Nice spot for a coffee and watching the world go by. Kate at the counter was sound, sorted me out quick. Oat milk americano was spot on.

Solid gluten-free options here. Staff sorted us out with homemade bread and adapted the breakfast no hassle. Sausages were the best part.

Lunch specials are solid for the price. Got the &euro;3.50 toastie and it came out fast. Fresh enough and hit the spot for a quick bite.

The potato cakes were lovely - crispy outside, soft in the middle. I went for the vegan one with mushrooms and it was proper tasty. Really comforting food, the kind you&#39;d want on a chilly day. Place itself is small but cosy. Only thing is the seating&#39;s a bit tight, but I&#39;d still pop back in.

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Stopped here for a coffee and pastry the other morning. The outdoor benches get proper sun, which was deadly. Dog-friendly too, which is always a win. Coffee was solid, pastry was grand. Only thing is it can get a bit busy, but worth it.

Dariusz and Maria are the real deal&mdash;proper friendly, made me feel right at home. Coffee was decent too, but the service is what I&rsquo;d come back for.

Stumbled in here on a cold afternoon and honestly didn&rsquo;t want to leave. The window seat was perfect for people-watching while I had a pot of tea and a slice of lemon cake. Place is small but really well lit, not one of those dark cramped spots. Only thing is it got a bit busy around 3pm, but still worth grabbing a seat if you can.

Stopped in for a late lunch and grabbed a seat by the window. The place is bright, plenty of room between tables. Had the grilled fish&mdash;cooked properly, flaky, no complaints. Staff were friendly without hovering. Pairing it with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc worked well, though the glass was a bit small for the price. Solid enough if you&#39;re in the area and want a relaxed bite.

Good spot for a quiet catch-up. Plenty of tea options and board games, decent prices. Service was friendly enough. Bit slow when it got busy, but no major complaints.

Solid flat white and the queue moved fast, even at rush hour. Didn&#39;t expect that from a station coffee spot.

Came in with a wheelchair, staff moved tables around without me even asking. That was decent. Pancakes were good, fluffy enough. Got a second plate, no regrets. Place isn&#39;t big but they made it work. Fine for a casual breakfast stop.

Food came out fast even with the place packed on a Friday. Got the steak, cooked exactly right. Staff were sound too.

The build-your-own pancakes are the way to go. Got a decent stack for the price, and the toppings were spread properly through every layer, not just dumped on top. They even do a gluten-free version, which is handy. Portion was solid for what you pay. No complaints there.

Been coming here for a while now, and the coffee&#39;s still spot on. Staff actually know what they&#39;re doing, happy to chat about beans if you&#39;re into that. Nice spot to just sit by the window and watch the street. Not the cheapest, but you pay for the quality. Always leaves me sorted for the rest of the day.

The vegan tuna sushi here is roasted watermelon and honestly it blew my mind a bit. Never thought watermelon could pull that off. Coffee was solid too and the girls working were dead sound. Place was busy enough but we got seated grand. Wouldn&#39;t mind going back to try more of the menu.

Been coming here for a while now and the coffee stays consistent. Got the mocha with salted caramel syrup again today, still as good as the first time. Place is small but warm, handy when it&#39;s miserable outside. Not much else to say, it just does the job right.

Been coming here for a while now. Staff always remember my order and actually care about getting it right. Coffee&#39;s been solid every single time.

Came in for a late breakfast on Sunday and got seated right away, which surprised me. Food was lovely, service quick, but it was loud enough that I put my headphones on just to enjoy my coffee in peace.

The carrot cake really stood out &mdash; fresh and not overly sweet. Brownie was good too. Prices are on the higher side, but the quality matches. Courtyard seating is nice, though the garden chairs could use more cushioning.

Decent spot on South William Street. The Ethiopian cappuccino was rich and nutty, nice for a slow Saturday morning. Steps out front are good for people-watching.

The pistachio croissant was the standout &mdash; flaky, not too sweet. Matcha was decent too. Nice bright spot by the water, easy to sit and chill for a bit.

The staff had a high chair ready before we even asked - that never happens. Food came out quick too. Nice relaxed vibe inside.

Stopped here on a walk by the bridge&mdash;easy to miss, but glad we found it. Sat outside, which was grand. Had the single origin americano, decent clarity and flavour. Staff were friendly enough without hovering. Only slight thing, the coffee took a few minutes longer than expected. But overall a fine spot for a quiet break.

Stopped in for coffee and a slice of cake&mdash;the place itself is the real reason to go. Building&#39;s been here for centuries and they&#39;ve kept it lovely. Coffee was decent, nothing wild, but the staff knew the history and were happy to chat about it. Worth a look if you&#39;re passing through.

Loved the vibe at Kaph&mdash;cozy and modern, playlist was on point. Got the eggs benedict and it hit the spot, though the portion was a bit small for the price. Upstairs seating is nice if you can grab it, gets busy quick. Service was fast even when it was packed.

Food&rsquo;s decent enough and they&rsquo;ve a fair few options, even some healthier stuff which you don&rsquo;t see often around here. Service was fine, nothing to complain about. Place was clean too. I&rsquo;d go back if I&rsquo;m in the area, but it&rsquo;s not somewhere I&rsquo;d make a special trip for.

Stopped in for a coffee and a toasted sandwich&mdash;solid choice. The sandwich was decent, though it did get a bit soggy from the oven. Loads of seating even at lunchtime, which was a nice surprise. Nothing fancy, but it hit the spot. Wouldn&rsquo;t mind coming back if I&rsquo;m in the area again.

Stopped in for a coffee and ended up staying longer than planned. Flat white was solid, and the scrambled eggs on sourdough came out hot with a decent portion. Place was busy but not chaotic. Staff let me sit without rushing me. Rathmines needed something like this.

The matcha was proper&mdash;strong without being bitter, just how I like it. They open early enough that I could grab a cup before work without rushing. Sat near the window for a bit, chairs were decently comfortable for a quick stop. Staff were sound, didn&#39;t hover. Wouldn&#39;t mind going back if I&#39;m in the area again.

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