This is not going to be a great review because mistakes were made! Partly by me, but also by the people running the cafe. There is a saying about sticking to what you are good at. So, if you are looking for an Irish breakfast, as I was, I shouldn't have walked in to an Italian cafe and expected to find one. And hear in lies the problem. Bittersweet cannot, right now, produce a decent Irish Breakfast, but their coffee and pastries are excellent. My wife had pancakes and whipped cream with maple syrup with walnuts too, which were fantastic. I learnt a lesson and won't make the same mistake again. Sorry guys, but as far as the full Irish was concerned both the white and black puddings were hard, the fried egg was crispy and the sausages poor quality and no mushrooms. The other stuff looked great, but the key message here is stick to what you are good at.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
€20–30
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Whipped Cream

Our family of 7 (2 adults, 5 kids) went here on a Sunday morning. My 7 year old had researched the best pancakes in Dublin and really wanted to try here. He is a bit of a pancake expert and he was not disappointed! Beautiful, fluffy, loads on the plate. Just fantastic. We tried the pancakes with chocolate sauce, with maple syrup and with bananas. All brilliant. A few of us also tried the cinnamon French toast which was yummy. Eldest son tried the Irish breakfast and was suitably impressed. With soft drinks for the smaller 3, and 3 coffees for the olders, the bill (including tip) came to €125. Very good value in my opinion. We were stuffed and happy. The staff were brilliant and whoever is running the sounds in the backgrounds has it down. Well worth a visit on the way to Christchurch cathedral!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
€10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Full Irish Breakfast, Pancakes and Cream with Maple Syrup

Fiind it really difficult to leave a reviews as there it s not any fb or website. Me and my boyfriend was walking by coffee shop today, We had to go in for a coffee and I was asking about the soup, when the girls told me ‘’truffle soup “ I just found it a bit insecure for a “coffee shop “ so I ask the chef if I can taste it first , but WOW the best soup what I had in my life even from high ends restaurants , very nice flavour of caramelised celeriac and a touch of truffle , just wow what a amazing job ! The cafe very nice with a lot of home made cakes on display, they had chocolate muffins out of the oven while we been waiting ,they was smelling just amazing! The girls and the chef very kind and full of attention for their job! Totally recommend for a good coffee and soup to warm your heart in this time!

Excellent, friendly service. The food was delicious and the cafe, extremely clean-Dutch clean-squeaky clean! For those of you familiar with many of the eateries in Dublin, you know what I mean. The Irish breakfast I ordered was the best I had on my trip. The coffee and scone my wife had were delicious! Bittersweet is cosy, and inviting. A great place to stop for a bite. We were not rushed and made to feel - like most of the eateries in Dublin - that you were more like a family member coming in for a meal than just a customer. For those making the walk up from Trinity College or the downtown to visit Christ Church, St. Patricks or Dubinia, it is a great spot to stop and take it all in or on the way back into the heart of the city. One of the most memorable cafes of our trip!

We were in Dublin for 3 mornings and had the creamy porridge here three times! My 4 year old insisted we stop for our 3rd serving of porridge on the morning of our travel day. The staff is beyond kind and aa accommodating and on all 3 days they went above and beyond to make our party of 7 which included 2 young children feel welcome. Everything we tried tasted scratch made and the coffee was excellent
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
€1–10
Vegetarian options
Vegan here and I feel more than welcome with my options
Kid-friendliness
Even in the small space they were accommodating and did not make us feel unwelcome with our buggy

Today I had a breakfast in this Caffe. So, staff made really nice FlatWhite. Good foam and taste. Thank you ⛔But! At the same time in our order were Cinnamon and Apricot Tart. If you want original Cinnamon you should to go in another shop because such dessert has different taste. No cream, just dry scone with Cinnamon spice. Apricot Tart. Good looking ☺️, sweet apricot jam inside. Service. Without " Hello" and " Good morning" and smile. Honestly, I have bad aftertaste Coffee. Yes, if you need a cup of coffee or special tea, you can go in this Caffe.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5

