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Our Favourite Dog Friendly Cafes

Our Favourite Dog Friendly Cafes

  Posted by Hannah Gumbrielle in: coffee shops, dog friendly, dublin, Dublin cafe

We're only thrilled when our favourite four-legged customers visit, and keep dog treats in the shop for just such an occasion. Whether you're a dog parent or just want to visit somewhere you can meet a new canine pal, here are some of our favourite dog-friendly stops in Dublin.

The clue is in the name here, Two Pups on Francis Street serves up great brunch and even better coffee. We highly recommend the french toast to sit in, or one of their grab and go sandwiches to take with you for wander around the Liberties with your pup.

For locally roasted coffee and healthy lunch options, check out The Fumbally. Working with speciality coffee roasters, we love that The Fumbally serves a double shot as standard, and even makes their own sunflower non-dairy milk. We particularly like their sibling The Fumbally Stables next door too, a community space hosting workshops, classes, yoga, as well as a local food market every Saturday. 

A stone's throw away is Lucky's, a bar with a great focus on local artists and makers, with frequent markets and exhibitions. Plenty of local craft beer options here, not to mention wood-fired pizzas from the Coke Lane Pizza crew as well. We really like their Bring Your Own Art Show they've been running too!

If you fancy a day trip out with the dogs, a walk to Bull Island and a visit to Happy Out Cafe is never a bad shout. Originally a container coffee spot, this little cafe has expanded and serves great coffee, toasties and snacks. A tad windy this time of year, but one of the nicest spots to be down the beach for a morning walk with a hot chocolate.

With an entire themed menu, it does not get more dog-friendly than The Dog House. A cafe and tea room right next door to Howth train station, its the perfect stop to refuel after a hike along the cliff walk with your pooch.
Hidden away off Parnell Street, Blá's Cafe is part of the creative hub in the Chocolate Factory. There are some seriously good breakfast and brunch options here, with lots to offer for both veggies and meat-eaters alike. They serve everything from huevos rancheros and eggs benedict to a full selection of grilled flatbreads and sandwiches, plus great coffee to match.

Located just off Dublin’s largest public square in Smithfield, Urbanity is a small-batch roaster, speciality café, and all-day dining venue. The focus is the use of great quality, locally sourced ingredients, plus almost everything is created in-house by a talented team of chefs and baristas. Menus are always seasonal, specials change daily and there’s always something new to tempt you on the cake counter. Not to mention some homemade treats for really good pups.

Our Favourite Dog Friendly Cafes

Our Favourite Dog Friendly Cafes

  Posted by Hannah Gumbrielle in: coffee shops, dog friendly, dublin, Dublin cafe

We're only thrilled when our favourite four-legged customers visit, and keep dog treats in the shop for just such an occasion. Whether you're a dog parent or just want to visit somewhere you can meet a new canine pal, here are some of our favourite dog-friendly stops in Dublin.

The clue is in the name here, Two Pups on Francis Street serves up great brunch and even better coffee. We highly recommend the french toast to sit in, or one of their grab and go sandwiches to take with you for wander around the Liberties with your pup.

For locally roasted coffee and healthy lunch options, check out The Fumbally. Working with speciality coffee roasters, we love that The Fumbally serves a double shot as standard, and even makes their own sunflower non-dairy milk. We particularly like their sibling The Fumbally Stables next door too, a community space hosting workshops, classes, yoga, as well as a local food market every Saturday. 

A stone's throw away is Lucky's, a bar with a great focus on local artists and makers, with frequent markets and exhibitions. Plenty of local craft beer options here, not to mention wood-fired pizzas from the Coke Lane Pizza crew as well. We really like their Bring Your Own Art Show they've been running too!

If you fancy a day trip out with the dogs, a walk to Bull Island and a visit to Happy Out Cafe is never a bad shout. Originally a container coffee spot, this little cafe has expanded and serves great coffee, toasties and snacks. A tad windy this time of year, but one of the nicest spots to be down the beach for a morning walk with a hot chocolate.

With an entire themed menu, it does not get more dog-friendly than The Dog House. A cafe and tea room right next door to Howth train station, its the perfect stop to refuel after a hike along the cliff walk with your pooch.
Hidden away off Parnell Street, Blá's Cafe is part of the creative hub in the Chocolate Factory. There are some seriously good breakfast and brunch options here, with lots to offer for both veggies and meat-eaters alike. They serve everything from huevos rancheros and eggs benedict to a full selection of grilled flatbreads and sandwiches, plus great coffee to match.

Located just off Dublin’s largest public square in Smithfield, Urbanity is a small-batch roaster, speciality café, and all-day dining venue. The focus is the use of great quality, locally sourced ingredients, plus almost everything is created in-house by a talented team of chefs and baristas. Menus are always seasonal, specials change daily and there’s always something new to tempt you on the cake counter. Not to mention some homemade treats for really good pups.

