Cafe Balfe

You'll find Cafe Balfe tucked away on West Blackhall Street, the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about itself because word of mouth does the job. Walking in, you're hit with the smell of good cooking and the hum of families, workers on their lunch break, and regulars who've claimed their favourite tables. It's unpretentious in the best way—honest portions, honest prices, the sort of spot where you can bring the kids without anyone batting an eyelid. The ratings speak volumes: 4.4 stars across hundreds of reviews means they're doing something right, day in and day out.