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Grove Road Cafe

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant

👍👍 Really lovely brunch. I came in solo on a Saturday morning and they sat me right away. The servers were incredibly kind and attentive even though they were absolutely slammed with customers. The pesto toast was delicious. The black pudding was so so perfect as well. Also finished out the meal with a... People often mention coffee, good, nice, staff, service, cafe, friendly, breakfast, delicious, Nice,


Address

1 Rathmines Rd Lower, Rathmines, Dublin, D06 X4Y2, Ireland

Website

www.groveroadcafe.ie

Contact

+353 1 544 6639

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (734 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (33) good (22) nice (18) staff (16) service (16) cafe (14) friendly (13) breakfast (13) delicious (12) Nice (9)
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  • 4/5 Arun K. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect coffee with grilled sandwich and awesome view. Must try place around portobello 👌
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pete S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really lovely brunch. I came in solo on a Saturday morning and they sat me right away. The servers were incredibly kind and attentive even though they were absolutely slammed with customers. The pesto toast was delicious. The black pudding was so so perfect as well. Also finished out the meal with a pastel de nata and it was wonderful. Would definitely recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rachel M. 1 year ago on Google
    Quaint cafe beside the canal. Only stopped for a cup of tea and a scone, but the scone was lovely. For me, the pastries are better than Brother Hubbard. I prefer something simple, nothing super fancy with ingredients you’re unsure of, so this was great for me.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ben S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a perfect flat white and a very nice porridge. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Visited again and coffee was perfect, as was the service, but had a very disappointing French Toast. Presentation was nice but it was liquidy in the middle and tasted more like an omelette in parts. Also was lacking in fruit and cream and there was just a few small crumbs of walnut.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wade W. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic brunch with great service! An intimate corner cafe that serves up fantastic brunches and sandwiches and excellent espresso drinks. The berry scones are top notch!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 David Q. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice little cafe, good selection and breakfast sandwich was lovely. Seen that they offer gluten free toast and assumed they may have some gluten free awareness but sadly not. The gluten free toast on offer is toasted on same toaster as the rest. 1 gluten free sweet treat on offer, disappointed on the gluten free side but rest was lovely.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anthony K. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely fruit/blueberry Danish and quirky interiors overlooking canal with all round window views and laptop bar. Great Portobello location.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 C W. 1 year ago on Google
    Busy little cafe - seems to be very popular. Friendly service. Breakfast I ordered was good. Worth a try.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gillian M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great coffee and their avocado and feta smash with chorizo is the best
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luciana M. 5 years ago on Google
    Really Good coffee! They offer variety of milks such as almond, soy and even oat! and delicious treats. One of the bests brunch spots in the area. Friendly staff. My favourite is the feta and avocado smashed, but look at the board menu .. they usually have really good dishes of the day!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raymond Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice Irish breakfast. Also lovely caffe latte. and the orange juice is top notch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eldar D. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent coffee in Portabello, small, but cosy ambience. Brunches are served by 15:00.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel B. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely breakfasts and open earlier than most on a Sunday morning! Really appreciated the quality I got as a hangover recovery meal. Would pop in again if I’m nearby. The big breakfast really hits the spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 francesco de r. 1 year ago on Google
    Went there one morning for breakfast, I choose this place for the high reviews. I tried the porridge, that was delicious! Coffee was ok, staff is kind, and prices aligned to Dublin’s standard (but quality was good, so totally worth the money). Approved!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 dom j. 6 months ago on Google
    Had the most delicious breakfast here last Thursday morning. Very friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. Seems to be a popular spot for coffee. Lovely to sit and stare out the window for a while at the world zooming by.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bruna L. 7 months ago on Google
    Lucas made our time much pleasant. I had spiced Poached eggs and a beautiful coffee. All the staff are happy and friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice cafe at the very corner of the streets. Very strong coffee just for those who like small black and good quick snacks like toast, sandwiches or soups. Mornings and lunchtime full of customers but after 14 already a little looser. Friendly service gives orders to the tables. I will gladly come back here (Original) Fajna kawiarnia na samym rogu ulic. Bardzo mocna kawa w sam raz dla tych co lubią małą czarną oraz dobre szybkie przekąski typu tosty, kanapki czy zupy. Poranki i w porze lunchu pełna klientów ale po 14 już nieco luźniej. Miła obsługa podaje do stolików zamówienia. Z chęcią tu wróce
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mariana T. 4 months ago on Google
    The breakfast was really nice, simple dishes but great flavour. The service is quite bad, though. While the staff is friendly, the place is so busy it lacks good service. You have to get up and ask for the menu, no one takes your order and when you go to the counter to order they want to charge you at least 15% on tips. Plus there’s nowhere to hang your coats/jackets. I saw a couple of people coming inside to grab cutlery instead of waiting for the waitress to come. Another table left because no one took their order. It’s a shame because the place is nice and cozy and the food is good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 carlos s. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best brunch in town. The atmosphere is awesome, the staff is great, prices are reasonable, I simply couldn't find any reason not to give them the 5 stars. The place is small so is not suitable for big parties but hey, don't hesitate to bring your date here if you want to spend some quality time with her/him. ;) My favorite? Scrambled eggs, chorizo and Feta with a side of Avocado (extra)

