Stopped by Bean & Leaf on Grand Parade to escape the Cork weather, and the place has such a nice, welcoming vibe! 🌧️☕️ I was on a very strict, single-minded mission just for a hot chocolate, and let me tell you, it was absolutely amazing—rich, perfectly made, and easily one of the best I've had in a long time. 🤤🍫
I can't officially review the food because I only had the drink, but I have to mention the seriously dangerous-looking selection of pastries and cakes in the display case. They were aggressively staring me down the whole time, and I barely survived the temptation! 👀🍰 Next time, the lemon curd slice won't be so lucky.
To top it off, the staff were incredibly friendly and the service was top-notch. They were fast, polite, and didn't even judge me for drooling over the cake cabinet while only ordering a hot chocolate. 😂 Highly recommend this spot if you need a cozy break in the city centre! ✨👏
Mohamed Aaqib Abubacker
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30 April 2026
10.0
I spilled pot of boiling water on my hand this eve in this cafe - staff were brilliant... brought me down to cold tap - a staff member came along with burn spray.. took care of me like a nurse.. sat me down - brought me more tea and came up to check my me at intervals while I stayed there with my friends - reapplying the spray for about 90 mins until we were sure it was ok - no pain or blistering thankfully... my sincerest thanks to "Nurse" Anna and team.. honestly thank you - went over and beyond the call of duty... blessings to you all.. x
jacinta cullen
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22 April 2026
10.0
Its a nice cafe, but as its on the main road in town centre, its very crowded. Food and drinks were OK.
Muddassir Ali
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05 April 2026
6.0
A wonderful, cozy cafe. It's nice to have a place in Cork where you can get dessert and coffee after 6 p.m., since everything is closed and there's no opportunity to chat with friends. The coffee was excellent. The atmosphere and staff are wonderful
Helen Elena
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24 March 2026
10.0
i've seen like four lads that look like cameron winter break up with their much younger girlfriends here.
mark gubbins
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20 March 2026
8.0
Lovely range of teas and cakes. Staff are very friendly and take care of vulnerable customers
Richard Scriven
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07 March 2026
10.0
The food here is lovely especially the baked goods like the carrot cake and protein balls, but the wraps and and sandwiches are not very filling. This place is lovely to come to for a coffee, chat and something small. I go here every morning for my cup of coffee for a fiver and I am always greeted with a smiling face and the coffee is always good!
Talia Lynn
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23 February 2026
10.0
Very nice staff. Got a slice of rhubarb tart that was very nice and a great tasting hot chocolate too. Great wise for the price. Definitely recommend.
Aaron Delaney
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21 February 2026
10.0
Coffee beautiful staff very pleasant pastry can be precey but very tasty.
Noel Coughlan
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03 February 2026
10.0
I usually try to avoid leaving negative comments, but it has happened to me twice in a row that the decorated cakes I bought were stale. I used to enjoy going there for cake, but now I avoid it.
Giovana
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14 January 2026
6.0