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The Wooden Whisk

Cafe Breakfast restaurant

👍 Alright food. Nice atmosphere. Service was fine. Picked this place as an alternative over Starbucks and very pleased we did - far better for a quick bite. People often mention good, breakfast, staff, coffee, nice, service, eggs, cakes, great, toast,


Address

94 Talbot St, North City, Dublin 1, D01 E2N3, Ireland

Website

www.thewoodenwhisk.ie

Contact

+353 1 878 2858

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 4:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (34) breakfast (32) staff (23) coffee (23) nice (19) service (19) eggs (18) cakes (17) great (15) toast (13)
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  • 5/5 Jordan Kevin M. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered The Wooden Whisk’s big Irish breakfast for through their Deliveroo partners. Both The Wooden Whisk and the Deliveroo cyclist at the time were very quick to bring the food to our place. We thought the Irish breakfast options were very generous. More importantly, we were happy about the fact that the Irish breakfast was neither excessively greasy nor salty. Other places don’t get it right but The Wooden Whisk were spot on. The hash browns, beans, eggs, tomatoes, bread, black pudding, tomatoes, bacon and sausages were all delicious. The side salad with the piquant dressing was also appreciated and something I wouldn’t normally have with a plate of Irish Breakfast but it worked really well with the more “traditional” components of an Irish Breakfast. Their Oreo Cheesecake was glorious too! We enjoyed the food from The Wooden Whisk in Dublin and we’ll definitely order from them again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 andrea c. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place to enjoy a coffe or a nice breakfast, probably the best in town! I have been coming here for years as I worked close to the place and I have always been satisfied! The food is lovely but most importantly, the staff is what give the place the extra touch. Even when the place is full of people they are always find the time to serve you with cordiality and gentleness and creating a friendly and family environment! I couldn’t recommend this place more than that!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miriam Rose da S. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place. Good food, good service. Good choice to get a coffee and chat with a friend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tanya M. 1 year ago on Google
    Not much to chose from on the menu. The food wasn’t good, we couldn’t eat it. Left starving. Tasteless beans, sent my “toast” back because it was not toasted & when it returned was no better. Also nobody wants spinach and balsamic with breakfast, is that a dumb idea to try & justify the high prices? I don’t know. Had a refund on the food, staff okay though and place clean.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Philippa Pham H. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great breakfast here. My eggs Benedict were very good, on fresh brioche bread and very good bacon. Friendly staff. Unpretentious interior.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mary B. 2 years ago on Google
    Usually we would give 5 stars, but service today was not good at all. We waited about 20 minutes after been served our cakes to get our drinks! This was after making 2 trips to the counter to remind them we hadn't gotten them. Usually much better than that
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alice P. 9 months ago on Google
    Alright food. Nice atmosphere. Service was fine. Picked this place as an alternative over Starbucks and very pleased we did - far better for a quick bite.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ribamar B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very pricey. Food and cake are fresh and good but your are going to pay the price of a lunch for breakfast. Service is not their best stuff. The woman in the till was not in her best day I guess. Unfriendly and in a bad mood. Medium cappuccino comes in a tiny cup so I was wondering if the small one comes in a espresso cup.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ariana D. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped in for coffee and dessert on our way back from dinner - I got a cappuccino and my husband got a vanilla creamesso cake. Both were very good! Service was quick and very friendly, with the manager coming out to answer some of our questions about the pastries they had.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hardy F. 1 year ago on Google
    Started to drop by here on my week long business trip to Dublin. Breakfast at the hotel was poor so I started to come here for breakfast. Coffee was good and the various egg based breakfast dishes were really nice. The poached eggs a bit overlooked, but tasty. Staff was friendly, but a bit of tension between them.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda M. 1 year ago on Google
    The irish breakfast is phenomenal and the iced coffee was so good. It wasn't overly sweet, yet was as easy to drink as chocolate milk. The orange juice was freshed squeezed and very refreshing. I'll struggle to want to go anywhere else for breakfast.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johan G. 2 years ago on Google
    The Wooden Whisk offers excellent cakes and pastries with a wide selection. We have only went there for take-away but it seems like a good place with nice atmosphere for eat-in as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cristian S. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place, lovely staff, delicious food, nice beverages. There was two lovely Romanians lady's in the kitchen. I don't know who made this lovely delicious breakfast but I would like to say ,, Mulțumesc frumos,, and a very polite gentleman at the counter.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PROCONSOLE R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent breakfast. Recommended (Original) Colazione ottima. Consigliato
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ana Laura Hernandez M. 3 years ago on Google
    They are alwais good with their exquisit meals. They have a very rich variety of diferent kund of meals from breakfast, coffe, desserts and delicatessen
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elena P. 1 year ago on Google
    The perfect place for a cozy and tasty breakfast!! Must visit and taste! Also really nice fresh sweets
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer T. 5 years ago on Google
    While waiting for our accommodations to be ready, a local suggested we check out The Wooden Whisk around the corner. Well we simply fell in love with their toasties! Our first breakfast in Dublin turned into the spot we returned to the next two days. They have a great selection of pastries, eggs, coffees, and teas. This is the only place in Dublin we ever got breakfast from, and we're okay with that! Definitely recommend a stop here for a casual breakfast to fuel you for exploring all Dublin has to offer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debra S. 10 months ago on Google
    Breakfast was amazing. The French Toast with Irish Bacon tasted so good, and the coffee was wonderful. Service was fast, friendly and efficient. The staff was very patient with our questions. Ambiance was charming. Seating was casual and comfortable. Prices were reasonable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gordon S. 9 months ago on Google
    Fast and good. Well made cappuccino with nice service. The avocado toast with poached eggs and as made artfully and tasted great. I would ask for light parmigiana cheese. The eggs were runny and well poached. I added a side of crispy bacon
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lionel P. 2 years ago on Google
    I was once here for some breakfast on a sunny morning in Dublin. I ordered french toast and cappuccino with almond milk. The lady who made my cappuccino put regular milk instead of almond milk. She politely called my attention, before making my first sip of it, saying I have the wrong milk in my coffee and got confused about orders. She apologised and changed my coffee. She was very nice. The French Toast - 2 massive slices of brioche. lightly crisp on the outer layer and soft in the inside (just how I like it). In every bite, the texture and flavour combination gets playful in your mouth. It comes with bacon slices, strawberries and orange slices, plus maple syrup on the side. The entire serving is drizzled with powder sugar. If you like sweet and savoury french toast, this is where you should go. The place also offers loads of desserts, cakes, and pastries.

