Cafes
The pub is a place dear to the heart of every Dubliner, but you'll find that cafés and tea shops come in a very close second. There are hundreds of cafes in Dublin offering the finest coffees and teas from around the world along with a wide selection of delicious food and sweet cakes to accompany them.
baranq/Shutterstock.comOxmantown
Opened in the summer of 2013, Oxmantown (meaning "Scandinavian Homestead") is an independent sandwich and coffee shop offering a wide variety of menus at any time of the day. All soups, salads, sandwiches, cakes and bread are made in-house.
primopiano/Shutterstock.comDolce Sicily
Dolce Sicily is a little Italy in the heart of Dublin. It is an authentic Italian restaurant and patisserie offering pasta, mains and desserts, plus light breakfast options.
Lisovskaya Natalia/Shutterstock.comNetwork
Network is an exciting coffee shop serving high-quality coffee in a relaxd and friendly environment. And if you’re hungry, they offer bites of little food or a menu for more wholesome eats till 3 pm with many healthy options.
Alpha_7D/Shutterstock.comThe Stage Door Cafe
The highlight of this café really is the warm and welcoming customer care and its Irish coffee. In addition to that, the dishes served are homemade, and the ambience is quite cozy. A great spot for having a drink and interacting with locals or simply for a break from long walks of exploration.
Ekaterina_Molchanova/Shutterstock.comBeanhive Coffee
Beanhive Coffee is a little cafe serving Irish breakfast, sandwiches, wraps and pastries, plus coffee, with foam artwork for each cup. Due to its compact size, there might be a queue of customers, but it is definitely worth the wait. Get yourself a cup of coffee with your very own foam art.
StudioByTheSea/Shutterstock.comThe Cake Cafe
Inspired by the rainforest in Australia, The Cake Cafe is a charming cafe boasting a leafy courtyard in a busy area of the city. It is the perfect place to relax with a cup of coffee and a piece of homemade cake.
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Homely cafe and dessert shop in the heart of Dublin serving freshly made brunches, lunches, and sweet treats.
Bartosz Luczak/Shutterstock.comBrother Hubbard
Since it opened its doors in 2012, Brother Hubbard has firmly established itself as one of the must-go-to cafes in Dublin, with a menu fully stocked with culinary delights, including delicious sandwiches, scrumptious salads, and tempting pastries.
mavo/Shutterstock.comMurphys Ice Cream
Murphys Ice Cream offers award-winning, artisan ice cream (made from scratch in Dingle), micro-roasted coffee, and delicious desserts. Come for a free taste of their ice creams and linger with a coffee in the seating area on the square.
Zivica Kerkez/Shutterstock.comBewley’s
A veritable institution in Dublin, Bewley's has played an essential role in the literary, cultural, artistic, architectural, and social life of the Irish capital since it opened in 1927. Today this place still keeps its traditions of coffee roasting and baking along with its famous breakfast. A contemporary Mediterranean menu is also available until early evening.
Olleg/Shutterstock.comSilk Road Café
The Silk Road Café is one of Dublin’s best-hidden treasures. It’s located in the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin Castle with a view over the Castle garden and next to the Coach House. The menu reflects the specialities of many parts of the world: Middle Eastern, North African, Mediterranean, and vegetarian dishes are created using only the freshest ingredients.
Coffee Lover/Shutterstock.comThe Pepper Pot
The Pepper Pot specializes in homemade organic food and here the chefs use only seasonal stock in their delicious recipes and offer a versatile menu including gluten-free options and a tasty range of sandwiches, soups, bread, and cakes.
Nataliya Arzamasova/Shutterstock.comThe Decent Cigar Emporium
Tucked away on the first floor overlooking Dublin's famous Grafton Street, this is a haven for cigar lovers. The Decent Cigar Emporium is recognized as Ireland's leading importer of premium cigars and is home to one of Europe's largest selections of hand-rolled produce. All coffees are 100% Arabic beans, grown without the use of any chemicals. Try the best Cuban coffee at a very reasonable price.
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