Arán Artisan Bakery & Bistro in Kilkenny

Limited menu,however very nice food.

Great sandwiches. Great sourdough bread.

Top spot - these guys have built and are building something really special. Delicious food. Brilliant service.

Sensational. Not there is much else to say from my recent visit. A credit to Kilkenny. Viva Arán!

Great service and amazing food! Thank you for sitting us so quickly without an appointment. The Korean pancake is a most and a simple toast, a delight!

incredible pastries. my favourite was the cinnamon roll had brunch in the bistro and was really good too.

The perfect brunch spot, especially if you're coeliac! From start to finish, Arán was exactly what we needed on a bank holiday morning. We walked in and got a table straight away (such a win on a busy weekend), and the interior was so thoughtfully designed, everything from the layout to the little details felt aligned with the food and vibe. One thing I really appreciated was how dog-friendly it is, even though we didn’t have ours with us. There’s a dedicated dog area, such a lovely touch! The brunch menu had a great selection, and I nervously asked about the Ube French Toast, knowing I’m coeliac. I’ve never had French toast at a café before because places either can’t or won’t make it gluten free… but the blonde server we had (I didn’t catch her name!) was so kind and understanding. We had a great chat about coeliac options as her sister is also gluten free, and she happily asked the chef for me. To my complete shock and delight, they made it gluten free with zero fuss. And wow… it was unreal. Ube cream cheese, syrup, strawberry compote, pistachios, it was so good it felt emotional! I felt like a kid on Christmas morning. My boyfriend Joe got the breakfast sambo (which looked amazing) and we both had coffees too, you could tell even the drinks were made with intention. Everything felt curated to set you up for a great day. This was my first time in Arán but definitely not my last. Hands down the best brunch spot in Kilkenny. I don’t even need to check anywhere else! 🥰✨

We were so lucky to be seated without waiting and no wonder! ☺ The food was super fresh, locally sourced and perfectly balanced. I could not believe how quickly I forgot about craving a poached egg when my No-vocado Toast arrived! ☺🌻🌹🌺🌸 This was a breakfast worth a trip from Waterford City. Coffee could be slightly more acidic to my taste - but this is just my personal preference and should not discourage anyone from trying the brew. My americano was rich and had a layer of crema so it was almost perfect! I highly recommend this place.

Great food. Place seems quite popular so we actual had to wait before we could a seat.

Most amazing place to eat and amazing friendly staff