Stopped in for a pizza last week and honestly it&rsquo;s the best I&rsquo;ve had in Carlow. The dough was light, just the right amount of chew. Service was spot on too, friendly without hovering. Only thing is it&rsquo;s a bit easy to spend more than you planned, but the quality&rsquo;s there. Already thinking about when I can go back.

The French toast was solid&mdash;not too sweet, just right. I got the eggs benedict with spinach too, that was the better pick honestly. Owner chatted with us a bit, gave a straight recommendation, no fuss. Portion size decent for the price, I didn&#39;t leave hungry. Wouldn&#39;t say it&#39;s a must-go, but if you&#39;re nearby it does the job.

Stumbled in here without expecting much, and honestly the coffee and cakes were lovely. The strawberry theme is a nice touch, not overdone or anything. Decor feels different from the usual chain spots, which I appreciated. Only thing is seating was a bit snug, but I managed fine. Wouldn&#39;t mind stopping by again if I&#39;m in the area.

The outdoor pods are a nice touch, especially with the play area right there for the kids. Had the breakfast fry and it was proper tasty. Staff were sound and friendly. Good spot for a family feed if you&#39;re in the area.

I had a fantastic dining experience here! The food was delicious, especially the spicy chicken wings and fish &amp; chips, both served fresh and hot. The cocktails were excellent too!

Stopped by for a quick bite and honestly the Louie Club sandwich was the star 👌 crispy chips on the side were proper too. Got a vanilla latte as well, way better than I expected. Place was busy but we found a spot easy enough. Would come back again with the girls for sure.

The cocktails at The Clink are simply amazing! I had a fab night there, and the ambiance made it even better. A must-visit for anyone looking for a great night out.

Small spot, gets packed fast but worth hovering for a seat. The brown bread with soup is unreal, proper homemade. Staff were sound and happy to swap things around.

Cozy enough spot, staff were dead sound and sorted us straight away. Coffee did the job, nothing fancy but grand for a quick sit-down.

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Home Café & Restaurant

Fragola Cafe

The King Oak

Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant

Cooke's of Caragh

Dinn Ri Bar

Dubh

Old Warehouse

Siblings

Louie's Café & Wine Bar

The Flaky Tart Kilkenny

Ngai's Oriental Restaurant

The Clink

Bailey's Bar & Bistro

The Soda Bread Shop and Tea Rooms

Neighbourhood Espresso

Tess' Homestyle Bakery

Courtyard Cafe at Birr Castle

The Lazy River Café

The Harvest Kitchen

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