10 cafes in Dublin, editor-picked for cafes open sunday. Cafes serving on sundays. All cafes in Dublin.
3fe Grand Canal ★ 4.7
docklands · 32-34 Grand Canal Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 TD58
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:30-17:30; Sat-Sun 09:00-18:00
3fe Grand Canal in Dublin 2, the flagship of Colin Harmon's roastery, the city's most polished filter coffee on the south side of Pearse Street's tech.
Tip: Eight 3fe cafes across Dublin; the Grand Canal flagship has the most seating and serves food until 15:00.
3fe Sussex Terrace ★ 4.5
ranelagh-ballsbridge · 7 Sussex Terrace, Dublin 4, D04 NP78
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:30-16:00; Sat-Sun 09:00-16:00
3fe on Sussex Terrace in Dublin 4, the small Forest Avenue neighbour, four-seat counter, the morning 3fe espresso for the southside before work commute.
Tip: Counter only; arrive 09:00-10:00 weekdays. The bun pastry case empties by 11:00 on Saturdays.
Brother Hubbard North ★ 4.5
north-inner-city · 153 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 V9V0
Hours: Mon-Tue 07:30-17:00; Wed-Fri 07:30-22:00; Sat 09:30-22:00; Sun 09:30-17:00
Brother Hubbard North on Capel Street in Dublin 1, Garrett FitzGerald and James Boland's original Middle Eastern brunch room, the Capel Street weekend anchor.
Tip: Walk-in only Saturday and Sunday from 09:30; the queue starts before doors. Wednesday breakfast is the calm window.
Two Pups Coffee ★ 4.5
the-liberties · 74 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08 KA43
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-15:30; Sat-Sun 09:00-15:30
Two Pups Coffee on Francis Street in Dublin 8, a Liberties counter and brunch room, the southside's strongest cortado and one of the city's brunch references.
Tip: Walk-in only; arrive 09:30 Saturday before the queue. Two long tables share with strangers; the window stools turn fast.
The Fumbally Cafe ★ 4.5
the-liberties · Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8, D08 HFF2
Hours: Tue-Fri 08:00-17:00; Sat 09:00-17:00; Sun 10:00-15:00; Mon closed
The Fumbally cafe on Fumbally Lane in Dublin 8, Aisling Rogerson's open-plan day cafe inside a fermentation hub, the kitchen the Liberties learned.
Tip: Communal tables; walk-in only and bag check at the door. Open 08:00 Tuesday to Saturday; Sunday 10:00-15:00.
Vice Coffee Inc ★ 4.4
north-inner-city · 54 Abbey Street Middle, Dublin 1, D01 E2X4
Hours: Daily 11:00-19:00
Vice Coffee Inc on Middle Abbey Street in Dublin 1, inside the Wigwam bar and venue, the small-batch specialty roaster pouring espresso and filter.
Tip: Counter inside Wigwam; the bar's coffee bar runs daytime hours. Closes 17:00 weekdays.
Twist Bakery ★ 4.4
temple-bar · 5 Bedford Row, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 E393
Hours: Mon-Fri 06:30-15:30; Sat-Sun 08:00-16:00
Twist Bakery on Bedford Row in Temple Bar is a Dublin 2 artisan bakery and cafe with slow-fermented sourdough, croissants and morning specialty coffee.
Tip: Counter is busy from 07:00 weekdays; weekends open at 08:00. Walk-in only and limited seating, so plan for takeaway.
The Bald Barista ★ 4.3
south-city-centre · 68 Aungier Street, Dublin 2
Hours: Mon-Thu 06:00-20:00; Fri 06:00-19:00; Sat 08:00-18:00; Sun 09:00-16:00
The Bald Barista on Aungier Street in Dublin 2, a two-floor specialty espresso bar with sweet treats and upstairs seating, the south-city centre's reliable.
Tip: Counter on the ground floor; the seating and toilet are upstairs. Outdoor tables at the front. Closed on Saturday and Sunday in most weeks.
Kaph ★ 4.3
south-city-centre · 31 Drury Street, Dublin 2, D02 Y684
Hours: Mon-Sat 08:00-18:00; Sun 10:00-18:00
Kaph on Drury Street in Dublin 2, an upstairs flat-white room over a Drury Street boutique, the southside's regular specialty espresso bar with quiet booths.
Tip: Two floors of stools; the upstairs window seat has the best Drury Street people-watching. Closes 17:30 weekdays.
Bewley's Cafe Grafton Street ★ 4.0
south-city-centre · 78-79 Grafton Street, Dublin 2
Hours: Mon-Wed 07:30-19:00; Thu 07:30-21:00; Fri 07:30-20:00; Sat 08:00-20:00; Sun 09:00-20:00
Bewley's Cafe on Grafton Street in Dublin, the Ernest Bewley grand cafe since 1927, restored across three floors, the city's heritage tea-room and lunch room.
Tip: Three floors; the first floor is the historic Harry Clarke window room. The basement Theatre cafe runs lunchtime plays.