Tiny spot, gets a bit hectic at lunch rush. But that dulce de leche latte is worth squeezing in for. Quick in and out if you know what you want.

Had brunch here and Jonathas took care of us. Food was solid, coffee selection decent. Place has a proper relaxed vibe.

Pizza was solid and Sergio looked after us well. Decent spot if you&#39;re in the area, menu&#39;s got plenty of options. Just wish the place wasn&#39;t so packed when we went.

Been coming here for a while now, and the full Irish breakfast never lets me down. Proper portion, decent sausages, and the coffee is always spot on. Place gets busy enough at weekends, but that&#39;s a good sign I suppose. Still my go-to for a lazy brunch when I can&#39;t be bothered cooking.

The French toast and brunch wrap were spot on this time&mdash;eggs soft, salmon a nice touch. Owner even threw in a free brunch after our last chat. Proper care for customers.

The cocktails were spot on, really well made. Food was decent, starters were the best part. Just found it a bit steep for what you get portion-wise.

Grabbed a chicken fillet roll here at lunch. Meat was proper juicy, not dry at all. Fried pickles on the side were crispy, exactly what I needed. Service was quick, in and out in ten minutes. Solid spot if you&#39;re in a rush and want something decent.

Stopped in for a quick bite and honestly the service was the highlight. Felipe and Matheus kept things moving, no hovering, just on it. Pizza had a nice thin crust, caipirinha did the job. Solid spot if you&rsquo;re in a hurry but still want something decent.

The vegan paella was spot on, and those vegan past&eacute;is de nata are a proper treat. Staff knew their stuff when I asked for recommendations. Good spot if you&#39;ve got mixed dietary needs in the group.

Mick&rsquo;s a proper gent, told us how the place started. Buttermilk chicken tenders were unreal, beignets finished it off nicely.

The staff were lovely and really attentive, checked in on us a few times. Food came out quick too, maybe 15 minutes. Nice relaxed spot for a casual bite.

Late dinner and they still took us in &mdash; fair play. Food was solid for the price. Only hassle was finding parking nearby. The house red went down easy with the mains, though.

The rooms have that old-school charm but still feel modern where it counts. Really well kept, like stepping back in time but without the creaky bed situation.

Lovely little spot. They had Ghibli piano music playing in the background and it just made the whole place feel warm. Decor is really pretty too. I came alone and felt completely at ease, which doesn&#39;t happen often. Only thing is the music might be a bit much if you&#39;re after a loud catch-up with friends. But for a quiet evening, it&#39;s perfect.

The braised pork belly was proper good, and the dim sum came out fresh. Place is a bit fancier than your usual Chinese spot, but still comfortable.

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.

Solid feed for the price, the full Irish was decent and the coffee came quick. Portion was big enough that I skipped lunch after. Wouldn&#39;t say it&#39;s fancy, but it does the job.

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.

Decent set menu, lamb shank was properly tender. Service efficient enough. Just mind the cramped space and shared loo.

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The roast duck here is genuinely good. Crispy skin, juicy meat, and the portion was way bigger than I expected. Honestly one of the better Cantonese places I&#39;ve tried in the city. Price felt fair for what you get. I&#39;d go back just for that duck again.

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 lunch and grabbed the fish and chips. Portion was solid, batter nice and crispy. Service was quick, no messing around. Bit pricey for what it is, but you&#39;re paying for the view I suppose. Sat outside, watched the boats for a bit. Decent enough spot if you&#39;re in the area and don&#39;t mind spending a few extra quid.

Came here for the first time last week and honestly the service stood out more than the food. I forgot my curry sauce on the table and one of the staff actually ran after me to hand it over. That kind of thing just doesn&#39;t happen everywhere. The curry itself was decent, nothing mind-blowing, but that little touch made me want to come back. Place was busy too, so fair play to them for keeping it together.

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.

Been coming here for a while now. The pizza&#39;s still decent for a pub, even if the toppings are pretty basic. Good enough for a quick bite with a pint.

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.

Stopped by for sushi the other evening and it was just as good as the last few times. The fish tasted fresh, and the staff were lovely. I&rsquo;m not one for fussy places, so the straightforward service suited me fine. Only thing is it can get a bit busy, but that&rsquo;s a good sign, I suppose. A solid choice if you&rsquo;re nearby.

The birria here is seriously good&mdash;rich, tender, that deep flavour you don&rsquo;t find often. I&rsquo;d say it&rsquo;s a bit dear for what you get on the plate, but the quality kind of justifies it. Staff were sound, no complaints there. I had a glass of red with it, worked well enough. Just mind the portions if you&rsquo;re starving.

Been here more times than I can count, honestly. Chicken dishes are always spot on&mdash;tender, juicy, never dry. Quality&#39;s stayed consistent which is rare for a place this busy. Service is fine too, nothing fancy but they get it done. Not the cheapest spot but you get what you pay for.

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