Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Skerries

"If you’re someone with a sweet tooth, then you’re going to want to visit the Queen of Tarts bakery and café. You’ll be amazed at the sweet selection of breakfast and brunch items that are available to purchase. We are strong proponents of having cheesecake for breakfast — what could be more perfect than starting your day with a heavenly creamy slice of Bailey’s cheesecake?"

"Fluffy buttermilk pancakes with a seasonal fruit compote and lashings of maple syrup – these pancakes seriously hit the spot. Just be warned - you'll be rolled out of the place!"

"Awarded as one of the 100 BEST RESTAURANTS IN IRELAND 2017 by McKenna Guides, the Cake Cafe offers standard and custom cakes of all shapes and sizes. Some options include vegan and coeliac as well as extra sweetness or stacked sponge. They’ve earned a 4.5 rating in Google out of over 200 reviews as a proof of customer satisfaction through their scrumptious products."

"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."

"This is a great little hidden gem for anyone who loves cakes. From the bulging towers of various chocolate cakes to the more delicate and beautifully crafted fruit cakes: every cake here is a work of edible art. Try the chocolate and Irish stout cake."

"Dinky and sweet, Dolce Sicily is a lovely café offering what appears at first sight to be standard fare – soup and panini – but the ingredients are first class and authentically Italian; try the mild and fragrant fennel salami. The main event, however, are the desserts and cakes: try the crisp cannoli filled with vanilla or chocolate cream, the strawberry cake, the pineapple upside-down cake or the moist and rich Nutella tart. Bear in mind, Dolce Sicily fills up fast at lunchtime."

"You can also enjoy gorgeous breakfasts here, as well as brunches, lunches and dinners. But if you want some of the best tarts, sponge cakes, tiramisu, the best gelato and cannoli, then this should be your number one destination. Enjoy the decadence."

"Average Rating - 4.5Total Number of Ratings - 50+Location - Dublin City NorthAverage price - £££Review - good deserts. View Dolce Sicily Menu"

"The name might be a dead giveaway, but this is the place to come to in Dublin for your daily bread. The loaves and rolls are just the beginning of the carb heaven that can be found each morning at Bread 41. Order a buttery almond croissant, or indulge in the homemade sausage roll with the perfect flaky pastry."

"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."

"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."

"Colourful cronuts with flavours such as Nutella, Oreo and Cinnamon, and drool-worthy doughnuts filled with vanilla cream are just some of the treats you can taste in Krust bakery on Georges St. Located in the city centre, it's the ideal spot to pop in for some freshly baked treats when you're on the go."

"Pioneering the way with the invention of the 'cronut', (half-crossaint- half donut) this bakery has a lot more to offer, featuring a great selection of classic donuts as well as pastries."

"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."

"It was only just last week when I was in Dublin that I came across the mouth watering bakery and patisserie that is Hansel and Gretel. The window display drew me in and their croissants, breads and sweet treats are each more inviting than the next. It’s carb heaven and you can’t go wrong no matter what you choose."

"This Bakery and Patisserie on Clare Street makes delicious baked treats as well as gourmet sandwiches for lunch. I've often called in for a grab-n-go sambo and they've always been delicious with really interesting flavours such as goats cheese, walnut and pear."

"Price: €1.95Look: 3.5/5Texture: 3/5Taste: 3.5/5Value: 3.5/5Total: 13.5/20. Verdict: The layers are on the thick side, making this croissant feel a little bit rough. It’s slightly crispy, and the flavour is nice, with a little hint of sweetness."

"Not only do they do amazing coffee, which we talk about in this article here, Square One also prepare a mean brunch. They do all the classic brunch recipes while also adding a few more original plates, such as blueberry, lemon, and ricotta pancakes and grilled peach French toast. The café is light and spacious and is currently doing takeaway brunch and outdoor dining to continue serving during COVID restrictions."

"Established by two Irish culinary arts graduates who spent time in San Franciso perfecting their craft, Scéal Bakery specialises in sourdough bread and handcrafted croissants. Their baked goods are painstakingly made over the course of multiple days to ensure each loaf and pastry has their signature aroma, flavour, and texture. Scéal Bakery source local Irish ingredients where possible, and adapt their menu to take advantage of seasonal produce."

