The roasters writing the coffee scene in Dublin: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Dublin. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
3fe by Colin Harmon, Dublin's defining third-wave coffee roaster since 2009, eight Dublin cafes plus retail beans, the city's reference specialty operation.
Tip: Buy whole-bean retail through the cafes; the rotating Ethiopian single-origin is the espresso bag worth carrying home.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Kenya, Guatemala
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Cloud Picker on Pearse Street in Dublin 2, the husband-and-wife roastery cafe inside The Academy, the Docklands' working specialty-coffee anchor near Trinity.
Tip: The original Pearse Street market stall scaled to a cafe; buy 250g bags of the seasonal espresso at the counter.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Brazil, Honduras, Rwanda
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Roasted Brown in Stoneybatter in Dublin 7, the Karl Purdy wholesale roaster supplying half of Dublin's specialty cafes, the third-wave's working partner.
Tip: Buy retail through the Cake Cafe, Two Pups and Crebilly Farm shops in the city. Tour and cupping by appointment only.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Burundi, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Imbibe Coffee Roasters at Dolphin's Barn in Dublin 8, the wholesale roastery supplying specialty cafes across the city with single-origin espresso and filter.
Tip: Order whole-bean retail through the roastery webshop; the Brazilian Pulped Natural is the steady espresso option year round.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Vice Coffee Inc on Middle Abbey Street in Dublin 1, the small-batch specialty roaster pouring espresso and filter from the bar counter inside Wigwam venue.
Tip: Counter is inside Wigwam bar; daytime hours only. The seasonal espresso blend is the carry-home bag.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Peak food season in Dublin is year-round.
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Dublin rewards trust.