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Joy of Chá

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👍👍 I am just visiting Dublin and I stumbled across this JEM. This is the absolute cutest place. I had literally the best quiche of my life. All my friends food was also amazing. They also have a great tea selection and I went for the jasmine tea with honey. It was to die for. The staff was super friend... People often mention breakfast, coffee, great, Dublin, good, service, Irish, staff, atmosphere, recommend,


Address

10 Essex St E, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 TF24, Ireland

Website

www.joyofcha.com

Contact

+353 1 538 3234

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: breakfast (31) coffee (28) great (23) Dublin (20) good (18) service (16) Irish (16) staff (12) atmosphere (11) recommend (11)
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  • 5/5 Krista C. 1 year ago on Google
    I am just visiting Dublin and I stumbled across this JEM. This is the absolute cutest place. I had literally the best quiche of my life. All my friends food was also amazing. They also have a great tea selection and I went for the jasmine tea with honey. It was to die for. The staff was super friendly and the place just has a really chill atmosphere. If you see this you would be silly not to go.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laureen N. 7 months ago on Google
    I had read great reviews so decided to try Joy Of Cha for breakfast last week while my mom and I were visiting Dublin. I can’t say enough about the quality of the food, the atmosphere, and the incredible service. It was, hands-down, my favorite place that we ate. We loved it so much we had three out of our six breakfasts in Dublin there. My mom loved the scones and I loved the avocado toast with eggs. Their lattes are wonderful too! The staff were incredibly welcoming, and it was the best service that we received a Dublin. Highly recommend going if you are in the area!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sanika s. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a random visit at joy of cha while exploring the town. We went in wet morning hours and only indoor seating was available. I tried spinach and feta wrap and a chocolate pastry. Both the things were awesome. I would love to go there again and have the spinach and feta wrap
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yanan Z. 2 years ago on Google
    It has been my favourite cozy cafe since I moved to Dublin in 2020, great and special food with very reasonable prices. Warm and artistic atmosphere with all kinds of decent original tea(not tea bags), it is just very relaxing to get a pot of tea in a rainy day, reading or chatting with friends. It honestly made my day.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jack P. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous little café on the outskirts of the temple bar area, lovely decor inside and the they serve great small bites. We had a feta and spinach pastry and it was amazing, definitely get one if you visit!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gerard Boix L. 2 years ago on Google
    OSOM irish breakfast, perfect service and cozy place. Great variety of sweets as well. The carrot cake was very good. The chocolate cake was superb 🎂 A must at least once!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel R. 4 years ago on Google
    Oh man, the tarts of this place... After walking around the area trying to find a place for brunch, I found Joy of Chá and what a joy let me tell you. A very cozy place served by the owners where you can try tarts of several kind. The one with chorizo is my favourite, but you should also try the one with spinach and feta. Also, the cranberries cake is delicious. The only thing I could say is that it was hard to find a sit, and I get why.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Samuel V. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff was very friendly, drinks arrived quickly but the food took a bit longer. It was worth the waiting, though. The bagel was beautifully cooked, the bacon was crispy and the eggs had the yolk runny, which is awesome. The traditional Irish breakfast was also well-cooked and made with very good ingredients. Would come here again because all of these items were fair-priced.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Egle S. 4 years ago on Google
    Look no further! If you want a cup of deliciously mellow coffee or pick from selection of loose teas! And any beverage will go well with home made tarts, sandwiches, cakes or more traditional egg breakfast. They serve breakfast the whole day. If you're lucky try chocolate mousse cake and berry crumble. These are the ones to die for! p.s. Loads 9f Veggie options like feta and spinach roll
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Laura Josefina Arias Z. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is ok, but the bar employees do not deliver a great experience in general. I specifically asked for a portion of the cheese cake with macaroons and they did not include the macaroons. My friend asked for sweetener and they only had sugar. I feel they could have been more attentive and customer centric.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Béatrice s. 2 years ago on Google
    I asked for the best tea of Ireland, they make me test the Irish Morning ...the Spinash feta, and the carrot cake i recommend this place !!! Top pour une pause ...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Enakshi C. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food with good price. Really enjoyed the Baileys coffee and tomato cheese croissant. Would recommend the croissant. Also the ginseng coffee was quite interesting. You can surely give a shot. Lovely vibe with a spanish decor. Based near temple bar. Good location and lovely staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin R. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped here for cakes and Irish Coffee's when in Dublin's Temple Bar area. Friendly staff, fabulous homemade cakes (Raspberry Crumble Cake was divine) and a great decor and ambience. Toilet available. Some outside seating but only a couple of small tables for two.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sergey K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very, very good food 🍲, biggest selection of teas,.. coffee ☕ just delicious... nice cosy atmosphere... 🤙 Definitely coming back for more, strongly recommend 👌🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jerry’s A. 5 months ago on Google
    Came in for a warm morning brunch and partially delivered what we were looking for. It’s a small, crowds establishment that gets busy during brunch hour but servers managed to provide decent service. Ordered the scones which I adore. It had a crispy shell and soft texture. The craft breakfast was on point with crispy fried egg but we were disappointed by the bagel as it was not toasted and tad too moist perhaps from the cheese. Overall I would recommend but you can avoid the bagel.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonathan C. 1 year ago on Google
    Food: 5/5 the bacon and cheese try, mushroom tart, and pumpkin quiche were delicious! Perfectly balanced and tasted amazing. The ginger coffee has a slight kick and mellows out with the crema. Environment: 4/5 nice a cozy place. Might be difficult to get a table, but if you do it’s really nice. Service: 5/5 staff was attentive and made sure we had everything that we could possible need.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sean L. 2 years ago on Google
    WOW! 😮 This place is great!!! We ordered the Artisan Irish Sausages, with Eggs and Toast, and also the Avocado, with egg and toast. The food was amazing! The employees were very friendly and helpful. Even the cappuccinos were great (The cocoa sprinkle was a nice touch! 👍) We will definitely come back again! Highly recommend this place! Wouldn’t change a thing! 😊

