5 cafe spots in Medieval Mile, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Medieval Mile's food · All cafe in Kilkenny.

The Gourmet Store ★ 4.1

56 High Street, Kilkenny

The Gourmet Store on High Street has been Kilkenny's best deli since 1997, with farmhouse cheese, locally sourced meats, and sandwiches on artisan bread.

Tip: Opens at 08:00 daily, closes around 16:00. The cheese counter rivals anything in the city at a fraction of restaurant prices.

The Gourmet Store ★ 4.1

56 High Street, Kilkenny

The Gourmet Store on High Street has been Kilkenny's best deli since 1997, with farmhouse cheese, locally sourced meats, and sandwiches on artisan bread.

Tip: Opens at 08:00, closes around 16:00. The cheese counter is worth a dedicated visit before heading to the farmers market.

Wildflower Cafe at Butler Gallery ★ 4.0

Evans Home, John's Quay, Kilkenny, R95 YX3F

Wildflower Cafe at Butler Gallery serves plant-based soups, bowls, and vegan raw cakes in a walled garden, Kilkenny's most dedicated plant-forward cafe.

Tip: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00-17:00, Sunday 11:00-17:00. The glass outdoor pods in the walled garden are the best seats in Kilkenny on a clear day.

Cafe La Coco ★ 3.9

Patrick Street, Kilkenny

Cafe La Coco is a small, independent Kilkenny cafe serving in-house baked goods, specialty coffee, and a seasonal superfood salad, open Monday to Saturday.

Tip: Open Monday to Saturday 08:00-16:00. Walk-in only; the room is small and fills quickly at lunch.

Cafe La Coco ★ 3.9

Patrick Street, Kilkenny

Cafe La Coco is a small, independent Kilkenny cafe serving in-house baked goods, specialty coffee, and a seasonal superfood salad, open Monday to Saturday.

Tip: Monday through Saturday 08:00-16:00. The room is small; walk-in lunch is first-come, first-served.