Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Dublin

"A little gem in the sloping Cow street in Temple Bar is Queen of Tarts where you can indulge in chocolate fudge cake and enjoy a traffic-free terrace seat while sipping your cup of choice. Check out the great menu of traditional Irish soups and soda bread, pulled ham, tuna melt sandwiches, fudge cake, pecan tart, Baileys Cheesecake dessert, and a lot more. Queen of tarts has a huge menu that offers morning breakfast, brunch, lunch and snack meals."

"Cakes, scones, tarts, brownies - everything that you dream of when you've got a cup of tea in hand. They also make some deadly baked eggs."

"Nestled in between Camden Street and Pleasants Place, The Cake Caf� is one of Dublin's hidden gems. Every aspect of this building has been thought through from the solar paneling that powers the caf� to their ethical coffee and, most importantly, their food and cakes. If you're looking to sample baked goods of the highest order, order a cake or small treats for any occasion, or simply enjoy lunch using fresh, local ingredients then this is the perfect place to slip into."

"This paradisal cocoon is tucked away behind The Last Book Shop on Camden Street. At the back, you’ll find a door that opens out to the cutest area with bamboo shoots, mosaic walls made from broken CDs, books, piano keys and tiles and colourful tables and chairs that is The Cake Café. On the menu, you'll find seasonal, fresh and intriguing flavours."

"You can’t go wrong with any of the offerings in The Cake Café. We have a special fondness for the lemon yoghurt cake, though."

"Dolce Sicily offers a range of high quality Italian food and drinks specialising in original Sicilian delicacies which range from a variety of sweet pastries all the way up to filling Italian dishes such as melanzane parmigiana. The location is unique in that customers can visit for any breakfast, lunch or dinner need and is also suitable for anyone looking to drink a few glasses of Italian wine or a cocktail or two."

"Price: €2.50Look: 2.5/5Texture: 3/5Taste: 3/5Value: 3/5Total: 11.5/20. Verdict: The Italian bakery offers, unsurprisingly, an Italian take on the pastry, glazed on the outside and therefore much sweeter than a traditional French croissant. The dough tastes like it’s been flavoured with what I suspect to be orange blossom flower water."

"Their thick hot chocolate is probably the richest in Dublin and their delicate pastries and Canoli always leave me wanting more."

"This Pearse Street café has its own on-site mill so you know it's gonna be good.They make some of the tastiest bread I've had in the city. The bakery is also a café that serves up breakfast and lunch, as well as selling bread and pastries to go. They also have a delish takeaway pizza menu from 5pm to 10pm."

"Bread 41’s ethos is to make pure, real bread without resorting to processing aids or artificial additives. In pursuit of their vision, they mill all of the grains for their bread on-site at their city centre bakery. In addition, the bakery uses its own unique sourdough culture in each loaf."

"Price: €2.40Look: 4.5/5Texture: 4.5/5Taste: 4.5/5Value: 3.5/5Total: 17/20. Verdict: The texture is perfect, with very even, regular lamination and delicate crispiness. The flavour is pleasant with a lovely hint of butter, and a subtle smell of yeast."

"Close to Aungier Danger on Aungier Street, Krüst Bakery is the world’s first ‘smart café’, allowing customers to charge their phones wirelessly, order via smartphone and collect points with digital loyalty cards. They also use a smart thermostat to monitor their energy consumption and cut out unnecessary waste. As well as being admirably smart, Krüst is also just incredibly tasty."

"From Aungier Street to George’s Street, Krust seems to have plenty of momentum behind them. And their fresh donuts are top notch as well."

"The home of Dublin’s best pizza, this place is run by a Frenchman married to an Irish woman. He imports flour from France and tops wood-fired pizzas with French ingredients like Emmental cheese rather than mozzarella and merguez rather than Italian sausage. The sourdough bread and fluffy buttery brioche sell out as soon as they come out of the oven, requiring serious planning from anyone who wants to snag a loaf."

"This place is one of the hidden gems we've been keeping from you until now, but today we are feeling super nice so we'll share the love. Galliot on Clanbrassil Street make all of their sambos with the fresh bread they prepare every morning and it's super delish. Top that off with rustic pizzas in the evening and you'll see why it's earned a place on this list."

"This place is one of the hidden gems we've been keeping from you until now, but today we are feeling super nice so we'll share the love. Galliot on Clanbrassil Street make all of their sambos with the fresh bread they prepare every morning and it's sooo f*cking tasty. You need to try this place."

"Chef and patron of Brioche Gavin McDonagh trained at some of Dublin’s finest restaurants, working at the Michelin-starred L’Ecrivain and Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud before setting up on his own. His comprehensive training shines through at Brioche, where his modern Irish cuisine consists of carefully selected ingredients prepared using classic French techniques. He travels the country sourcing the highest-quality ingredients, like Hereford beef, wild sea bass and seasonal Irish cheeses, for a delectable tasting menu that brings the diner on their own culinary tour of the four provinces."