  • 5/5 Julliete R. 6 months ago on Google
    A place to enjoy brunch, tea, deserts, without ‘instagramers’ vibe, instead is a bit ‘retro’, and cozy. Food remind me grandmother sweets, not focused on how things look like but how it tasty liked. I’m not saying it’s doesn’t not look good, but it just look occasional, with a professionalism touch of course. Well served portions, and some customer service latin vibes and sympathy.

  • 4/5 sbotonero 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The spectacular cakes. Price somewhat high. Cozy and central place (Original) Las tartas espectaculares. Precio algo elevado. Sitio acogedor y céntrico

  • 5/5 Cari K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, very reasonable priced, good coffee and central location

  • 5/5 Mathilde G. 4 years ago on Google
    Really good American breakfast. I will come back to try the quiches !

  • 1/5 Marino R. 4 years ago on Google
    chipped cup ...and very rude staff

  • 4/5 Dalma B. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff was very friendly and helpful, they even came to our table to ask if I was vegan because I'd ordered a vegetarian breakfast without eggs, and they wanted to make sure not to put butter on my toast in case I was vegan, which I really appreciated! The place is cosy and has a great atmosphere, and the food was good, filling, and plated nicely. The menu could have a bit wider range of options - for example a vegan breakfast.

  • 5/5 Carla L. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing food and amazing place. It's the first time, but no the last. It's not a big place but there are few options for take away. A very recommended spot to take a break if you are visiting temple bar.

  • 5/5 Charlotte A. 2 years ago on Google
    Rustic, bohemian and quaint. A perfect spot to have your first breakfast in Dublin, straight off the plane and into a hearty wholesome meal. Don’t forget to taste the homemade tomato sauce, but don’t ask how it’s made as they won’t tell you 😜!

  • 3/5 Carlo P. 7 months ago on Google
    We arrived for a coffee here in the late afternoon. Pleasant to discover the presence of tables inside in these beautifully decorated rooms. The pastries weren't bad, but the cappuccino was a little insipid. pricing comparable to Templebar, attentive and courteous service

  • 5/5 Ignacio C. 2 years ago on Google
    Came at this place because they’ve recomended it. The cappuccino and the french breakfast were the best in town! I’ve been in Dublin for a week! Didn’t find nothing better! But the best this place has is the staff: nice people, always paying attention to orders and very efficient A must in Dublin!

  • 5/5 Doug M. 5 months ago on Google
    This is definitely one of the many best places to stop and eat at. Me and my wife had breakfast and the food was delicious. Please everyone give this place a try!

  • 5/5 Chad T. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely fabulous breakfast in a cozy atmosphere. Amazon what they can do in a small space. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Alexander L. 6 months ago on Google
    An absolute must for breakfast if you're in Dublin! The experience here was great. From the very beginning the staff was very welcoming and friendly, great atmosphere, you could smell fresh coffee at the entrance. Went there with a group of 8, the place is not big and we had no reservation, so we gratefully accepted to be seated separately. 10 mins later the staff moved us to a table for the whole group. So really appreciated their attention to detail and flexibility. Food was as great as their staff! Best Irish breakfast in Dublin! I tried different Irish breakfast versions during my time at Dublin and this was hands down the very best. Fresh ingredients for a delicious homemade, farm-to-table Irish breakfast. I just wish the beans came included with the breakfast but it's great that you can order them as a side (generous portion of beans, by the way). Coffee was also perfect! Our group had cappuccinos, espressos, Irish coffees (of course, as well as a few Guinness) and they were all praising their coffees. I will definitely come back!