Luncheonette

Luncheonette

  Posted by Clare Grennan in: dublin, Dublin cafe, food, ireland

Chicken a là King, curry chips and sausage rolls, the canteen staples we all remember fondly in NCAD. To say a transformation has taken place in the heart of the college is an understatement. Past pupil & visual artist Jennie Moran considered her toughest challenge to be altering students tastes when establishing her newly opened Luncheonette, but, “it turns out there is no love lost for sausage rolls OR chicken curry”.

Luncheonette offers customers colourful, seasonal and comforting food at affordable prices which changes daily. Expect such delights as: Flatbread and thyme braised mushrooms, sumac barley, lemon ricotta for €3, lemon and almond cake for €2, and tea or coffee for one and two euro. Captivated by the food and atmosphere of Luncheonette, we asked Jennie to tell us a little about her project:

“Last year I got wind that NCAD had lost its canteen. This was a bad scene – like taking a kitchen out of a house. I know how tough days can be in those studios and how vital it is to be able to wander over, covered in plaster and be fed or handed tea. So - irate, I decided to operate a Wednesday soup stand in the college. One such lunchtime, I was handing soup to the director of the college and heard the words "I should reopen that canteen" come out of my mouth. And, remarkably, here I am.”

A homely atmosphere is achieved in Luncheonette’s basement space with communal wooden tables, quirky lampshades which incorporate recycled plastic containers and china tea cups. Fresh vegetables are visible from the counter where tempting baked goods are on display along with the days specials.                          

Questioned on the most popular dishes, Jennie explains: “The most popular additions to the menu are those that come from students. Today we served Inam from textiles Iraqi Biryani with lamb and peas.” 

Hungry members of the public are welcome in Luncheonette, it is not just an eatery for NCAD staff and students. Hours of trading are 8.30am-3.45pm, Monday to Friday. Plans are afoot for some special weekend hospitality around the NCAD Degree exhibition in June. But don't leave it till then to sample the culinary delights Luncheonette has to offer. We’re looking forward to a second visit and checking out their new drinking glasses made from beer bottles, cut and finished by Andy in glass. 

Follow Luncheonette on facebook or twitter.

Finally, thanks so much to Kaethe Burt-O'Dea for allowing us to use her beautiful photos of Luncheonette. Check out Kaethe's website for information on the many collaborative projects she is involved in.

 

Luncheonette

Luncheonette

  Posted by Clare Grennan in: dublin, Dublin cafe, food, ireland

Chicken a là King, curry chips and sausage rolls, the canteen staples we all remember fondly in NCAD. To say a transformation has taken place in the heart of the college is an understatement. Past pupil & visual artist Jennie Moran considered her toughest challenge to be altering students tastes when establishing her newly opened Luncheonette, but, “it turns out there is no love lost for sausage rolls OR chicken curry”.

Luncheonette offers customers colourful, seasonal and comforting food at affordable prices which changes daily. Expect such delights as: Flatbread and thyme braised mushrooms, sumac barley, lemon ricotta for €3, lemon and almond cake for €2, and tea or coffee for one and two euro. Captivated by the food and atmosphere of Luncheonette, we asked Jennie to tell us a little about her project:

“Last year I got wind that NCAD had lost its canteen. This was a bad scene – like taking a kitchen out of a house. I know how tough days can be in those studios and how vital it is to be able to wander over, covered in plaster and be fed or handed tea. So - irate, I decided to operate a Wednesday soup stand in the college. One such lunchtime, I was handing soup to the director of the college and heard the words "I should reopen that canteen" come out of my mouth. And, remarkably, here I am.”

A homely atmosphere is achieved in Luncheonette’s basement space with communal wooden tables, quirky lampshades which incorporate recycled plastic containers and china tea cups. Fresh vegetables are visible from the counter where tempting baked goods are on display along with the days specials.                          

Questioned on the most popular dishes, Jennie explains: “The most popular additions to the menu are those that come from students. Today we served Inam from textiles Iraqi Biryani with lamb and peas.” 

Hungry members of the public are welcome in Luncheonette, it is not just an eatery for NCAD staff and students. Hours of trading are 8.30am-3.45pm, Monday to Friday. Plans are afoot for some special weekend hospitality around the NCAD Degree exhibition in June. But don't leave it till then to sample the culinary delights Luncheonette has to offer. We’re looking forward to a second visit and checking out their new drinking glasses made from beer bottles, cut and finished by Andy in glass. 

Follow Luncheonette on facebook or twitter.

Finally, thanks so much to Kaethe Burt-O'Dea for allowing us to use her beautiful photos of Luncheonette. Check out Kaethe's website for information on the many collaborative projects she is involved in.