10 Great Coffee Shops in Dublin
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This Dublin cafe guide showcases the best specialty coffee shops in Dublin Ireland. Though we focus on specialty coffee in Dublin, we include a bonus beverage to enjoy at night.
The specialty coffee scene in Dublin has arrived. In addition to its vast selection of places to eat, the city has a wide selection of locally based specialty coffee shops throughout the city, many of which are featured in the Ireland Independent Coffee Guide.
The best Dublin coffee shops are a lifeline to travelers like us. They provide temporary workspaces and friendly conversation in addition to cups filled with energizing liquid caffeine.
A good number of these shops source their beans from Dublin roasteries while others reach further to European cities like London, Berlin and Copenhagen. In terms of food, good Dublin cafes serve food that runs the gamut from simple pastries to full-on menus.
Our Favorite Dublin Coffee Shops
We drank a LOT of coffee in our mission to find the best coffee shops in Dublin. Whether you love lingering over good coffee or just need a quick caffeine fix, check them out to find your favorite too.
1. 3fe (Third Floor Espresso)
Barista champion Colin Harmon opened the popular Dublin cafe’s first location in 2009, moved to Grand Canal Street in 2011 and started roasting beans in 2014. 3fe sells its coffee to the public, restaurants and other shops throughout Dublin and in cities like Belfast.
3fe uses top-notch, single-origin beans, the pour-overs are spot on and the staff is both attentive and friendly. In other words, this is our kind of coffee shop. It doesn’t hurt that 3fe also makes some of the best scones in Dublin.
Pro Tip
3fe’s Grand Canal location serves an all-day breakfast menu during the week and what many consider to be the best brunch in Dublin on weekends.
3fe Dublin has multiple locations. We’ve enjoyed several cups of coffee at 3fe’s flagship location at 32 Grand Canal Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland.
2. The Fumbally
More than a typical coffee shop, The Fumbally operates a shabby-chic restaurant in a vaulted space that serves as a community hub in the Dublin 8 neighborhood. Though we’re big fans of its tasty food, we’re focusing on The Fumbally’s excellent coffee in this Dublin guide.
The independent Fumbally sources single origin beans from global specialty roasters like Copenhagen’s The Coffee Collective and Belfast’s Bailies. The cafe also makes its own sunflower milk for the dairy averse.
Pro Tip
You don’t have to order a double shot at The Fumbally. At this cafe, adding two shots is standard operating procedure.
The Fumbally is located at 8 Fumbally Ln, Merchants Quay, Dublin, Ireland.
3. Shoe Lane Coffee
Not many cafes operate in former 19th-century cobbler shops. Shoe Lane Coffee accomplishes this feat by crafting coffee drinks with single-origin Full Circle beans and a La Marzocco KB90 espresso maker in lieu of leather, awls and hammers.
Open since 2016 and just two blocks from the River Liffey, Shoe Lane Coffee honors the past by displaying a vintage sewing machine and other shoe-making equipment by the entrance. Despite these nods to the 1800s, this coffee shop isn’t stuck in the past. Baristas use modern techniques and equipment to prepare flat whites, cold brews and pour-overs.
Digital nomads will be happy to find free internet and a pleasant workspace. Dominated by a long communal table, the upstairs room features a window bar where we enjoyed our coffees while wading through our daily deluge of email.
Pro Tip
Lactose intolerant coffee drinkers can opt for almond, coconut, oat and soy milk in their flat whites and cappuccinos.
Shoe Lane Coffee has two locations. We visited the Dublin location at 7 Tara St, Dublin 2, D02 Y662, Ireland.
4. Two Pups Coffee
Two Pups Coffee stands out from the pack by serving fun food and specialty coffee to crowds of locals who crave both. Doubling as a yoga studio, the cozy cafe sources its beans from London’s Square Mile Coffee Roasters as well as from guest roasters from around Europe. Those not in the mood for coffee can order drinks like herbal tea and homemade ginger beer.
Bold enough to top Le Levain toast with crunchy garlic peanut butter and avocado, the Two Pups menu offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Dishes include house-made granola, loaded French toast and seasonal hash.
Pro Tip
Unless you arrive early, be prepared for a wait on weekend afternoons at this popular brunch destination.
Two Pups Coffee is located at 74 Francis St, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 KA43, Ireland.
5. Vice Coffee
Embracing the concept of coffee as a vice since 2013, Vice Coffee is located in the back of a bar, serves alcoholic drinks and doesn’t open until 11:00 a.m. If coffee truly is a vice, then you can count us in for this type of wicked behavior.
Although the decor reminded us of a hipster discotheque on steroids, our Aeropressed coffee, brewed with Square Mile beans, was solid. The cafe sources its beans from top roasters in Ireland and around the world and serves them with care. Toasties and pastries are also on the menu for those in need of a snack.
Pro Tip
Don’t hesitate to buy a bag of coffee for your apartment if you don’t have access to a grinder. Baristas at Vice Coffee grind beans upon request.
Vice Coffee is located at 54 Middle Abbey St, North City, Dublin, D01 E2X4, Ireland.
