Dublin's Best Coffee Shops
The Best Coffee Shops in Dublin: 10 Cafés to Try Near Camden Street
Dublin has firmly established itself as one of Europe’s most exciting coffee cities, with a new wave of independent cafés and specialty coffee shops raising the bar across everything from sourcing and roasting to service. What was once a relatively modest scene has grown into something genuinely impressive, with skilled baristas, carefully selected beans and beautifully designed spaces becoming part of everyday Dublin life.
Whether you’re looking for a carefully brewed single-origin filter, a perfectly balanced flat white, a creative matcha or simply somewhere lovely to sit with a pastry, you won’t have to look far.
Camden Street is a great starting point for exploring Dublin’s coffee scene. Surrounded by independent cafés and within easy walking distance of many more, the area puts you close to some of the city’s best coffee, brunch and bakery spots. We’ve rounded up ten of our favourite cafés in and around Dublin to help you find your next great cup.
Bestseller
41 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
There is nowhere quite like Bestseller in Dublin. Housed in the grand, high-ceilinged former National Bible Society of Ireland building on Dawson Street, this café feels more like a destination than a quick coffee stop. Art Deco posters cover the walls, bookshelves fill the corners and warm, low lighting creates an atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile.
The coffee is excellent, with rich, smooth espresso drinks prepared by a team that clearly knows its craft. Alongside coffee, you’ll find fresh pastries, sandwiches, sharing platters and vegetarian options.
There’s an added reason to visit later in the week, too. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, the café becomes a small theatre space for Glass Mask Theatre, making Bestseller a particularly unusual Dublin experience where you can enjoy a flat white before settling in for a new writing performance.
One Kinda Folk
28A Dartmouth Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 · Also: Upper Leeson Street, D4
If you’re looking for a Dublin café with serious character, One Kinda Folk is hard to beat. Hidden behind a lush ivy wall in Ranelagh, this beautifully designed spot began life as an abandoned yoga shed before owner Rachel Elliman transformed it into a sun-filled oasis inspired by her time living in Byron Bay.
Inside, you’ll find dried flowers, mismatched pots, greenery and the aroma of specialty coffee and chai. Coffee comes from Dublin’s own 3fe roasters, while the drinks menu includes cortados, flat whites and colourful lavender and blue matcha lattes.
Fresh pastries and baked goods arrive daily, and the relaxed, pet-friendly atmosphere makes it an especially welcoming place to spend an hour. There’s also a second One Kinda Folk on Upper Leeson Street, bringing the same distinctive style to Dublin 4.
Volumes
15 George’s Quay, Dublin 2
Volumes is one of the more exciting newer additions to Dublin’s café scene, combining specialty coffee, an ambitious kitchen and a beautifully designed interior.
Inspired by research trips to Copenhagen, New York, London, Madrid and Berlin, the café brings a distinctly international feel to George’s Quay while maintaining a strong focus on Irish producers. The coffee menu is concise and carefully executed, with quality beans and classic drinks taking centre stage.
The food is equally worth seeking out, with everything prepared in-house each day. Expect NYC-style bagels with Hayes Farm cream cheese, seasonal sandwiches and bakery treats that feel a little more refined than your average café offering.
Designed by 21 Spaces and featuring Scandinavian pieces from FRAMA, the interior is calm, minimalist and made for lingering. Its location beside Tara Street Station also makes Volumes an easy stop when exploring central Dublin.
Twist
Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Temple Bar may be better known for pubs and nightlife, but Twist offers a quieter reason to visit the area. This artisan bakery and specialty coffee shop has built a reputation for carefully made pastries, excellent coffee and a refreshingly authentic approach.
Everything is made with care using traditional recipes and quality ingredients. Expect flaky croissants and French pastries baked fresh each morning, handcrafted cakes, brownies, sourdough and a good selection of vegan and gluten-free options.
The coffee receives the same attention, with specialty beans and knowledgeable staff behind the counter. It’s a welcome alternative to the more tourist-focused cafés surrounding Temple Bar.
