 🙂 By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. And over 95% of the plastic that we recycle does not actually get recycled, but rather ends up in landfills, incinerators, or in our waters. These plastics break down into micro plastics, which are severely impacting human health, let alone the health of other species. I was heartened to see that you do, indeed so much of your food in reusable containers for dining in. But I was also noticing where single used plastics were prevalent, like for water, cups, and for ginger shots. Because you clearly are able to provide reusable dishes for meals, I wonder how you could further eliminate single use plastics from the rest of your menu. Perhaps by providing reusable water cups for those staying to enjoy their meal on the premises, and same with the ginger shots. It feels antithetical to be a café and a sauna house in a waterfront town, that is contributing to the plastic pollution crisis. I understand that avoiding plastics at all cost can be difficult as a small business, but I wonder where you may be able to review the plastics you are serving, and see where you can lessen them. Thank you for helping your customers be better to the environment. I trust that all of us would like the opportunity to do better by this earth, and to do better by these very coastlines that we are coming to visit and learn from. Lovely food, lovely service, now would love to see less plastic. Thank you for considering!

Went here for the first time today and will definitely be back to try other things on the menu and the sauna. The place is absolutely lovely, didn’t have a coffee there unfortunately but the cheese toasties were lovely. Service was great too, quick turnaround for the sandwich. Great vibe about the place too.

Really cool spot for food and coffee. Great pizza’s! Good selection of pastries to have with coffee also! Got really cool vibes from the whole place!

Ordered the ‘Cheese Plate’ - €14.25 was a RIP off for two tiny bits of cheese. Absolutely crazy money. I loved the atmosphere and staff were very friendly but oh my so expensive - can’t justify returning unfortunately.

I can't believe they charged us €8.50 for two pieces of dry bread—no mayo or butter. So disappointed. I love the sauna, but I wouldn’t eat there again.

Nice place I went here with a friend a couple of weeks ago nice the red light sauna is really nice a little on the rustic side very nice in fairness staff were abit confused not really knowing what they were doing but over all it’s a nice place check them out the toasty sandwich it perfect

Open late hours, such a good spot to grab some coffee for an evening walk

Excellent service and nice cappuccino, real barista experience, recomend

Simply the best espresso I've had in Ireland, no contest. Makes you feel like you're on an Italian beach in a single sip.

Big iced coffee for €5, such good value love it!!!

Great coffee, excellent service, friendly staff.

Very nice man, lovely cozy atmosphere, superb service ,hot chocolates worth the money and everything you want after a dunlaoighre swim!

Best hot chocolate arround

This place have seen better days… The curd of the lemon pie tasted like egg yolk, quite discussing as much as the toilets. No even if they pay me I will comeback

Great location, but the menu is not impressive

Good location in the middle of DL to go for a coffee or dessert. Kind waitress. Expensive prices for its food. Inside the cafe feels empty and a bit lifeless.

I ordered Coffee Cake for my husband's birthday and was very disappointed, it was nothing like described, abysmal. The cream filling was hard. The sponge was extremely dry. Did not try any other cakes, but the coffee cake is a big no ❌️

The desserts are so good. The coffee is okay as well. The only drawback is that the place wasn’t so clean. The tables and floor were dirty.

they’re very lovely however the food is rather pricey…

A nice large cafe in central Dunlaoghaire , lots of seating room and accessible to wheelchair users. The hot drinks are good & reasonably priced, there's a large selection of cakes, pastries etc, with a small selection of savoury options. I go there regularly, especially when I'm shopping and need a sit down, to rest & rehydrate.

Great service and location. Lovely menu and recommend the salmon bagel. Very soft and fresh. Nice company as well 👏

A bit hidden for our eyes and didn't know what to expect but we were delighted. We ordered pancakes, orange juice and coffees and everything was delicious 😋 you can see and taste the pancakes are home made... delicious!! Definitely we will be back for another breakfast 🥞❤️

Had a breakfast bap here was delicious. Son had pancakes and got his approval! Coffee (Americano) was lovely. Staff friendly and courteous. Place was nice clean and airy. What i actually really liked was the quietness, no music blaring. Could have a conversation without shouting. Some places you can't think with music and background noise. Will definitely be back.

Absolutely lovely service, food was great will definitely come back. Had a good laugh with the waitress very loving place. Wish I knew this one sooner. Went back and had frnch toast, tasted so good. And again very friendly staff.

Adorable spot & amazing food!! We ordered mini breakfast & it was sooo much food! Friendly staff. Central location. Highly recommend

Excellent. Looking forward to going back. Friendly and genuine people running a lovely little café. The food and coffee were also so good. Thank you.

Nice, quiet place away from the hustle.

Unfortunately, both the Tiramisu coffee and the iced cappuccino were poorly made today. I’ve had the Tiramisu iced coffee many times before—even at this same store—and it’s usually excellent. But today’s version was barely drinkable. I hope Starbucks can invest more effort in training new staff—or at the very least, avoid having only two inexperienced employees handle everything during busy hours. I’d also suggest that if a particular drink can’t be made properly, it’s better to communicate that honestly rather than serve something bad.

Perfectly good coffee in a nice venue. Staff are helpful and friendly for the most part. The place is kept very clean and tidy and there is good WiFi access here. They have an area with workstations that have plugs and even have a reading lamp attached. There is no toilet in the premises though. If you need to use the facilities, you have to go all the way to the other side of Bloomfield's Shopping Centre. Bear that in mind if you are here on your own, as you wouldn't be able to leave your belongings and coffee here while you nipped to the loo. My only gripe is that they serve their coffee way too hot. I have scalded my lips a few times. Also, when coffee is served above 96 degrees, it ruins the flavours.

I had the best experience at Starbucks! The staff were absolutely brilliant, every single one of them. Everything was just spot on, including their recommendation for the cake (I don’t remember the name of cake) . It was delicious!” I had a pumpkin frappe and was lovely

Lovely staff members, great coffee

I was going in to have a coffee, the price is ridiculous. I went to sit down and there was a cat! I’m allergic to cats. I alerted the staff and they acted like it was normal. This could be very dangerous to people that are scared and allergic like myself. The staff are rude and don’t care for anyone. Overall my experience here was very very bad.

I was having a bad day, but Bernardo's excellent customer service and maternal aura made me feel much better. Please never give this man a raise as I need him to stay working here forever.

Been there 3 times in last month , most staff are very friendly, hot chocolate was delicious just the restaurant it was dirty and messy everytime, not only the tables but the floor was also very dirty, which makes me think if they don’t mind the restaurant being so messy how clean it should be the kitchen and everything? 🤔