Best Breakfast in Dublin
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From the classic Lemon Jelly Cafe and Brother Hubbard (North), to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 7,887 reviews
Start the day at Lemon Jelly Cafe, a bright north-side spot that opens before most. Grab an outdoor table and tuck into eggs and avocado on sourdough with a caramel mocha.
★ 4.3 · 4,172 reviews
Head to Brother Hubbard on Capel Street for brunch in a large, leafy room full of soft light. Order the eggs menemen or The Full Hubbard and finish with something from the home baking.
★ 4.5 · 1,087 reviews
Grab a coffee and a toastie at a well-loved Clontarf café. Walk along the seafront afterwards and enjoy the sea air.
★ 4.6 · 1,903 reviews
Duck into Two Pups, a quaint Liberties cafe just around the corner from St Patrick's Cathedral. Try the Guinness cruffin with chocolate mousse and a fresh orange juice, or sit down for a short but satisfying breakfast.
★ 4.7 · 2,045 reviews
Settle into Alma in Portobello for a brunch that goes beyond the usual. Order the dulce de leche pancakes or the choripan Argento and share a table of generous, boldly seasoned plates.
★ 4.6 · 2,080 reviews
Head to The Fumbally in the Liberties, a community café with a loyal local following. Order a locally roasted coffee with a health-minded brunch dish, then browse the grocery section on your way out.
★ 4.5 · 3,740 reviews
Join the line at Bread 41, the Pearse Street bakery Dubliners swear by. Pick up a cinnamon roll with citrus frosting and a loaf of its organic bread to take along.
★ 4.6 · 2,224 reviews
Settle into Urbanity in Smithfield for a brunch built on homemade dishes. Pair bacon and sausage or a chicken tikka flatbread with a fresh smoothie, and browse the pastries on the way out.
★ 4.5 · 900 reviews
Slip into The Cake Cafe, a tucked-away spot with mismatched tablecloths and a sunny courtyard in Saint Kevin's. Order a slice of cake or a warm scone with tea or coffee, and linger over a relaxed afternoon break.
★ 4.7 · 1,280 reviews
Begin your day at a cosy coffee shop by Tara Street. Order a quality coffee and head off to explore.
★ 4.8 · 1,483 reviews
Squeeze into Tang on Dawson Street, one of Dublin's smallest and most talked-about brunch rooms. Share plates of hummus, beans and fresh vegetables or order the shakshuka, all from a tight menu built around fresh flavour.
★ 4.7 · 2,959 reviews
Duck into Beanhive Coffee on Dawson Street for a small, friendly café stop. Sip a latte topped with a chocolate design and pair it with an Irish breakfast, a wrap or a fresh-baked muffin.
★ 4.4 · 1,078 reviews
Step aboard The Tram Café, a converted tramcar beside the park in North City. Pair a fresh pastry or sandwich with a good coffee, then take your seat looking out over the greenery.
★ 4.7 · 739 reviews
Fuel up at The Cheeky Piglet, a Liberties breakfast favourite set just off the main road. Dig into fresh eggs Benedict or another hearty plate, served quickly by friendly staff to a good soundtrack.
★ 4.3 · 1,829 reviews
Stop at Metro Cafe by Saint Stephen's Green, where striped awnings frame a classic café. Order the Breakfast Buttie and enjoy a leisurely meal at one of the outdoor tables.
★ 4.6 · 1,699 reviews
Pull up at Two Boys Brew in Phibsborough for coffee and a toastie that reviewers rate far above the usual. Grab a seat outside if the weather allows and order haloumi sticks or a Cajun chicken sourdough.
★ 4.8 · 1,493 reviews
Head to Social Fabric Cafe in Arbour Hill for a brunch that locals rate among Dublin's best. Settle in for friendly service, properly made coffee and generous plates, from breakfast classics to dishes where every side gets attention.
★ 4.7 · 792 reviews
Pull up a seat at As One, a roomy Dublin dining room that welcomes families and dogs alike. Expect sunny tables, quick service and carefully plated brunch dishes you can take your time over.
★ 4.6 · 1,909 reviews
Settle into One Society in Mountjoy for a cosy brunch that can stretch into dinner. Share pancakes with maple syrup and bacon, or go for the brisket burger and a matcha.
★ 4.4 · 2,326 reviews
Brunch at Herbstreet in Grand Canal Dock pairs sustainable produce with a calm waterside setting. Order the pancakes or a chicken or salmon plate and sit outside by the water if the weather is kind.
★ 4.6 · 1,163 reviews
Seek out SLICE, a homey corner of Stoneybatter where the cake counter shares billing with a thoughtful brunch menu. Order a carefully plated dish, then finish with a slice of cake and a coffee or craft beer.
★ 4.6 · 807 reviews
Join the locals at Cloud Cafe in North Strand, close to the Royal Canal. Order brunch such as Turkish eggs or pancakes alongside a coffee made with Cloud Picker beans.
★ 4.4 · 397 reviews
Stop by The Day Cafe in Rialto for a spacious, queue-free brunch spot. Order a well-made coffee and a croissant sandwich or breakfast plate, then settle into the open room.
★ 4.7 · 1,150 reviews
Slip into Groundstate Coffee in Saint James for a quiet morning with a great cup. Grab a window seat, order a brunch plate or an açaí bowl, and enjoy the easy pace.
★ 4.5 · 287 reviews
Pause at TEN10 Acai & Coffee in Santry for a lighter kind of café stop. Order an açaí bowl with fresh toppings and an iced chai or caramel latte, then enjoy a quick bite in about 25 minutes.
★ 4.7 · 536 reviews
Step into Blas Cafe by the Rotunda for an unfussy, well-priced breakfast. Order at the bar, then enjoy halloumi eggs and a vanilla latte in a relaxed, local atmosphere.
★ 4.5 · 271 reviews
Pick up a fresh bake at a neighbourhood favourite in Phibsborough. Sit down with a coffee and watch local life.
★ 4.4 · 567 reviews
Try Southbank, a Harold's Cross cafe where brunch is kept simple and done well. Choose from the short menu, perhaps avocado and feta toast, and finish with an affogato in a quiet, tidy room.
Dublin · 🥐 Breakfast
Lemon Jelly Cafe
1h
Brother Hubbard (North)
1h15
Dublin · ☕ Coffeebreak
Happy Out
20 min
Two Pups
Alma
The Fumbally
Bread 41
45 min
Urbanity
The Cake Cafe
Shoe Lane Coffee (Tara Street)
Tang (Dawson Street)
Beanhive Coffee Dawson Street
The Tram Café
25 min
The Cheeky Piglet
Metro Cafe
Two Boys Brew
Social Fabric Cafe
As One
One Society
herbstreet
SLICE
Cloud Cafe
The Day Cafe
Groundstate Coffee
TEN10 Acai & Coffee Santry
Blas Cafe
Elliot's
30 min
Southbank
