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Three Fools Coffee

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One of the Top rated Coffee stores in Cork


Address

Grand Parade, Centre, Cork, Ireland

Website

www.threefoolscoffee.ie

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (513 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 8:30 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 8:30 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 Daniel B. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best coffees you’ll get in cork city, I always stop in when I have the chance. The staff are always very friendly and the place has such a lovely vibe. Everything you’d want in a cafe!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adi M. 1 year ago on Google
    A really great flat white. Excellent quality coffee & excellent care taken with the milk. Staff very friendly & welcoming Delicious snacks also available (we had the chocolate/peanut butter oatie). Quickly became our daily ritual during a short stay in Cork.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrian S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of the best coffees in town. The staff here are awesome and I would highly recommend a trip here for coffee and snacks. Located right in the centre of town it is easy to miss this place for coffee. Trust me they have the best coffee in town and also the BEST staff in town. To all internationals I would highly recommend a coffee here. They know how to make the coffee and make it just perfect.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Martin 1 year ago on Google
    I think it's poor form you no longer give us bus drivers discount. It's the closest place for us when pulling into grand parade. We'll just wait till we get to South mall, Badger and Dodo look after us, better coffee and staff to.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deirdre M. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent flat white! The best in Cork City for me! Love sitting outside and watching Cork go by, pity the City Library isn’t given a bit of a clean up would make it even better
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richie O. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent coffee, really friendly staff. Come here most days with my beagle and we share a delicious Oatie (I eat the chocolate, he eats the peanut butter). Dog pulls me in this direction every time we're passing to see his Three Fools friends and have a snack.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 hodoku Canine Behavioural C. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely lovely coffee and an extremely nice set up. Their own brand coffee is something very special. G Manning Adv.Dip.Cbm BSc hons Hodoku Dog Behavioural Rehabilitation practice And Consultancy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sinead C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great coffee and a nice selection of snacks

  • 5/5 Jennifer B. 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice coffee spot in the city centre. I love their treats also, the cashew oaties are amazing!!

  • 5/5 Adrian C. 7 years ago on Google
    Popped in for a flat white and a double espresso. Very impressed with the barista action. Great tamping, double shot in flat white with great lattee art rosetta. Nice decor in a glass box setting. You'll enjoy a trip if you enjoy coffee. Lots of pastries on offer too.

  • 5/5 Jordan Lee (. 2 years ago on Google
    The best coffee shop in Cork City. Staff are always up for a bit of banter and it's been a daily ritual since they've opened to grab a coffee. They've adapted really well to Covid Restrictions and it hasn't effected their customer service negatively in slightest. Once you drink Three Fools Coffee, you'll never want to drink another.

  • 5/5 Tim M. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Best coffee you can buy in Cork.Try it, 100% you won't regret it.

  • 4/5 grace m. 5 months ago on Google
    Nice coffee shop, lovely staff Has some seating to the side of the shop Indoor seating available and wheelchair accessible Nice selection of treats Big coffee and hot chocolate selection Alternative milk options available Would recommend

  • 5/5 Monika B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice coffee and good location. My son loves their door holder dog and their babychino. I think he is a regular now.

  • 5/5 CArole-Anne C. 4 years ago on Google
    Really good coffee. Pleasant staff. Would recommend for sure.

  • 5/5 Keith O. 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice people and coffee. Consistent kindness, service and quality.

  • 5/5 Kevin C. 4 years ago on Google
    5 stars as usual...Pure class

  • 5/5 Info M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice coffee place and nice stuff

  • 5/5 Marco P. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely coffee and cake wish it was bigger inside

  • 5/5 Kilian B. 6 years ago on Google
    Ahhh! These fools know coffee! A cosy little box where the Americanos are served with sass! Love this little gem, right in the heart of the city. They sell there own brand brew online and in-store too. Do not miss out!

  • 5/5 Alexandre S. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful and tasty capuccino, nice and cozy place, very receptive attendants. Good prices for the size of coffees (€3.50 for a large capuccino like the one on the picture). The place is very central, located in a very nice part of Cork, allowing you to see many attractions around.