"Price: €3.50Look: 5/5Texture: 4/5Taste: 4.5/5Value: 2.5/5Total: 16/20. Verdict: The lack of a decent bakery on this side of Dublin 8 explains the ridiculous queue to get to the Scéal counter inside the Fumbally market on a Saturday morning. But is it really worth the hype and the painful wait to get this croissant?"

"Beloved of Dublin’s theatrical establishment, this place has been a fixture on the city’s restaurant scene for over 50 years. It offers plush banquette seating, dim lighting and a dreamy intimacy – not to mention crimson-painted walls crowded with photographs of the actors who have dined here. Try the beet-cured smoked salmon to begin, followed by a beautifully fresh piece of Kilmore Quay black sole, with a tangy lime cheesecake to finish."

"they’ve been serving pre-theatre meals to theatre-goers and actors alike since the 1950’s. established over 60 years ago, this eatery has welcomed countless famous faces through its doors. just look to the walls for proof – they’re adorned with images of smiling actors such as colin farrell, robert sheehan and aidan gillen along with handwritten notes of thanks to the chef."

"Trocadero has been a Dublin institution for many years and this theatre restaurant is a must-visit for all romantic souls. The ideal stop before heading to a play, the red velvet banquettes and art deco touches make it an idyllic location for dinner. The pre-theatre menu features local produce such as Tullyard roast chicken breast or Duncannon monkfish."

"The Steps of Rome is located on Chatham Court, just a few metres from the famous Grafton Street in the centre of Dublin 2. This restaurant is an authentic Italian one, boasting a menu which has all your favourite traditional Italian dishes, as well as more modern and creative dishes. With authentic Italian chefs at the helm of the kitchen Read more…"

"Climb aboard The Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship and experience a remarkable voyage of despair, hope, endurance and triumph against all odds. You’ll hear the tales of Irish emigrants who embarked on the treacherous journey across the Atlantic in the hopes of starting a new life. During the Great Famine, roughly 1.5 million Irish people left for North America."

"Kids go Free throughout September, terms and conditions apply. Come on a journey and follow in the footsteps of those who fled the famine!. The Jeanie Johnston tells the story of the thousands of Irish people who fled the Famine and embarked on a voyage in the hope of a new life in North America."

"Just across the road from the Irish Emigration Museum is the Jeanie Johnston tallship. This is an accurate replica of the original Jeanie Johnston – a three masted ship that was originally built to carry cargo between Ireland and North America."

"Overlooking Drogheda, Millmount is an artificial hill that may have been a prehistoric burial ground like Newgrange, but has never been excavated.The Normans constructed a motte-and-bailey fort on top of this convenient command post overlooking the bridge. It was followed by a castle, which in turn was replaced by a Martello tower in 1808.A section of the army barracks is now used as the Millmount Museum. Exhibits include three wonderful late-18th-century guild banners."

"This Martello tower houses the museum of Dublin's most iconic literary figure, James Joyce|© Jason Knott / Alamy Stock Photo. Every June, Dubliners come together to celebrate possibly the most famous novel set in the city: James Joyce’s Ulysses. However, fans of the Irish writer who miss the festivities of Bloomsday can still visit the James Joyce Museum in Sandycove throughout the year for free."

"Octopussy’s specializes in seafood tapas, but they also have a selection of meat and vegetarian options available. This tapas bar is very popular among locals and visitors because of its fresh food, stunning views and great service. The fresh fish supplied by “Dorans on the Pier” who are all fishermen with more than 50 years experience among them."

"For a more casual dinner and an evening walk on the pier, pay a visit to Octopussy’s Seafood Tapas restaurant in Howth. This local favourite gives a taste of Mediterranean life with views over the Irish Sea. Their seafood is directly supplied by their own fish shop next door which buys it from fishing boats operating just out of Howth!"

"The name leaves something to be desired, but the food on offer does not. This restaurant is the perfect place to indulge in the seafood fare that is the main focus of Howth. The style is Mediterranean and the produce is sourced from the fishmonger's next door daily."