8 hidden gems worth the trip across Ireland, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Ireland guides.
Fish Shop Benburb ★ 4.6 · Dublin
stoneybatter · 76 Benburb Street, Dublin 7, D07 N5WX
Tip: Walk-in only; arrive 17:30 Thursday to Saturday to get a counter seat before the line forms after work.
The Fumbally ★ 4.5 · Dublin
the-liberties · Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8, D08 HFF2
Tip: Friday Dinner is the secret-handshake booking; the daily cafe is walk-in only. Closed Sunday afternoon.
Two Pups Coffee ★ 4.5 · Dublin
the-liberties · 74 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08 KA43
Tip: Walk-in only. Arrive 09:30 Saturday before the queue; the long communal tables share with strangers.
Note ★ 4.4 · Dublin
south-city-centre · 26 Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 FX09
Tip: Small room; arrive early. Friday and Saturday fill quickly. Walk from Pearse Street Station in four minutes.
Lucky Tortoise ★ 4.4 · Dublin
south-city-centre · 8 Aungier Street, Dublin 2, D02 NX83
Tip: Brunch dim sum Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 16:00; walk-in only and the queue starts before doors at noon.
The Cake Cafe ★ 4.3 · Dublin
portobello · 8 Pleasants Place, Dublin 8, D08 N6DN
Tip: Walk through the Daintree shop to reach the courtyard cafe. Twenty seats only; book Saturday brunch a week ahead online.
Featherblade ★ 4.3 · Dublin
south-city-centre · 51B Dawson Street, Dublin 2, D02 DH63
Tip: Walk-in seats at the counter run fastest; the back banquette books out Friday and Saturday a week ahead online.
The Pieman Cafe ★ 4.3 · Dublin
temple-bar · 14a Crown Alley, Dublin 2
Tip: Steak and stout, chicken and mushroom, vegan chilli; open seven days. Eat in or take away in a paper bag.