Stopped by Friday afternoon, plenty of parking which was handy. Staff were friendly enough at the door. Menu&#39;s got a good few options, though nothing blew me away. Grand spot for a quick stop.

The gluten-free bread here is genuinely good, which never happens. Fish and chips were solid too, proper crispy batter.

Stopped here on a sunny afternoon and grabbed a seat outside. The gluten-free carrot cake was genuinely impressive&mdash;moist, not too sweet. Staff were lovely too, really looked after me. Only thing is the concrete seating gets a bit hard after a while, but the park across the way makes up for it. Nice spot to unwind.

The lighting in there is really something&mdash;soft and warm, makes the whole place feel cosy without trying too hard. We sat near the window and it just worked. Food was decent too, nothing wild, but the vibe carried it. Maybe a touch slow between courses, but honestly I wasn&#39;t in any rush.

The gluten-free pancakes were lovely, really nice to find somewhere that does them properly. Staff were sound and didn&#39;t make me feel awkward about asking questions. Will be back.

The place has really good natural light and the seats are actually comfortable, which is rare for a coffee spot. I grabbed a pastry and it was decent. Didn&#39;t try the hot food this time, but I&#39;ve heard it&#39;s a bit hit or miss. Nice spot to just sit for a while though.

The carbonara schnitzel was a fun twist&mdash;creamy sauce over a crispy cutlet, worked better than I expected. Trout was fresh, cooked just right. Truffle hash browns stole it though, proper crispy without being drowned in oil. Place was busy but we got seated quick enough. Would go back for those hash browns alone.

The steak was cooked exactly right again, and those wings with blue cheese are still my favourite thing on the menu.

The vegan potato cakes and sweet potato chips were really tasty&mdash;proper flavour, not just fried for the sake of it. Staff were sound, had to double-check the ingredients a couple of times but no hassle. Irish breakfast was decent too, not greasy at all. Solid spot if you&#39;re in Kilkenny.

The vegan cherry chocolate cake is properly good&mdash;rich but not too sweet, you can tell they put effort in. Just wish they&#39;d add a few more vegan bits to the menu.

The pistachio basque cheesecake was properly good &mdash; rich and creamy. Small spot, so there&#39;s a bit of a wait, but fine for a quick stop.

The lamb was properly tender, not overdone. Sourced local, you can taste it. Bit of a trek to get here but the food does the talking.

Stopped in for a quick coffee and a bite. Service was fast, no hanging around waiting to order. Staff were sound, friendly enough without being over the top. Place was busy but they kept things moving. Good spot if you&#39;re in the area and need something efficient.

The club sandwich and tea were lovely again &mdash; fresh as always. Service was spot on too. Been coming here a while and it never lets me down.

Lovely little family spot by the river. Had the soup and it was fresh enough. Service friendly, nothing fancy. Good for a quiet sit-down when you want to watch the water go by.

Stopped in for a late breakfast &mdash; coffee was properly hot and the staff didn&#39;t rush me. Food came quick too. Decent spot if you&#39;re in the area.

Great spot for a catch-up with friends. Got the kids menu sorted too which was handy. Prices are fair for what you get. Service was lovely and friendly.

Stopped in for a quick breakfast. Food came out fast, no messing around. Had the bacon cheeseburger&mdash;solid, fresh, exactly what you want. Place was busy but service kept up fine. No complaints for the price. Wouldn&#39;t go out of my way, but if you&#39;re nearby, it does the job.

The rooms upstairs are spotless and comfortable, with a huge bathroom and great shower. Breakfast is a solid self-service spread, and the staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Just be prepared for some street noise and firm pillows.

The pear almond scone was genuinely the standout&mdash;still warm, buttery, not too sweet. I grabbed a seat by the window and just took my time with it. Staff were friendly enough without hovering. Place has a nice quiet buzz to it. Wouldn&#39;t mind going back to try the other cakes, honestly.

Nice spot for a quiet pint, small tables and good craic. Service was grand, just a bit slow at the table.

Stopped in for a hot chocolate and a scone &mdash; the drink was honestly the best part, rich and not too sweet. Scone came out warm, pretty fresh. Staff were on it, no waiting around. Place has that snug kinda feel, easy to sit for a while. Only thing, it&rsquo;s a bit tight for space. Fine for a quick stop though.

Lovely spot with plenty of space, no one rushing you out. Staff were chatty and helpful. Cake selection looked great, though I only tried the carrot cake &mdash; decent but nothing wild.

Paninis were proper tasty and the portions are huge for the price. Good spot if you&#39;re hungry and want something quick. 🥪

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