Best Espresso-Focused Cafes in Dublin

Tallaght

Specialty coffee spot in New Era Studios serving Full Circle beans with expertly crafted flat whites and toasties

St Stephen's Green

Specialty coffee bar on St Stephen's Green delivering quality beans and espresso, with a connection to The Well next door

Inchicore

Inchicore roastery and cafe serving their own freshly roasted beans with knowledgeable baristas and house-made pastries

Saint Kevin's

Dublin's specialty roastery operating since 2014, roasting on a state-of-the-art Probat Probatone L12 in a 400 sq. metre space

Portobello

Portobello's specialty coffee destination serving carefully sourced single origins with expert barista preparation

Raheny

Neighborhood spot serving 3FE's seasonal rotations and Momentum blend from the Glasnevin roastery known for direct farm relationships

Temple Bar

Full Circle single origins brewed via V60, batch filter, and espresso, plus cold brew options in a decade-strong Dublin fixture

Phibsborough

Independent Dublin roaster with a direct-trade sourcing philosophy, serving specialty coffee and espresso alongside pastries

North Wall

Specialty coffee destination in Dublin's docklands serving breakfast and quality brews in a contemporary setting

North City

On-site coffee roasting with Farmhand Coffee, roasted by senior barista Peter using top-grade green beans and state-of-the-art techniques

North Wall

Dublin-born roastery and café serving house-roasted beans from a former church roastery, with fresh weekly micro-batches

The Liberties

Specialty coffee destination in The Liberties drawing repeat visitors with consistently well-crafted espresso drinks

Dún Laoghaire

Neighbourhood specialty coffee spot on Dún Laoghaire's main street serving quality espresso and batch brew with artisan pastries

North City

3fe coffee bar near Ha'Penny Bridge serving espresso and single-origin pour-overs through V60, open later than most

Ushers

Specialty coffee spot in the Liberties serving carefully crafted espresso and filter alongside house-made pastries and food

Ranelagh

Tucked-away Ranelagh spot serving carefully crafted coffee and pastries in an intimate, garden-inspired setting

International Financial Services Centre

Artisan coffee roastery tracing beans from origin to cup, with a specialty coffee philosophy centered on supply chain transparency

St Stephen's Green

Counter Culture Coffee outpost serving their acclaimed North Carolina roasts with healthy food options in a family-friendly setting

International Financial Services Centre

Established in 2002, where the founder won the Irish Barista Championship just months after opening, bringing championship-level coffee expertise to Dublin's financial district

Kimmage

Dublin's first micro-roastery, B Corp certified, roasting small-batch specialty coffee to order with focus on quality and sustainability

Terenure

Terenure outpost serving carefully crafted oat lattes with friendly baristas focused on consistent quality and latte art

The Liberties

Family-friendly specialty coffee shop brewing 3fe Irish roasts and rotating guest filters with artisan bakery and home brewing support

Rathmines

Rathmines neighborhood coffee spot known for consistent quality and early opening hours for morning coffee enthusiasts

Grand Canal Dock

Leading Irish specialty roaster for over a decade, serving their own exceptional single-origin beans with brunch menu

Dublin 2

Specialty coffee hub showcasing filter coffee and latte art with skilled baristas, plus rotating bakery collaborations

Grand Canal Dock

Ireland's specialty coffee pioneer roasting their own beans with over a decade leading Dublin's third wave scene

International Financial Services Centre

Spacious IFSC cafe serving carefully sourced coffee with table service and a reading-friendly atmosphere near Dublin's docks

Dublin 8

Irish boutique roastery and café serving exclusively 85+ scored single-origin coffees sourced direct since 2008

Smithfield

Smithfield specialty coffee spot serving Bailey's Coffee alongside espresso drinks, with window seating overlooking Arran Quay

Inchicore

Award-winning Dublin roaster crafting specialty coffee since 2012, with a focus on environmentally sustainable sourcing and roasting practices

Creative Quarter

City centre specialty coffee destination with house blend and trained baristas delivering quality microfoam and gourmet cakes

Creative Quarter

Single origin coffee from Irish roastery Ariosa served in a Georgian townhouse bakery devoted to slow food and ethical sourcing

North Wall

Specialty coffee in Dublin's docklands featuring batch filter brews with bright, fruity profiles and quality pastries

Temple Bar

Compact Temple Bar spot delivering quality espresso with knowledgeable baristas focused on precision extraction and craft

Scalpwilliam Or Mount Mapas

Beachside coffee truck brewing McCabe's Coffee, Ireland's first carbon negative roastery sourcing top-grade Arabica beans

Smithfield

Serving uncompromising specialty coffee since 2016, working with Europe's finest roasters in Smithfield's Distillery Building

Finglas North

Neighbourhood coffee bar serving Upside beans with a focus on ethical sourcing, hand-crafted brews, and sustainability in Finglas North

Rathmines

Rathmines outpost of Kildare-based specialty roaster offering globally-sourced beans roasted in-house, available whole bean or ground to order

Creative Quarter

New York-retro meets Melbourne coffee culture in George's Street Arcade, serving specialty coffee with world-class equipment since 2021

North City

Multi-roaster Dublin institution since 2013 showcasing rotating selection from Square Mile, 3FE, Bailies, Coffee Collective, and more

Inchicore

World-ranked specialty destination that earned 56th place globally, serving meticulously crafted espresso and filter coffee with uncompromising standards

Saint James

Dublin 8 roastery committed to ethical sourcing, donating 4% of revenue while working with world-renowned producers whose beans grace competition stages

Saint Kevin's

Polished Dublin specialty spot delivering meticulously crafted flat whites and matcha alongside quality espresso extractions

The Liberties

In-house roastery in The Liberties crafting adventurous single origins with vibrant, fruit-forward profiles and creative nomenclature

Hackettsland

Independent Irish coffee company built around community connection, with a purpose-built espresso bar designed to serve the Blackrock Park rhythm.

The Liberties

Independent Dublin 8 cafe serving locally-roasted, ethically-sourced beans with drip coffee and homemade food in The Liberties