The Reuben was solid&mdash;good quality meat and a fair portion for the price. Would&#39;ve loved a side salad to round it out, but it hit the spot.

The almond croissant is genuinely the best I&#39;ve had in ages. Flaky, not too sweet, the filling actually tastes like real almonds. Coffee&#39;s decent too. It&#39;s a bit steep for what it is, but fine for a treat. Mostly a takeaway spot, only a couple of stools inside. I&#39;d grab one if you&#39;re passing.

Stopped by for a late lunch with a few colleagues. Place was busy but we got seated straight away. Food came out quick, which I appreciated. Had the burger, decent portion for the price. Service was friendly enough, no complaints. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area and need something reliable.

Stopped in for a pint and ended up staying longer than planned. The barman knew his stuff, poured a proper Guinness and even showed me the bottle when I asked about the wine. &euro;4.50 for a pint is fair for Dublin these days. Place had a nice hum to it, not too packed. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area and want a relaxed drink.

The full Irish breakfast here is a solid shout if you&#39;re hungry. Portion size is proper, not one of those tiny plates that leaves you looking for a snack an hour later. Service was quick enough even though the place was packed. They split the bill for our group without any hassle, which is always a bonus. Only thing is it&#39;s not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for.

Loved building my own bowl &ndash; went heavy on the spice level and it didn&#39;t disappoint. The house hot sauces on the side were a nice touch.

Stopped in for coffee and a slice of cake&mdash;the place has a proper artsy vibe, walls covered in art that&rsquo;s actually for sale. Coffee was rich, not bitter. Cake was decent, though a bit small for the price. Nice spot to kill an hour with a book from their shelf.

Bright spot with loads of seating, no hassle getting a table. Portion sizes were decent for the price, left full without feeling ripped off. Would pop back in if I&#39;m in the area again.

Food was spot on &mdash; the lamb melted off the bone. Service got a bit lost near the end though, took ages to flag someone for the bill. Nice vibe inside, just needed a bit more attention.

The porridge with the sweet chopped apples was proper comfort food. Soft, warm, and not overly sugary. Portion was decent for the price, which I always appreciate. Place itself was nice enough to sit in for a while. Simple breakfast done right, no complaints from me. Wouldn&#39;t mind going back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Decent spot for live music at night. Fish and chips with my dad was pretty good, service was quick.

We popped in for dinner without a booking and got a nice table near the window. The waitress was so patient explaining what was gluten-free, which I really appreciated. Food was tasty, nothing too fancy but well done. Only tiny thing was we waited a bit for the bill, but no rush on our end. Would happily go back.

The sourdough loaf used to be available on its own. Now it&rsquo;s only in their sandwiches. Bit of a letdown if you just want the bread.

Tiny spot but the window seats are lovely. Good for a quick coffee and a catch-up. Got a bit cramped when it filled up though.

The view over Cork at night is stunning, and the waiter really looked after us. Pricey, but worth it for a treat.

Stopped in for breakfast again&mdash;still solid. Eggs came out right, toast actually buttered properly, coffee hot. Staff let me sit with my paper without hovering. That&#39;s basically why I keep coming back. Nothing fancy, just dependable. Place gets busy around 9, so go early if you want a quiet table.

That brownie sundae with the Nutella swirl was dangerously good. I&#39;m from Chicago and I still keep thinking about it. Will be back for sure.

Great food, and the wine list actually pairs well with the dishes. Pricey, but you get what you pay for.

The taco chips were decent, nice crunch and seasoning. But honestly, the portion was a bit tight for what they charge. I&#39;d probably skip them next time and just go for the pittas instead.

Been coming here for a while now, food&#39;s solid. But the closing time is a bit of a lottery, honestly. Turned away twice before 9pm, which is annoying when you&#39;ve made the trip. Wish they&#39;d just stick to the posted hours.

Came here on a Tuesday night, place was busy but we got seated straight away. Ordered the pad thai and green curry, both came out hot and fresh. Portion size was decent for the price, though I&#39;d say the curry could&#39;ve had a bit more chicken in it. Staff left us alone which I actually prefer. Paid about &euro;15 each with a drink, can&#39;t complain about that.

Decent spot for a quick lunch. Sandwich was well made and the portion matched the price. Nothing fancy, but you won&#39;t leave hungry.

Stopped by for a late lunch and grabbed the grilled salmon with greens. Fish was fresh, flaky, not overcooked. That&rsquo;s the main thing for me&mdash;when a place gets the protein right, I&rsquo;m happy. Portion was decent too. Room was a bit warm near the window, but nothing a cold drink couldn&rsquo;t fix. Would come back if I&rsquo;m in the area.

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