"The Bretzel Bakery in Portobello in the south of the city is a venerable Dublin institution, dating back to 1870. Having its origins as the bakery of the Dublin Jewish community in the 19th century, the bakery’s fame soon spread and it is now the first port of call for bread lovers in the city. There is a selection of breads available to order on their website for collection from the bakery on Lennox Street."

"Can you believe that Bretzel Bakery has been established in Dublin since 1870?. Bretzel is a Jewish bakery on Lennox Street in Portobello which is open seven days week. They have a vast array of breads from white (bagels, buns, ciabatta…) to brown (soda, granary bread…) as well as sourdough breads."

"Thunders Home Bakery chain is one of the most successful bakery chains in Dublin, and for good reason. The chain’s wonderful range of classic cakes and pastries and their freshly baked bread have been delighting Dubliners since 1969. The chain have multiple locations across the city and also offer online delivery."

"Thunders Home Bakery is a traditional bakery located in the heart of Dublin. They are famous for their Black Forest Gateau and Brown Soda Bread. They bake all their items on a daily basis to ensure everything is fresh."

"This classic French-style bistro in the heart of Dublin serves a multi-course lunch and theatre menu making it great for groups. While I sat in the dining room the front area with the bar is really lovely and great if you’re looking for a quiet lunch. The menu includes local products such as these gorgeous Roaring Water Bay scallops with nduja, sweet corn and sour dough bread."

"This ultra-chic Temple Bar bistro has been recognised by the Michelin Guide for their innovative fusion of Irish and French cuisines. Acclaimed chef Stephen Gibson spent a decade working all over the world, culminating in Pichet's exciting à la carte menu that simply must be tasted."

"You'll find locally-inspired dishes with a French twist at this Trinity Street spot. The menus are changed regularly but you'll always find something to tickle your taste buds. A great option if you've got something to celebrate."

"Chez Max on Palace Street is kind of like a portal to Paris – there are Parisian bistro chairs on the heated patio, the chefs can be heard speaking French in the kitchen, and the dishes taste just as good as they would on the Champs-Elysées. What’s more, the atmosphere is distinctly French, with low lighting, charming music and traditional décor. Chez Max has three locations throughout the city, but this one outside Dublin Castle is the original."

"Chez Max offers a short menu of French classics combined with smart service and affordable prices. The Baggot Street branch, in the basement of one of the area's Georgian townhouses, offers the added allure of outdoor (and heated) seating. You can't go wrong with the steak frites, with green beans on the side; and the wine list – all French, naturellement – is voluminous."

"Chez Max has table and chairs tumbling onto the pedestrianized palace street. Typically French right down to its staff, try the croque monsieur or one of their drool-worthy sweet and savory crepes. They’re open from breakfast to dinner so there’s no bad time to stop for a coffee and a bite."

"For hearty portions and low prices, you can’t beat this casual restaurant which specialises in big, bold French flavours (although it must be noted that this is a less authentic French experience when compared to other options our list). Le Bon Crubeen has the added benefit of being close to the Abbey Theatre, so makes the perfect pre-show spot to enjoy a bite to eat. While the atmosphere might be casual, that doesn’t mean there isn’t finesse here."

"Great value French cuisine has made this restaurant one of Dublin's most popular. Le Bon Crubeen is open every day for lunch & dinner and is known for its combination of high quality food with a sophisticated ambience."

"I’ve always loved Carluccios’ Italian fare (I am partial to their ravioli) and my kids now love it too. To families, they offer a kids menu with the possibility of picking the pasta shape you want and the sauce of your liking: a simple thing that makes kids feel engaged and makes eating with fussy eaters immensely easier (especially if the fussy eaters in question are very opinionated about pasta type like my two!). Address: 52 Dawson Street, Dublin 2"

"Uno Pizza is still available for delivery and click & collect from Rathmines. Uno also do at-home pizza kits, which can be found on their website."

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"The Science Gallery might seem like it's very straightforward and educational, but in fact the experience is one of curiosity, innovation and artistic exhibitions, talks and interactive themes. Since opening in 2008, over a million visitors have crossed its doors and when you enter it's easy to see why. There are different exhibitions that last from a period of weeks to months and tackle different thought processes or ideas and never fail to impress and create wonderment for those who enter."

"The Science Gallery is fast becoming one of the top ten free cultural attractions in Ireland. Unlike most galleries, they don't have a permanent collection. This means that there is always something new to see, but it also means that between exhibitions (which can be a gap of up to three weeks), only the shop and café remain open."

"A corner of Trinity College was transformed into a space that encourages science and art to collide. The ever-changing exhibition currently focuses on contagion and biomimicry. Its aim is to allow visitors to “facilitate social connections, always providing an element of surprise."

"This restored soldiers barracks is today a state-of-the-art exhibition space and venue that pays tribute to its colourful history and Ireland’s heritage."