Church Street Cafe in Kingscourt

Grand basic little cafe. Food good. Seating outside as well as inside. Not many cafes in Kingscourt.

Stopped here today while on a road trip to grab a quick bite to take away. I had the Old Reliable on a panini. Mostly definitely the best panini I have ever had (and I'm fussy). Well done ladies, great service and delicious food 🙂

My boyfriend and I stopped into Castle Street Café on a Saturday for a quick lunch, and we left genuinely delighted. The whole place has a simple, charming atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease, and the warmth of the staff stood out from the moment we walked in. I ordered a BLT, and I really appreciated the small touches — being offered brown or white bread (I went with brown), and being asked whether I’d like relish and mayo (I happily chose both). It arrived with a fresh side salad and coleslaw also. Nothing overly fancy, but everything was genuinely delicious. I paired it with a caramel latte, which was just as lovely. My boyfriend went for the full fry, which he insisted was a solid 10/10. Again, nothing extravagant — just really good food, done right. He also ordered a pot of tea, and the waitress even took a moment to let him know the cast‑iron pot would be hot to touch. He asked for beans to be added to his breakfast, and the staff were more than happy to oblige. One thing we both noticed was how attentive without being intrusive the service was. We weren’t hovered over, but we absolutely felt looked after. We also admired how kindly the staff interacted with elderly customers — patient, warm, and genuinely caring. We were very tempted by the gorgeous Victoria sponge cake in the window, but decided it would be the perfect excuse to come back. When paying at the counter, the staff were friendly, funny, and up for a bit of craic, which left us smiling as we headed out the door. And the price was a pleasant surprise — in a world where breakfast for two often creeps over €40, this was half the price and twice the charm. We walked away with one word in mind: charming. Castle Street Café is a little gem in Kingscourt, and we’ll definitely be back.