Starbucks

You know exactly what you're getting when you push through those doors on Chatham Street, and sometimes that's precisely what you need. The Wi-Fi actually works, the coffee is consistent, and you can camp out with your laptop for hours without getting dirty looks from staff. It's become the unofficial office for half of Dublin's freelancers and students. Sure, it's not going to win any awards for originality, and you'll pay a few euro more than you would at your local independent. But when you're meeting someone who's never been to Dublin before, or you need somewhere that's definitely going to be open and have a seat, this Chatham Street spot delivers. The staff are sound, the pastries aren't terrible, and it's handy for Grafton Street shopping breaks.