The Best Indie Coffee Shops

These are the best independent coffee shops in the city.

WALL AND KEOGH €€
Nearby coffee shop/ superior tea wholesaler. 150 loose leaf teas such as apple and mistletoe, white tea with coconut and orange peel, etc. Relaxed and cosy. Healthy treats. House coffee blend is sweet. There is a savoury “regular” blend option too.
3 min - 45, Richmond St., South, Portobello, Dublin 2

BROTHER HUBBARD €€
Award winning nearby restaurant and coffee shop. Brews "Roasted Brown" (coffee roasters). Strong caffeine kick. Great brunch spot. Also organic green juices, smoothies and healthy treats.
4 min - 46, Harrington St., Saint Kevin’s, Dublin 8
27 min - 153, Capel St., Dublin 1

GROVE ROAD  €€
Popular neighbourhood spot. Also does healthy brunch, gourmet sandwiches and sweet treats.
4 min - 1, Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6

REFERENCE COFFEE €€
New trendy neighbourhood spot. Coffee roasters like Hexagone, La Cabra, El Vampiro, Ethiopia Guji Natural. Right beside great brunch spot “Meet Me in The Morning.” Summer drinks like iced lattes. Also does treats like espresso cheesecake donuts, etc.
7 min - 49, Pleasants St., Portobello, Dublin 8


KAPH €€
Highly rated, trendy city centre spot. Coffee roasters like 3FE. Wholesaler. Speciality drinks like iced coffee, cold brew, etc.
20 min - 31, Drury St., Dublin 2

VICE COFFEE INC €€
Multi coffee roasters like 3FE, Squaremile, Koppi, Drop, The Barn & Roundhill. Located in popular Wigwam restaurant and bar. Strong caffeine boost.
28 min - 54, Abbey St., Middle, Dublin 1


PROPER ORDER €€
Trendy neighbourhood spot. Coffee roasters like Nomad, Square Mile, Rwanda Filter Coffee. Speciality drinks like stone rolled tea coffee, Orange blossom and iced green tea, etc.
31 min - 7, Haymarket, Arran Quay, Dublin 7

TWO BOYS BREW €€
Trendy neighbourhood spot. Also does plant based brunch like mushroom ragu toast, spiced cauliflower salad, veggie tacos, hummus plates, etc.
3.8 km - 375, North Circular Rd, Phibsborough, Dublin 7