Best Breakfast in Dublin City Centre?

Thargor

Hi, I searched but the most recent thread I could find was from 2010, so whats the best fry-up place in Dublin these days? Got to drive up for a job on the quays at 6am tomorrow and I'm going to be starving afterwards, no hotlamps or microwaves, just a proper fresh fry. Thanks.

robjones1981

my personal favourite is still cafe sofia on wexford street - prob mentioned that on the thread in 2010 you refer to!

Its 6 or 6.50e i think for a big tasty plate of food - if you dont want something and want something extra instead of it you simply tell him/her.

You will prob get a second pot of tea on the house and maybe some biscuits too, plus if you want to sit around afterwards, read the papers etc you will be made to feel most welcome and may even get offered more tea on the house

Viola on baggot street is very tasty also - more upmarket, more expensive, prob less food - but good all the same

I havent tried anywhere else in recent years at all other than these two

little swift

i'd suppose it all depends on what part of the quays your going, there are alot of good places up and down them. if its near eden quay i would go to fuscirads molbourgh st.
it been there years and the grub is good.
http://www.locationary.com/place/en/IE/Dublin/Dublin/Fusciardi's_Cafe-p1022041982.jsp

wicklowwonder

Cinnamon cafe between Smitfield Square and Quays is lovely. Great fry, very friendly, also do bagels and everything else you may want. Opens 7am I get a take away coffee there most mornings on way to work.

cosmic

Probably too late for your now but Lovin Spoon on North Frederick Street is the best imo

Galadriel

cosmic wrote: »

Probably too late for your now but Lovin Spoon on North Frederick Street is the best imo

It's a really nice breakfast but what put me off was the awful margarine style product they give you for the toast, couldn't eat it!

Thargor

A very good breakfast was had in Cafe Sofia on Wexford Street, the Student breakfast comes with a small pile of chips and tea and toast for 6 Euro, great value and a huge breakfast, will be back. Thanks everyone.

puffishoes

Thargor wrote: »

Hi, I searched but the most recent thread I could find was from 2010, so whats the best fry-up place in Dublin these days? Got to drive up for a job on the quays at 6am tomorrow and I'm going to be starving afterwards, no hotlamps or microwaves, just a proper fresh fry. Thanks.

no fried egg?

beans? mushrooms? hash browns? what's all this foreign stuff?


and the link on your image is called full English breakfast?

Thargor

Well Ive worked in 3 hotels in Galway in my life and they all served a full Irish like that, and the choice was always scrambled, poached or fried eggs. Also I asked for a fry-up, not a full Irish, if a full Irish doesn't include those things then it looks like Ill be ordering a full English from now on!

Nationalism doesn't really affect my menu choices too much anyway, I love pizza/pasta/cheeseburgers etc too much

novarock

Noshington on South circular road has the best breakfast ever put on a plate...

puffishoes

Thargor wrote: »

Well Ive worked in 3 hotels in Galway in my life and they all served a full Irish like that, and the choice was always scrambled, poached or fried eggs. Also I asked for a fry-up, not a full Irish, if a full Irish doesn't include those things then it looks like Ill be ordering a full English from now on!

Nationalism doesn't really affect my menu choices too much anyway, I love pizza/pasta/cheeseburgers etc too much

on a more serious note I'm finding it harder and harder to find a well made breakfast irish or otherwise.

This sofia place on wexford st sounds good must give it a try.

Catxscotch

the Kingfisher on Parnell St does a fair breakfast as well..hangover cure of choice!

Thargor

puffishoes wrote: »

on a more serious note I'm finding it harder and harder to find a well made breakfast irish or otherwise.

This sofia place on wexford st sounds good must give it a try.

I dont think they have hash browns, maybe if you ask, I got chips instead with my student breakfast anyway. Definitely a chronic shortage of good breakfasts alright, Im in Bray during the week these days and there's nothing, microwaves and hotlamps everywhere.

puffishoes

Catxscotch wrote: »

the Kingfisher on Parnell St does a fair breakfast as well..hangover cure of choice!

When was the last time you were there?

I never managed to try it but I read some complaints can't remember if it was boards or another forum that it has gone down hill recently.