6. Brother Hubbard / Farmhand Coffee
Brother Hubbard took coffee seriously when it opened in 2012 by procuring coffee from local 3fe (see above) and crafting coffee drinks to order. However, the popular Dublin restaurant took its coffee program to the next level in 2018 with the creation of Farmhand Coffee.
Located on-site at Brother Hubbard’s North Capel Street location, Farmhand Coffee ethically sources specialty beans from around the world and roasts them in North Dublin. Peter Szalóki runs the roastery with a passion for coffee and a friendly smile.
Pro Tip
You can stock up on beans and coffee equipment before or after your meal at Brother Hubbard. You can also purchase a copy of the restaurant’s cookbook from Amazon.
Brother Hubbard‘s coffee shop is located at 153 Capel St, North City, Dublin, D01 V9V0, Ireland.
7. Clement & Pekoe
We walked into Clement & Pekoe looking for a good cup of coffee and Wi-Fi. We found what we were looking for plus a fine selection of pastries and a cool refuge from the city hubbub.
Serving coffee from independent roasters like Berlin’s The Barn (a favorite from our days drinking coffee in Lyon), Clement & Pekoe is a great spot for a coffee break when you’re shopping in Dublin. The original cafe is just a hop, skip and a jump from Grafton Street.
Pro Tip
Tea drinkers will not be disappointed at Clement & Pekoe. The cafe offers more than 50 teas sourced from around the world.
Clement & Pekoe has two Dublin locations. We drank our coffee at the original cafe located at 50 South William St, Dublin 2, Ireland.
8. Kaph
We love coffee shops that serve good coffee and provide a good workspace. At first glance, we thought that Kaph only succeeded with the former by crafting cappuccinos and flat whites with 3fe beans.
Once we took our cappuccinos upstairs, we found a sunny room with enough tables and electrical outlets to make us happy. With a central Dublin location, Kaph is great for a quick caffeine break or a longer visit with a computer.
Pro Tip
A friend to the environment, Kaph offers a small discount to customers who bring their own cups.
Kaph is located at 31 Drury St, Dublin 2, Ireland.
9. Proper Order Coffee Company
Most tourists in Dublin will visit the Old Jameson Distillery. Love it or hate it, the world-famous distillery is worth a visit for no other reason than its Smithfield proximity to Proper Order Coffee Company.
Staying true to its 2016 roots, Proper Order serves expertly prepared drinks using beans sourced from coffee roasters around the world. As an added bonus, the cafe’s selection of pastries is well worth the calories.
Pro Tip
Treat yourself to a unique drink like the saffron latte that we enjoyed during one of our multiple visits.
Proper Order Coffee Company is located at 7 Haymarket, Dublin 7, Ireland.
10. Cocobrew
Originally operated out of a van, Cocobrew stands out in the Dublin coffee scene. Not only is the cute cafe located in the Temple Bar neighborhood, but it also serves a unique coffee concoction made with specialty coffee beans, cacao butter and MCT (i.e., Medium-Chain Triglycerides).
Owner Tony Divito combined his passions for Australian-style coffee and CrossFit when he opened Cocobrew in 2015. His Cocobrew coffee blends promotes better health with purported benefits like energy stimulation, enhanced mental focus and fat-burning.
Pro Tip
Although a cup of Cocobrew’s coffee could be a meal in a mug, the cafe also serves healthy juices, smoothies and light cafe fare.
Cocobrew is located at 5 Bedford Row, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 E393, Ireland.
Additional Dublin Coffee Shops
We totally relate if your coffee needs exceed our 10 personally recommended Dublin cafes. If this is the case, check out one or more of these Dublin coffee shops:
Bonus – Bar 1661
Drinking an Irish Coffee is a cliché that most food travelers want to experience while in Ireland. This rule especially applies to coffee lovers like us.
Follow this Irish Coffee recipe and craft the tasty tipple at home.
Ironically, we didn’t drink the best Irish Coffee during our tour of the best cafes in Dublin, Ireland. Instead, we drank it at Bar 1661.
Award-winning Bar 1661 takes Ireland’s famed classic cocktail to new levels. When crafting the bar’s signature Belfast Coffee, mixologists replace whiskey with Bán Poitín and hot coffee with cold brew before topping the tasty tipple with cream and nutmeg. The result is magical.
Pro Tip
End your day with a Belfast Coffee. This coffee cocktail doubles as liquid dessert.
Bar 1661 is located at 1-5 Green St, Rotunda, Dublin, D07 YT6H, Ireland.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. In fact, Dublin has the highest number of coffee shops per capita in Europe.
Expect to spend at least €3 for a cup of coffee in Dublin.
Yes. Dublin has multiple specialty coffee shops in addition to even more traditional cafes.
Top Dublin specialty coffee shops include 3fe, The Fumbally and Love Supreme, Kaph and Shoe Lane. Try them all plus more to find your favorite.
Yes. Dublin’s first Starbucks location opened in 2005. The coffee chain now operates dozens of coffee shops in the Irish capital.
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