  • 5/5 Mar M. 2 years ago on Google
    Just amazing!!! I will be back anytime I am close to the spire. Delicious cake, tasty caramel oat latte and great service. Thanks a mill. See you soon Hasta pronto 🤩

  • 5/5 Kaydell McKeon J. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous breakfast! Ordered the French toast and asked to replace the bacon with sausages and they did it, no problem. Coffee arrived hot! So great to see coffee being delivered. The breakfast was delicious, it arrived so quick. Everytime I pop in for a pastry the service is wonderful. Great prices too!

  • 5/5 Andrew R. 2 years ago on Google
    The coffee is great, much better than the local big chains. The cakes are lovely and the service is friendly. Will definitely make it a regular stop.

  • 5/5 Monika A. 2 years ago on Google
    Very pleasant staff, and food was fresh and yummy.

  • 5/5 Laura Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Fast service, the poached egg with avocado was mouth watering, yummy🥑❤️

  • 4/5 James A. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a very busy cafe offering an extensive selection of what looked like good food. I was fasting so just had a double espresso and sparkling water, both of which were great. My only gripe is that the water was in a plastic bottle and getting served took a long time. Also the main man was as miserable as it gets.

  • 5/5 Karl M. 2 years ago on Google
    Top breakfast. Staff where so helpful and friendly. I'll definitely be back

  • 5/5 Lucille A. 2 years ago on Google
    Honestly the BEST French toast I’ve ever had 🤩 staff was lovely! Unfortunately they don’t accept tips on card payment so if you’re coming bring some change.

