Best Coffee in the Shopping Centre

Staplor · 21-07-2015 2:26pm #1

I was just over in the shopping centre, and I fancied a coffee, the queue for Butlers was a bit too big, and then I asked myself where is the best coffee in the centre. I reckon Butlers (plus the bonus free chocolate) but where else is good?

January · 21-07-2015 2:35pm

Butlers, there's a reason the line is always long.

ThisRegard · 21-07-2015 10:32pm

Probably going against the grain of liking something from one of the big boys but I like Costa's.

Slattsy · 21-07-2015 10:34pm

Ai. Butlers the only half decent place in Blanch.

Probably in D.15 actually.... ?

BabysCoffee · 21-07-2015 10:34pm

I like Butlers too. BB's tastes too bitter for me. I order an espresso in Starbucks as the Americano is so weak.

January · 22-07-2015 9:05am

ThisRegard wrote: »

Probably going against the grain of liking something from one of the big boys but I like Costa's.

No I like Costa too but it's a second to Butlers.

Day Lewin · 22-07-2015 9:09am

Butlers. definitely. And I personally find Costa coffee too bitter.

Starbucks is quite bland but their "House Blend" is very good to buy and bring home to make it your own favourite way (it's dear, but a nice balanced blend)

fleet · 22-07-2015 9:12am

January wrote: »

No I like Costa too but it's a second to Butlers.

Jaysus, if I make a latte at home that's as watery as Costa then I throw it down the sink. Every one I've been in boils the milk, I've tried a half dozen outlets at this stage.

Insomnia can get it right. Butlers isn't bad. Starbucks is poor (espresso is OK).

ciaran76 · 22-07-2015 10:17am

I goto Kays and get the coffee at the little coffee bar place on the left as you walk in.
Butlers is good too.
Starbucks I always need an extra shot or two as their coffee is bland.

ongarboy · 22-07-2015 2:03pm

While it's not technically within the main SC, I was in Ground Espresso (new cafe upstairs in Next) last weekend and they did a very good Americano...very nice surroundings for relaxing and spacious/uncrowded as well...will give that a go in future when I'm over at that end.

DvB · 23-07-2015 9:19am

Kays (the one @ first floor level) is where myself & the Mrs go for a coffee when up in the SC. Really like their coffee. Last choice would be starbucks, bland, bland, bland.... cannot believe its so popular, as coffee goes its really not that great IMO.

Staplor · 23-07-2015 11:10am

ongarboy wrote: »

While it's not technically within the main SC, I was in Ground Espresso (new cafe upstairs in Next) last weekend and they did a very good Americano...very nice surroundings for relaxing and spacious/uncrowded as well...will give that a go in future when I'm over at that end.

Yeah that Ground Espresso place is nice, got a good flat white there, with a glass of water - nice touch.

The view over the KFC carpark is much better than I thought it would be. It's a really nice place to sit.

nikpmup · 24-07-2015 1:25pm

The coffee shop over in Draiocht does really nice coffee, and a damn good breakfast too

BabysCoffee · 24-07-2015 5:46pm

nikpmup wrote: »

The coffee shop over in Draiocht does really nice coffee, and a damn good breakfast too

Love their breakfast - their capuccino is good too,

murphyebass · 27-07-2015 4:18pm

Best coffee in the centre and in Dublin 15 in general for that matter is a newish coffee shop above next called "ground".

They have about a dozen shops mainly in Northern Ireland. Started by a family in Coleraine.

They have a house blend and a guest coffee.
Plenty of coffee devices if you're looking to get into brewing your own and also sell their house blend which I was pretty impressed by.

Considering every other coffee shop in the area is just dreadful, yes it's true, I'm glad to have a really good option now near me.

Enjoy.

Rosser · 27-07-2015 11:35pm

Few things in life as predictable as the "best coffee in xyz" thread. Always the Starbucks is sh1t brigade who also have an issue with their size as a multinational alternatively there's the coffee aficionados who insist that unless you're getting your flat white from some 'independent' you're the equivalent of a philistine!

We're to lucky to have the choice we do in D15 and much of it is down to the individual palette. For what it's worth I like Butlers, Ground & Starbucks, might not be the best but it's what tastes good to me.

While I'm at it the other thread that you can set your watch by is the 'best brekkie / breakfast role / Chinese / Indian/ whatever your having yourself in D15" thread.

murphyebass · 28-07-2015 7:11am

Rosser wrote: »

Few things in life as predictable as the "best coffee in xyz" thread. Always the Starbucks is sh1t brigade who also have an issue with their size as a multinational alternatively there's the coffee aficionados who insist that unless you're getting your flat white from some 'independent' you're the equivalent of a philistine!

We're to lucky to have the choice we do in D15 and much of it is down to the individual palette. For what it's worth I like Butlers, Ground & Starbucks, might not be the best but it's what tastes good to me.

While I'm at it the other thread that you can set your watch by is the 'best brekkie / breakfast role / Chinese / Indian/ whatever your having yourself in D15" thread.

Starbucks, Butlers, Costa are the three chains I'm aware of in Blanch and all three are poor.

From not tamping the coffee correctly to scalding the coffee with rediculously hot water its just poor.

I'm not saying it's the worst coffee in the country because there's a lot worse but let's not kid ourselves here it's hardly he work of a trained barista which is where usually an independent or a good chain (ground is a chain) coffee shop will excel.

They care about the coffee having at least two varieties of coffees on offer.
They'll know about the origins of the coffee, the roast, etc...

I could go on but let's just say what you like isn't necessarily the best.

Coffee is very comparable to beer or wine or whiskey when done correctly.

Good craft beer is amazing as the brewery takes pride in the ingredients, the process, small batches, etc..

