We ate our way through Dublin one brunch at a time while living in the city. Some of our favourite mornings were at places that have since closed, so this guide separates the cafés and restaurants you can visit now from the ones we remember fondly. Menus change; follow each venue’s link for current dishes and booking details.
Where to go for breakfast or brunch now
Brother Hubbard
153 Capel Street, Dublin 1; 46 Harrington Street, Dublin 8; and 27 Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Brother Hubbard was probably our favourite brunch in the city: a casual room, fresh food packed with flavour and very good filter coffee. We used to order smashed avocado and chickpea spread on sourdough with poached eggs, harissa yogurt, dukkah and greens. The menu changes, but the original Capel Street café and the South location are still there, and the team has added a Ranelagh café. Check the menu for your chosen branch before setting your heart on a particular dish.
Bibi’s Café
14b Emorville Avenue, Dublin 8
Nestled in a residential street in Portobello, this tucked-away neighbourhood café was our relaxed alternative to the busier city-centre brunch rooms. We loved the poached eggs, especially when we could get a table outside. Bibi’s still serves breakfast and lunch, with weekend brunch at the Emorville Avenue café.
The Fumbally
8 Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8
The Fumbally has always appealed to us for its simple, generous food and baked goods. Its kitchen still makes breakfast and lunch with local ingredients and freshly baked bread. It does not take café bookings, so allow a little time if you arrive at a busy hour.
Angelina’s
55 Percy Place, Dublin 4
Angelina’s is a good choice when you want a larger, lively brunch beside the Grand Canal. The terrace overlooking the water is the draw for us. The restaurant currently serves weekend brunch, but its menu has changed since our visits, so check the latest options before booking.
Sophie’s at The Dean
33 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
Sophie’s rooftop restaurant is an option if the city view matters most. We found the food less exciting than at the cafés above, but the setting made a visit worthwhile, especially with a window table. The Dean still lists breakfast and weekend brunch here.
The brunch places we remember
These were part of our Dublin routine, but their old menus and addresses should not be used to plan a current brunch.
Meet Me in the Morning
At 50 Pleasants Street, this small café just off Camden Street served excellent coffee and fresh, seasonal breakfasts. We especially remember poached eggs with greens, yogurt and paprika oil. The team closed the café and later opened Table Wine in the same space, so it is no longer a breakfast stop.
Hatch & Sons
We loved the warm, rustic basement café beside the Little Museum of Dublin on St Stephen’s Green, especially its traditional Irish breakfasts. Hatch & Sons closed, and the museum now says there is no café on site. These photos show the place as we experienced it.
White Friar Grill
We used to bring out-of-town guests to White Friar Grill on Aungier Street for its lively but laid-back brunch and waffles. It no longer operates as White Friar Grill, so do not use its old brunch link or menu to plan a visit. For another meal in town, see our cheap eats guide.
Dillinger’s
Dillinger’s in Ranelagh was a favourite for a hearty brunch: nachos, huevos rancheros and chicken and waffles were among the dishes we remember. It closed in 2024. Suertudo now operates at 47 Ranelagh and lists a Saturday brunch, but it is a different restaurant and menu.
Lorenzo’s and Bow Lane
We also visited Lorenzo’s on South Great George’s Street and Bow Lane on Aungier Street for boisterous brunches. Their old sites and menus no longer provide reliable planning information, so check the current business at each address before making a trip for either experience.
Where to stay
For more ideas, see our Dublin city guide. We like staying in Dublin 2 near Grafton Street and St Stephen’s Green, or in Dublin 1 close to the river; both make it easy to reach many of these places.