  • 5/5 Amani L. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a very cute spot that went above my expectations! We had the mini Irish breakfast and it was a generous tasty platter then we followed it by delicious pastry. The staff are lovely and very welcoming. I'm visiting Dublin for the first time and I'm glad this was my first breakfast experience, I'll be coming back for more! Did I mention that the coffee is divine? Very earthy subtle chocolate notes, and no sour aftertaste, very smooth finish to the last drop.

  • 5/5 Margaret O. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible service! Your worker Anna is AMAZING. We had a great time, and she was so positive and lovely to us. I have allergies and she advised me what I could have and even went to the back to double check. She has a great personality and we had a great chat! Looking forward to returning !

  • 5/5 Jennifer B. 4 years ago on Google
    Irish & vegetarian/vegan breakfast

  • 5/5 Michael D. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely cafe really quick service. Left a bag when i was keaving and server chased after me to give it back ❤❤

  • 5/5 Jolita B. 2 years ago on Google
    My favourite coffee shop in town. The best coffee, amazing selection of most delicious cakes and brilliant customer service. Always happy to go back and recommend to others!

  • 3/5 Udaya G. 2 years ago on Google
    Love their coffee This is my 4 th time already I’m sorry for two star less for the food smell catching the clothes when you take a seat. Please get some exhaust fan or ventilators running! Thanks again

  • 2/5 Irati Perez de Ciriza M. 2 years ago on Google
    Bad and expensive. The breakfast is the worst i had in Dublin so far, and it was not cheaper. The eggs were so hard, thats not a poached egg. The coffee wasnt good either. Is not worthly.

  • 4/5 Jesslyn F. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was good! The poached eggs were a teeny bit over cooked and the bread was slightly under toasted, but everything was really tasty!

  • 2/5 Arek K. 1 year ago on Google
    My second attempt at trying to eat here after being completely ignored the 1st time. I had full Irish breakfast but opted for poached eggs. Eventually the meal came out and the poached eggs were hard. When asked about this, the lady said " most people like them hard " I was astonished poached eggs are soft unless you ask for them to be hard. Secondly I didn't get black pudding and I wasn't given a choice to choose something different. Instead I received white pudding. I would have preferred something different. The toast was wet and the back of it was covered in balsamic vinegar from the small salad on the side ??? I don't think Irish breakfast Includes a green salad with balsamic vinegar... The staff was nice but the food is not worth its price and I would not recommend eating there.

  • 5/5 Sophia G. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious! They have such a wide variety of tartlets, cakes, and lots of other sweets. The fruit tart was amazing. Their brunch menu is also incredible, they have eggs cooked different ways, wraps, pancakes. We really enjoyed everything we tried.

  • 3/5 Nithya S. 1 year ago on Google
    The pastries and the desserts were good. Ordered cakes from here a couple of times and no disappointments there. Came here for a brunch today and everything were a disappointment for our Indian tastebuds. Felt severe lack of seasoning in almost all of our food, the bread was hard in the sandwich and the savoury pastry I got, well left it without eating. Would not come back, atleast for food but for desserts yes :)

  • 4/5 Ria B. 1 year ago on Google
    Yum! Would be 4.5 stars but cant do that. What lets it down is the Full irish as it only comes with 1 piece of small thin bread. Either get better bread or plate two pieces. French toast was incredible though 👌 All was delicious

  • 3/5 Guinevere S. 6 months ago on Google
    I was a little disappointed, as while the Brioche French toast with the thick syrup was very good, one of the two was mushy in the middle from being undercooked, and the scrambled eggs and bacon were a little overcooked. (I should have ordered the eggs fried as another guest had them and they looked good). The staff was nice and service was good. However I got a Biscoff muffin to go, and it was very good! Maybe we went on an off day? Don't let my review keep you from trying it, perhaps.

