Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Ashbourne

"There is a wonderful (and genuine) feel-good vibe aboutBrother Hubbard. The story of the rise of this gorgeous home-grown enterprise as well as the incredible food (and coffee!) they serve quite simply keeps you coming back for more and more. Pop into their northside location on Capel Street and devour a literal slice of happiness."

"There’s no shortage of iced coffee and chocolate bevvies from Brother Hubbard, but look extra cool while staying cold with this homemade iced chai that’s dusted with spiced raspberry powder."

"Whenever I meet the big foodies - critics, food bloggers, chefs and cookbook heads I always ask them where their favourite place to eat in the city is and The Fumbally is a place that often comes out on top. If you're searching for some incredibly tasty salads, 3FE coffee, free Wi-Fi, like being surrounded by creatives and possibly have your dog in tow then The Fumbally Cafe is your spot. Get in early to guarantee yourself a spot as it's always packed (which is a great sign)."

"thefumbally.ie The magic in the Fumbally unfolded slowly when Aisling Rogerson and Luca D’Alfonso who had run the cafe in the nearby Dublin Food Co-op took over a corner building and started serving falafel. In better economic times the place would have been a convenience store. Good food times followed and Fumbally alumni have spread across the city, improving food in at least one college canteen and at market stalls, pop-ups and cafes."

"Community café The Fumbally is an idyllic place to go for a slice of cake – all baked in-house with the freshest of Irish ingredients. The menu varies from day to day, but past highlights have included a pitch-perfect gluten-free chocolate creation and a sticky toffee cake that was praised by the Irish Independent. Whatever you try, make sure you pair it with a speciality coffee by Dublin-based roasters 3fE."

"Colin Harmon is one of Dublin coffee’s most esteemed and irreverent ambassadors. Opening the original 3fe (Third Floor Espresso) in the lobby of the Twisted Pepper nightclub in 2009 and developing his now eponymous coffee brand thereafter, 3fe’s stand alone Grand Canal shop is now as much a pillar of the citywide coffee landscape as a neighbourhood essential. From their Sussex Terrace roastery they now supply a network of coffee-focussed destinations across Ireland, and serve takeaway coffees."

"Unless you’re super hungry, the scones at 3fe are big enough to share. Request butter and jam to achieve maximum scone satisfaction. Barista champion Colin Harmon opened the popular Dublin cafe’s first location in 2009, moved to Grand Canal Street in 2011 and started roasting beans in 2014."

"Because we had no donuts for 2 whole weeks due to a temperamental fryer we are now back with a bang. Introducing ma… pic.twitter.com/1UvwnkxaNy. Source: 3FE Coffee/Twitter"

"The chocolate pear and almond tart may be heavy, but it’s sensational, as is everything else at this beautifully looking pantry of delights. It’s fancier than a lot of other cafes, but the prices are excellent considering the quality."

"One of the best names for a café you'll ever hear, and although they do a great brunch and a bunch of other food, it's the cakes that will keep you coming back. Usually packed to the rafters, but well worth the wait."

"Take a left off Camden Street and you'll find a darling café with coffee lovers hanging out on the long bench outside of this popular foodie haven. Owned by friends and business partners, Kevin Powell and Brian O'Keefe, this café specialises in fresh, seasonal, Dublin-sourced food. All of their dishes are bursting with flavour and are super colourful."

"A post shared by Meet Me In The Morning (@meetmeinthemorning). Sharing a building, staff and welcoming vibe, MMIM and Reference Coffee could be more aptly described as Siamese twins rather than sister cafes. The distinction between the two lies in that Reference is takeaway coffee only, whereas you can linger over your brew in MMIM."

"It’s easy to miss this spartan breakfast and lunch spot off busy Camden street. It looks like a pared down coffee shop with nothing but a few baked goods. While the concise menu isn’t much longer than a tweet, it offers a range of stellar dishes heavy on vegetables, with dashes of meat for garnish."

"Situated in the Dublin Docklands, Il Valentino is an innovative bakery that feels distinctly different. With a commitment to making the healthiest, most authentic baked goods possible, they use only Italian extra virgin olive oil and preservative-free flours to make their spelt, country malt-grain, stoneground loaves and other breads. They also have ‘theme weekends’ for their customers, focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients – October is ‘apple comforts’ month, while November is all about chocolate and chestnuts."

