medieval-mileMon-Sat 08:00-17:00Walk-in onlyFresh bread, pastries and artisan deli
The Gourmet Store on High Street has been a Kilkenny bakery and deli since 1997, fresh daily bread and the city's most extensive farmhouse cheese counter.
Worth the queue: Freshly baked artisan bread and farmhouse cheese selection
medieval-mileDaily 09:00-17:00Walk-in onlyScones, baps and fresh-baked breakfast goods
The Fig Tree on High Street bakes fresh scones, baps, and pastries each morning, drawing a breakfast crowd for a full Irish on a busy pedestrian street.
Worth the queue: Fresh-baked scones with Irish butter
medieval-mileThu 09:30-14:30Walk-in onlyTraditional Irish breads, soda bread and tray bakes
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.
Worth the queue: Traditional Irish soda bread
butterslipTue-Sat 12:00-21:30, Sun 12:00-16:30Artisan desserts and seasonal baked goods
Petronella on Butterslip Lane produces artisan desserts from Mountain View's farm, seasonal baked goods forming the most farm-connected dessert menu in town.
Worth the queue: Seasonal Irish dessert plate from the farm
medieval-mileTue-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 11:00-17:00Walk-in onlyGluten-free bakes and vegan desserts
Wildflower Cafe at Butler Gallery bakes gluten-free cakes and vegan treats daily, Kilkenny's most plant-forward bakery in a walled gallery garden setting.
Worth the queue: Gluten-free seasonal cake
medieval-mileMon-Sun lunch and dinnerHomemade Italian desserts and pastries
Rinuccini at 1 The Parade produces the best tiramisu in Kilkenny from imported Italian ingredients in a kitchen opposite the castle since 1989.
Worth the queue: Homemade tiramisu