  • 5/5 Karthika N. 10 months ago on Google
    I have been meaning to visit this cafe for a long time now, finally was near spire and made an impromptu decision to go. Very cute little cafe almost hidden away, 3min from the spire They had the most delicious looking pastries on display. We got waffles, coffee and cake. Waffles felt a bit dry, coffee was amazing and the cake/pastry was fresh and fantastic. Not sure what I got but I think it was Italian? Only sad thing is they don’t serve matcha latte and you have to order and pay at the counter. Menu has lots of options, Loved the place and will come back

  • 5/5 Julia K. 5 months ago on Google
    I adored this little cozy cafe during my stay in Dublin. It reminded me of a place I used to work, but cozier. The French toast was the best. I enjoyed the natural elements in the decorations, simple and original. The people working were all super nice and you could see they gave the place their all. The street was slightly beat up, so the cafe was a nice place to hide away, to seek refuge in a friendly and safe atmosphere. Thank you.

  • 5/5 Laureen N. 7 months ago on Google
    We tried breakfast here while visiting Dublin. My mom had the eggs Benedict and I had toast and bacon with a side of eggs plus an almond milk latte. We went when they first opened so it wasn’t crowded and we enjoyed the laid back atmosphere. The food was good and the servers were welcoming and attentive. The only thing I didn’t like was that they were baskets filled with silverware laying on the table and everyone help themselves. Since we were the first people of the day, it was OK, but with Covid it didn’t feel the most safe if you were to be eating later in the day. Otherwise, it was a great stop in our journey, and I would recommend!

  • 5/5 giga b. 8 months ago on Google
    The girl in the service was extremely lovely. Very nice service, appreciate the effort, it must have come from her heart, personality, being so nice on the bank holiday Sunday before closing. Cakes. The aesthetics are a good. I bought one, which is a Napoleon cake clone, but so far from it, it's difficult to describe...The other one is a rum- choco cake, but the sweetener/ sugar/black strap is so overpowering the cake looses its identity. Not good. Period. Someone who never had these kind of cakes might think they are very nice, but honestly these were below average. For €5.5 it's a joke. However, as it's a very busy street, with lots of tourists I wish all the best for the shop! Atmosphere is unfortunate as the shop is on Talbot Street. Anyhow, thanks for the nice server girl.

  • 5/5 Linda A. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice cosy place with great food and lovely staff. The cakes are divine too.

  • 5/5 Matias T. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely cakes and desserts

  • 4/5 John C. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good.

  • 2/5 Paulo S. 3 years ago on Google
    Missing quality in the products, not great staff, we ordered oat milk and we ended up drinking normal milk.bad experience

  • 5/5 Eder S. 3 years ago on Google
    Cozy place ! Love it !

  • 5/5 cait p. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful food

  • 1/5 Larissa Caroline N. 3 years ago on Google
    The worst experience here today, we ordered our food and coffees at around 2:30 pm, by 3:14 pm still no food had arrived, when I went up to the counter I was told 'Oh I forgot' What's the point of handing out the order numbers, if you don't bother checking them? Got my money back, this is no way to run a business, and to think we gave this place 5 stars before. We only ordered two mini breakfasts, there's no, absolutely no excuse for the tardiness, and staff couldn't even keep track whether we ordered 1 or 2 lattes, you need to hire new staff, or retrain your current staff to be more attentive.

  • 5/5 Niall P. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service. Breakfast very good. Tea - more than one cup per pot.

  • 5/5 Fulvio R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, good prices, good staff.

  • 5/5 Manü mit �. 3 years ago on Google
    I love it! But I miss Anja over there :(

  • 2/5 Gemma G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice little waitresses and edges. The coffee is quite good but the pastries are quite dry. The muffins were hard as rocks. The price is quite expensive for the little service they give (Original) Las camareras poco agradables y bordes. El cafe bastante bueno pero la bollería bastante seca. Los muffins estaban duros como piedras. El precio es bastante caro para el poco servicio que dan

  • 5/5 Robert S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent.privileged.civilized (Original) Excelent.promt.civilizat

  • 3/5 Lisa 3 years ago on Google
    It's hit and miss with the coffee. Some staff know how to make it, other boil thr life out of the milk 🥵🥵🥵

  • 5/5 Ann K. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the decor and the service was good, the food selection looks fab, I'll be back!

