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Best coffee in Dublin?

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  • #52
    Funkstard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,248 ✭✭✭Funkstard


    Sampled 3fe today. Incredibly nice and the staff were quite friendly. I asked for a latté and they gave it to me no bother, but why don't they advertise them? What's the story there, or am I opening a can of worms here?

    €2 as well. Really can't beat that.


  • #53
    evercloserunion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,889 ✭✭✭evercloserunion


    Funkstard wrote: »
    Sampled 3fe today. Incredibly nice and the staff were quite friendly. I asked for a latté and they gave it to me no bother, but why don't they advertise them? What's the story there, or am I opening a can of worms here?

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  • #54
    Funkstard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,248 ✭✭✭Funkstard


    Go on, out with it, what cardinal sin have a I broken by asking such a dumb and naive question?


  • #55
    evercloserunion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,889 ✭✭✭evercloserunion


    Ah no just joking. Wouldn't be such a purist myself (see my above post about McDonald's coffee!)

    Though if he wasn't advertising it it's probably just because his specialty would be more coffee-ey coffees if you know what I mean.


  • #56
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    evercloserunion wrote: »
    Ah no just joking. Wouldn't be such a purist myself (see my above post about McDonald's coffee!)

    Though if he wasn't advertising it it's probably just because his specialty would be more coffee-ey coffees if you know what I mean.

    Check Post 46, think it's just a mug/cup issue.


  • #57
    Funkstard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,248 ✭✭✭Funkstard


    Oh ok. I understand it from a purists point - but then why is there a cappuccino offered?

    If it's a mug thing I see then. Amount of espresso vs. milk I suppose.


  • #58
    egan007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭egan007


    Iolar Iontach wrote: »
    I haven't seen "The Art of Coffee" in the Docklands mentioned yet. He uses Coffee Angel Beans.

    Second that was there yesterday.

    To get there from NS
    Cross Sam bek bridge. Follow road around behing Grand Canal theatre
    At the lights turn left
    Take the next right at the glass tower on the right just before the bridge.
    The coffee shop is on the ground floor of the tower.

    Nice staff great coffee


  • #59
    TarfHead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,192 ✭✭✭TarfHead


    Inspired by this thread, I popped in yesterday to 3FE to see what the 'fuss' was about :D

    The first time I ever had a freshly brewed cup of coffee was in New York over 10 years ago and it was, for me, almost an epihany. Since then, no other coffee has had that effect on me.

    Until yesterday. I like coffee with nothing added - no milk, no sugar, no nothing. I asked the lad at the counter what he might suggest and what he gave me was exceptional ! As with wine, the subtleties and nuances of flavours of coffee are lost on me, but the cup I had yesterday was full of flavour and had me appreciating that what I had in front of me was leagues ahead of anything I have had in years.

    The missus has a cappucino and it too was exceptional.

    We will be back ! Sometime ..


  • #60
    another world
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 541 ✭✭✭another world


    I've been getting my fix at The Bald Barista recently. Very good stuff, especially the double espresso


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  • #61
    Dub13
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    another world wrote: »
    I've been getting my fix at The Bald Barista recently. Very good stuff, especially the double espresso

    I have been meaning to try that shop out as it looks nice,but its the wrong side of the city for me.


  • #62
    Chewbacca.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 190 ✭✭Chewbacca.


    Bald baristas is the best...
    3FE coffee is very nice ,but the location and the inside of the building is a bit of a kip TBH


  • #63
    Coriolanus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,879 ✭✭✭Coriolanus


    I think that's part of the charm. The city is full of Coffee Society/Insomnia clones.


  • #64
    Dub13
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    My only gripe with 3FE is they don't do large enough take aways.


  • #65
    burkejo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭burkejo


    Got a free take away coffee from a new place on Upper Abbey st the other morn, owner was giving them away. Much nicer then insomina from spar across the road where i usually get it, think it was bewleys.


  • #66
    hatful
    Closed Accounts Posts: 346 ✭✭hatful


    Chewbacca. wrote: »
    Bald baristas is the best...
    3FE coffee is very nice ,but the location and the inside of the building is a bit of a kip TBH

    3FE cappuccino was v. tasty. I also didn't like the interior, it had a studenty feel, having said that they're just starting up so probably don't have the cash to re-furbish.


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  • #67
    littlejp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 715 ✭✭✭littlejp


    The Bald Barista is pretty good. The Cake Cafe on Camden St has great coffee too aswell as a lovely seating area (when it's sunny).
    Was in a new place in Powerscourt Centre called the Pepper Pot on Sunday. They have lovely coffee too and delicious homemade cakes.
    Will definitely be going back there as it's in a lovely location and the coffee is nice.


  • #68
    Iolar Iontach
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭Iolar Iontach


    Tiesan Café in Filmbase and Caffè Parigi also do nice coffee. The sandwiches in Tiesan are also excellent; coffees come with a complimentary Valrhona chocolate too!


