Arán Artisan Bakery & Bistro in Kilkenny

Big dog Jah and his puppuccino.

Too many people recommend this place to pass it up. Everything we had was great. Do yourself a favor and at least hit the bakery up, if not the breakfast place.

Excellent and very popular. All tables full. Friendly service, great food

Since the dawning of the ages, we have been transfixed by the mystifying lore and legends surrounding the illusive mythological hybrid; the mermaid, the griffin, and the centaur conjure storybook images forever transfixed within our human imagination. Well, honey-- there's a new hybrid in town. Half-muffin, half-croissant, and all magic. This very afternoon, I was presented this hybrid pastry-- a gloriously decadent combination of every sensory delight one might desire in a solitary snack. A muffin-shaped masterpiece; each buttery layer boasted a delicate sugar-dusted crunch: a perfectly luscious vessel for the irresistible dyad of vanilla and chocolate custard commingling beneath a hearty heap of heavenly, fresh, Irish cream. I shall never again be thus satisfied by another dessert as long as I live, for they will all undoubtedly pale in comparison to Arán's legendary croi-ffin.

Delish! Food was 10/10 we had the bombay potatoes & the chicken wrap both were fantastic. Nice Atmosphere & staff were great. Will be returning when In kilkenny again.

Fantastic food, great service well done

The food in here is dangerously good. I had chicken Korean wrap. My dog was also super content, great atmosphere and warm staff. Thank you all 🎃

We absolutely love it here and stop by every time we are in Kilkenny (around twice a year). The staff is amazing and the menu is just getting better and better. This is, by far, the best food in Kilkenny and probably in all of Ireland. The magic sauce is indeed magic and all the dishes are inventive and fun. It's been interesting to see the evolution of the breakfast sarnie and the menu specials over time (the recently featured Bombay potatoes special had this pickled tomato quarter that I haven't been able to stop thinking about). These guys know flavours and how to use them - absolutely incredible.

This restaurant is so amazing. Service and staff is great. Food is very good. We highly recommend this place.

Food and service are excellent. Cannot fault it. Never been disappointed. Actually I am always impressed with what they can do with food. A deserving place of all its awards.