  • 4/5 Dorothy O. 6 years ago on Google
    Cosy, little place with great food and service. Various options for breakfast and sandwiches. Enjoyed their scrambled eggs with the artisan toast

  • 5/5 Stefano S. 5 years ago on Google
    Best breakfast ever!!! Quite pricey but worth it! Yummy!!!

  • 4/5 Anne M. 4 years ago on Google
    Always good food reasonably priced with helpful staff Great eggs Benedict for breakfast. Cakes to break your diet for if you can make a decision! Great coffee and sandwiches also . It's an asset to Talbot Street

  • 5/5 Floie 3 years ago on Google
    Love the place. Great crew as well.

  • 3/5 Clare B. 3 years ago on Google
    As far as cakes go these are delicious. The staff are nice and friendly. My french toast however wasn't great. Two thick slices of brioche, barely toasted in some parts and desiccated in others, two steamed rashers and no syrup. It was so disappointing and for 10.80 felt more than a little ripped off. Nice coffee though.

  • 3/5 abhijit k. 3 years ago on Google
    Not much variety in cakes. Cake was not soft and moist. Staff is friendly and helpful.

  • 4/5 Fergus F. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly atmosphere

  • 4/5 Tothne Groz S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place lovely,beautifully presented cakes!

  • 5/5 Giovanny K. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome place for brunch and coffee and if you are looking for some fresh cakes this is the place, cozy atmosphere, nice staff. I’ve been there few times and always the food is awesome

  • 1/5 t A. 4 years ago on Google
    Highly disappointed Ask for a oatmilk cappuccino Got a regular milkcppuccino instead Even remind the girl to do it with oatmilk again. The guy who just went away with my credit card and not even hand me the bill

  • 5/5 Kieran K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great selection of cakes and desserts, not the place to go to if you are on a diet, impossible to resist!

  • 1/5 A B. 4 years ago on Google
    Rude staff and not attentive staff - joking around behind counter when a line of customers waiting. For €4 a cake...another over hyped cafe in Dublin!

  • 2/5 Gisele V. 4 years ago on Google
    I could give 5 stars for the amazing lemon tart only, because the oat flat white that I get wasn't nice AT ALL. And I know we'll how it's a FLAT, shine, pretty one. That's sad, because you don't paid a low price.

  • 3/5 Jens B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good and quick food, freshly prepared (Original) Sehr guten und schnelles Essen, frisch zubereitet

  • 5/5 Alper B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good coffee and tea

  • 5/5 Volnei Resena J. 4 years ago on Google
    Many diverse foods, Very good service!

  • 3/5 Ann B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place staff lovely. But very little chicken in wrap 😞

  • 4/5 Fabian P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A bit expensive for the performance (Original) Etwas teuer für die Leistung

  • 5/5 David C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great selection of cakes that are bad for U Coffee ain't bad either

  • 5/5 Marina P. C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Breakfast is some of the best I've had on the trip, this has been my favorite. Nice place with a good atmosphere. (Original) El desayuno es de los mejores que he probado en el viaje, este ha sido mi favorito. Local agradable con buen ambiente.

  • 5/5 Hellen C. 3 years ago on Google
    Comfortable and delicious

  • 5/5 Luc 3 years ago on Google
    One of my most favourite cake and coffee places in Dublin.

  • 3/5 Rachel K. 3 years ago on Google
    Coffee and cakes a real treat. Lots of choices. Seating not very comfortable.

  • 5/5 Milton M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wow delicious coffee and very rich desserts (Original) Wow delicioso café y muy ricos postres

  • 5/5 Fernanda B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service and delicious food.

  • 5/5 beata c. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty and nice. I recommend.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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