  • 5/5 Kosta S. 2 years ago on Google
    Good for breakfast, very tasty stuff. Very kind waitress. A little bit expensive, but other than that perfectly fine.

  • 5/5 Carmen F. 5 months ago on Google
    This place in temple bar area, is decorated beautifully. The lovely baristas were very friendly. Fast service with a smile. The cappuccino was one of the best I have ever had!! The apple cherry cake warmed up with powdered sugar on top, was spectacular. I highly reccemend it!

  • 5/5 Heidi P. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the best café I have ever been to. I loved the ambiance, the coffee, the service, and the food. I had a berry crumble cake and the spinach feta roll, both were the perfect compliment to my day. I will be returning as much as possible before leaving Dublin.

  • 5/5 Marco P. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good service and very nice place to drink a coffee without pressure

  • 5/5 Longtravelers 10 months ago on Google
    Joy of Cha came highly recommended by locals and tourists alike and this place did not disappoint! It’s voted as the #1 breakfast place in Dublin for a reason. Very happy we were able to get a table here as it’s always busy. Just a heads up it’s a tight fit in here but well worth it! The Irish breakfast and the bacon tart and hot chocolate/white chocolate was delicious. Also…the scone! Wow! We can’t wait to come back to Dublin so I can eat here again. Absolutely phenomenal!

  • 2/5 NURTEN F. 1 year ago on Google
    Coffee was really bad and burned. Small cup of coffee is 3.70 euro. The only beautiful thing is its atmosphere. It looks like old and pretty covered.

  • 5/5 Aziza 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic breakfast and lunch place. A hidden gem that was so cosy and comfortable after a long morning of traveling. The service was also exceptional from our waitress Silvana. Highly recommend and will come back to again on this trip. Seating was slightly limited so you might share with others at a table, but worth it!

  • 5/5 Anne-Claire Le N. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good and handmaid food, this is perfection place for a brunch. There are also pie, rolls and desserts look amazing! The quality/price is very good and waiter.ress are so nice! You should try

  • 5/5 Tom S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best breakfast we've had in Dublin. Great coffee. Large portions. Fantastic waiter, so good and attentive in fact that when he heard my wife drop her knife, he brought a new one without prompting. He couldn't see it from where he stood, but heard it and did his job flawlessly. Bravo.

  • 5/5 Bazil D. 3 years ago on Google
    Best service and food experience I’ve had so far, period.

  • 4/5 silvia t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Particular place, great breakfast, good prices. The cleaning of the room a little to be reviewed. (Original) Posto particolare, colazione ottima, prezzi buoni. La pulizia del locale un po' da rivedere.

  • 5/5 Giovanni P. 3 years ago on Google
    Big pool of teas and great bartender

  • 5/5 Ana Laura Hernandez M. 3 years ago on Google
    L9vely meals and vwey good atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Rhonda F. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful little cafe

  • 4/5 Troy Mc P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Food Great Atmosphere Great Service

  • 1/5 Justine K. 3 years ago on Google
    Shocking customer service! The server had no mask on while serving customers, tables all very close together and customers were going up to pay with no masks on. There was little to no social distancing observed in this cafe. The atmosphere in there was awful as the main server kept openly complaining to customers about another server that was late to her shift - One customer even asked if he needed a hand seeing as he KEPT saying it! We ended up leaving due to the way we were spoken to and I will never go back!

  • 5/5 Jacqueline B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great selections of teas from all over the world, the coffee is great here too. Homemade pastries, I'm working my way through the menu but what I've tasted is yummy.

  • 3/5 Mark Mc C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food, small and rustic. Very loud, bit dirty, not many covid safety measures in place

  • 5/5 John R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great breakfast! Sound staff! Lovely atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Janine R. 4 years ago on Google
    Super sweet coffee place. You can sit inside and outside. Small place, super cozy. Great coffee and bakery! Definitely recommend to visit this place!

  • 5/5 Sih A. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the place. Food was delicious..I ordered spinach with feta cheese

  • 5/5 Niamh M. 3 years ago on Google
    Mushroom tart from heaven and a proper pot of tea!

