Best breakfast under 10 euro in City Centre

pjbrady1 · 17-06-2009 09:47PM #1

Myself and a friend are trying the last few weeks to find the best breakfast near the city centre. Now it's pretty much a given that the best breakfast in Dublin is in Kennedy's of Fairview (Fancy sausages, rashers, pudding, eggs, choice of bread, choice of how your eggs done, gourmet coffee, all for reasonable price.)
We work near the city centre so Kennedys is out, but we've been hunting up n down Wexford street, Dame Street, South William, Henry Street.

So far we've been dissapointed by the place just up from The International Bar (Place that has the toilets downstairs just as you come in).
Today we had an improvement but it was still cheap sausages, deli counter streaky rashers, no pudding, bread was decent, good coffee. That was in the place in Temple Bar with the West Coast Coffee sign advertising "Gourmet breakfast 6.95". Don't know how it can be called Gourmet when the Sausages were only slightly better than those God damn all pervasive cheapest of the cheap Dublin Breakfast cafe sausages.
Next on our list is Lemon Jelly over near the Italian Quarter near the Quays.
Any reports on Lemon Jelly before we try it?

Does anyone know anywhere that serves:
Good sausages (Not those country-wide cheap Breakfast Cafe things)
Good rashers
Good pudding
Decent toast or bread.

What must tourists think trying to eat breakfast in Dublin? They must have to stick to muffins and pastries.

Anto McC · 17-06-2009 09:54PM

Thats easy, it's Del Rio's on Malborough St, opposite the Abbey.

admiralofthefleet · 17-06-2009 10:13PM

the earl on earl street, lovely brekkie

Quint · 17-06-2009 10:15PM

Nothing worse than "fancy sausages", when they put herbs and garlic or something in them.
Matt the Rashers on sundrive.
Or the Breakfast Special in Cafe Java, not a fry, but fantastic

admiralofthefleet · 17-06-2009 10:30PM

Quint wrote: »

Nothing worse than "fancy sausages", when they put herbs and garlic or something in them.
Matt the Rashers on sundrive.
Or the Breakfast Special in Cafe Java, not a fry, but fantastic

monto a few doors up is better, imo

Quint · 17-06-2009 10:44PM

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

monto a few doors up is better, imo

Matt the Rashers will replace the liver and give you something else instead if you get the famous breakfast now!
And it always has cute chicks working there

markopantelic · 17-06-2009 11:08PM

where can i get some lovely pancakes?:D

Davy · 17-06-2009 11:24PM

markopantelic wrote: »

where can i get some lovely pancakes?:D

Only place off the top of my head is McD's for pancakes. Pancakes and syrup, or pancakes and a sausage burger

http://mcdonalds.ie/MMMMenu/Breakfast.aspx

pjbrady1 · 17-06-2009 11:32PM

I'll qualify about fancy sausages, what I meant it's what you would consider high quality when looking in a good butchers or supermarket. I don't mean they're filled with Coriander n Sea Scallop essence.

The places recommend so far are the sausages good, because most places we've looked you see the usual ones on peoples plates n we just look elswhere.
N the large breakfast thread that was elsewhere on boards proved useless (Restaurant Royale was in their ffs), n everyone was obsessed with plates jammed with beans, n chips, n god knows what.

JayeL · 18-06-2009 07:34AM

Keogh's on Trinity St have a good breakfast, they have this brunch with very skinny fries. Their scones are amazing, obv.

Once went to an Italian chipper next to Spar on Marlborough St, might be called Cinelli's, tasty and inclusive Italian chipper chips. Down the street, there's a place called Maxi or something, yellow sign. Gorgeous breakfast in there but bizarrely not open til 9, might actually be closed.

Might be a bit out there but I wandered into Kavanagh's on Dorset St on a Sunday afternoon a few weeks ago and got their all-day breakfast. Beyond the lack of standard tea and the fact that everyone around me was either eating a carvery or just drunk, I couldn't fault it. They make it fresh and everything tasted a bit better than normal.

Btw, Kylemore in Stephen's Green has its moments. I honestly think it depends on who's cooking it!

KC61 · 18-06-2009 08:50AM

I'd have to say that I do like the Kylemore (St Stephen's Green) breakfasts!

jkmanc1974 · 18-06-2009 09:39AM

pjbrady1 wrote: »

Myself and a friend are trying the last few weeks to find the best breakfast near the city centre. Now it's pretty much a given that the best breakfast in Dublin is in Kennedy's of Fairview (Fancy sausages, rashers, pudding, eggs, choice of bread, choice of how your eggs done, gourmet coffee, all for reasonable price.)
We work near the city centre so Kennedys is out, but we've been hunting up n down Wexford street, Dame Street, South William, Henry Street.

