30 bakeries worth the trip across Ireland, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Ireland guides.
Bread 41 ★ 4.7 · Dublin
docklands · 41 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 H308
Bread 41 on Pearse Street in Dublin 2, Eoin Cluskey's organic sourdough bakery and cafe since 2018, the city's most polished cardamom bun and laminated.
Tip: Cardamom buns sell out by 12:00 on Saturdays; arrive 09:00 to be first. The cafe sits twenty in the back room.
Scéal Cafe ★ 4.7 · Dublin
portobello · 82 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, D08 FC62
Scéal Cafe on South Circular Road in Dublin 8, Shane Palmer and Charlotte Leonard-Kane's Dublin counter near Leonard's Corner, the bakery's return.
Tip: Pastries sell out by midday on weekends. Counter sits eighteen plus a small outdoor terrace.
Magpie Bakery ★ 4.7 · Galway
latin-quarter · Unit 12, Cornstore, St Augustine Street, Galway, H91 CC44
Magpie Bakery in the Cornstore on St Augustine Street Galway bakes sourdough in tiny batches; wild-yeast croissants and rye sell out before 10am most days.
Arán Artisan Bakery and Bistro ★ 4.7 · Kilkenny
barrack-street · 8 Barrack Street, Kilkenny, R95 YF30
Arán on Barrack Street is Kilkenny's most acclaimed bakery-bistro, winner of Ireland's Best Brunch at the Georgina Campbell Irish Breakfast Awards.
The Grumpy Bakers ★ 4.6 · Cork
City Centre · 2 Washington Street, Cork, T12 C677
Cork city outpost of the celebrated Midleton bakery, baking with organic flours from Shipton Mills and Oak Forest Mills via a 36-48 hour cold fermentation.
Bracken's Bakery ★ 4.6 · Cork
City Centre · Old Mallow Road, Cork
A family-run bakery on the Old Mallow Road with an exceptional local reputation - 4.7 stars from over 460 Google reviews, the highest-rated bakery in Cork.
Ross Bakery and Cafe ★ 4.6 · Cork
Douglas and Blackrock · Churchyard Lane, Ballinlough, Cork
A south-side neighbourhood gem in Ballinlough with a devoted following. The early-morning bread run starts at 07:00 and sells out by midday at weekends.
Sheridans Cheesemongers ★ 4.6 · Galway
latin-quarter · 14-16 Churchyard Street, Galway, H91 FN84
Sheridans Cheesemongers on Churchyard Street Galway stocks artisan bread from local producers; the cheese-and-bread counter is the best Galway food pairing.
Galway Saturday Market Bakers ★ 4.6 · Galway
latin-quarter · Church Lane, St Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Galway, H91 C7V4
Galway Saturday Market bakers supply sourdough and Connemara-grain loaves; the best breads at the weekly market come from small Connacht artisan bakers.
Kai Restaurant ★ 4.6 · Galway
westend · 22 Sea Road, Galway, H91 DX47
Kai Cafe on Sea Road Galway bakes daily bread from Murphys Moycullen farm grain; the morning bread counter is a West End Galway ritual before the restaurant.
Heaven's Cakes ★ 4.5 · Cork
English Market Quarter · The English Market, Princes Street, Cork, T12 PH6Y
Run since 1996 by classically trained pastry chefs Joe and Barbara Hegarty, this English Market stall brings French patisserie technique to Cork daily.
Arbutus Bread ★ 4.5 · Cork
City Centre · Unit 1B, Mayfield Industrial Estate, Cork
Founded by Declan Ryan after training with the best bakers in France. A wholesale operation supplying most of Cork's top restaurants with sourdough.
Una Bakery ★ 4.5 · Dublin
ranelagh-ballsbridge · 116 Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Una on Ranelagh in Dublin 6, John and Sandy Wyer's bakery sister to Forest Avenue with Tom and Finn Gleeson of Bunsen, the southside's polished pastry.
Tip: Pastries sell out before 12:00 weekends.
Le Petit Delice ★ 4.5 · Galway
latin-quarter · 7 Mainguard Street, Galway
Le Petit Delice on Mainguard Street Galway bakes French-style croissants, macarons and eclairs; the best Galway option for a classic continental breakfast.
Dela ★ 4.5 · Galway
westend · 51 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, H91 E3F1
Dela on Dominick Street Galway bakes dark rye and sourdough daily from the on-site bakery; the bread is also available to take away from the front counter.
