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Brendan's Café

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👍👍 Brendan’s Café was a perfect start to my adventures in Dublin. The atmosphere is home like and unpretentious. It has a diner vibe and the food is great. The large breakfast was totally worth it and perhaps a bit much to start the day. The staff is friendly and many locals visit this place. People often mention breakfast, Dublin, Brendan, Irish, people,


Address

Mary's Ln, Dublin, Ireland

Website

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Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (112 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 6 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 6 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 6 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 6 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 6 am to 3 pm

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: breakfast (21) Dublin (13) Brendan (8) Irish (7) people (6)
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  • 5/5 Josh C. 9 months ago on Google
    Great Irish breakfast. Love the atmosphere and the staff is wonderful. I’m not sure if the owner is Brendan, but the gentleman in the restaurant was very kind. Give it a try.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonathan R. 9 months ago on Google
    Brendan’s Café was a perfect start to my adventures in Dublin. The atmosphere is home like and unpretentious. It has a diner vibe and the food is great. The large breakfast was totally worth it and perhaps a bit much to start the day. The staff is friendly and many locals visit this place.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gautier C. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a hard time finding a place that people were massively recommending in Dublin for Irish Breakfast, then I saw a couple people mentioning Brendan’s Café. Went there and it did not disappoint: the place looked a bit out of time and old school, food was filling and so cheap and service excellent. I got the large breakfast with coffee, wife went for the medium breakfast with coffee. Large comes with fried egg, sausage, white&black pudding, bacon, potatoes, tomato, 3 slices of buttered toast and mushrooms. There’s also complimentary orange juice and a huge jug of milk for those who like it in their coffee. Frankly a super pleasant discovery.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barry D. 3 years ago on Google
    I love love love Brendan's. No nonsense 'Old's Chool' cafe. On Mary’s Lane in the heart of the fruit markets. It is a diamond of a place. Specialising in batch bread on the side of its mouth-watering fry. It’s open early in the morning and closes early in the afternoon, so get it while you can.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 João Miguel S. 1 year ago on Google
    Probably the best Irish Breakfast in Dublin. Traditional, authentic and for the best price ever! Lovely people and it feels so cosy, a must try !!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike C. 9 months ago on Google
    One Americans opinion. Stopped in at 6Am on a Tuesday morning. Last day of my 8 day stay in Ireland. Brendan opened up and cooked me a small Irish breakfast. I regretted not finding more places like this in Dublin. Several workers stopped in and knew Brendan by name. He slid them a couple of sausages and what looked like regular small orders. The other joints I visited were fine but too fancy for my taste. Brendan’s was a small hole in the wall with no fuss, no obnoxious music blasting. No foamy designs in the coffee. Just good food and a friendly hard working owner. If I ever return, I’ll head to Brendans.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D P. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice place in front of the great and beautiful (but abandoned) fruit market. Good place for a typical breakfast. Opens early too. Thanks for the delicious breakfast
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gearoid F. 6 months ago on Google
    Just off the boat in North Wall Dublin town back from a trip of a lifetime to the RWC in France. I followed a well worn route for me and lots of other truck drivers from back in the early 90s loaded with fruit or veg for the market. Brendans is a staple for everyone working in, delivering to or living locally and has been for years. I had a great chat with Brendan catching up on some great stories and memories. If you want a hearty breakfast or just a cuppa then this is the place to go, keep up the good work!🏉💚
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 金貝瑞 8 months ago on Google
    A month after my trip to Dublin I still remember this pretty little place. Brandon is friendly and the Irish breakfast (although I went there in the afternoon) is very traditional. I have a feeling that people may come and go in this community but Brandon's cafe is always there just like another home. I would definitely revisit if I go to Dublin again and 100% recommend to people who are planning to visit Jameson (which is not far away) come and enjoy the brunch 😊.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ray m. 2 years ago on Google
    Got a breakfast roll was lovely will return here again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Geoffrey F. 5 years ago on Google
    A place where time forgot in the best possible way. You cannot get much closer to your own mother cooking you a breakfast. The chap behind the counter was very old school. They didn't take card so I went to get cash at the ATM. I came back and the breakfast was sitting waiting for me. Top class food, price and service. Definitely worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 NINJA 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice staff and breakfast was lovely,will be back 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paddy D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for full irish breakfast opens 6am monday to friday 7.30 saturday well liked by all the early vegetable market workers and truck drivers delivering and collecting to the Dublin Fruit and Veg market and locals

  • 5/5 Top M. 1 year ago on Google
    Best cafe in the city by far, none of your avocado on toast here, just a proper good fry up with batch bread, perfect spot for a breakfast.

  • 5/5 Michael F. 1 year ago on Google
    Without a doubt the best spot in Dublin. Amazing atmosphere, fantastic food, and Brendan is the best chap you’ll meet in Ireland. You’ll regret it if you don’t visit here.

  • 5/5 Lucien B. 1 year ago on Google
    The best place to get breakfast in Dublin, hands down. The staff is lovely and helpful, they will make sure you have everything you need to enjoy their magnificent breakfast. What’s even better is the prices, nothing is too expensive. Anytime I have people visiting from abroad this is my go to place to take them, and they all absolutely love it.

  • 5/5 Aidan P. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant breakfast. Quality fry and great value. Staff are very sound

  • 5/5 Ian S. 5 months ago on Google
    As old School Classic as they come ..Always Reliable to serve up Tasty Fresh and well presented taste of the old Dublin Fry Up ..

  • 5/5 John M. 2 years ago on Google
    If your looking for a real breakfast in Dublin. This is the place you are looking for. A real greasy spoon but the food isn't greasy. The food is delicious. Very welcoming. Staff are so friendly. I enjoy eating my breakfast at the window watching the real smithfield working right outside. 10 stars

  • 5/5 Clara M. 2 years ago on Google
    Just have eaten here. AMAZING. Best Irish breakfast, lovely staff, good price and local place. If you are a tourist looking for the real Irish food and you are tired of eating in food's chains....this is your place. Thanks you. If I come back to Dublin I now where to go.✨💞


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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