So far we've been dissapointed by the place just up from The International Bar (Place that has the toilets downstairs just as you come in).
Today we had an improvement but it was still cheap sausages, deli counter streaky rashers, no pudding, bread was decent, good coffee. That was in the place in Temple Bar with the West Coast Coffee sign advertising "Gourmet breakfast 6.95". Don't know how it can be called Gourmet when the Sausages were only slightly better than those God damn all pervasive cheapest of the cheap Dublin Breakfast cafe sausages.
Next on our list is Lemon Jelly over near the Italian Quarter near the Quays.
Any reports on Lemon Jelly before we try it?

Does anyone know anywhere that serves:
Good sausages (Not those country-wide cheap Breakfast Cafe things)
Good rashers
Good pudding
Decent toast or bread.

What must tourists think trying to eat breakfast in Dublin? They must have to stick to muffins and pastries.

Slightly OT but is Kennedys in Fairview the one just before the end of Fairview Strand before you turn on to the Malahide Road?(Next door to Toolans the bookies?)

Maxi the best in the city centre that I have been to....

Brgds
Johnny

Quint · 18-06-2009 10:25AM

pjbrady1 wrote: »

I'll qualify about fancy sausages, what I meant it's what you would consider high quality when looking in a good butchers or supermarket. I don't mean they're filled with Coriander n Sea Scallop essence.

The places recommend so far are the sausages good, because most places we've looked you see the usual ones on peoples plates n we just look elswhere.
N the large breakfast thread that was elsewhere on boards proved useless (Restaurant Royale was in their ffs), n everyone was obsessed with plates jammed with beans, n chips, n god knows what.

the ones in Matt the Rashers are award winning! they're small but they give you 3. and if you don't want the liver you can get an extra 3 instead. It's out of town though!
For pancakes you could try Lemon. There's one on the bottom of dawson street and the bottom of william street south. Never actually had them, but their french toast is savage.

sneem-man · 18-06-2009 01:38PM

When I lived in the city centre a few years back I used a cafe next to the fruit market,I think it was called Kevins.

You'd get the full works on the plate,It was frequented by the market workers and if its still open is worth a visit.

pjbrady1 · 18-06-2009 08:06PM

Thanks for replies guys. I couldn't find Brendans of Smithfield today (where is that?)

However we discovered Wolfes of Capel Street. It's about ten doors down from the Quays side of Capel Street near that Party Cake bakery.
They seem to have wine, n dinners, n pastries but we seenthe breakfast advertised Two Sausage, two rasher, toast, mushrooms n eggs for 7.50.
I'll let ye know what it's like. Reckon they'll have to serve up good food given the other stuff they are trying to sell in there. If that's good it could prove popular for others nearby.

Wishbone Ash · 18-06-2009 08:48PM

pjbrady1 wrote: »

Thanks for replies guys. I couldn't find Brendans of Smithfield today (where is that?)

Brendan's is my favourite spot for a good breakfast. It's on Mary's Lane, between Little Green Street and George's Hill - opposite the Corporation Fruit & Vegetable market. Don't be expecting anything fancy decor wise!

sneem-man wrote:

few years back I used a cafe next to the fruit market,I think it was called Kevins.

Do you mean 'Paddy's Place' in the market? It's long closed.

sneem-man · 19-06-2009 10:09AM

Oops,I had the wrong name.

Brendans was the place

bonerjams03 · 19-06-2009 11:07AM

The Kingfisher on Parnell Street.

Almost greasey.... But not.

artvandulet · 19-06-2009 12:23PM

jkmanc1974 wrote: »

Slightly OT but is Kennedys in Fairview the one just before the end of Fairview Strand before you turn on to the Malahide Road?(Next door to Toolans the bookies?)

I think thats Brahms which does a good fry itself btw.

There's a place near the level crossing and the AIB HQ on the dart line between landsdowne and sandymount. Can't remember the name but a good breakfast there.

What about Manhattan around from the Bleeding horse for a lovely fry up at 3 in the morning!;)

spurious · 19-06-2009 03:53PM

jkmanc1974 wrote: »

Slightly OT but is Kennedys in Fairview the one just before the end of Fairview Strand before you turn on to the Malahide Road?(Next door to Toolans the bookies?)

That's Bram's - Kennedy's is closer to town, just up from Gaffney's pub on the way towards Ballybough.