Shocking service. We ordered two Irish breakfasts and a bagel with avocado and salmon. The bagel and avocado took so long to come out that the two Irish breakfasts were finished in the meantime. When asked how long it would be, the owner snapped and said that they were really busy. Who knew assembling a bagel with salmon and avocado was so taxing. A bittersweet experience that we won’t return to again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
€10–20
Food: 3
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
Recommended dishes
Breakfast Bagel, Full Irish Breakfast

What a nice cafe! I was looking for a place which offered not only full Irish but a bunch of other options for breakfast (sandwiches/bagels, omelets, pastries, etc) and this coffee did not disappoint. There was a great selection of morning pastries, a fairly extensive menu with several options for everyone, and a big drink menu too. I got the full Irish with a double espresso. Everything was good, served fast and prices were fair for such a location. Highly recommend!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

We were going to Christchurch Cathedral for a tour. We wanted to get breakfast. We found The Bittersweet Cafe across the road. We started off with Red Berries and Ginger lattes which were delicious. I got the full Irish Breakfast. It was very good. This place is a great place for breakfast and brunch. They do everything!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
€30–40
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Full Irish Breakfast

Our day kicked off on a high note with a delightful breakfast at this charming cafe. The reasonably priced Irish breakfast was a fantastic start, and despite the indoor seating being full, our luck with the Irish weather allowed us to enjoy our meal outdoors. Sitting in adorable chairs by the road, sipping warm coffee, and relishing the amazing food set the tone for a perfect day. The friendly staff added to the positive vibes, making it a 5-star way to begin our day.

Cheerful wee caf that's open and serving good grub bright and early so if you get a flight into Dublin Airport at an ungodly hour it's the place to head to if you want a good breakfast and proper coffee in a central location. Reasonable prices and very generous portions. Plus very friendly staff. The cakes and pies look excellent.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
€10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Nice little cafe with good coffee and food selection. We had the soup of the day, which was tasty, plus a few other sandwiches, all good. The staff was very nice and professional. About the previous reviewer, who gave one star, just because you need to be vaccinated to sit down inside: it is not the place's decision to do that and simply underrating them based on this is very childish... This is a nice place and they deserve more customers :)

The following review is based on breakfast from the restaurant delivered by Deliveroo and may not affect your visit in person... Our 25 euro food arrived 45min after it's order. My breakfast bagel was like biting through cold tough cardboard. My wife's pancakes were greasy and some were not cooked all the way through. She didn't eat more than one... My dog loved them though ☺️ Edit: No... My didn't finish them neither...

Today I decided to take a walk around the city in the morning and I was lucky enough to find this delicious cafe along the way! The staff was very attentive and friendly, in addition to the sandwich that was delicious. The cappuccino was also creamy and served with a bit of powdered chocolate which I love. I can't wait to come back to try the rest of the other options they offer, I highly recommend it!

Drawn in by the smell whilst going on an early morning exploration of Dublin, went with the scrambled eggs on toast with bacon and onions, holy moly this is some of the best breakfast I've had in a while Friendly staff, mid range price, would go again for sure.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
€10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

We received a totally different order.... An order which was far away from what we wanted, still I am reviewing that food: Chocolate croissant... Regular not bad, not good. 2 milkshakes ... Pretty bad Salmon bagel was good but the side was ruffles.... Apple pie ok. Some other cake(no idea what it was) not good at all I hope the people that got my Irish breakfasts enjoyed them

Ordered the pancakes and they were amazing and filling, just wish they had more syrup. Place was a little kinda small and it took a bit, but only because they don’t have too many workers. Wish they would buy a place next to them and expand a bit, other than that amazing! Recommend going here for breakfast if visiting.
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

The food is amazing! One of the bests!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
€10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Breakfast Bagel, Salmon and Avocado Bagel, Salad, Sausage Roll, Ham & Cheese Panini
Parking space
Difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free street parking

Nice little coffee shop. Very clean and cozy atmosphere. Food was good and coffee was REALLY good. Staff was very nice. Husband and I stopped in one morning and got a double espresso, an americano, egg in the hole sandwich, and scrambled egg on toast sandwich. All in all a wonderful experience, amazing bacon. Would recommend. Ask for the hot sauce, it’s fire