  • 5/5 Ana M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good coffee

  • 5/5 Con H. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent place 2 have a coffee

  • 3/5 meditation m. 4 years ago on Google
    To expensive pure rip off

  • 5/5 matt v. 4 years ago on Google
    Unassuming but amazing little cafe. Well located and very prompt friendly service. Quality of the food and drinks is unreal.

  • 5/5 kleinessteak 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely small cafe by the canal. I can recommend the Cinnamon Rolls 😗👌

  • 4/5 Dave M. 4 years ago on Google
    I love this spot. One of the best breakfasts in Dublin (especially like their avocado with feta smash). It's a small space though and you can come out smelling a little like the chef if the kitchen is busy.

  • 5/5 Cristin L. 2 years ago on Google
    I get the occasional takeaway flat white from Grove Road which is grand, but the real star here is the Piri Piri chicken sandwich. It’s delicious. Another thing I like about this cafe is their selection of wine. Like many businesses at the beginning of the pandemic they diversified and began to stock wine. Decent wine too, a welcome change in quality to the Spar around the corner. The greeting cards they stock have also got me out of a bind when I needed one.

  • 5/5 EP 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice little place. Brunch is quite nice and prices are very reasonable, not like other places around... it is a very small coffee shop, so it is easy to find it busy, but you might get a table if you don't mind to wait. Also are nice the tables looking at the street

  • 5/5 Brendan P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great coffee, stellar sausage rolls.

  • 5/5 Niall S. 2 years ago on Google
    The service here is great, always get a breakfast sandwich from here. Very tasty and they do some good coffee. I'm always met with a smile here.

  • 4/5 Aisling Ni E. 2 years ago on Google
    the coffee here is fantastic, a bit expensive at 4 euro for an oatmilk latte, but I suppose that is just Dublin prices now a days, I go back here often. I haven't tried the food here yet but it looks tasty

  • 5/5 Peter C. 2 years ago on Google
    Local, cozy neighborhood spot, nice breakfast menu choices. Well presented, delicious dishes….

  • 3/5 ARUN Thundyill S. 1 year ago on Google
    A good restaurant for a good brunch close to Charlemont. The restaurant’s is apt, decent choice of food, but the price is a bit over the roof - possibly due to the location. Three star due to the lack of cost to value proposition.

  • 5/5 Harry F. 1 year ago on Google
    What a little gem! I ordered French toast with crispy bacon. It arrived nicely presented with smorgasbord of tasty accompaniments. One word, incredible!! The roasted brown coffee was fantastic too. Check GR out, you won’t be disappointed ❤️

  • 5/5 M N (. 7 months ago on Google
    Cozy corner cafe with delicious coffee and brunch. The staff is friendly and quick. Dogs are welcomed and the food came comparably fast. It tasted fresh and very tasty. Recommend to go right before or after peak hours as it can get busy and consequently more noisy

  • 5/5 Will S. 8 months ago on Google
    The food was extraordinary! Really fresh and the presentation was beautiful. Great coffee.

  • 5/5 Rose R. 8 months ago on Google
    The food and service were so good that we visited two days in a row. Perfect spot for a brunch.

  • 5/5 Rebeca X. 3 months ago on Google New
    I really liked the space, visited for the first time today and loved the food, orange juice and espresso! The staff is super friendly, inside is warm and comfortable. It's good to see the life happening through the big windows. 🤍

  • 5/5 Declan G. 4 months ago on Google
    Excellent breakfeast, a bright space with very comfortable chairs, nice lively views too... highly recommended.

  • 4/5 Rishav J. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice cafe next to the bridge on Portobello canal (Rathmines side). Would advise to visit for a cup of coffee and a walk down the canal. The daily menus are gobsmackingly tasty and u gotta try the bread and cakes along with the coffee.

  • 5/5 LauraEmily K. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely coffee and staff, good measures for covid safety & contact tracing. Will be back again, thank you!