  • #69
    Chewbacca.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 190 ✭✭Chewbacca.


    Butlers is nice too, nice interior and a free chocolate


  • #70
    Chewbacca.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 190 ✭✭Chewbacca.


    littlejp wrote: »
    The Cake Cafe on Camden St has great coffee too aswell as a lovely seating area (when it's sunny).
    .

    Is it the 'La Boulangerie' you're talking about? I must try it out


  • #71
    david123456
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭david123456


    littlejp wrote: »
    Was in a new place in Powerscourt Centre called the Pepper Pot on Sunday. They have lovely coffee too and delicious homemade cakes.
    Will definitely be going back there as it's in a lovely location and the coffee is nice.

    I was in the Pepper Pot too, nice people and great coffee. I hope they do well. I had a coffee in the Point Depot market from Badger and Dodo. Super coffee, worth checking out.


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  • #72
    Coriolanus
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    Chewbacca. wrote: »
    Is it the 'La Boulangerie' you're talking about? I must try it out
    I've heard only good things about the Boulangerie. Definitely checking it out next time I'm southside.


  • #73
    Oliver1985
    Registered Users Posts: 1,304 ✭✭✭Oliver1985


    Cant think of the name of the place but the newish coffee Kiosk In Connolly station the coffee is gorgeous nicest I have ever had!!


  • #74
    oohlala
    Closed Accounts Posts: 131 ✭✭oohlala


    had a take away latte the other night from 3fe and it was gorgeous, definitely gets my vote!


  • #75
    antoniosicily
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 342 ✭✭antoniosicily


    Tried yesterday 3FE, very nice.
    Otherwise any Butler's is a good place for a cappuccino (I haven't tried to espresso though).


  • #76
    rugbyman
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    As a daily coffee drinker, a lot of these in Europe, I could not say that even one quarter of the coffees I drink are worth drinking. On the continent I like the cultue of wandering in and having a coffe at the bar, especially at seven am.

    Amazingly, laugh at this if you wish, there are coffee vending machines that deliver v.good coffee.

    Anyway, point is look at this thread, though one place gets great mentions and a few others get some, there are dozens apparently not worth a note.

    Regards,Rugbyman

    am abroad today, my daughter just rang me for Fathers day, I told her we are going to Dublin for an adventure day out shortly and coffee in 3fe will be one stop.


  • #77
    just-joe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 679 ✭✭✭just-joe


    Also popped into 3fe this week while I was in Dublin, great coffee and a really good vibe! Never before has the barista told me a bit about the coffee I'm about to drink, its a nice touch. The experience is tempting me to find out more about coffee culture..

    Also, Napoli on Westland Row has great coffee. If you go in to the Science Gallery, just off Pearse St, attached to Trinity College, you can get the same coffee (its run by the Napoli guys from what I can see) and check out whats going on in the gallery too! Its a nice, bright place to sit down and have a cup of coffee/read etc etc.


  • #78
    littlehedgehog
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    Think the kiosk in Connolly is called AMT, or something along those lines. Bean & Gone in there smells incredible - I need to try their coffee some time :)

    I'm definitely going to try 3FE next time in town. Also, I recommend The Runner Bean on Nassau St - haven't been in in ages, but goddamn they do a good coffee.


  • #79
    Coriolanus
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    I know the World Barista Championships are on this week and afaik pretty much all the 3fe baristas as well as Colin are attending and/or competing.
    Back to La Corte in the short term, for me at least.


  • #80
    Dub13
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,254 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dub13


    Nevore wrote: »
    Back to La Corte in the short term, for me at least.

    Is that the shop across from the Abbey...?Nice coffee if it is.


  • #81
    Coriolanus
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    Dub13 wrote: »
    Is that the shop across from the Abbey...?Nice coffee if it is.
    La Corte is in the Epicurean food hall, Middle Abbey St. The same crowd have Bar Italia in the Italian Quarter too. :)


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  • #82
    Dub13
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,254 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dub13


    Nevore wrote: »
    La Corte is in the Epicurean food hall, Middle Abbey St. The same crowd have Bar Italia in the Italian Quarter too. :)

    I must check it out,I am not sure what the one I was talking about is called.


  • #83
    dub7_2010
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭dub7_2010


    La Corte is the best ive had in Dublin so far.
    I have tried 3FE and I wont be returning.

    Cant find anywhere in Dublin that beats my homemade coffee :D

    To sample really good coffee it will be too expensive as
    the flight will cost so much.


  • #84
    Cableguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 288 ✭✭Cableguy


    I took a stroll up Abbey Street today to try out a coffee in 3FE but I couldnt find it. I stood outside no 54 Middle Abbey Street (Across fro Arnnots) and there wasnt even a sign for the shop!!!


