Butlers Chocolate Café, Liffey Street in Dublin

The desserts are delicious, only the seating area is cramped and small.

It has the best espresso in Dublin

Butlers is one of those places that feels deeply connected to Dublin. Founded in Ireland in 1932, the brand has become one of the country’s best known premium chocolatiers, and visiting one of their cafés almost feels like a small Dublin tradition at this point. What makes this location special is the combination of elegant chocolate boutique and relaxed café atmosphere. Inside you’ll find beautifully packaged truffles, pralines and gift boxes alongside good coffee, pastries and their famous hot chocolate. The smell alone, fresh coffee mixed with chocolate, already makes the place worth stepping into. The hot chocolate is genuinely excellent, rich and creamy without becoming too sweet, and every drink comes with one of their signature chocolates, which is such a simple but memorable touch. Perfect place for a short coffee break, especially on a rainy Dublin day, but also a great stop if you want to bring home authentic Irish chocolate instead of typical tourist souvenirs.

Butlers Chocolate was a lovely experience. The drinks and chocolates were delicious, the atmosphere was warm, and barista Berivan was extremely kind and polite, great and took care of us, making everything feel extra welcoming. I’d happily visit again.

Staff were super friendly and helpful (unlike Wicklow St location).

Very tasty Flat white Kind and friendly staff Clean and well kept location

Great coffee and atmosphere. Staff are exceptional, helpful and genuinely friendly making the place special.