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Ten great places for coffee, lunch and sweet treats

From ‘daycent’ coffee in the city to a sandwich by the sea or fresh pizza in beautiful garden surroundings

The Stables Café, Mount Congreve Gardens, Co Waterford
The Stables Café, Mount Congreve Gardens, Co Waterford

Alchemy Coffee and Books

Cork; alchemycoffeecork.com

With two locations on Barrack Street and in the Marina Market, Alchemy is a self-described “daycent” spot for relaxed coffees since 2008.

Brigit’s Garden

Rosscahill, Galway; brigitsgarden.ie

These beautifully laid out tranquil gardens outside Galway are a treat for the senses, as is the lovely Garden Café.

Hugo’s

Lahinch, Co Clare; instagram.com/hugos_lahinc
Hugo's Bakery, Lahinch. Photograph: Liam Burke/Press 22
Hugo's Bakery, Lahinch. Photograph: Liam Burke/Press 22

Located a stone’s throw from the sea in Lahinch, try the delightful Portuguese custard tarts, or the packed sandwiches.

Kilruddery House and Gardens

Bray, Co Wicklow; kildruddery.com

There’s so much for the whole family to do at Kilruddery, followed by a fresh pizza, coffee or sweet treat.

Lumi Bakery

Duncannon, Co Wexford; instagram.com/lumi_bakery

From the team behind Grálinn, this is the perfect spot for a coffee and pastry after a walk on Duncannon beach.

Mount Congreve Gardens

Kilmeaden, Co Waterford; mountcongreve.com

Walk the historic gardens, then take a break in The Stables Café where chef JB Dubois focuses on local and sustainable dishes.

Neighbourhood Café

Belfast; neighbourhood.cafe

Located in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, Neighbourhood is a sleek modern coffee and brunch spot.

Scéal

Greystones, Co Wicklow; scealbakery.com
Bread from Scéal Bakery at Elmhurst Cottage Farm, Glasnevin, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
Bread from Scéal Bakery at Elmhurst Cottage Farm, Glasnevin, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

Overlooking the boats moored in Greystones Marina, the bright blonde interior at Scéal is the place to relax with an excellent pastry and coffee.

Strandfield

Dundalk, Co Louth; strandfield.com

Just a short distance from Dunda

lk, it’s easy to lose several hours from your life enjoying the gorgeous shops and lovely cafe.

The Old Barracks Coffee Roastery

Birdhill, Co Limerick; theoldbarracks.ie

One for true coffee afficionados, a sleek spot offering a wide selection of beans, plus delicious cakes and wines.

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