Dublin’s Best Cafés: Where to Find the Perfect Cup of Coffee in the City

Dublin’s coffee scene is booming, but tracking down the best cafés can be tricky if you don’t know where to look. To make it easy, this guide organises the city’s top spots by neighbourhood – so whether you’re in Temple Bar for a quick takeaway, Ranelagh for brunch, or Stoneybatter for a cosy catch-up, you’ll always know where to find an excellent cup.

From specialty roasters to hidden local favourites, these cafés serve up quality brews, delicious food, and proper Dublin charm. No fluff – just great coffee, mapped out for convenience.

Northside

City Centre - Northside

• Mish Mash

• Mind the Step

• The Outhouse

• Blas Cafe

Northside - Smithfield, Stoneybatter, Chapelizoid

• The Little Cactus

• Third Space

• Urbanity

• BaaBaa Cafe

• The Twirly Gate

• Proper Order

Northside - Phibsborough & Drumcondra

• Two Boys Brew

Southside

City Centre - Southside

• The Music Cafe

• Kaph

• Network

• Heartbreak Social Club

Southside - Ranelgh, Rathmines, Ballsbridge

• Ernesto's Cafe

• Mister Magpie

Southside - The Liberties & Dublin 8

• Bakeology

• Legit Coffee

Farther Afield - Cafes in Dublin's Suburbs