Great choice for breakfast and lunch and really nice staff. I've been going there for years and love that it's quality service has remained so high.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
€1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Breakfast Bagel, Full Irish Breakfast, Creamy Porridge

Just had lovely pastries, coffee and hot chocolate in Bittersweet Cafe with my children. Service and quality of food and service went beyond my expectations. Served by sweet barista girl called Lais. Will recommend to all
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Kid-friendliness
Nice cosy space, not much room but great choice and service

Stumbled upon this cafe at the lunch hour. Definitely popular, but not too busy and I was able to find a table in their albeit small dining area. I got the ham and cheese panini with a side of great potatoes! Seriously, would recommend the potatoes.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

The fact that this place doesn't have a line out the door is shocking. This place has what maybe the best pancakes ever created. Super fluffy with a slightly crisp exterior and full of flavor. And their brownies are just ridiculously good, served warm with whipped cream on the side.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Very good food - Unfortunately very unorganised place. Needed to ask and remind to get our food. 40 minutes for warming up a bagel and adding crisps on the side is definitely not okay. Would not recommend if you are in a hurry ;) Owner was friendly though.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
€20–30

Coffee wasn't great, a bit milky and weak. Croissant was good. Problem is staff are so busy with takeaway deliveroo orders they don't have time to service in store customers. The other annoying thing is the line of deliveroo bicycles/ motorcycles and drivers standing right in front of you whilst you sit at the tables on the street.

It's a very crowded but very beautiful place. The atmosphere is excellent. I also think the food tastes very good and the service is fast.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
€10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Vegetarian options
vegetarian food looked pretty good

Good coffee, friendly service, and a large selection of food. However, after having eaten six mornings in B&Bs all over Ireland, the ‘Full Irish Breakfast’ was a disappointment. The sausages were bland, the puddings tasteless, the eggs microscopic, and the ham poor quality.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

My first meal in Dublin and I loved it. Got the full Irish breakfast and it did not disappoint. I've got a full belly and I'm ready to walk and pub hop. Small place and is busy, but I highly recommend if you are visiting from out of town and need a quick and yummy breakfast. I'll probably eat here every morning I'm here.

Panini with cheese... cold and not fade. Potatoes not very good. Service not good at all (the woman who were cleaning the tables pushed me outside while I was waiting and grumbled when I asked to go to the toilets) Also, very expansive for the quantity (and the quality)
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch

We were looking for a quick bite to eat after the castle and on the way to the Guinness Storehouse. This was well situated and the service was friendly. Food was perfectly acceptable. We were there with our two sons.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Stopped here twice during our short trip to Dublin. The staff were very patient and kind with us Canadians but service was quick. I still think about the omelette I had from here and the pancakes were incredible as well! 5/5 would recommend.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

What I love about Dublin is the way we have embraced "Cafe Culture". Georgian Dublin was renowned for its Coffee Houses. So its a treat to find a special one in one of the oldest parts of Dublin. Bittersweet Cafe served me up gorgeous Coffee and the Breakfast Bagel was a lovely treat too.

What a find! We had been walking around looking for somewhere all morning and finally decided on the Bittersweet Cafe. Turned out to be the best decision, the full Irish was amazing the portions of other meals were huge. The service was brilliant and they all worked incredibly hard.

This was the best coffee I had in all of Ireland! The shop uses illy coffee. I had a latte with non-dairy milk and it was bursting with a delicous coffee flavor. I can say that it was the best latte I ever had, so good I made sure to go back a second time my last morning in Dublin.

The coffee was good, probably better than other places with a fair price. The sausage roll was tasty (nice touch to give some sauce with it), quite big. There are many different options, not just some pastries if you want to try.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast

Walked in and nobody acknowledged me until waiting for at least 3 minutes when nobody else was in there. They saw that I was waiting to place an order and decided to ignore me instead of take me order. Also didn’t have food ready by the time they opened. Food was good though

It's a nice place, however, the vegan sausage roll is much smaller than the meat one (see pics) for the same price which isnt really justified.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
€1–10
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

Sweet little coffee shop with tasty desserts and breakfast menu. Friendly staff. Delicious Illy coffee (!), well presented. Soundtrack was pop & rock. Very clean space. You could choose from high chairs, tables, or comfy couches, all depending on how long you want to stay !

