Lovely setting to catch-up with a friend, especially if the comfier seats/couch are available. Only negative point would be the music; for a café called the Bookshelf, I'd expect music with which you cane asily read a book but the last few times I've been, there's been this strange mix of modern pop-rock type music which was too loud for my taste, and with which I could barely read a few sentences before being distracted by the lyrics louder that my thoughts on the book I was reading. But maybe this is just me. Lovely staff otherwise and good quality teas.
Really nice Café to get away from the hustle and busle of the city center. Would suit someone looking for a break away from chain cafés.
Really love this coffee house. Lovely decor with comfy seating options. The Barn coffee is delicious. Brown scones are outstanding, a real treat without too much guilt! 😉 Lovely locally produced jam available on tables. Friendly staff, loyalty card system. Highly recommend!
I liked it here coffee was good but it's not very big so not easy to get a seat when it's busy. But a very eclectic place. Staff are extremely friendly.
Nice little place. Would be great if the did baking on the premises for their baked offerings. The coffee isn't bad.
One of my favourite spot for drawing, working or just chilling with friends.
Love their bakery. Eggs royale brunc super tasty. And their scones: my favourite in town!
My sketchbook, their scone and the little table in front of their brightest window is one of those combination I prefer here!
Fantastic coffee house in a very nice location. Great for people watching, if you get the window seat. Great coffee and light bites
Cakes used to be better.
The place is cosy and nicely vintage.
Great coffee and outstanding service. Good quality food, alternative snack options available, sugar free or paleo. Probably the best coffee in town.
The coffee is great here and they have a nice selection of pastries and scones. They do have a breakfast and lunch menu and it looks good. It can be cramped when it's busy but it's one of the nice cafes in Cork.