  • 5/5 Roberto P. 3 years ago on Google
    Professional and friendly customer service. I had a coffee and a scone, both were very nice. I would recommend it to everyone when around the area

  • 5/5 Karolina S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice friendly atmosphere, beautiful food, affordable, sunny spot

  • 5/5 Kateřina M. 3 years ago on Google
    I have just one word for these cinnamon rolls - wow!

  • 5/5 Marcy A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service and coffee on the go

  • 5/5 Kenzo T. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered Avocado Toast, Orange Juice, Single Espresso and dessert. Everything was delicious. 29/08/2020

  • 5/5 Ken A. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful coffee & walnut cake

  • 4/5 Patrícia 3 years ago on Google
    A very good place

  • 5/5 Anthony V. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice hot coffee to go.

  • 4/5 Michael M. 3 years ago on Google
    inviting, cozy, and the coffee was the ideal afternoon pick-me up.

  • 5/5 Luísa F. 4 years ago on Google
    vegan options available, for coffee, food and sweet treats. very good wifi. staff is nice and friendly. soundtrack is a plus - nailing it. also nice view of the canal. love it.

  • 5/5 Tania T. 5 years ago on Google
    Great little joint to get coffee and breakfast while enjoying a nice view of the river. The avocado toast and croissant were delicious. My friend and I got there around 9am and were able to find a place to sit down, but it got really crowded later on.

  • 5/5 Paul L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great cafe, very popular, good food and service.

  • 5/5 Stefan K. 5 years ago on Google
    They have great coffee and excellent breakfast options. The service is very friendly- I can highly recommend going there!

  • 4/5 Rob B. 3 years ago on Google
    It’s an essential stop for any canal visit.

  • 5/5 Tomislav G. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place with great coffee and delicious food.

  • 5/5 Lara Christin S. 5 years ago on Google
    Went there on Saturday around 12. Staff was amazingly friendly! Had to wait around 10 minutes for a free table, food came pretty fast and was really delicious! Portions were pretty big! We will come back! Great place!

  • 5/5 Matthew S. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely Chi Latte friendly welcoming staff

  • 3/5 sandymount1973 3 years ago on Google
    Sorry to say but I ordered via deliveroo and it wasn’t as expected. For croissants so expensive you’d expect to get some butter and jam with them. I had the vegetarian wrap and it was too salty with the combination of feta cheese and houmous. I added some caramelised onions to balance the flavour. Also the aubergines weren’t fully cooked. Overall, just ok.

  • 3/5 tom b. 4 years ago on Google
    Mediocre coffee service not the bes.

  • 4/5 Michelle B. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty food good friendly service

  • 5/5 Milena B. 4 years ago on Google
    Cozy place, good place if you want to have homemade juices, homemade food quick and easy

  • 5/5 Emily D. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious

  • 5/5 Wayne M. 4 years ago on Google
    Have only been here for brunch on Sundays, but have made multiple visits. While small and often crowded and with uncomfortably seats the staff and food are excellent. Will continue to visit.

  • 3/5 Naveen K. 4 years ago on Google
    Though i like the cafe it was very crowd during peak hours not enough places to sit..

  • 5/5 Peter M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice, local place for breakfast. Small but cozy. Food was really good.

  • 5/5 Kevin Sanchez P. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place!

  • 5/5 A L. 3 years ago on Google
    The food and the coffee (full circle) are delicious. Good veggie selection and then there are the cakes.... Hand sanitiser on every table and you are asked to email your contact details for contact tracing. Server's were also wearing plastic full face covers. I would highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Philippa R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great coffee and pastries, lovely staff.

  • 5/5 Ciaran 3 years ago on Google
    Something feels wholesome about this great tiny little cafe

  • 5/5 MANJULA G. 3 years ago on Google
    I tried the Iced Latte here and loved it. Very popular cafe always packed with people. One of the good ones around here.

  • 5/5 Alin G. 3 years ago on Google
    I love going out at this café, its cozy and all the staff its super awesome and its been a super experience every time I was there, plus the food its good as well

  • 4/5 Alpha Boutique Hannah F. 3 years ago on Google
    Good coffee and quick service

  • 4/5 S Z. 3 years ago on Google
    It was ok, nothing special, the waitress took a really long time to get our order. I wouldn’t go back for food, would only return for matcha latte

  • 4/5 eimear c. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice selection of breakfast items. I went for the full Irish breakfast. It was quite large and I didn't finish it . Tasty though. My husband had the granola bowl, it was nice. I don't like the black pudding / mousse. It is served cold, not for me, but nice to try something different. Orange juice was lovely. Nice selection of artisan produce available to purchase. Friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Wiktoria K. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and lovely atnosphere


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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