Caffè Nero

You know the drill with Temple Bar - it's either overpriced tourist traps or places that gave up trying years ago. This Caffè Nero breaks that mould by being exactly what it says on the tin: reliable Italian-style coffee in the heart of the chaos. The two-storey setup gives you options - grab your flat white and leg it, or claim a spot upstairs where you can actually hear yourself think. While the cobblestones outside heave with hen parties and confused tourists clutching pints at 2pm, inside you'll find a surprisingly decent refuge. The coffee's consistent, the wifi works, and crucially, they don't try to fleece you just because you're in Temple Bar. It's not going to change your life, but sometimes you just need a proper espresso without the performance art that comes with Dublin's more precious coffee spots.