The best cafes in Dublin

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

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Local chain serving coffee, tea & shakes, plus pastries & light eats, in a stylish, relaxed space.

4587 Bridge Park Ave

Local chain serving coffee, tea & shakes, plus pastries & light eats, in a stylish, relaxed space.

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Local chain serving coffee, tea & shakes, plus pastries & light eats, in a stylish, relaxed space.

75 N High St

Local chain serving coffee, tea & shakes, plus pastries & light eats, in a stylish, relaxed space.

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Casual regional chain serving hearty American fare for breakfast & lunch, with gluten-free options.

7042 Hospital Dr

Casual regional chain serving hearty American fare for breakfast & lunch, with gluten-free options.

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Friendly cafe serving a variety of specialty coffees from around the world alongside teas and house-made pastries, in a cozy setting.

4066 Worth Ave (Columbus)

Friendly cafe serving a variety of specialty coffees from around the world alongside teas and house-made pastries, in a cozy setting.

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Local chain serving coffee, tea & shakes, plus pastries & light eats, in a stylish, relaxed space.

5780 N Hamilton Rd Unit 1 (Columbus)

Local chain serving coffee, tea & shakes, plus pastries & light eats, in a stylish, relaxed space.

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Little Cat keeps your tastebuds entertained with playful bubble tea and seriously good coffee, plus seasonal one-offs like Sarsparizz and…

212 Kelton Ave (Columbus)

Little Cat keeps your tastebuds entertained with playful bubble tea and seriously good coffee, plus seasonal one-offs like Sarsparizz and Japanese Breakfast that lean creative without getting weird. Hand-brewed pours feature top roasters like La Cabra, SEY, DAK and more, so you can sip something fresh this week.

From the Columbus newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Need a pick-me-up that purrs? Kitty Bubble Cafe & Bar pours bubble tea, beer and wine while you hang out with adoptable cats in the lounge,…

5568 N High St (Columbus)

Need a pick-me-up that purrs? Kitty Bubble Cafe & Bar pours bubble tea, beer and wine while you hang out with adoptable cats in the lounge, plus they host delightfully chaotic cat yoga, bingo, and craft nights. Perfect midweek mood-lifter, weekend reward, or just a reason to text the group chat.

From the Delaware newsletter, August 13, 2026

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