Commercial beer like Bud let's say is piss served ice cold so you can't taste it.

Again if your preference is for a Starbucks or Costa that's fine but it most definitely not the best coffee in Dublin 15.

Btw there's plenty of great coffee shops in the city centre two worth checking out to try the difference like 3fe etc.. Check out the coffee section of boards to find out more.

Again not looking for an argument just trying to show differences.

Up to this point I avoided coffee shops in Dublin 15 even driving to Boss Hogs in Maynooth if I fancied not brewing at home but thankfully Ground gives me an option.

OldMrBrennan83 · 28-07-2015 7:14am

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ciaran76 · 28-07-2015 8:49am

Tried Ground and have to say It is really good. Had a cappuccino and a flat white and both were very good.

Staplor · 28-07-2015 1:12pm

murphyebass wrote: »

Starbucks, Butlers, Costa are the three chains I'm aware of in Blanch and all three are poor.

From not tamping the coffee correctly to scalding the coffee with rediculously hot water its just poor.

I'm not saying it's the worst coffee in the country because there's a lot worse but let's not kid ourselves here it's hardly he work of a trained barista which is where usually an independent or a good chain (ground is a chain) coffee shop will excel.

They care about the coffee having at least two varieties of coffees on offer.
They'll know about the origins of the coffee, the roast, etc...

I could go on but let's just say what you like isn't necessarily the best.

Coffee is very comparable to beer or wine or whiskey when done correctly.

Good craft beer is amazing as the brewery takes pride in the ingredients, the process, small batches, etc..

Commercial beer like Bud let's say is piss served ice cold so you can't taste it.

Again if your preference is for a Starbucks or Costa that's fine but it most definitely not the best coffee in Dublin 15.

Btw there's plenty of great coffee shops in the city centre two worth checking out to try the difference like 3fe etc.. Check out the coffee section of boards to find out more.

Again not looking for an argument just trying to show differences.

Up to this point I avoided coffee shops in Dublin 15 even driving to Boss Hogs in Maynooth if I fancied not brewing at home but thankfully Ground gives me an option.

Boss Hoggs in Maynooth is back open, not the same guys, have had 2 decent cups there last week.

murphyebass · 28-07-2015 1:44pm

Staplor wrote: »

Boss Hoggs in Maynooth is back open, not the same guys, have had 2 decent cups there last week.

I saw it had closed alright.

Glad it's reopened and even more glad to hear it's still decent.

We could do without good shops closing.

Wonder why they closed up. Maybe not doing the biz?

annR · 28-07-2015 9:38pm

I really like Kays on the first floor, also for their food. Must try the new place over Next. I go into the Betelnut in Draiocht sometimes but their cups are really small and their scones taste horrible.

murphyebass · 29-07-2015 11:36am

annR wrote: »

I really like Kays on the first floor, also for their food. Must try the new place over Next. I go into the Betelnut in Draiocht sometimes but their cups are really small and their scones taste horrible.

Kay's, really?

Youre in for a treat in Ground if you think Kay's is good.

ongarboy · 29-07-2015 11:43am

Rosser wrote: »

Few things in life as predictable as the "best coffee in xyz" thread. Always the Starbucks is sh1t brigade who also have an issue with their size as a multinational alternatively there's the coffee aficionados who insist that unless you're getting your flat white from some 'independent' you're the equivalent of a philistine!

We're to lucky to have the choice we do in D15 and much of it is down to the individual palette. For what it's worth I like Butlers, Ground & Starbucks, might not be the best but it's what tastes good to me.

While I'm at it the other thread that you can set your watch by is the 'best brekkie / breakfast role / Chinese / Indian/ whatever your having yourself in D15" thread.

If such threads are so yawn-inducing for you, why do you even contribute to them??

ThisRegard · 29-07-2015 1:30pm

murphyebass wrote: »

Kay's, really?

Youre in for a treat in Ground if you think Kay's is good.

I think Kays is good though.

Seve OB · 29-07-2015 1:34pm

McDonalds is good. well i like it anyway and that's all that matters. I generally get Cappuccino
at €2 per cup it's a reasonable price, but with the card system it works out at 6 cups for a tenner.

OldMrBrennan83 · 29-07-2015 5:41pm

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Rosser · 29-07-2015 10:51pm

ongarboy wrote: »

If such threads are so yawn-inducing for you, why do you even contribute to them??

Well of course I never said I found it "yawn inducing" I just made an observation and I then went in to make what I thought was a worthwhile contribution about the choice we have in D15...I'll run it by you first the next time.

Tiger Mcilroy · 30-07-2015 10:25am

Rosser wrote: »

Well of course I never said I found it "yawn inducing" I just made an observation and I then went in to make what I thought was a worthwhile contribution about the choice we have in D15...I'll run it by you first the next time.

Your observation was basically to sneer at anyone that has tastebuds and quite rightly points out starbucks coffee is bland and are poorly made. theres a reason they lace them with syrups and flavourings to mask the taste of burnt milk.

People are more discerning about their coffee and there is nothing wrong with that nor does it mean they look down on people that dont get coffee from independents.

Rosser · 30-07-2015 10:04pm

I actually found Murphyebass' explaination about the differences in coffee really helpful and on foot I was in Ground only this morning which was as suggested excellent.

Curious as to why Starbucks would lace for example an espresso or an Americano with syrup 'to mask the taste of burnt milk' though but clearly you know your way around a barista's workings. Also as you pointed out I might lack tastebuds so I'm not best placed to notice.

Apologies for the confusion as I genuinely wasn't sneering at anyone well at least not until I read your post.

Zaph · 30-07-2015 10:18pm

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