  • 4/5 Alessandra N. 5 years ago on Google
    We came here twice in our visit in Dublin, apple pie was delicious! We tried French breakfast and porridge with mapple, both were tasty! 😋😋😋

  • 4/5 Dinusha C. 5 years ago on Google
    Tasty quiche and pie options. Good for a quick lunch while exploring the town.

  • 5/5 Vera V. 6 years ago on Google
    My favourite breakfast place in Dublin. Really good pastries, wide tea options and friendly service. Definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Luis C. 6 years ago on Google
    Lovely coffee and tea. Perfect place to meet a friend

  • 5/5 Irina N. 3 years ago on Google
    Had tea for delivery. Great loose tea and great customer service!

  • 5/5 Glenda B. 4 years ago on Google
    The cakes are the best! Beautiful place!

  • 5/5 Emmanuelle K. 3 years ago on Google
    A very quirky place with amazing food and coffee !!! Is definitely a precious hidden gem amongst a sea of restaurant chains and Starbucks.

  • 5/5 Simply D. 4 years ago on Google
    Real nice place. Busy but once you're in and have a seat it's It. A place for comfort food and good tea.

  • 5/5 Mercedes P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We went to breakfast and it was great, the waiters are very nice and if it serves, they speak Spanish too. The place is very cozy and the food and coffee are great. (Original) Fuimos a desayunar y estuvo genial, los camareros son muy majos y por si sirve, hablan español también. El sitio es muy acogedor y la comida y el café buenísimos.

  • 5/5 Matias K. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely

  • 3/5 Claudio M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I went to this place this afternoon to try the famous Irish coffee and mint tea. The restaurant is in the Temple Bar district and is simple and welcoming inside. The waiter very kindly asked us what we wanted before we even sat down. As a first Irish coffee it didn't drive me crazy, even if I don't have any comparison. The place certainly deserves a beer or tea to take a little break in the afternoon but I think, with a little patience, you could also find a little better nearby. You can absolutely try. Pleasant place. (Original) Sono stato in questo locale oggi pomeriggio per provare il famoso Irish coffee e un te alla menta. Il locale è nel quartiere di Temple Bar e si presenta al suo interno semplice e accogliente. Il cameriere, molto gentilmente, ci ha chiesto cosa volevamo ancora prima di metterci seduti. Come primo Irish coffee non mi ha fatto impazzire, anche se non ho metri di paragone. Il locale merita sicuramente una birra o un te per fare un piccolo break nel pomeriggio ma credo, con un po' di pazienza, si potrebbe trovare anche qualcosina meglio nei paraggi. Si può assolutamente provare. Locale gradevole.

  • 4/5 Ángela S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quiet and central location for breakfast at a reasonable price to be Ireland. In addition, they are Hispanic speakers. (Original) Sitio tranquilo y céntrico para desayunar a un precio razonable para ser Irlanda. Además, son hispano parlantes.

  • 5/5 Sulagna B. 4 years ago on Google
    Joy of Cha.. what a place to eat in.. I was craving for a traditional Irish breakfast which I absolutely love.... but was looking for a small bite without bread... the chef Sergei made this delicious small bite of Irish breakfast with Irish sausages, black and white pudding, potatoes with salad which was yum and hearty must try place in Dublin.. well spent afternoon

  • 4/5 Rafael C. J. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to have coffee and maybe a piece of cake, everything looked delicious and the service was good.

  • 3/5 Jordi Pérez J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place is fine but a shame how bad and superior the waiters feel. A shame the offer is fine and the average price of Dublin! (Original) El lugar esa bien pero una pena lo malcarados y superiores que se sienten los camareros. Una pena la oferta está bien y el precio a la media de Dublín!

  • 5/5 JESSICA B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy (Original) Muy acogedor

  • 4/5 Ang S. 4 years ago on Google
    A traditional unique tea shop. Small and crowded :) went there for their chai latte but what I got is chai tea with some milk. I guess it's not the place for chai latte but I will go back and try something else in the future.

  • 4/5 Michaela D. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place, good coffee :-)

  • 5/5 Екатеринна �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best coffee in Dublin! And cakes with cherries and blueberries melt in your mouth ☺️ I recommend to visit! The owner is very polite and speaks Russian 😉 (Original) Лучший кофе в Дублине! А пироги с вишней и голубикой тают во рту ☺️ Рекомендую к посещению! Хозяин очень вежливый и говорит по-русски 😉

  • 5/5 Barry K. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly little cafe with a barista that really knows how to make proper coffee

  • 5/5 Olly B. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful food, great service, great coffee and tea

  • 5/5 susan c. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it! Food great and owner is great too!

  • 5/5 Mike T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, huge variety of teas and amazing coffee. Has to be best oasis in the city. Eat, drink chill. 👍🙂


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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