  • 5/5 Steve C. 4 years ago on Google
    Expensive but 100% worth it

  • 5/5 Lee M. 1 year ago on Google
    The Three Fools Costa Rica Cordera No.6 and the Castro Kahle beans make exceptionally satisfying coffee via V60 or Aeropress. I will be back for more of this shortly. 😝 ☕

  • 5/5 Ainol A. 11 months ago on Google
    It's a tiny cafe, just enough for about 8-10 indoors n ample seating outdoors. The hot chocolate is the best I've had so far alongside the croissant. Definitely recommended. And simply friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Liam R. 9 months ago on Google
    Friendly, welcoming staff and gorgeous coffee. Best flat white I've had in Ireland. Interior is lovely too!

  • 5/5 Mary T. 10 months ago on Google
    Great quality coffee, well made, and great atmosphere inside. Also had some outdoor seating.

  • 1/5 Daithai O. 10 months ago on Google
    I love this place & have been a regular customer since it opened. I often buy the large bags of coffee at €36 and, when I do, the staff give me a complimentary coffee. I was making such a purchase today but the lady on the till refused to give me the free coffee, despite the gentleman implying a few moments before that I’d be getting one. I made this point to the lady but she continued to refuse to give me the complimentary coffee. I’m not mean. I just feel that a little goodwill shown to loyal customers who spend a lot of money isn’t too much to ask for? I hope 3 Fools don’t abandon what was a lovely gesture .

  • 5/5 Liliana Maria Uribe L. 10 months ago on Google
    The coffee here is simply delicious, you cannot go wrong with this place. Super high quality, plus the staff is super nice

  • 5/5 Paul H. 8 months ago on Google
    Got off the bus from Galway, dumped our stuff off at the Imperial Hotel Cork, and headed straight over to the first Third Wave cafe on my list—Three Fools. My latte was delicious and extra hot as I requested, and our man Conor was friendly and conversant in matters coffee. Excellent place, and in a cool spot in town. Thanks, guys.

  • 5/5 Rachel A. 9 months ago on Google
    Really nice little coffee shop in Cork. Service was great and my mocha was very tasty. Nice place to take a break while exploring.

  • 3/5 Sheetal P. 9 months ago on Google
    I would give it a 3.5 stars if I could. It’s more pricey than other places. The cappuccino was small, still good tho. I also ordered a croissant, it was a little too buttery for my liking but it was warm, soft, and fresh.

  • 4/5 Lochana S. 9 months ago on Google
    Chai latte and tim tams both lovely! The mocha was a little bitter. The service was great

  • 5/5 Jiaan C. 3 months ago on Google New
    A super warm coffee shop, just under the Ferris wheel in the center of Cork. The coffee beans are of very high quality and the female barista is kind and friendly. I will come again!

  • 5/5 Izabela O. 4 months ago on Google
    Lovely little place, with nice staff and decent coffee. Nice selection of Australian sweet pastries.

  • 5/5 Stephen O. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best coffee shops in cork, great staff, lovely coffee and good craic

  • 5/5 Michael C. 3 years ago on Google
    Fab coffee, very friendly staff

  • 5/5 Sunil Kurup K. 3 years ago on Google
    Small and elegant coffee shop in grandparade, a must visit for great coffee in Cork.

  • 5/5 Carl C. 3 years ago on Google
    Super nice speciality coffee.

  • 5/5 Rees 3 years ago on Google
    Went in expecting a 3 stooges type of service but there was no pie throwing, coffees great though.

  • 5/5 Diarmaid T. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best coffees in Cork!

  • 5/5 Frank C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great coffee!! Lovely staff!!!

  • 5/5 Luca R. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best coffees in Cork! Even if it's snowing and the world is upside down Three Fools staff is still there!!!

  • 5/5 Joseph W. 3 years ago on Google
    Fabulous coffee! They do a great oat milk flat white!

  • 5/5 Wurmidia G. 3 years ago on Google
    Super friendly, awesome coffee, and welcoming to kids. Have the oaties. The chashew butter ones are the best.

  • 5/5 Mark K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great coffee, one of the best in town.

