Best Cafes 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.
★ 4.4 · 2,036 reviews
Start your day at 3fe Grand Canal Street, a contemporary coffee spot in Grand Canal Dock. Sip a carefully brewed coffee and order a brunch plate, soup or slice of cake from the counter.
★ 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 · 1,093 reviews
Drink a carefully made specialty coffee in Smithfield. Pause at one of Dublin's best-loved coffee spots before you carry on exploring.
★ 4.7 · 1,173 reviews
Climb to the tearoom at Books Upstairs, an independent Dublin bookshop with a peaceful, cosy atmosphere. Browse the shelves, then relax over a flat white and a slice of carrot cake.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 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.
★ 4.8 · 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.
★ 4.3 · 1,257 reviews
Take a coffee and cake break at a stylish two-floor café in Dublin. Pick a table upstairs for some quiet.
★ 4.7 · 747 reviews
Order an Irish coffee at Vice Coffee Inc, a relaxed hangout inside Wigwam in North City. Watch it being prepared, taste one of the three variations, and add a brownie or toastie on the side.
★ 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.
★ 4.3 · 411 reviews
Duck into Bear Market Coffee on South Great George's Street for a quick, well-made coffee in the city centre. Choose your espresso roast, then add a gluten-free cake or snack from the shelves.
★ 4.6 · 779 reviews
Grab a quick, reliable coffee at Coffeeangel, a Dublin local chain built around ethical, locally roasted beans. Order your favourite brew, customise it with the baristas, and take a bag of beans away.
★ 4.8 · 806 reviews
Stop at a tiny coffee shop with a sunny terrace in Dublin. Pick a snack and a coffee to enjoy outside.
★ 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.
★ 4.3 · 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.
★ 4.8 · 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.
★ 4.6 · 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.
★ 4.7 · 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.
★ 4.7 · 415 reviews
Pause at Cloud Picker Cafe on Pearse Street for coffee made from ethically sourced beans. Pick an espresso, filter or cold brew, and add a pastry or a peanut and banana bite.
★ 4.3 · 801 reviews
Settle into Bestseller, a library-style cafe and wine bar in central Dublin. Grab a coffee, pastry or sandwich from the counter, or stay on for a mocktail or glass of wine as the day winds down.
★ 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 · 737 reviews
Stop for coffee at a quirky container-style café in Dublin. Order a cup and enjoy the relaxed local atmosphere.
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
3fe Grand Canal Street
25 min
Urbanity
Proper Order Coffee Co.
Books Upstairs
Shoe Lane Coffee (Tara Street)
The Cake Cafe
Tang (Dawson Street)
Kaph
Vice Coffee Inc
Beanhive Coffee Dawson Street
The Tram Café
Bear Market Coffee - South Great George's Street
Coffeeangel
It's a Trap
Two Boys Brew
Metro Cafe
Social Fabric Cafe
One Society
As One
Cloud Picker Cafe - Pearse Street
Bestseller
SLICE
Container Coffee