My own favourite breakfast in that area is from Let's Eat on North Strand Road, opposite the old cinema. Not at all greasy. Nyom.

thecommander · 19-06-2009 04:03PM

Hobarts in Ranelagh, quality.

LRBT · 19-06-2009 04:14PM

Elephant and Castle in Temple Bar does a great breakfast. They have pancakes and the full Irish as well.

giddybootz · 19-06-2009 04:30PM

Cornicopia on Exchequer st/Wexford st do an amazing veggie brekkie for under a tenner. It constantly makes The Dubliner Mags top 10 meals in dublin for less than a tenner list!!!

Now don't be letting the fact it is veggie put you off

I have brought many a carnivore in and they all loved it...esp the sausages!!

OP you should try it...go on be brave!!!

WindSock · 19-06-2009 05:25PM

Have to say I was a bit disappointed with Brahms after reading rave reviews here. Best one that we go to is upstairs in the Country Kitchen in Howth. It's beside the church in the village. Great brekkie with the works all under a tenner. (not city centre, but if you are out that direction on a weekend morning)

artvandulet · 19-06-2009 07:08PM

spurious wrote: »

My own favourite breakfast in that area is from Let's Eat on North Strand Road, opposite the old cinema. Not at all greasy. Nyom.

Sorry to break it to ye but I think its closed down!

WindSock wrote: »

Have to say I was a bit disappointed with Brahms after reading rave reviews here. Best one that we go to is upstairs in the Country Kitchen in Howth. It's beside the church in the village. Great brekkie with the works all under a tenner. (not city centre, but if you are out that direction on a weekend morning)

Well if you are going that far out then The House, a couple doors up from Country kitchen is brilliant. Serves brunch on sundays till about 4 too! Great fry up, also pancakes and even homemade beans instead of tinned ones. But a little more expensive.

spurious · 19-06-2009 07:46PM

spurious wrote: »

My own favourite breakfast in that area is from Let's Eat on North Strand Road, opposite the old cinema. Not at all greasy. Nyom.

artvandulet wrote: »

Sorry to break it to ye but I think its closed down!

No, it's still there. Crazily, it doesn't open on Sundays to catch the brunch gang, but it's fairly busy other days.

Unless you mean the cinema, which is indeed closed down, since 1970 or so.

Wishbone Ash · 19-06-2009 10:30PM

artvandulet wrote: »

What about Manhattan around from the Bleeding horse for a lovely fry up at 3 in the morning!;)

The Manhattan on Harcourt Road.

admiralofthefleet · 19-06-2009 10:41PM

artvandulet wrote: »

What about Manhattan around from the Bleeding horse for a lovely fry up at 3 in the morning!;)

gone for good, sadly.

the gigs does a nice late night breakfast

artvandulet · 20-06-2009 09:43AM

spurious wrote: »

No, it's still there. Crazily, it doesn't open on Sundays to catch the brunch gang, but it's fairly busy other days.

Oh right, I'm pretty sure then it has a To Let sign on it though.

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

The Manhattan on Harcourt Road.

Ah no!
I never said goodbye:(. Just one last fry up.

jkmanc1974 · 20-06-2009 10:20AM

spurious wrote: »

That's Bram's - Kennedy's is closer to town, just up from Gaffney's pub on the way towards Ballybough.

My own favourite breakfast in that area is from Let's Eat on North Strand Road, opposite the old cinema. Not at all greasy. Nyom.[/quote

Cheers for the clarification, not been up that way in a good while....

Brgds
Johnny

Innervision · 20-06-2009 08:57PM

Gerry's on Montague St., just off Wexford St.!

OutlawPete · 23-06-2009 05:09PM

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

the earl on earl street, lovely brekkie

The worst breakfast I have ever eaten in my life .. or should I say half eaten. Terrible ..

My favourite at a reasonable price has been has been Casanostra on Marlborough St. However, the best was Bentleys on The Green .. €18 but worth it.

Nico

D Audio Tripper · 24-06-2009 12:29PM

Innervision wrote: »

Gerry's on Montague St., just off Wexford St.!

Definitely worth checking out, haven't been in it in a good while but it used to be the best around town!

WindSock · 24-06-2009 01:45PM

artvandulet wrote: »

Well if you are going that far out then The House, a couple doors up from Country kitchen is brilliant. Serves brunch on sundays till about 4 too! Great fry up, also pancakes and even homemade beans instead of tinned ones. But a little more expensive.

