A Fianco in Dublin

08/10/2024: I visited this café on Sunday and ordered an Americano and the chorizo and egg omelet. Unfortunately, the experience wasn't as pleasant as expected. The sourdough bread was hard, and the butter was served in a messy little bowl. What concerned me most was that the staff, without wearing any hygiene gloves, took orders and then handled the bread and food directly. This café has a great reputation, especially for its tea selection, which likely explains why it's always busy. However, the staff seemed visibly tired, and service felt rushed. I was asked what I wanted to order immediately upon sitting, with no chance to settle in. The table hadn’t been cleaned quickly, and when I tried to sit down before ordering, I was told I couldn’t do so until I had placed my order—quite an impressive approach to service that day. Despite the disappointing service, the atmosphere remains cozy and unchanged since my first visit back in 2013.

20/09/2024: Very clean and well run cafe with incredible food. Eggs cooked to perfection onto a generous portion of Sourdough softly toasted bread with real butter and cracked sea salt on top, love the cups and plates by the way, food served along with eye popping serving of avocado on the side. I could eat it all day, the place smells like heaven with all the Tea aromas. A true Gem.