Coffeewerk + Press ★ 4.5 · Galway
latin-quarter · 4 Quay Street, Galway, H91 R6V1
Coffeewerk and Press on Quay Street Galway stocks rotating guest bakery pastries with a World Top-100 espresso; the morning croissant is the Galway ritual.
Cakeface Patisserie ★ 4.5 · Kilkenny
irishtown · 16 Irishtown, Kilkenny, R95 W634
Cakeface on Irishtown is Laura and Rory Gannon's patisserie, French and London pastry training returned to Kilkenny, plus the city's only coffee roastery.
On the Pigs Back ★ 4.4 · Cork
English Market Quarter · Unit 11, The English Market, Grand Parade, Cork, T12 PH6Y
Founded in 1992 by Frenchwoman Isabelle Sheridan, the stall has twice won Best Market Stall in County Cork. Daily savoury pastries, quiches and fresh breads.
Cocoa by Brendan Cashman ★ 4.4 · Cork
City Centre · Unit 8, Winthrop Arcade, Winthrop Street, Cork, T12 KW25
Boutique chocolate cafe in the Edwardian Winthrop Arcade, with truffles, cakes and macarons handmade by chef Brendan Cashman, formerly of the celebrated.
The Bretzel Bakery ★ 4.4 · Dublin
portobello · 1A Lennox Street, Dublin 8, D08 RK23
The Bretzel on Lennox Street in Portobello, Dublin's only Jewish-tradition bagel and rye bakery since 1870, kosher-style classics and a working sourdough.
Tip: Six bagel varieties baked twice daily; the second bake at 14:00 is the quietest collection window.
Ard Bia at Nimmos ★ 4.4 · Galway
spanish-arch · Spanish Arch, Long Walk, Galway, H91 X3CP
Ard Bia at Nimmos on Spanish Arch Galway bakes soda bread and seasonal loaves daily; the bread basket with cultured butter is a defining Galway lunch ritual.
The Alternative Bread Company ★ 4.3 · Cork
English Market Quarter · The English Market, Princes Street, Cork
Established in 1997 by Sheila Fitzpatrick, this English Market stalwart claims the largest range of handmade bread in Ireland. Organic sourdoughs, Syrian.
The Green Door Bakery ★ 4.3 · Dublin
stoneybatter · 91 Manor Street, Dublin 7
The Green Door Bakery on Manor Street in Stoneybatter, the village's go-to morning bakery for freshly baked croissants, cinnamon buns and bread.
Tip: Sells out by midday on Saturdays; arrive before 10:30 if you want the morning bun warm.
Gourmet Tart Co ★ 4.3 · Galway
salthill · 14 Lenaboy Gardens, Salthill, Galway, H91 W9X0
Gourmet Tart Co in Salthill Galway bakes quiches and pastries using Connacht dairy; the sea-view terrace and daily baked goods make it the best Salthill stop.
High Cafe ★ 4.3 · Galway
latin-quarter · 2 High Street, Galway
High Cafe on High Street Galway bakes Moroccan-spiced pastries and almond croissants daily; the specialty goods make it the most distinctive bakery in Galway.
Cameron Bakery ★ 4.2 · Cork
City Centre · 124 St Patrick's Street, Cork
A Cork institution with multiple city locations. The Patrick Street branch is the most central, baking fresh bread and pastries daily for over three decades.
Brudair's Bakery Wilton ★ 4.2 · Cork
Douglas and Blackrock · Wilton Shopping Centre, Sarsfield Road, Wilton, Cork
A family bakery in Wilton Shopping Centre, baking the full Irish bread range daily alongside cream cakes and freshly filled rolls for the lunch trade.
The Cake Cafe ★ 4.2 · Dublin
portobello · 8 Pleasants Place, Dublin 8, D08 N6DN
The Cake Cafe at Pleasants Place in Dublin 8, Michelle Darmody's south-side bakery tucked into the Daintree Building, the city's go-to brunch tart and scone.
Tip: Walk through Daintree shop to reach the courtyard cafe. Twenty seats only; book Saturday brunch a week ahead.
Quay Co-op Bakery ★ 4.1 · Cork
South Mall and Lancaster Quay · 24 Sullivan's Quay, Cork, T12 RW62
The baking arm of Cork's iconic wholefood cooperative since 1982. The in-house bakery produces daily loaves of spelt, rye and seeded wholemeal for the deli.
Kilkenny Farmers Market Bakery Stalls ★ 4.1 · Kilkenny
medieval-mile · The Parade, Kilkenny
The Kilkenny Farmers Market on The Parade every Thursday brings artisan bakers with home-baked breads, soda bread, and tray bakes in front of Kilkenny Castle.