SuperValu Military Road

You wouldn't expect much from a supermarket bakery, but this place in Kilmainham has quietly built up a proper following among locals who know where to find decent bread without trekking into town. The smell of fresh loaves hits you as soon as you walk in, and their sourdough is surprisingly sound for a chain operation. It's become a bit of a morning ritual for people heading to work or dropping kids to school - grab your messages and a coffee that's actually drinkable. The staff behind the bakery counter know their regulars and will often have your usual ready. Sure, it's not artisanal, but when you need fresh bread at half seven in the morning or a quick bite before visiting the Gaol, it does the job brilliantly.