The Bookshelf Coffee House - Cork

Their brunch menu is fantastic, offering delicious homemade pancakes, omelettes, and avocado toast among other tempting options. You can also choose from homemade granola and porridge, making it easy to enjoy a healthy and flavorful breakfast on your way to work or while in the office. As regular patrons, we adore the coffee and brunch, but this time we were eager to try the new evening tapas menu. We were thoroughly impressed by the selection, which includes everything from Mexican tortilla chips with vegan dips to garlic shrimp and jackfruit burgers. For two people, I would recommend ordering 4 to 5 tapas, which is more than enough to leave you feeling satisfied. As for desserts, the photos truly do them justice—they're stunning. They were so beautifully presented that it was hard to decide whether to eat them or admire them. Chef Eli has a real talent! The prices are slightly higher than average, but the quality and experience make it well worth it.

The Coffee House Bookshelf, situated right on Olivier Plunkett Street, is a charming and inviting coffee shop. They offer excellent coffee, delicious cakes, and tasty sandwiches. This spot is ideal for a quick lunch on the go, yet also provides high-quality food for those who wish to enjoy a leisurely lunch during their work breaks. Additionally, it’s a great venue for business meetings or informal discussions before work. The staff is consistently friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this place to everyone.

I ordered a Matcha Latte, a unique coffee drink I haven't encountered before. I really enjoyed the decor of the place, and the choice of music was fantastic. The classic jazz hits created a wonderful atmosphere.

This restaurant is a beautiful place to eat in the heart of Cork, either if you want to enjoy a weekend brunch or a nice dinner. Your menu is very diverse and offers for most people. And every week they have a lunch special that usually brings the taste of Asia, Thailand, China, etc to Ireland. You have a great brunch menu with beautiful homemade pancakes, omelettes and avocado toast among other delicious choices. You can also order homemade granola and porridge, so you can enjoy a healthy and tasteful breakfast while in the office or on the way to work. We are regular customers as we love the coffee and brunch there, but this time we wanted to try the new evening tapas menu. We were very impressed by the selection as there were many ways to choose from Mexican tortilla chips with Vegan Dips option to garlic shrimp or Jackfruit burger. For two people I would recommend asking for 4 to 5 tapas, and that will be a lot of food. They will definitely feel full. As for desserts, the photos speak for themselves, amazing. They were so beautiful that we didn't know if we were eating them or looking at them. Chef Eli has magic hands. The price is slightly higher than the previous dinner menu they had, but it is worthy if you want to try something else and food was nice. If you want to get an idea of the food they serve, take a look at his Instagram account @thebookshelfcoffee as they are active there, and all you see is honest what you find in the restaurant. The staff is so friendly that you feel at home, and they welcome you with a smile. Always. The atmosphere is cozy and warm, perfect for a date or enjoy a casual dinner with friends.

A great place to relax and enjoy a great selection of the finest coffees, tea's and good food in a pleasant atmosphere served by courteous and professional staff.