  • 5/5 Robert M. 3 years ago on Google
    The coffee is fantastic and the guys and gals that work there so pleasant, nice and friendly

  • 5/5 robert m. 3 years ago on Google
    Great coffee, service and options as always

  • 5/5 David B. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely range of unique coffees and other drinks. Tasty cakes and always welcoming

  • 5/5 Alexander Mielchen (. 5 years ago on Google
    Great little cafe, best coffee you can buy in Cork. I also purchase whole coffee beans from three fools to make great coffee at home. My favorite is the medium roast Brazilian beans. Try it, you won't regret it!

  • 5/5 Pad Ó S. 3 years ago on Google
    Central location and a great spot for a quick coffee, or a conversation. Always a stop when I'm in town. If you're in Cork you have to pop in.

  • 5/5 Alessandro B. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is The Coffee Place! I go there quite often, the guys are so nice that they also remember my "oat flatwhite". The quality is second to none and they've never stopped delivering amazing coffee despite this difficult year. Sometimes little things make the difference and put a smile on your face.

  • 5/5 Seán T. 4 years ago on Google
    Best coffee and friendly staff!

  • 5/5 Natasha D. 4 years ago on Google
    There are a lot of coffee shops in Cork but this one is a definite stand out for me. The coffee here is absolutely delicious! They also offer a wide variety of plant milks aswell as a range of delicious sweet treats. The staff are lovley and also very helpful. The prices are very reasonable and the location is very central and convenient. Would absolutley recommend this place

  • 5/5 Garry F. 4 years ago on Google
    Not just the Nicest coffee in Cork but also exceptional customer service both in the cafe and online. You can tell these guys care about the coffee they brew and appreciate the people they serve it to

  • 5/5 Kimberly K. 4 years ago on Google
    What a fun spot that feels like a permanent pop up in the middle of Cork. We stopped in this tiny abode before leaving Cork to head to rosscarbery. The staff was so friendly (as all Irish people seem to be) and the coffee was great. We sat and enjoyed flat whites and hot chocolate with one of us ordering a caramel latte. Every drink was well crafted and perfectly brewed. They had a selection of pastries that we didn't try this time. There's not a lot to seating but we were able to cozy up at a table and still really enjoyed ourselves. There is a selection of merchandise for purchase as well has three Fools beans which I learned is from Portugal where it's also roasted. Because of its size, close tables, and taller ordering bar, it's not the most accessible friendly place of business. It wouldn't be impossible, but it really depends how busy it is. Great spot. Would definitely be a regular if I weren't a tourist but a local.

  • 5/5 Ciaran W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great coffee and fantastic staff

  • 5/5 Gianna S. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful coffee and relaxed vibe

  • 5/5 Roz 4 years ago on Google
    Cute cafe, delicious looking cakes as well 😍

  • 5/5 Marco P. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely coffee great to go and relax

  • 5/5 Anita T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great coffee and great staff

  • 5/5 Susan K. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered coffee and goodies from Three Fools this week for a friend and it arrived so promptly, she's delighted with her tasty coffee! Will definitely be ordering again ❤

  • 5/5 Thomas S. 4 years ago on Google
    A must visit when in Cork. Great engaging conversations with baristas and a great offering of coffee be it espresso based or filter drinks. Picked up an unbelievable light roasted natural Ethiopian for home brew whilst there. Pop in, have a chat and be prepared to learn more about coffee than you thought possible thanks to Alex.

  • 5/5 james W. 4 years ago on Google
    Top notch coffee and a great place to people watch

  • 5/5 Sam F. 4 years ago on Google
    Top quality coffee, great little treats/bites for coffee on the go & short sit downs. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere with staff with a sense of humour. Typical Cork & located in the heart of Cork 👌

  • 5/5 Limui T. 4 years ago on Google
    Best coffee and so friendly staff , it's cozy place. If I not tourist, definitely I will come usually.

  • 5/5 a 4 years ago on Google
    The coffeee every time is perfect and the staff is very friendly

  • 5/5 Safan M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing. Great coffee, great people

  • 5/5 Miikka U. 4 years ago on Google
    My all time favourite in Cork City! Staff... Funny and great!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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