Container Coffee

You'll walk past Container Coffee at least twice before spotting it — the entrance on Thomas Street is as understated as the coffee is excellent. Inside, exposed brick walls and concrete floors create the kind of no-nonsense industrial vibe that lets the coffee do the talking, and bloody hell, does it talk. The flat whites here are among the best you'll find this side of the Liffey, pulled by baristas who actually know what they're doing rather than just looking the part. The beans are roasted in-house, and you can taste the difference in every cup. It's become a proper local spot for the Thomas Street crowd — designers, small business owners, and anyone who appreciates coffee that doesn't taste like it came from a machine that's been cleaned once since 2019.