any opinions ona good cafe around O' Connell Street?

irishbran77 · 29-07-2009, 16:04

I know Dubliners are spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants, pubs and others pubs, but do people here think we're woefully behind other European cities when it comes to the selection of good cafes?

What would people recommend for a week-day coffee and quiet chat at around 5pm near O' Connell Street? I suppose I'm looking for an atmosphere conducive to chatting, with relaxed service and not too crowded all at the busiest time of day (5pm). Am I too demanding!?!

Any ideas will be welcome.
Thanks.

**MiCr0** · 29-07-2009, 16:21

the joy of coffee in temple bar is a good spot

Details here - http://www.ratemyarea.com/places/the...f-coffee-16938

MissFlitworth · 29-07-2009, 22:07

If it can be a hot beverage and a chat and not a coffee and a chat the Tea Garden on Ormond Quay is lovely, gorgeous space to sit in and relax and drink lovely tea. Love their masala tea.

We do get absolutely jipped when it comes to cafes, especially ones that are open after 6

*spurious* · 29-07-2009, 22:08

Cobalt Cafe, North Great George's Street

olaola · 30-07-2009, 13:58

I find cafes/bars in hotels are usually good for a quiet cuppa. Toddys in the Gresham or the Atrium in the Westin (which is lovely).

irishbran77 · 11-08-2009, 00:54

Thanks for all the replies. I agree that the Gresham can be a gem of a spot for a quiet drink sometimes and the prices aren't all that different from Madigans right beside it. I checked out Cafe Nostra on the link you gave me Micro and it turned out to be quite nice and friendly.

Cheers all!

29-07-2009, 16:04	#1
irishbran77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 106 Adverts \| Friends	any opinions ona good cafe around O' Connell Street? I know Dubliners are spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants, pubs and others pubs, but do people here think we're woefully behind other European cities when it comes to the selection of good cafes? What would people recommend for a week-day coffee and quiet chat at around 5pm near O' Connell Street? I suppose I'm looking for an atmosphere conducive to chatting, with relaxed service and not too crowded all at the busiest time of day (5pm). Am I too demanding!?! Any ideas will be welcome. Thanks.

29-07-2009, 16:21	#2
MiCr0 Muderator Join Date: Feb 1998 Location: Dublin Posts: 4,384 Adverts \| Friends CMod: Humanities, Webgames, Tech	the joy of coffee in temple bar is a good spot Details here - http://www.ratemyarea.com/places/the...f-coffee-16938 __________________ The famous philosopher Rene Descartes walked into a bar. "Can I get you a drink?", the barman asked. "I think not," Descartes replied... and instantly disappeared in a puff of smoke.

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29-07-2009, 22:07	#3
MissFlitworth Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 478 Adverts \| Friends	If it can be a hot beverage and a chat and not a coffee and a chat the Tea Garden on Ormond Quay is lovely, gorgeous space to sit in and relax and drink lovely tea. Love their masala tea. We do get absolutely jipped when it comes to cafes, especially ones that are open after 6

29-07-2009, 22:08	#4
spurious I am spurious beige Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 4,909 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Teaching & Lecturing	Cobalt Cafe, North Great George's Street

30-07-2009, 13:58	#5
olaola Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dublin 8 Posts: 2,167 Adverts \| Friends	I find cafes/bars in hotels are usually good for a quiet cuppa. Toddys in the Gresham or the Atrium in the Westin (which is lovely).

11-08-2009, 00:54	#6
irishbran77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 106 Adverts \| Friends	Thanks for all the replies. I agree that the Gresham can be a gem of a spot for a quiet drink sometimes and the prices aren't all that different from Madigans right beside it. I checked out Cafe Nostra on the link you gave me Micro and it turned out to be quite nice and friendly. Cheers all!