Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Bray

"The awning outside this local eatery on Capel Street declares, “This is the café you have been looking for.” The plant-filled independent café focuses on simple, pure food and takes pride in making everything from scratch. Breakfast and brunch are served seven days a week, with brunch available until nearly 4 pm. Dig into the lightly scrambled Turkish eggs menemen, with herbs and feta, or treat yourself to the signature French toast with white chocolate and coconut mascarpone."

"Brother Hubbard is a recent addition to trendy Capel Street and they're setting the bar high. Coffee and tea is sourced from two of the best Dublin suppliers, 3FE and Wall and Keogh and their homemade drinks including orange and lemon barley water and rose, raspberry and apple are refreshing and different. The newly opened courtyard includes an entirely edible garden and they are currently nominated for 'best scone in Ireland'."

"The Fumbally found its home in a large space that fell victim to the bust of the Celtic Tiger and had been left empty since its construction. What's come from that is a caf� and restaurant that is more reminiscent of continental Europe in it's interiors and use of space. You can see all the fresh produce used in the food stacked up in one corner and the salads and ingredients stare out at you invitingly from the counter of the open-plan kitchen."

"Just a minute away from St. Patrick’s Cathedral you can find another gem, the Fumbally Cafe. Here you can indulge in multiple gluten-free and dairy-free cakes. Sometimes vegan treats, such as the “Everything Free Cookie” are offered as well."

"When it comes to coffee in Dublin, it is important to give credit where credit is due. The 3fe coffee shop on Lower Grand Canal Street was one of the first modern cafés to start the caffeine takeover in Ireland. 3fe (Third Floor Espresso) was born in 2008 when Dubliner Colin Harmon left his job in finance and went on to win recognition at the World Barista Championships."

"Choose from a variety of sweet and savoury brunch dishes at 3fe|Courtesy of 3fe. Often cited as the centre of Dublin’s flourishing coffee scene, 3fe is quickly becoming an institution for coffee lovers. It has a roastery in the city centre and supplies many establishments throughout Ireland with its quality coffee."

"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 Queen of Tarts is so good they have two venues one in the heart of Temple Bar on Cow's Lane and the original branch on Dame Street. Sisters Regina and Yvonne Fallon took their experience working as pastry chefs in New York and opened a haven for sugar junkies and coffee lovers alike. Their coffee is freshly ground Lavazza and some of their delicious sweet concoctions include Bailey's chocolate chip cheesecake, tangy lemon meringue tart and warm plum tart - something to suit everyone's tastes."

"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."

"Drenched in light thanks to a large window up front, this dreamy breakfast spot feels like an old friend's ultra-trendy, yet comfortable, new flat. You'll find oat milk—so hot in U.S. coffee shops right now—on the menu here, plus apple juice sourced from North Dublin, teas, and hot chocolate. The menu, which features items made with local ingredients, is always changing; don't miss the specialty pastries—like doughnuts filled with seasonal fruits or foraged ingredients—or the particularly artistic brunch dishes."

"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."

"Recently crowned Best Brunch In Dublin, Meet Me In The Morning is a hipster haven and a foodies paradise. All the food here is locally foraged and it's fresh AF."

"With a 1st-floor terrace view of the Ha'Penny Bridge, this might be the city's coolest pizza joint. Add that it serves excellent drinks (pizza and Aperol, anyone?) and its credentials are rock solid."

"Bewley’s Café on busy Grafton Street is more of a Dublin institution than a simple restaurant. You will probably smell the freshly baked bread and hot-out-of-over muffins before you step through the door into the landmark café. The recently restored Bewley’s even offers tours of the interior."

"The granddaddy of the capital's cafés, and an essential part of the character of Grafton Street, Bewley's Oriental Café has served coffee and...Read More"

"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."

"Once the world’s largest military barracks, this splendid early neoclassical grey-stone building on the Liffey’s northern banks was completed in 1704 according to the design of Thomas Burgh (he of Trinity College's Old Library). It is now home to the Decorative Arts & History collection of the National Museum of Ireland, with a range of superb permanent exhibits ranging from a history of the Easter Rising to the work of iconic Irish designer Eileen Gray (1878–1976)."

"Collins Barracks have a collection encompassing millennials of mesmerising objects, from jewellery and coins, through clothing and furniture, to weapons and vessels. Given that there are four floors of artifacts to see and depending on your child’s age, you may like to reference the guidebooks or floor plans. This will help you to manage the tour and potentially make it more focused on specific items for younger children."

"I’m always intrigued by the flavors, from every chocolate combo imaginable to the above pictured lemon meringue and banoffee options at Offbeat Donuts."

"The iconic O’Connell Street location has been a favourite of passersby for years on end. The distinctive donut-y smell just can’t be beat, even when you’re not stopping in for one. They’re old school donuts as well – giving them a kick of nostalgia to add to the deliciousness."

"For a long time, the little Rolling Donut kiosk on O’Connell Street was the only place to get them in town."

"Why: If you know that you’re fancying Italian food but are wanting something a little bit different from a standard restaurant, The Little Pig Speakeasy could be just what you’re looking for. This 1920s style speakeasy hidden away in the centre of Dublin not only serves some pretty spectacular cocktails, but also offers a fantastic food menu of Italian classics. You can indulge in dishes ranging from burrata with Parma ham and melon to lobster spaghetti, all while enjoying the classy ambience of the velvet-clad room.Where:6 Glendenning Lane, Wicklow Street, D02 NP97"

"The Little Pig is from the folks behind Suffolk Street's beautiful, underground Blind Pig speakeasy - Michael Martin & Co. It takes up the floor above Pacino's restaurant and is all luxurious red velvet walls, polished bronze roofing, navy velvet seating, white tabletops, dimmed lighting and tasselled lamps. It's pure mysterious, intriguing, elegant, old-school class that brings you back to another era."