I just had the most magnificent full Irish breakfast from these guys. Cannot recommend highly enough. Coffee is magnificent also. They are looking after us all staying open during lockdown. Please support these lovely guys. Update : Their omelettes are to die for. Fabulous

Lovely little cafe . Food was excellent who knew how delicious scrambled egg bacon and fried onions could be. All washed down with a lot of tea . Staff friendly and welcoming . Will definitely return when back in the city
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

We ordered the breakfast through a delivery app and they were very quick. The Irish breakfast that they do is fantastic and arrived hot. Very friendly staff. I don't have anything negative to say about Bittersweet Café. I highly recommend this place!

The food was delicious and the coffee amazing. Great service also.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
€10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Full Irish Breakfast

It seems that few establishments open early for breakfast in Dublin. Bittersweet Cafe is one of the few exceptions. It is small and can only accommodate about 18 or so people at a time. On my visit I had a bowl of porridge with a rasher of

Very busy small cafe/coffee shop in Christchurch. I had a full Irish breakfast here with a pot of tea which was very good. Staff were friendly despite being rushed off their feet with customers inside and out and lots of take away orders.

I was expecting more judging by the other’s opinions and the pictures. The food is not fresh and the juices are bottled. Wouldn’t recommend it to a friend
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
€10–20

Beautiful place to visit in Irland, the food is lovely presentation and amazingly flavour, the full Irish ☘️ was so good, price was amazing , lovely clean tables , staff are so friendly and warm 100 percent will be back …

Small cafe with a nice terrace. Their homemade pastries are absolutely delicious! I had the cinnamon apple muffin and it was so yummy! The sandwiches are very tasty too. I totally recommend it for a snack or a light lunch.

I went here earlier today and before we had even left we were talking about how we wanted to come back.. The food is very reasonabley priced given how great it is and we can't wait to try more. Highly recommend to anyone.

Lovely place for a quick bite to eat and a good coffee. Good selection of wraps, paninis and cakes. All day breakfast available and all serves by v friendly staff. Small inside so can be busy at certain times of the day.

Really great service and tasty pastries. I appreciate that they are open later and that they offer a variety of speciality coffees, pastries, and food options. The hospitality of the staff is unmatched! Highly recommend!

I tried here my very firs full irish breakfast. The service was great, super welcoming. Everything was very delicious and I really enjoyed it. Highly recommend ✨✨
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Very good coffee (illy) and they make an excellent cappuccino. Large selection of delicious sweets, we tried the scones and muffins in different flavors, all freshly baked and very tasty. Service is super friendly.

Delightful place with a great side salad, fresh warm mixed berry muffin, and great smoked samon avocado bagel. Frequented by hostelers from accross the street.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

The food is delicious and they really care about the customers. A tiny mistake with my online order was corrected proactively and within minutes by them. And I also got a complementary pastry. I highly recommend!

Not much to say here . Honestly just really bad bland food. Ive never had food in my life that was half hot and half cold. And the service was terrible. There are so many better places in dublin honestly.

We enjoyed a delicious, full Irish breakfast. After a breakfast like that, you're good to go. You get a lot of value for your money. The coffee was very good and there is a nice, friendly atmosphere. More

Nice cafe. Brilliant opening times. 7 am a Saturday. Nice Irish breakfast quality products. Must be at €15 for an Irish. Coffee brings to €19.80. Dearer than the airport. Maybe it’s c centre who knows.

The food was good.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
€10–20
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Full Irish Breakfast

It’s an amazing place to get a coffee and food, very good quality and the staff it’s amazing very professional and carrying. I again came this morning for my coffee and it was good as usual

My favourite cafe in Dublin. A wonderful family run business with delicious homemade food. Super baristas serving Illy coffee. Adhering to all social distancing guidelines. Friendly staff.

