Best coffee shop in Ireland

missmatty

Wasn't sure where to put his, not technically about the best coffee shop in Ireland :P but there are three new cafes on Thomas Street that are worth a look if anyone is in the vicinity. Piedescalso, Caffe Noto and the Food Gallery. I had a coffee (small americano 2.20E) in the Food Gallery today and it was very good. Crap name but a lovely place with art on the walls, good background music and lovely interesting decor. The food looked good too, so i shall be going back soon to try it

johnmacward

Yeah, I've been in Piedescalso before, it's a real NCAD cafe. Lots of arty students that remind me of Camille O'Sullivan, that burlesque singer. Nice and cosy place though, can't remember what the coffee was like.

What's that place with the colourful chairs? It's right opposite Piedescalso and Noto, at the lights.

johnmacward

What do people think of the Brewbaker cafes, up around Nassau St. and one off of it, near Dunne and Crecenzi's. They claim the best coffee in Dublin.

Mr Magnolia

I don't know about Brewbaker's yet but I have heard at least 3 or 4 different places advertising the best coffee in Dublin/Ireland. They must get together for independant judging contests unbeknown to us all and announce 4-way ties.

snollup

Lile Brioche on Aungier St. Bald Barista serves great coffee too. Cant forget Simons Place either!!!

thusspakeblixa

Has anyone mentioned Cobbler's just off Leeson Street yet?
I find myself going there, getting a nice latte (although all their coffee I've tasted is lovely) and going out to their conservatory. Makes me love mondays as I have time to do this before going to college.

johnmacward

Bastards!

I remember someone telling me before that their coffee was pretty exceptional too but they're cafe's are a little "Campbells Catering" if you know what I mean.

thedarkroom

Anyone recommend an early morning coffee stop? I'm usually passing through Wexford St, Kevin St, Christ Church, Phibsboro areas at about 6.45 in the morning, anywhere along that route that serves something above the common automated machine junk that every centra and spar shop has?

thusspakeblixa

thedarkroom wrote: »

Anyone recommend an early morning coffee stop? I'm usually passing through Wexford St, Kevin St, Christ Church, Phibsboro areas at about 6.45 in the morning, anywhere along that route that serves something above the common automated machine junk that every centra and spar shop has?

Coffee society at the top of Camden street maybe?

Slaphead07

thedarkroom wrote: »

Anyone recommend an early morning coffee stop? I'm usually passing through Wexford St, Kevin St, Christ Church, Phibsboro areas at about 6.45 in the morning, anywhere along that route that serves something above the common automated machine junk that every centra and spar shop has?

The Bald Barista on Aungier Street, just before the church (in the lobby of Avalon House B&B). No question about it. Exceptional coffee.

Big Wave

Sea Devils wrote: »

I agree.

topazkk

As recommended by an earlier poster Harlequin Cafe, just of Patrick's Street in Waterford city centre, excellent coffee, really nice guys. Worth checking out.


http://www.harlequin-cafe.com/

johnmacward

thedarkroom wrote: »

Anyone recommend an early morning coffee stop? I'm usually passing through Wexford St, Kevin St, Christ Church, Phibsboro areas at about 6.45 in the morning, anywhere along that route that serves something above the common automated machine junk that every centra and spar shop has?

If you happen to be going through Donnybrook on your way into town there's a Spar and Insomnia 24-hour combination bananza on the way into Donnybrook in which the Insomnia is actually open through the night too. Thats better than robot coffee.

thedarkroom

johnmacward wrote: »

If you happen to be going through Donnybrook on your way into town there's a Spar and Insomnia 24-hour combination bananza on the way into Donnybrook in which the Insomnia is actually open through the night too. Thats better than robot coffee.

I must give that a try, I pass it every morning. Cheers! Bald Barista sounds good too and it's convenient so I'll try that. Thanks for the tips everyone,

David

Sea Devils

Big Wave wrote: »

I agree.

Glad to say that my Coffee tastes have gradually become more sophisticated since then:cool:

Some good Coffee Shops in Galway would include Tiki Cafe whixh is excellent or the Cafe Express place in Shop Street. Other then that it's meh

eoin31

anybody have a suggestion for the best coffee to buy for my machine at home. i buy tesco french roast which is quite nice but does anyone have any suggestions. i make filter coffee just in case its important

Mr Magnolia

eoin31 wrote: »

anybody have a suggestion for the best coffee to buy for my machine at home. i buy tesco french roast which is quite nice but does anyone have any suggestions. i make filter coffee just in case its important

Check out the 2 stickies on the main page for some suggestions.

sourgrapes

Time this thread had an update. I wouldn't consider myself a coffee coinnoseur - wine is my thing - but I'm a bit of a fastidious auld fart when it comes to coffee. I hate take-out, scalding my palate on an Americano while bolting to work just doesn't do it for me.

I like to sit and savour my coffee. To that end, I read about 3rd Floor Espresso in the Irish Times which after opening 5 weeks ago, already has a cult following. You won't get tall, grande etc. What you will get is a meticulous attention to detail, amazing coffee and, if you want it, an education on coffee. It's actually turned out to be my new "local" for coffee (so much so, I wrote about it here).