I stayed in a lot of B&B's around the country at the start of the month and I can't think one of them made a decent breakfast which used to be nearly always a banker.

times are bad when you can't find a daycent fry

puffishoes

Thargor wrote: »

I dont think they have hash browns, maybe if you ask, I got chips instead with my student breakfast anyway. Definitely a chronic shortage of good breakfasts alright, Im in Bray during the week these days and there's nothing, microwaves and hotlamps everywhere.

amazed, Bray of all places should be a wash with decent cafe's

does the porterhouse in bray do breakfast? or the hotel beside it? can't think of the name now.

frag420

I spent a bit of time in Bray a in 2010. I used to get a decent breaky in a place on Quinsborough rd. Cant think of the name of it but its just after clancies bar on the left as walking away from the main st.

Was always full leaving that place and they always swapped stuff as I dont eat eggs or shrooms so got extra bacon or sausage etc.

PauloConn

Must try Cafe Sofia, have gone to Yum Yums on Camden Street a few times and generally good for brekkie and lunches at weekend, especially when hungover.
Novarock, is noshington the place across from Griffith College? If so, I've heard good things but haven't eaten there.
So thats 2 places i gots to hit up this weekend for brekkie. Great start to the week

Lux23

I had a full Irish in the Third Space in Smithfield a couple of weeks ago, it was very good quality but I have to admit I prefer less porky sausages. It was 8 quid with tea/coffee and toast.

robjones1981

Thargor wrote: »

I dont think they have hash browns, maybe if you ask, I got chips instead with my student breakfast anyway. Definitely a chronic shortage of good breakfasts alright, Im in Bray during the week these days and there's nothing, microwaves and hotlamps everywhere.

Inspired by this thread I went to Cafe sofia at lunch time - and they had the hash browns - but I did have to ask

novarock

PauloConn wrote: »

Must try Cafe Sofia, have gone to Yum Yums on Camden Street a few times and generally good for brekkie and lunches at weekend, especially when hungover.
Novarock, is noshington the place across from Griffith College? If so, I've heard good things but haven't eaten there.
So thats 2 places i gots to hit up this weekend for brekkie. Great start to the week

The very one, I believe either the owner or the chef had something to do with chapter one at some stage..

All fresh made stuff too! Even the black pudding.

robjones1981

novarock wrote: »

The very one, I believe either the owner or the chef had something to do with chapter one at some stage..

All fresh made stuff too! Even the black pudding.

Can recommend the place on scr opposite Griffith College - very nice and top quality - perhaps higher price than the other places mentioned here? But v good

frag420

robjones1981 wrote: »

Inspired by this thread I went to Cafe sofia at lunch time - and they had the hash browns - but I did have to ask

I think I shall treat myself this Friday...............

emzolita

Eddie Rockets do an amazing all day brekkie. would highly recommend.

PauloConn

novarock wrote: »

The very one, I believe either the owner or the chef had something to do with chapter one at some stage..

All fresh made stuff too! Even the black pudding.

Really.... well thats it, i know where i'm going for breakfast on Saturday AND Sunday morning now.
Cheers Novarock

robjones1981

emzolita wrote: »

Eddie Rockets do an amazing all day brekkie. would highly recommend.

Have had mixed experiences with this

On one occasion in both Terenure and Dame Street it was indeed good stuff

But unfortunately on every other occasion I tried it I was very much disappointed

The bacon was way way overdone and had been left sitting for a long period - I imagine all day.

The eggs were fried - scrambled was not available even though the menu had them as an option

And the hash brown was poor quality - and had clearly just been reheated in the microwave

mikemac1

I despair for places with the hot lamps, simmering there for hours

If I'm paying for breakfast I want it cooked fresh

So I have nothing but good things to say about The Pantry Café under the railway bridge on Talbot St
Ignore the menu, they'll do whatever you fancy

I also recommend Brams in Marino Mart
The place does be jammed, if you go there you will be sharing a table but that's no big deal

SuperGrover

My favourite, by a long shot, is Bewleys in Grafton St. Lovely breakfast, fresh juice, coffee and refills, for a tenner.

Coupled with the lovely surroundings and the excellent table service, it's a most excellent breakfast spot.

Some years back, under previous owners, it was hot lamps and queue up with your tray but it's top notch now.

John Mason

we just had a decent fry-up in finglas village.

Merkin

Agree on the brekkie in Bewleys on Grafton Street - nice atmosphere, good grub and decent value!

CeluiDuDehors

I've had a few wonderful breakfasts in O'Neills, Suffolk street in the past!

Jame Gumb

Gerry's on Montague Lane (a road between Wexford / Camden St) does a super breakfast.