Shoe Lane Coffee
Near Tara Street Station, Dublin 2
A little away from the busiest tourist streets, Shoe Lane Coffee is a quiet favourite among Dublin coffee lovers. The artisanal coffee shop has been serving specialty coffee since 2016, pairing single-origin brews with freshly baked pastries in a relaxed setting.
The baristas are knowledgeable without being intimidating and are always happy to recommend a coffee based on what you like. The cinnamon rolls have developed a particularly loyal following, while the flat whites are consistently excellent.
If you’re passing through Tara Street or exploring the north side of the Liffey, Shoe Lane is well worth the detour.
Elliot’s
43–44 Arran Street East, Smithfield, Dublin 7 · Also: North Circular Road, Phibsborough
The third venture from the team behind Oxmantown and Cotto, Elliot’s has quickly become one of Smithfield’s standout café and bakery spots. Set inside a characterful historic building, it combines impressive interiors with an equally strong food and coffee offering.
At the heart of the café is a gleaming Slayer espresso machine, while the coffee comes from Cloud Picker, Dublin’s first micro-roastery. Each coffee is carefully prepared to bring out the best in the beans.
The pastries, however, are what really put Elliot’s on the map. Expect blood orange and lemon tarts, pistachio and rhubarb choux, apricot and elderflower galettes and an exceptional almond croissant. The maple pecan and sea salt caramel brioche is another standout.
Come early if you can – popular items regularly sell out.
Brew Lab
54 South Richmond Street, Dublin 2
Just down the road from Camden Street Hotel, Brew Lab is a must-visit for anyone serious about specialty coffee. It has built a reputation for doing the fundamentals exceptionally well, with a rotating selection of beans offering different origins and flavour profiles throughout the year.
The menu covers everything from carefully prepared espresso and milk-based drinks to filter and pour-over coffees made to order at the dedicated brew bar. For anyone who enjoys taking their time over a cup, it’s a more considered experience than your standard takeaway coffee.
The selection changes regularly, so there’s often something new to try, while cold brew and nitro coffee are also available. A small selection of pastries, including gluten-free choices, rounds things off.
Kaph
Drury Street, Dublin 2
Tucked into Dublin’s Creative Quarter, Kaph has long been a favourite among local designers, artists and coffee enthusiasts. Its house blend has developed a loyal following thanks to its balanced flavour and consistency, while the oat milk flat white is a popular choice.
The café itself is bright, creative and filled with art, making it an inviting place to settle in with a coffee or grab something on the go.
What makes Kaph work so well is the balance between its coffee and atmosphere. Neither feels overdone, but both are clearly considered. Located just off Grafton Street, it’s also an easy stop when exploring Dublin 2.
Two Pups Coffee
74 Francis Street, Dublin 8
Two Pups is much more than somewhere to grab a takeaway coffee. This popular Dublin 8 café combines specialty coffee with a proper brunch and lunch menu, making it a great choice when you’re looking for somewhere to eat as well as drink.
The coffee is consistently good, with rotating beans from Irish and international roasters. The kitchen is where Two Pups really stands out, offering dishes such as shakshuka, eggs on sourdough with miso butter and seasonal plates including cauliflower hash.
There are also sandwiches, daily specials and house-made cakes, making it a good option for a leisurely weekend brunch or relaxed lunch.
Cloud Picker
Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8
Founded by two friends with a shared obsession with coffee, Cloud Picker has become one of the defining names in Dublin’s specialty coffee scene. As Dublin’s first micro-roastery, the company focuses on the journey of coffee from farm to cup, roasting its own beans locally.
At its Fumbally Lane café, you can sample those beans as single-origin espressos, carefully prepared filter coffees and classic milk-based drinks. The setting is relaxed and understated, allowing the coffee itself to take centre stage.
For anyone interested in Dublin’s independent coffee culture, Cloud Picker is an essential stop – and a chance to experience one of the local roasters that helped shape the city’s modern specialty coffee scene.