8 brunch in Cork, editor-picked for sunday brunch. The sunday brunch destinations editors return to. All brunch in Cork.
The Grumpy Bakers ★ 4.6
City Centre · 2 Washington Street, Cork, T12 C677
Hours: Wed-Fri 07:30-16:00, Sat-Sun 08:30-16:00, Mon-Tue closed
The Cork city outpost of the Midleton bakery opens Wednesday to Sunday from 07:30, making it the best option for a bakery brunch in the city centre.
Filter ★ 4.6
Union Quay and Ballintemple · 19 Georges Quay, Cork
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00, Sat 09:00-18:00, Sun 10:00-17:00
Cork's pioneering specialty coffee bar also operates a light weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays - pastries from local Cork bakers, seasonal brunch.
Alchemy Coffee and Books ★ 4.5
Barrack Street and The Lough · 123 Barrack Street, Cork
Hours: Mon-Sat 08:30-17:30, Sun 10:00-16:00
The south-side's most popular daytime destination runs an informal brunch service with croissant sandwiches, seasonal cakes and rotating pastries alongside.
Good Day Deli ★ 4.4
Union Quay and Ballintemple · 60-61 Douglas Street, Cork
Hours: Tue-Fri 10:00-15:00, Sat-Sun 09:30-16:00, Mon closed
A sustainability-first cafe at Nano Nagle Place on Douglas Street, linked to the Frank Hedderman smoked salmon operation. Weekend brunch from 09:30-16:00.
Cafe Moly Roastery ★ 4.4
Union Quay and Ballintemple · 99 Douglas Street, Cork
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat 09:00-16:00, Sun 10:00-16:00
A Korean specialty coffee cafe and microroastery on Douglas Street offering croissant waffles, Portuguese custard tarts and excellent small plates alongside.
Marina Market Brunch Stalls ★ 4.2
Union Quay and Ballintemple · Centre Park Road, Cork, T12 YX76
Hours: Daily 08:00-20:00
The Marina Market on Centre Park Road opens at 08:00 daily, making it Cork's most international brunch option with Korean, Japanese and Mediterranean stalls.
Goldberg's ★ 4.1
Union Quay and Ballintemple · 3 Victoria Road, Cork
Hours: Mon-Thu 10:30-23:30, Fri-Sat 10:30-00:30, Sun 10:00-15:00
A pub-restaurant on Victoria Road offering Sunday brunch from 10:00-15:00. In the former Jewish Quarter, the name references Cork's historic community.
Tony's Bistro ★ 4.0
City Centre · 69 North Main Street, Cork, T12 H61W
Hours: Daily 08:30-17:00
A Cork institution on North Main Street, famous for fry-up breakfasts with colossal portions at budget prices. The skillet full Irish is the signature dish.