Good brekkie/brunch?

Dudess

Hey guys,

I'm in Dubland tomorrow for interviews and I'm meeting a mate for breakfast or brunch (depending on the time). Even though I lived in Dublin for two years (and plan on returning) and I don't often go for breakfast/brunch, any time I did partake of same in the capital, I was never that impressed. So, can you guys suggest somewhere gorgeously fabulous in the city centre?

Now we're not food snobs/pretentious types but we wouldn't be fans of greasy spoon type fare - moreso them "posh" breakfasts that have stuff like poached eggs and French toast.

My mate's a fellow Corkonian and has even less of a clue than I have.

Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Dancor

Where exactly will you be? If on the northside I recomend lovinspoon on Nrt Frederick st.

dubtom

If around camden st I'd recommend a little place on montague lane,take a left at eddie rockets,gosh I was impressed by the home cooked stuff they were dishing up last time I was there,even though I was only getting a takeaway coffee. Can't remember the name,it's on the left 3 or 4 places down.

Dudess

dancor wrote: »

Where exactly will you be? If on the northside I recomend lovinspoon on Nrt Frederick st.

Ah yes, good spot. I know it well from my Phibsborough days. No, I'll be further south. I'm talking anywhere between the Four Courts and Stephen's Green (I know, quite a stretch!)

dubtom wrote: »

If around camden st I'd recommend a little place on montague lane,take a left at eddie rockets,gosh I was impressed by the home cooked stuff they were dishing up last time I was there,even though I was only getting a takeaway coffee. Can't remember the name,it's on the left 3 or 4 places down.

Don't know Montague Lane. Where is it in relation to the big Spar on Camden Street? (On the left if you're coming up from Georges Street).

I am pie

Turn left directly before the big spar as you come up Camden St, small post office and cr'ppy looking casino on it.

There are two places there Cafe Bliss - bit more upmarket, bit less greasy spoon & Gerry's which is a classic greasy spoon. Gerry's for a hangover - Cafe Bliss for a slightly more upmarket brunch.

estebancambias

Doesn't Elephants and Castle do stuff like French Toast?

I have no idea where that is, but I hear its alright.

Gavin "shels"

dubtom wrote: »

If around camden st I'd recommend a little place on montague lane,take a left at eddie rockets,gosh I was impressed by the home cooked stuff they were dishing up last time I was there,even though I was only getting a takeaway coffee. Can't remember the name,it's on the left 3 or 4 places down.

Looks the business alright, never been in it. Although it could be hard getting a seat always seems quite full.

Fajitas!

estebancambias wrote: »

Doesn't Elephants and Castle do stuff like French Toast?

I have no idea where that is, but I hear its alright.

Temple bar I think?


GL with the interview.

Show_me_Safety

brasserie66 on georges street,
or keoghs cafe on wicklow street- mmmmm porridge with cinamom and taost!

E&C is just off temple bar square, on the street where those wierd palm tree umbrella seats are!

Dancor

Show_me_Safety wrote: »

E&C is just off temple bar square, on the street where those wierd palm tree umbrella seats are!

SEATS!!! I thought that was a toilet with some stuff ive seen happening there on weekend nights.

Show_me_Safety

ARRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

bleugh

i dont think iv ever sat there tho tbh...!

but gross...

Dudess

Guys, thanks a mil for all the tips. Ended up being 40 minutes early for my interview (not intentionally - that's just the amount of distrust I have for Dublin traffic) so just went on my own to a place nearby (Merchants Quay). It wasn't fancy but pretty damn nice.