The Art of Coffee

You'll need to venture into the Alto Vetro building to find this spot, but it's worth navigating the Docklands glass towers for what's genuinely excellent coffee. The location inside National College of Ireland means you're sharing space with students and office workers, but the quality here puts most city centre cafés to shame. The baristas actually know what they're doing with the beans, and the food menu goes well beyond the usual sad sandwiches. You're getting proper breakfast options and decent lunch fare that justifies the €€ price point. The setting feels a bit corporate given the office building location, but the harbour views through those floor-to-ceiling windows make up for it. It's become a reliable spot for Docklands workers who've grown tired of chain coffee mediocrity.