Dublin’s Top 10 Cafes And Coffeehouses

Operating on weekdays in one of Dublin’s most popular pubs, The Bernard Shaw, Coffee ToGetHer has a lot of character. Run by the friendliest of Italians, it not only has a Mediterranean vibe to it, but with its vibrant tablecloths, interesting art and above all its unusual location (an Italian cafe inside an Irish pub), Coffee To Get Her is something out of the ordinary. The Sicilian, Moak coffee is delicious but for something different try their specialty, a ‘Nuttellino’, consisting of a shot of espresso, inside a cup coated in Nutella, topped with a touch of milk.

3FE

3FE, standing for Third Floor Espresso, has been the pioneer of the booming Irish coffee scene. The founder and four-time Irish Barista Champion Colin Harmon, who made a radical career change from investment banking, has set an incredibly high standard in his pursuit of the perfect coffee. 3FE now roasts its own beans and is rapidly becoming a household name. In fact, their own coffee is so good that they supply two other nearby cafes, namely Brother Hubbard and Vice Coffee.

3FE, 32 Grand Canal Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland, +353 1 661 9329

This quaint little cafe on Capel Street serves a good lunch and breakfast. Not only this, but Brother Hubbard has also managed to get the coffee right too, with rich, intense and unadulterated flavors available in several varieties. With a selection of artisanal teas and homemade cold drinks, this is a popular spot for a cozy afternoon.

The Fumbally

If you’re looking for a spot of lunch to accompany that cup of coffee, The Fumbally is definitely worthy of a trip. Using only the freshest of ingredients, their food, cooked in their open-style kitchen, is delicious. The interior, decorated with peculiar pictures, antique musical instruments and mismatched couches, has a bohemian feel to it. Unusually, The Fumbally serves double shots as standard, and guest roasts often appear on the menu.

The Fumbally, Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8, Ireland, +353 1 529 8732

Coffee Angel

Some of the finest baristas in Dublin city learned their trade at Coffee Angel. They really do care about their coffee, offering an attention to detail not found in many other cafes, and serving specialty beans from Africa.

Coffee Angel, 27 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland, +353 1 969 6002

Vice Coffee

Vice attracts a diverse crowd drawn to its excellent coffee. Hosting coffee-associated events, which sometimes involve drinking the other kind of black stuff (Guinness), such as their ‘Barista Jam’ and ‘Latte Art Throwdown’, Vice has taken enthusiasm for coffee in Dublin to a whole new level. They serve some of the finest beans to be found in Europe.

Vice Coffee Inc, 54 Abbey Street Middle, Dublin, Ireland