Starbucks

You know what you're getting when you push through those glass doors on Leeson Street Lower - the familiar hum of espresso machines, the predictable menu, and that particular Starbucks atmosphere that's the same whether you're in Dublin 2 or downtown Seattle. This branch catches the office crowd from nearby Fitzwilliam Square and students who've wandered down from Stephen's Green, all willing to pay €4.50 for a flat white when perfectly good Irish coffee shops charge less. The seating's decent enough for laptop warriors, and the staff are sound, even if they're spelling your name wrong on cups with the enthusiasm of baristas everywhere. It's not the most exciting coffee experience you'll have in Dublin, but sometimes you just want something dependable when you're rushing between meetings or need reliable WiFi that won't cut out mid-Zoom call.