People who use Just eat I guess... so time-pressed people who don't get the chance to go into places.
Mind boggling - according to Just Eat Awards, Jump Juice in Douglas is the best place in Cork for lunch. Who votes in these things?
have shared an assortment of them.. we get boxes of em at work as pressies.. dunno the names of em.. some mousse like - v chocolatey and luscious.. some with a lot of creme anglaise/heavily sugared fruit etc.. not my cuppa at all.. too sickly sweet/heavy for me..
OMG - the coffee oatie is my no 1 fav from TNB too.. have had so many of em over the last 2 yrs.. I actually get a hankering for em from time to time.. love em.. I much prefer confectionary like this - lots of crumbly texture.. the coffee buttercream is delish
I wouldn’t call Cameron heavy myself… what did you have? Their chouxs are like little puffs of air.
I love NFB (that oaty biccie with coffee walnut in particular) but their baguettes are nearly double the price of Cameron.
Just sandwiches.
I love Cameron. Parma filling in garlic/tomato baguette,a pastel de nata /Madeleine or 2 and a coffee. That's a great lunch right there 😁
Their chocolate royals are also *chefs kiss*
umm fair play to em - not a lover of Cameron though I have to say, confectionary wise.. find their stuff OTT.. too sweet n heavy for me.. though I know its popular.. esp for sambos.. do they do salads or just sambos? (non confectionary wise?)
Saw this - perfect location and a bit of healthy competition for Natural Foods! The Pier Head is really coming on as a place to visit on a nice sunny day :-)
Speaking of Cameron, they are opening a third shop in Blackrock village, where Stanley signs used to be. Opposite the natural food company.
loved that place when it was The Parlour.. staff as well as food wer fab... found staff of the new place (51) not so fab.. put me right off.. don't even rem what i had
They have some baguettes as well but just to buy as bread, no filled sandwiches.
Re: Nectar, the sandwiches were premade sitting in the glass counter but not wrapped in plastic or anything so they might well make them up fresh if you wanted something in particular. I'd say they're made in store rather than bought in. I've picked one out and they wrapped it in paper for takeaway.
Ah, my bad, I’ve only been in there once briefly so wasn’t sure.
No savouries in the Parnell Place outlet. Just cakes and pastries.
Does the one on Oliver Plunkett street do them? I know Washington Street does, but OPS is considerably smaller.
Re: bottom of Oliver Plunkett St - https://www.cameronbakery.com/menu Cameron Bakery do sandwiches.
We had brunch recently in 51 Cornmarket and it was FAB. I'm a massive brunch snob and this was probably the best brunch we've had in a long time. I'm hesitant to recommend it because I don't want it getting so busy that I struggle to get a table, but I'd also hope that it would inspire other places to follow suit. To me, brunch should be decadent and luxurious, which 51 Cornmarket definitely is. All I could wish for would be the addition of chicken and waffles!
Thanks for the suggestions! I'll check 5 Points menu, though it does seem a bit busy. Naturally Nourished is a good shout, I used to go there for a takeout when the weather was good, need to check it out again now that sitting inside is an option.
Nectar I hadn't thought of, do you know if they do the pre-prepared (wrapped) sandwiches or freshly made?
I've had lunch in Nectar a few times, at the end of Maylor Street. I've only had sandwiches there but they were good.
Went to the Dean, Sophie’s for dinner. The views are absolutely gorgeous there. The whole place is stunning inside, brass fittings, marble, colourful. Bathrooms are good, staff are very responsive, friendly. Drinks were pretty decent , not a bad wine list, cocktails were good.
Food: I got prawn tempura, it wasn’t tempura, more like battered deep fried prawns. Don’t get me wrong, still tasty, but not tempura. Had a spicy mayo with it. Ordered pear and goats cheese salad and “dirty fries” for next course. The pear salad was fridge cold and fairly limp because of it. Dirty fries were chips with the same sauce that was on the prawns. Ie, Not half dirty enough! They need to be filthy! Tossed in chilli, flecked with bacon or crispy onion , cheese on top… you know. Anyway, those are really minor quibbles, we ate and enjoyed it all.
id recommend solely for the view tbh, it is a lovely spot.
Are you looking for eat in or takeaway lunch? I get the sandwiches from the sandwich stall in the English market, or a salad box from them. The beetroot and feta salad, and the butter bean with pesto are my favs. I like the Reuben they do too. Jos and bros was recommended to me for take away hot sandwiches, but I haven’t tried it myself.
The 5 points is nice, their menu is online of you want to have a pre read
They had run out of the bread I wanted it on when I went but they just made the sambo up in another
I had a lovely brunch in Naturally Nourished (Alfred street, I think) a few weeks back.
Can anyone recommend any place around McCurtain St./end of Oliver Plunkett St. that's good for a quick lunch? (Toastie/soup/tapas or other small dish etc. Not pre-packed sandwiches.)
I've been going to the Moody Cafe but it has a limited menu and I've been overdoing it. The 5 Points place might be good but always looks very busy (hate places that are too busy, especially if I don't know the menu and am holding the place up trying to look for something).
Another fantastic meal in Paradiso on Saturday.
I think €80 for two, considering the quality point and getting 9 separate plates, is excellent value. Dessert is extra, though.
had pizza and pints last weekend in The Rising Sons.. fab fab fab.. couldn't fault a thing.. their pizza's are class.. imo.. staff are super too..
great news for Cork - we have 4 Michelin star restaurants & a new bib :)
Four Cork restaurants get coveted Michelin Star for 2022 - Cork Beo
Anyone know what restaurants are doing takeaway dinner on valentines ?
Had Lunch in De Calf in the Cornmarket centre yesterday - fab - great selection and quality.. comfy too... I would highly recommend
I'd agree with you there, much preferred the old set up.
We actually went there in the end and we got the teppanyaki, which I'm glad to say is on the menu now. I also got a sushi platter and enjoyed it all. Service was still patchy but as you said it seems to be inexperience. Hopefully it comes with time.
I'll be sure to try their noodle soups on my next visit.
Ate in Vienna Woods tonight - really lovely meal I have to say; had veg soup for starter (a bit thick but tasty), then stuffed supreme of chicken wrapped in Parma ham with wholegrain mustard sauce, mash and veg. They’ve been doing the place up bit by bit the last few years, one of the staff told us that they plan to build on an extra 40 hotel rooms and also a spa, so great plans ahead
Went there today, first time in a long time I was struggling to pick from the menu the options were so good.
The food and service was excellent. Probably the nicest meal Ive had in a long time, not that the other places were bad that we have eaten in but the Elm tree really was a standout.
