Honest To Goodness Cafe

You'll find this brilliant spot tucked into Carman's Hall in The Liberties, where the industrial architecture meets proper Dublin hospitality. The queue out the door on weekends tells you everything you need to know – this is where locals come for coffee that actually matters and food that doesn't take shortcuts. The menu changes with what's good and seasonal, but expect things like perfectly poached eggs on sourdough, proper porridge that doesn't come from a packet, and salads that carnivores actually crave. The coffee is roasted by people who give a damn, and the staff know their regulars' orders without being asked. It's the kind of place that makes you feel smug about living in this part of town.