Dublin, by the cup
Ireland · 28 hand-picked cafés
Dublin has transformed into one of Europe's most compelling specialty coffee cities over the past two decades, anchored by pioneering roasters like 3fe and Cloud Picker and deepened by a wave of independent cafes that now stretch from The Liberties to Dun Laoghaire. The scene is genuinely multi-roaster in character: a visitor on any given day can move between a cafe serving Square Mile, one pouring Calendar Coffee, and a house roastery turning single-origin lots from East Africa and Latin America, all within a few kilometres.
Neighbourhoods tell distinct stories. Smithfield and Stoneybatter on the northside carry a grittier, community-first energy, while Portobello and Ranelagh on the southside host relaxed, design-conscious spaces where brunch culture and specialty coffee coexist naturally. Phibsborough punches above its weight with award-winning Two Boys Brew, and even outlying Drumcondra now has a Nordic-designed record store and specialty bar in Wavetable.
Quality across the city is high. Dublin baristas have competed and placed at European and World level, roasters maintain tight sourcing standards, and multi-roaster cafes rotate beans with genuine curatorial intent. Whether you are chasing filter precision at Brew Lab, a classic flat white at Coffeeangel, or natural wine with your cortado at Brindle, Dublin's coffee culture rewards exploration at every turn.
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3fe Coffee
Pouring 3fe Coffee Roasters
Dublin's flagship specialty roaster and cafe, 3fe has been central to Ireland's third-wave coffee movement since…
Kaph
Perched on Drury Street in Dublin's Creative Quarter, Kaph occupies two floors filled with light and a serious…
Proper Order Coffee Co.
Tucked into the Distillers Building on the edge of Smithfield Square, Proper Order has operated as a tightly focused,…
Two Boys Brew
Founded by Taurean Coughlan and Kevin Roche, who returned from Australia with a mission to bring world-class…
One Kinda Folk
Pouring 3fe Coffee Roasters
One Kinda Folk is a cosy coffee hatch tucked into a quiet courtyard off Dartmouth Road in Ranelagh, using 3fe beans…
Soren and Son
Soren and Son on Dean Street brings an uncompromisingly precise approach to specialty coffee to The Liberties,…
Wavetable
Pouring Calendar Coffee
Ireland's first combined specialty coffee shop and record store, Wavetable on Millbourne Avenue in Drumcondra is a…
Clement and Pekoe
Clement and Pekoe on Blessington Street is an independent Dublin shop passionate about fine tea and direct-trade…
Legit Coffee Co.
Pouring Baobab Coffee Roasters
Opened by French-Brazilian duo Jay and Damien in 2015, Legit Coffee Co. has been a cornerstone of the Meath Street…
Social Fabric Cafe
Pouring Cloud Picker Coffee
Occupying the former post office on Stoneybatter, Social Fabric is a bright all-day cafe using Cloud Picker beans…
Two Pups Coffee
A beloved small-batch roastery and neighbourhood cafe on Francis Street in the heart of The Liberties, Two Pups…
Brew Lab Specialty Coffee
Opened in 2023 by barista champions Arvin and Renata Khedun, Brew Lab on Redmond's Hill near TUD Aungier Street…
3fe Coffee, Ballsbridge
Pouring 3fe Coffee Roasters
The 3fe outpost at Sussex Terrace in Ballsbridge carries the roastery's full weekly-rotating single-origin program to…
Ballsbridge Speciality Coffee
An owner-operated specialty coffee bar on Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge Speciality Coffee serves direct-trade beans…
Bear Market Coffee, South Great George's Street
Pouring Bear Market Coffee Roasters
Bear Market is Dublin's homegrown specialty roasting group, with a roastery in Stillorgan supplying nine unique cafe…
Brindle Coffee and Wine
Pouring Roasted Brown
Brindle on Lennox Street is a neighbourhood specialty coffee shop by day and an organic wine bar by evening, serving…
Cloud Picker Coffee
Pouring Cloud Picker Coffee Roasters
Dublin's first micro-roastery, Cloud Picker hand-roasts to order on a Giesen roaster in Crumlin and operates a…
Cocobrew
Pouring Cocobrew (in-house roaster)
Temple Bar's first specialty coffee shop and roastery, Cocobrew on Bedford Row has been a quiet standout in a…
Coffeeangel South Anne Street
Pouring Bailies Coffee Company
One of the veterans of Dublin's specialty scene, Coffeeangel began with coffee carts and now runs multiple…
Coffeeangel, Merrion Row
Pouring Bailies Coffee Company
The Merrion Row outpost of the Coffeeangel group occupies a relaxed spot close to St Stephen's Green, serving…
Network
Network on Aungier Street pairs Scandinavian-inflected interiors with Workshop Coffee from the UK, producing clean,…
Nick's Coffee Co.
Pouring Nick's Coffee Co. (in-house roaster)
Nick's Coffee Co. on Ranelagh village is an owner-operated specialty cafe and micro-roastery, blending a house…
Shoe Lane Coffee
Pouring Full Circle Roasters
Named for the street's former cobbler trade, Shoe Lane on Tara Street opened in 2016 with hand-crafted interiors…
Shoe Lane Coffee, Dun Laoghaire
Pouring Full Circle Roasters
Shoe Lane's Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre location, open since 2018, brings the brand's single-origin ethos and Full…
The Art of Coffee, Rathmines
A fixture in the Rathmines community since 2009, The Art of Coffee in the Swan Centre pairs its seasonal 100% arabica…
The Fumbally
Pouring 3fe Coffee Roasters
Set in a vaulted warehouse space on Fumbally Lane, this community-minded cafe, grocery, and event venue has become…
Vice Coffee Inc.
Vice Coffee occupies a dedicated coffee bar inside Wigwam on Middle Abbey Street, bringing a creative, multi-roaster…
Wall and Keogh
A long-standing and distinctive spot on Richmond Street South in Portobello, Wall and Keogh stocks over 150 varieties…
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Dublin coffee, answered
- Where is the best specialty coffee in Dublin?
- Remembrew lists 28 hand-picked specialty cafés in Dublin, Ireland. Standouts include 3fe Coffee, Kaph, Proper Order Coffee Co., Two Boys Brew. The densest neighborhoods for coffee are City Centre South, The Liberties. Every café is chosen for the quality of its coffee, never for payment, so the list reflects the scene rather than who paid to appear.
- How many specialty cafés does Dublin have?
- Remembrew tracks 28 specialty cafés in Dublin that clear our bar for coffee quality. The count reflects the real depth of the local scene rather than a fixed quota, and we add cafés as we verify them.
- Which Dublin neighborhoods are best for coffee?
- In Dublin, the neighborhoods with the most hand-picked specialty cafés are City Centre South (8), The Liberties (4). Each has its own page on Remembrew with the full list and a map.
- Does Remembrew take payment to list a café in Dublin?
- No. Remembrew is an independent directory and never accepts payment for a listing or for placement. Cafés appear only because they clear our specialty-coffee bar, and you can read the full criteria on our directory standards page.
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