Shoe Lane Coffee in Dublin

If you come to Dun Laoghaire, have a coffee at Shoe Lane 😍and try the carrot cake.

Last summer, I treated myself to a solo breakfast at Shoe Lane Coffee in Dún Laoghaire. It was one of those gentle mornings—bright but not glaring, with a breeze that hinted at the sea just down the road. I sat by the window with a hot breakfast and a perfectly made coffee, and for the first time in a while, didn’t feel the need to be anywhere else. There’s something comforting about watching the world move while you’re still. From my seat, I had the perfect view of the town slowly waking up—people heading to work, parents guiding sleepy children, dog-walkers pausing to chat. All of it flowed by like a calm tide. The breakfast itself was simple but hearty—fresh, warm, and satisfying. The atmosphere inside was cozy but not too busy, just a soft hum of background music and the occasional hiss of the espresso machine. It felt like the right place to be alone without feeling lonely. I didn’t rush. I let the moment stretch out, sipping slowly and just observing. That morning reminded me how grounding it can be to pause, to look around, and to appreciate the little rhythms of everyday life.

The coffee is great and the staff is really nice

Very nice coffee and hard working staff!!

My go to cafe after I have moved to Dun Laoghaire. Their coffee is amazing be it cappuccino or batch coffee. Location and atmosphere are perfect and it’s also a good spot for work from cafe. Will definitely recommend

Service was good or whatever but the iced matcha was not it. They gotta up their matcha game. Bits of clumped up matcha floating around, it needs to be properly whisked. They’re coffee is good but the matcha is bad major improvement needed

Really nice cozy café in the centre of cute Dun Laoghaire. Nice atmosphere,nice decorations,especially in winter when you feel like being in an alpine hut. Friendly staff,good coffee,nice treats,good toasties.

All kinds best coffee beans 🫘 😋 yummy on the tummy

The BEST coffee Ive had in ages. Lovely staff. So happy it's my local while staying in Dublin. Cant wait until tomorrow!

Love this place. The coffee and cakes are divine! Only big issue is the lack of seating, it's so small inside.