  • #85
    Coriolanus
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    Cableguy wrote: »
    I took a stroll up Abbey Street today to try out a coffee in 3FE but I couldnt find it. I stood outside no 54 Middle Abbey Street (Across fro Arnnots) and there wasnt even a sign for the shop!!!
    They're gone to the WBC afaik. They are normally open on a sunday I know for sure, I work next door. :D


  • #86
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,436 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    dub7_2010 wrote: »
    I have tried 3FE and I wont be returning.

    Why?

    I'm curious.


  • #87
    oohlala
    Closed Accounts Posts: 131 ✭✭oohlala


    i didn't get told anything about the coffee i was drinking, just asked for take away latte and got it, it was really good. One guy 9different to the one who was serving me) seemed to go out of his way to say thanks and bye which was nice.

    I never would have noticed it though if i hadn't read the thread, reading all the recommendations were why i went out of my way to go there.


  • #88
    snollup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,464 ✭✭✭snollup


    dub7_2010 wrote: »
    I have tried 3FE and I wont be returning.

    Would also love to know you reason?


  • #89
    Slaphead07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,323 ✭✭✭Slaphead07


    dub7_2010 wrote: »
    To sample really good coffee it will be too expensive as the flight will cost so much.

    So because you haven't found any it doesn't exist? Gotcha.


  • #90
    dub7_2010
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭dub7_2010


    Mr Magnolia wrote: »
    Why?

    I'm curious.

    The coffee was average and the place a dump. Its a former club and and nothing has been done to transform it to a cafe. Very hard to find as no sign outside.

    The staff were nice however and the price was very competative.

    Dont get me wrong, I have had worse but there are many better places in Dublin.


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  • #91
    dub7_2010
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭dub7_2010


    Slaphead07 wrote: »
    So because you haven't found any it doesn't exist? Gotcha.

    OK maybe you can get great coffee in Dublin and i just havent found the right place yet. I have been living in Dublin only 2 years and have had some good coffee but "real" coffee has only really taken off in Ireland in recent years.

    I have lived in Spain many years and traveled to north and south America and many parts of Europe. I found the coffee in Spain and Italy very good but the best in general I believe is Portugal. Ive had many cups in Lisbon and have never been dissappointed.

    Ive tried 3FE and wasnt impressed, maybe my expectations were too high after reading through this forum, so ill keep searching. I suppose i would go back but woulnd go out of my way to go there.


  • #92
    snollup
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    dub7_2010 wrote: »
    The coffee was average and the place a dump.

    Sorry but this I just dont agree with. I can see how the place may not be to everyones taste alright.


  • #93
    Slaphead07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,323 ✭✭✭Slaphead07


    dub7_2010 wrote: »
    ..... but there are many better places in Dublin.

    Please share.


  • #94
    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,445 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    dub7_2010 wrote: »
    OK maybe you can get great coffee in Dublin and i just havent found the right place yet. I have been living in Dublin only 2 years and have had some good coffee but "real" coffee has only really taken off in Ireland in recent years.

    I have lived in Spain many years and traveled to north and south America and many parts of Europe. I found the coffee in Spain and Italy very good but the best in general I believe is Portugal. Ive had many cups in Lisbon and have never been dissappointed.

    Ive tried 3FE and wasnt impressed, maybe my expectations were too high after reading through this forum, so ill keep searching. I suppose i would go back but woulnd go out of my way to go there.

    I can't speak for Spain or Italy but I agree with you on Portugal, I've always enjoyed the coffee there.


  • #95
    Iolar Iontach
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭Iolar Iontach


    Slaphead07 wrote: »
    Please share.

    If you take the décor into consideration, then yes, there are many nicer cafés in Dublin. The coffee in 3FE is excellent but there are several other places, which serve very good coffee in more pleasant surroundings.


  • #96
    RE*AC*TOR
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    This thread has jumped the shark.


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  • #97
    dub7_2010
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭dub7_2010


    Slaphead07 wrote: »
    Please share.

    as previously posted....La Corte


  • #98
    Slaphead07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,323 ✭✭✭Slaphead07


    Yeah, as I said. Gotcha.


  • #99
    Espresso guy
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Espresso guy


    Had a great coffee in pepperpots in powerscourt centre, well presented, with a lovely slice of cake to compliment the coffee of course!!

    Would highly recommend!!


  • #100
    The_Joker.
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    I had a quick look in the epicurean food hall the other day , and didn't see La Corte,

    If I enter the food hall from liffey street , exactly where is it? :confused:


  • #101
    Coriolanus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,879 ✭✭✭Coriolanus


    The_Joker. wrote: »
    I had a quick look in the epicurean food hall the other day , and didn't see La Corte,

    If I enter the food hall from liffey street , exactly where is it? :confused:
    Entering from Liffey St, on your immediate left you have Burdocks, then Bagelfresh, then La Corte.


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