The best cafes in Dublin

10 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

24133 Southland Dr (Hayward)

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

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Contemporary flagship destination serving organic & seasonal bubble tea, plus coffee.

8945 San Ramon Rd

Contemporary flagship destination serving organic & seasonal bubble tea, plus coffee.

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Treat yourself this week to SweetU Cafe & Catering, where satisfying bibimbap, japchae, and crispy chicken katsu meet milk teas, matcha…

1201 Radio Rd Unit 150 (Redwood City)

Treat yourself this week to SweetU Cafe & Catering, where satisfying bibimbap, japchae, and crispy chicken katsu meet milk teas, matcha lattes, and airy cakes like black sesame or salted caramel mocha. Easy, cozy, and tasty enough to fix whatever the workweek threw at you.

From the Fremont newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Coffee Bodega Farm-to-Table offers specialty coffees grown, roasted and packed by small farmer cooperatives in Costa Rica, giving you true…

50 Fremont St (San Francisco)

Coffee Bodega Farm-to-Table offers specialty coffees grown, roasted and packed by small farmer cooperatives in Costa Rica, giving you true known origin, exceptional aromas and a socially responsible cup that actually tastes like the mountains.

From the Alameda newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Warm, wood-hued coffee shop serving European & Japanese-style cakes & pastries plus smoothies.

181 E Tasman Dr #80 (San Jose)

Warm, wood-hued coffee shop serving European & Japanese-style cakes & pastries plus smoothies.

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Hip spot serving specialty coffee, teas, espresso drinks and pastries near SJSU.

481 E San Carlos St (San Jose)

Hip spot serving specialty coffee, teas, espresso drinks and pastries near SJSU.

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Relaxed cafe offering espresso drinks, wine, tea, beer and more amid artwork, gifts, records and pastries.

816 Sutter St (San Francisco)

Relaxed cafe offering espresso drinks, wine, tea, beer and more amid artwork, gifts, records and pastries.

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Celebrated shop for handcrafted French chocolate in unique flavors & liqueur-infused varieties.

754 Columbus Ave (San Francisco)

Celebrated shop for handcrafted French chocolate in unique flavors & liqueur-infused varieties.

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Teas galore plus sustainable veg-driven fare featured in a charming space with a patio garden.

1223 Park St (Alameda)

Teas galore plus sustainable veg-driven fare featured in a charming space with a patio garden.

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