The 5 Best Breakfast Spots in Dublin City Centre

This blog post is all about the best brunch and breakfast spots in Dublin City Centre.

If you know me, you’ll know that I’m always in Dublin. Sometimes I visit Dublin more times in the year than I visit my hometown up north.

I absolutely love Dublin and know it like the back of my hand now.

My favourite meal of the day is breakfast and disappointingly, I haven’t actually had breakfast in that many spots around Dublin as we do tend to revisit our favourites a lot.

There are a few breakfast spots in Dublin that I have on my list to try out and hopefully I can make a new list of five different breakfast places in the future.

But for now, here are my top five breakfast spots in Dublin.

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This blog post is all about the best breakfast spots in Dublin.

The 5 Best Breakfast Spots in Dublin City

There’s something special about the breakfast spots in Dublin.

Maybe it’s the smell of freshly brewed coffee drifting through the cobbled streets, or the comforting sound of plates clinking as locals settle in for their morning fry-up.

Whether you’re a visitor starting your day of sightseeing or a Dubliner looking for your next brunch spot, the city has no shortage of cozy cafés and hidden gems to kick off your morning right.

From hearty full Irish breakfasts to fluffy pancakes, artisan pastries, and the best avocado toast around, Dublin’s breakfast scene is brimming with character and flavour.

In this guide, I’ve rounded up some of the best breakfast spots in Dublin that are worth waking up early for.

1. The Bakehouse, Bachelor’s Walk

This is one of the breakfast spots in Dublin that I visit almost every time I’m in the city. It’s always busy and always serves great food.

There are two cafés with one situated in the CHQ building and the one that we always visit which is located along the Liffey river, just opposite the Ha’penny bridge.

The interiors are very pink and very aesthetically pleasing. On a sunny day, they have picnic-style tables outside and it’s the best way to start the morning watching the hundreds of tourists walk by as they venture up and down the Liffey towards O’Connell Street or Temple Bar.

I’ve ordered quite a few things off the menu and can say that I’ve been impressed by everything that I’ve eaten. If you’re an omelette person, I would definitely recommend as they are huge.

I’ve had the avocado on toast, smoked salmon on a large potato rosti and the pancakes.

best irish breakfast dublin — *The salmon on potato bread at the Bakehouse is so good!!*

2. Sophie’s Rooftop at The Dean Hotel, Harcourt Street

Sophie’s is one of the more up-market breakfast spots in Dublin, but one that I love visiting on a day when the weather is good.

It’s situated on the top floor of The Dean Hotel just past Grafton Street and St. Stephen’s Green.

For Insta-worthy pics of the view as well as the breakfast, it’s somewhere I would definitely recommend. The breakfast menu isn’t extensive, but the food on offer is incredible and worth the little added expense.

If you’re planning on going, I would suggest making a reservation although the last two times I’ve been I’ve just turned up but just to be on the safe side, I would book as it does be very busy.

best breakfast in dublin — *Sophie’s Rooftop is always a great spot to impress who you’re visiting Dublin with!*

3. The Beanhive, Dawson Street

The Beanhive is such a great spot for breakfast, if you can get a seat. To be so good, it’s such a shame that the café is so small.

I think there’s only four tables inside (and quite squashed) but they also have larger picnic tables outside which is perfect when the sun is shining.

If you don’t fancy grabbing breakfast here, I would definitely recommend a coffee as they do a lot of crazy artwork on top of their coffees. You might just get your face in your coffee!

I’ve been to The Beanhive for breakfast and lunch before and the fry-up that I had was large and made me miss home quite a bit.

If you’re going for lunch, I recommend allowing about half an hour to browse the menu as they have so many sandwich options that you’re going to want to go back and try them all as they all sound so good!

4. Brother Hubbard, Capel Street

No list of the best breakfast spots in Dublin would be complete without mentioning Brother Hubbard, one of the city’s most beloved cafés.

There are now a few locations across the city (including Brother Hubbard North on Capel Street and Brother Hubbard South on Harrington Street), but each has its own charm.

The menu is packed with inventive breakfast and brunch dishes like Turkish eggs, house-made granola with pomegranate and honey, and their famous pulled pork sandwich with harissa aioli.

It’s the kind of spot where you’ll want to linger long after your plate is cleared, and the friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere make it easy to see why it’s consistently rated as one of the best places for breakfast in Dublin.

breakfast in dublin ireland — *Always an inventive menu at Brother Hubbard, I love it!*

5. Brick Alley Cafe, Temple Bar

Located in the tourist hotspot that is Temple Bar, you will find this very quaint little café.

Just a few doors down from the Temple Bar itself, you’ll find a breakfast spot that isn’t as expensive as you’d expect for the Temple Bar area.

I mean, would you rather spend €8 on a pint of Guinness or a fry?

I’ve visited Brick Alley Cafe twice now, the first time being when I was severely hungover on the 2nd of January.

I remember it well as I slept the whole two hour train journey at 8am and needed something rather stodgy and greasy to bring me around for a full day in Dublin.

I ordered the breakfast panini and to say it went down a treat is an understatement. It was a quiet morning in a usually very busy part of Dublin and I enjoyed reading the Irish post while scoffing my sausage, fried egg and bacon sandwich drowning in ketchup.

The Best Breakfast Spots in Dublin City Centre

Whether you’re craving a traditional full Irish, a healthy smoothie bowl, or a creative brunch with international flair, Dublin’s breakfast scene won’t disappoint.

The city is full of passionate chefs and cozy cafés that turn the most important meal of the day into something truly special.

From the comforting familiarity of Brother Hubbard and Sophie’s to trendy new spots popping up across the city, there are breakfast spots in Dublin for every kind of foodie.

So next time you’re in Dublin, skip the hotel buffet and dive into the local café culture, because mornings here taste better with good coffee, warm company, and a side of Irish charm.

From there, follow your nose (and the locals) to some of the best restaurants in Dublin, where you can linger over hearty Irish favourites or modern small plates long into the evening.

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By Orlagh Shanks

Orlagh Shanks is the Editor of Orlagh Claire, an award-winning travel and lifestyle blog.
After working in the PR & Influencer Marketing industry, Orlagh quit her job to travel Asia for 12 months and moved to Sydney, Australia where she is now a full-time travel blogger and content creator sharing travel tips and recommendations for all 30 of the countries she’s visited so far.

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