Whether it’s a girly catch-up planned way in advance or a last minute date with your other-half, nothing brightens up a weekend morning quite like a spot of brunch. Yummy meals and tasty treats, washed down with a piping hot coffee, or perhaps a glass of bubbles, what’s not to love?!
With so many options to chose from around the city, we’ve whittled down a few of our faves. Work your way through the list over the next few weeks, and enjoy every bite!
1. Bread 41
Located on Pearse St Dublin 2, it’s an ideal location for some weekend brunch. They have pastries to die for (the cruffins, WOW!). If you want an idea of what they offer, take a look at their Instagram feed – it’s a dream. It’s a great place for some Saturday brunch for some great prices and 3fe coffee. They open 8:00-3:00pm this Saturday and this Monday 7:00-3:00PM so make sure you don’t turn up Sunday.
2. Two Pups
The perfect place for some brunch in Dublin 8. The trendy spot is located on 74 Francis Street and is all about positive vibes. There is outdoor seating if the sun decides to come out and a woody chilled out vibe throughout the cafe. Great coffee, lovely staff and delicious food. Opening hours are generally 9:30pm-4pm.
3. Storyboard
Also located on Clancy Quay in Dublin 8, Storyboard offers great food and good baristas who make the 3fe coffee perfectly. The menu is so varied and changes seasonally, with vegan options, too. This place definitely has some of the best food in Dublin. Weekend opening hours are 10:00am to 4:00PM.
4. Blás Cafe
This cafe has a very straight forward menu and is a fantastic brunch spot. The menu may be short but they do everything on their menu perfectly, and at reasonable prices. One of our favourites is the ‘Cowboy Breakfast’ featuring a feather blade steak with fried eggs, carmalised onions, cherry tomatoes served on some sourdough bread. If your feeling like a fry-up, why not go for the Blás full Irish breakfast which is only €9.95. It’s a cool, chilled out spot that is ideal for a lazy bank holiday weekend. Plus they have do Roasted Brown coffee, which is amazing. Located in Dublin 1 26 King’s Inns St, Rotunda and opening hours on the weekend are usually 10-4pm.
5. Póg
If you fancy some lovely pancakes with all the sweet treats on top, then this is the place you need to go. Póg Tara Street is based in Dublin 2 and is easy to find. With the most Insta-friendly decor with marble tables and blush pink hues, this cafe is stunning. They have loads of vegan options and gorgeous salads. It’s definitely a good spot to bring a group and get in touch in advance to reserve a spot. Opened Saturday 9-5pm, Sunday 10-5pm and Monday 9-5pm.
6. The Pepper Pot
This pretty little tea room is located in Powerscourt Town Centre an ideal location for brunch, just before a day of shopping in the city centre. This cafe has something to offer everyone on its menu, with all day breakfast and some great sandwich options like the Roast pear, bacon and Mount Callan cheddar, you can’t go wrong. If you want to grab a salad there is a lovely crunchy celeriac, crisp apple, blue cheese, walnut and raisin with Dijon vinaigrette that’s absolutely amazing. Opening hours Saturday 9-6pm, Sunday 12-6pm and Monday 10-6pm.
7. Two Boys Brew
Live close to Phisboro? Check out this cafe situated in Dublin 7 for some delicious food and some chilled vibes. A buzzy cafe with great coffee and great community vibes, it’s definitely somewhere you should check out this weekend. They cover both the sweet and savoury foods with their menu with some fabulous dishes. Opening hours at the weekends are usually 9-4pm. Make sure to get in early because it can be pretty busy.
Words: Lorna Lawless