Cafés - Cork | ArrivalGuides.com

CafésGuide was updated: 25 juni 2025

Unpredictable Irish weather provides a perfect excuse to cosy up in one of Cork's many coffee shops and indulge in a comforting hot beverage. Full Irish breakfasts and local desserts offer an experience unique to the Emerald Isle.

The Farmgate Cafe

Nestled inside the busy English Market, this busy café serves traditional Irish food made with fresh local produce. Stop by for a classic breakfast with bacon, sausage, fried egg and black pudding, or come a bit later for tasty lunch options like fish chowder or lamb stew.

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Crawford Gallery Café

The Crawford Gallery is not only a point of interest for its art but also for its café. This institution has been serving breakfast and lunch to locals and tourists alike for more than 30 years and has recently started offering Sunday Brunch. Favourites include the full Irish breakfast and the spinach and mushroom pancakes.

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The Bookshelf Coffee House

The Bookshelf Coffee House is located in the Old Cork Library. A minimalist and hipster venue with beautiful plants and modern artwork. The café offers light lunch, baked goods, and some of the city's best coffee.

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Butlers Chocolate Café

Since 1998, Butlers Chocolate Cafés have delighted patrons with their coffee and delectable treats, both in Ireland and worldwide. When you visit their Cork establishment, be sure to indulge in their signature hot chocolate, ideally accompanied by a choice of croissants, scones, muffins, or cookies.

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This café and brew bar features a rotating selection of coffee from the best Irish roasteries. If you're feeling peckish, you'll also find a selection of sandwiches and pastries.

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Cork Coffee Roasters

For an authentic caffeine fix, step into Cork Coffee Roasters and savour their robust and flavourful Rebel Blend. Crafted through meticulous in-house roasting, these beans boast a distinctive aroma that's sure to please coffee connoisseurs. Nestled within vintage decor, it's the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of joe paired with delectable cakes.

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Alchemy Coffee & Bookstore

Bibliophiles will find their haven in this charming coffee shop and bookstore. Adorned with wooden tables, vintage chairs, and colourful cups, it offers a delightful atmosphere for indulging in the art of lattes and smooth brews. Whether you're seeking a leisurely coffee break with a sweet treat or a cosy corner to dive into a good book, this establishment caters to both your caffeinated cravings and literary passions.

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Myo Cafe

This little coffee shop on the quays is an ethical cafe serving fair trade coffee and locally sourced bites. They also have a selection of loose-leaf and herbal teas as well as pastries to accompany your hot drink.

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Cafés i Cork

The Farmgate Cafe

Crawford Gallery Café

The Bookshelf Coffee House

Butlers Chocolate Café

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Cork Coffee Roasters

Alchemy Coffee & Bookstore

Myo Cafe