"Brasserie 66 is not a place that strikes you as child friendly but if you liked their food before you had kids, you’ll be happy to hear that kids are welcome and catered for. The restaurant has some booster seats and child dishes at a reduced price: ask the server for details as I don’t recall seeing a kids menu as such. Address: 66-67 South Great George’s Street, Dublin"

"A fixed feature on George’s street that brings an honest-to-goodness approach to tasty food delivering hearty flavours in an atmospheric setting. The eclectic cocktail menu is definitely worth exploring, and they also offer a creative mocktail menu too. Early Bird Menu: Sunday to Wednesday all evening."

"Reference Coffee is the go-to spot for coffee when you need a caffeine fix in Portobello. Associated with cool brunch spot Meet Me in the Morning (which is just next door), Reference features roasts from both Irish and European producers. Add a pastry and grab a seat outside when the weather is sunny."

"With 129 fully air-conditioned bedrooms combined with excellent service, Maldron Hotel Parnell Square has everything you need for a perfect city break in Dublin. With an abundance of things to see and do right on our doorstep, it is the perfect base to stay and explore Dublin city.Maldron Hotel Parnell Square is located just 3 minutes' walk from O'Connell Street and is easily accessible from all the main transport routes from Dublin Airport, bus and train stations. Address: Parnell Square, Dublin 1"

"Maldron Hotel Parnell Square – 5 minutes walk from the center, we’ve stayed here and enjoyed it If you want an apartment, check out this perfectly located and well reviewed"

"A multiple award-winning restaurant just off Stephen’s Green, Etto recently won ‘Restaurant of the Year’ at the 2018 Irish Restaurant Awards. Perhaps even more impressively, it was also awarded a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand for four consecutive years from 2014 to 2017. Simplistic in it’s decor with white walls, rustic wooden furniture, Etto is laid-back and relaxed and the intimate space makes this restaurant so cosy and romantic."

"You’re all but guaranteed an amazing meal at this cosy spot on Merrion Row. The Etto menu brims with dishes you’ll be dreaming of for months after you lick your plate clean, and there’s a great-value weekday lunch menu at just €23 for two courses. Dishes often change by the day, but be sure to order a side of crispy hashed potatoes with Lyonnaise onions and the red wine prunes with vanilla mascarpone for dessert."

"Served in an orange broth flavored with nduja, ruby tomatoes and samphire succulents, Etto’s signature mussels were smoky, hot and downright delicious. In Italy, ‘etto’ is a suffix used to describe something small. In Dublin, Etto (the restaurant) is indeed small with just 38 seats."

"Supermac's are like the Irish McDonald's but ten times better. They take time and care and have loads of restaurants all over Ireland."

"Nestled beautifully on landscaped gardens, this iconic Victorian building exudes traditional design and contemporary elegance throughout. One of the finest 4 star hotels in the heart of Ballsbridge Dublin 4, this hotel is ideally located beside the RDS and within walking distance of Dublin city centre. Address: Merrion Road, Dublin 4"

"The last item on our list is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of modern architecture in the city. The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre was designed by Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind in 2010, and its contemporary, angular style ties in perfectly with its home in the ultra modern Grand Canal area. The design ties into its theatrical theme with a striking composition of a ‘red carpet’ with bright resin-glass paving extending from the theatre, covered with distinctive red glowing angled light sticks."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Kanakari used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Bord Gais Energy Theatre is a performing arts venue located in the Docklands. It is the city’s biggest fixed-seat theater and was designed by Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind for the Dublin Docklands Development Authority."

"Designed by Studio Libeskind in 2010, the Grand Canal Square formed an important milestone for the redevelopment of the Dublin Docklands area. The 2000-seat theater is based on the concept of stages: the stage of the theater, the stage of the piazza, the stage of the multiple lever lobby above the piazza."

"Again, you will have done your homework and booked something in advance, we hope (though there always is a chance to get late tickets even for the Abbey Theatre, with a bit of luck). If you are set on enjoying an Irish night out, a large number of pubs offer their services and many also provide entertainment (free or for a small fee in most cases). Just follow the crowds, which will, more than likely, bring you to the Temple Bar area."