Yeah it's a bit pricey and one of those small portions on a large plate type dealies. There is another new place that does a lovely poached egg & hollandaise in Howth for around 1/2 the price of House, it's beside the Dart station called Quay West.
I still say Country Kitchen is the best in Howth for a good breakfast. The pancakes in House are lovely though.

OutlawPete · 25-07-2009 08:21PM

WindSock wrote: »

Yeah it's a bit pricey and one of those small portions on a large plate type dealies. There is another new place that does a lovely poached egg & hollandaise in Howth for around 1/2 the price of House, it's beside the Dart station called Quay West.
I still say Country Kitchen is the best in Howth for a good breakfast. The pancakes in House are lovely though.

Had two excellent breakfasts this week that thought deserved a mention.

Firstly, place called Chrous that I came accross by accident - on Fishamble St at the side of Christchurch. Price was Eur 8 and the sausages were very nice indeed. Allthough the need to replace the teapots as it was imposible not spill the tea no matter how hard I tried.

If anyone can, then post backm I'd like to know how you managed it

Also, while some may feel, not a big deal - they have a selection of newspapers for you to read. Now I always buy a paper to read when going for a breakfast so that there is a euro knocked off.

However, the next is now simply my all-time-favourite breakfast in Dublin. It's in a little Italian cafe in Malahide down the bottom of Townyard lane.

I've been raving about their pizzas for a year or more but never had breakfast there (can be ordered all day) and was bowled over. Top drawer and think it was 10 Euro with pot of tea and a basket of bread (which, when eaten they asked if I wanted more).

Staff were really nice and the place has a really relaxed feel about it.

Nico

Davy · 25-07-2009 09:03PM

Nico22 wrote: »

However, the next is now simply my all-time-favourite breakfast in Dublin. It's in a little Italian cafe in Malahide down the bottom of Townyard lane.

Is it Thats Amore on the right had side as you go down?

chalkitdown · 25-07-2009 09:22PM

The best that I've found is Marks and Spencers on Grafton St. Eggs benedict freshly squeezed orange juice and a nice coffee, lovely.

Sleipnir · 25-07-2009 09:28PM

Quint wrote: »

the ones in Matt the Rashers are award winning! they're small but they give you 3. and if you don't want the liver you can get an extra 3 instead. It's out of town though!

+1 on Matt the Rashers Quint. Fantastic breakfast. Two rashers, 3 delicious sausages, mushrooms (which are especially delicious), scrambled eggs, hash browns, black pudding, toast and coffee for €8.

Can't beat it.

OutlawPete · 25-07-2009 09:36PM

Davy wrote: »

Is it Thats Amore on the right had side as you go down?

Can't believe I didn't include the name

Yeah, it's That's Amore - great little place. Only thing I haven't had so far from the menu is the Burgers.

You know the place then?

Nico

Davy · 25-07-2009 09:41PM

Nico22 wrote: »

Can't believe I didn't include the name

Yeah, it's That's Amore - great little place. Only thing I haven't had so far from the menu is the Burgers.

You know the place then?

Nico

I know it ye, haven't been in it yet but will give it a try. Wasnt sure it thats the place you were talking bout

sirgandi · 25-07-2009 09:44PM

Cafe Sofia on Wexford St. Unbelievable full Irish for well under the €10. Tea/Coffee and toast included!

silurian1980 · 27-07-2009 02:50PM

Cafe Sofia, Wexford St next door to the bike shop. Great brekkie for about €6 and very polite staff.

bigbrotherfan · 28-07-2009 10:40PM

Just misread your initial post and thought it said ' Bed and breakfast for under10 euro in City Centre'!!!!

grizzly · 17-10-2009 02:17AM

Nico22 wrote: »

However, the next is now simply my all-time-favourite breakfast in Dublin. It's in a little Italian cafe in Malahide down the bottom of Townyard lane.

I've been raving about their pizzas for a year or more but never had breakfast there (can be ordered all day) and was bowled over. Top drawer and think it was 10 Euro with pot of tea and a basket of bread (which, when eaten they asked if I wanted more).

Staff were really nice and the place has a really relaxed feel about it.

Nico

I went to the very same a few weeks ago – gem of place.

pflat · 01-02-2010 12:47AM

Big thanks to the OP. Went to Kennedys today for breakfast and wasn't disappointed. Great find.

Thanks.

Jesus Wept · 01-02-2010 03:19AM

markopantelic wrote: »

where can i get some lovely pancakes?:D

Avoca (Suffolk Street) have Pancakes with crispy bacon and maple syrup.
Haven't tried them yet but I think I will when I get a chance.

They open at 10am.

Best breakfast under 10 euro in City Centre

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