Stood at the counter for 5 minutes waiting to be seated. The two servers nor the chef even looked up to acknowledge us. We walked out.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2

Molto buono il cappuccino! It is a good bar for classical breakfast like we use in Italy, brioches and cappuccino. The priece is not like in Italy, a little bit more, but coffee is Illy.

So so cafe. They forgot my scone order so I had to remind them and then they brought me a scalding hot, dense scone straight out of the microwave that wasn’t worth the calories at all.

The best cafe in Dublin!! Amazing breakfast, coffees and smoothies. I love Bittersweet cafe!❤ Roasted veg with brie cheese ciabatta & scrambled egg on ciabatta is my favourite! …

Expensive, but that's Dublin. I got a sandwich and it was horribly bad, pastries were convinence store quality. But I can't account for other menu items! Cute place with nice staff.

Awesome spot with street seating with a view of a Christ Church Cathedral. Lemon tart is solid. Biscuit is good but a bit dry.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Fantastic food - the scones were still warm, and great service. Everyone was super friendly and paying attention to how comfortable we were. Will definitely be back for breakfast.

This place is great. Price is right, coffee is THE BEST and food is delicious! Customer service is awesome, especially Lais and Becky! Thanks guys for pretty yummy food xxx

Great place. The espresso was really good (of brand Illy, very popular back in Italy). We also enjoyed fantastic scones.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

Friendly staff, tasty french toast and fast service. A lifesaver for someone like myself who needed breakfast at 7:30am as they were the only cafe opened at this time!

Really enjoyed the food and friendly atmosphere. Best pancakes had so far in Dublin.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
€10–20

The food was amazing, the place was full. Good experience in Dublin. I highly recommend the cheesecake brownie.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

They are open an hour or more before other coffee shops in the area so we stopped in. It was a great choice, good service, wonderful coffee and a nice breakfast.

Clean small cafe in the center of Dublin. Good service, tasty Salmon-Avocado bagel. Ordered an oat milk cappuccino and some sweets, which were recommended!

Tasty food, well presented, nice packaging for delivery orders with reasonable prices!! Love the breakfast options here! Would highly recommend it!

Awesome cafe! My husband and I visited it before beginning a tour to Glendalough! Great coffee and breakfast choices! Service was very friendly.

Food was alright. There was an hispanic worked who was very rude to us. I complained and he got the attitude. Ruined the experience More

Very nice little street front Cafe with friendly service and delicious treats
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Good scones but they had kind of a wierd smell going on
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
€10–20

Cute spot with really friendly service, they go out of their way to make you comfortable! Their sandwiches were also quite good

Very tasty breakfast and coffee - worth the price. Nice atmosphere inside as well as staff is very pleasant and smiley …

I enjoy little cafes and this one was a cutie. Nuts Latte delicious and good price. Quiet and comfortable for a nice chat.

I had a delicious vanilla latte and breakfast sandwich. Service was quick and friendly. Great place to grab a quick bite.

No butter or jam with the croissant decent enough flat white.
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

Open earlier than other places around. We had quick and friendly service. It was nice to hang at the outside tables

It's a bit tight inside but the food is very good. I had the celeraicand truffle soup... Divine!
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The breakfast here is just awesome!!! Nice coffee,hot food,great ambience!!! The best thing to start your day!

Great Latte Great food Friendly people Highly recommend
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Very good experience, the irish breakfast is delicious. A bit expensive but a plate for two is just right.

Amazing! Very friendly staff, nice atmosphere, great for Irish breakfast and/or late breakfast.

Great little place. Good food, right price, excellent Irish breakfast. You must come here!!!

Highly recommended, friendly staff and the prices are reasonable. The brownies are amazing.

Outstanding full Irish Breakfast. Hotel quality. Will be returning and highly recommend

Sunday with HOT BERRIES CHOCOLATE! Thanks so much.. It is my favorite cafe in Dublin.

Loved the coffee (latte)! Lovely Cinnamon Roll and Banana Bread too!
Food: 5

Very good breakfast and delicious
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Small Cafe with great handmade coffee and good food selection

The best and most beautiful breakfast in Dublin !

Great food for little money. Great service and

Nice breakfast. Massive portion of pancakes