Ben D Bus

Currently sitting in the Capuccino Bar in Temple Bar. Opposite Urban Outfitters. Using their free WiFi while I wait for my all day breakfast. Its usually pretty OK. €8.95 but made to order.

Will update on quality in 20 minutes.

Edit: Tasty, but not 100% sure is was cooked to order.

Fried egg, 2 bacon, 2 sausage, tomato, black and white pudding, mushrooms, hash brown & beans. 2 slices of toast and a mug of decent coffee included.

yabadabado

I will be working beside Tara st. Station for a few days and wondering where ye recommend for a fry up? Will be fairly tight for time so somewhere close by is a must.

robjones1981

Ben D Bus wrote: »

Currently sitting in the Capuccino Bar in Temple Bar. Opposite Urban Outfitters. Using their free WiFi while I wait for my all day breakfast. Its usually pretty OK. €8.95 but made to order.

Will update on quality in 20 minutes.

Edit: Tasty, but not 100% sure is was cooked to order.

Fried egg, 2 bacon, 2 sausage, tomato, black and white pudding, mushrooms, hash brown & beans. 2 slices of toast and a mug of decent coffee included.

That sounds decent value especially as wifi and tea are included - must try this place

Thargor

yabadabado wrote: »

I will be working beside Tara st. Station for a few days and wondering where ye recommend for a fry up? Will be fairly tight for time so somewhere close by is a must.

Eddie Rockets on O Connells street is nice but pricey, not great choice around there alright.

TCP/IP

Jame Gumb wrote: »

Gerry's on Montague Lane (a road between Wexford / Camden St) does a super breakfast.

Just has a fry in Gerry's as was in the mood. Nice enough place and Gerry himself was there but would not go back. At €8.50 it was good value but just not that tasty. Only allow myself a full Irish once a month to try and be healthy but will deffo try somewhere else next time.

beakerjoe

Easily Brendans off chancery st (near the fruit market). Its easily the best breakfast ive ever had, Proper greasy spoon stuff. Ive been to a few of the places above and while they are good, none hold a candle to Brendans. Its a bit of a dingy place but the breakfast is awesome.

Big thick rashers, jumbo sausages, fried egg, mushrooms, delicious black pudding, beans and buttery batch toast. all for about 8 quid

PauloConn

beakerjoe wrote: »

Easily Brendans off chancery st (near the fruit market). Its easily the best breakfast ive ever had, Proper greasy spoon stuff. Ive been to a few of the places above and while they are good, none hold a candle to Brendans. Its a bit of a dingy place but the breakfast is awesome.

Big thick rashers, jumbo sausages, fried egg, mushrooms, delicious black pudding, beans and buttery batch toast. all for about 8 quid

Is that the one beside Fyffe's/Total Produce? Yeah, its a good spot but i used to love Paddy's place inside the actual market. Fried eggs were done by cracking an egg into the deep fat fryer.... proper order. By the time it hit the sausages in the basket it was cooked.
But for now, its all about Noshington's on SCR. But the local in Harolds Cross, the Black Apple, does a good one too. The veggie brekkie with sausages and pudding would satisfy a medium sized rhino. The homemade potato cake is excellent

Anto McC

yabadabado wrote: »

I will be working beside Tara st. Station for a few days and wondering where ye recommend for a fry up? Will be fairly tight for time so somewhere close by is a must.

Del Rio's opposite Abbey Theatre is ideal for you

chopper6

Kilkenny Design on Nassua st...huge 5 item breakfats with tea and toast for a fiver.

smackbunnybaby

beakerjoe wrote: »

Easily Brendans off chancery st (near the fruit market). Its easily the best breakfast ive ever had, Proper greasy spoon stuff. Ive been to a few of the places above and while they are good, none hold a candle to Brendans. Its a bit of a dingy place but the breakfast is awesome.

Big thick rashers, jumbo sausages, fried egg, mushrooms, delicious black pudding, beans and buttery batch toast. all for about 8 quid

Can't find this place!
Can someone throw up a google map street view please!
Really want to try it out!

joanas

the address for Brendan's is actually 11 Mary's lane, Dublin 7.

smackbunnybaby

joanas wrote: »

the address for Brendan's is actually 11 Mary's lane, Dublin 7.

Excellent! Cheers!

Slunk

Don't forget them potato crisp things from brendans too. Might have to pop around again soon. Proper mug of tea too