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.

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 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.

The turkey sandwich was fresh and the bread felt properly baked. Coffee was decent too. Nice spot for a quick lunch if you&#39;re in the area.

The chai latte was lovely and the toastie did the job. Place got pretty busy but the vibe stayed cosy. Price was fair for what you got.

Came in nervous about my English but the instructor was dead patient, showed everything step by step. Actually managed a half-decent latte art. Fair play to them.

The caramel latte was spot on, not too sweet. Staff actually listened when I asked for it less sweet. Nice quiet spot to sit and relax.

The hot chocolate here is properly thick, like melted chocolate in a cup. That European caf&eacute; vibe is spot on, really cozy without trying too hard. Staff were lovely too, checked in just enough without hovering. Wish I lived closer, honestly. Would be dangerous for my wallet.

The apple and rhubarb pie is still spot on&mdash;proper tart, not drowning in sugar. Been coming here a while and that&#39;s one thing that never changes.

The mango sorbet here is proper good &mdash; really fresh and full of flavour. Staff let me try a few before I picked, which I always appreciate. Plenty of seating inside and out, so it&rsquo;s easy to just sit for a bit. Near Temple Bar too, handy for a quick stop. Maybe a touch busy but that&rsquo;s the location for you.

Decent pastrami sandwich, honestly better than I expected. Coffee was spot on too. Staff were run off their feet but still managed to do a good job. Only thing is it&#39;s a bit tight for space, but that&#39;s grand for a quick bite.

The sticky toffee pudding was unreal, and the muffins are super light with that crispy top. Proper little spot if you&#39;re wandering around the area.

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.

Coffee&rsquo;s always spot on, and the French toast is a solid shout. Pork Benny&rsquo;s decent too, though a few plates could do with a tweak. Maybe I&rsquo;m just here too often. 🍳☕

Lovely spot for a coffee and a pie. The sausage roll with pear was a nice surprise, really enjoyed it. Sat outside, it was grand and quiet.

Convenient spot across from the museum. Food was solid and the bill felt fair for the area. Service quick enough.

The decor&rsquo;s lovely, no doubt. But the food let us down&mdash;my wrap went soggy fast, and the scone was dry. Coffee&rsquo;s probably the safer bet here.

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.

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