Shoe Lane Coffee in Dublin

Magical little place and perfect coffee

Very tasty coffee, top quality.

Lovely cafe serves great coffee and sausage rolls! The service is great, staff is super friendly! I love coming here for my morning coffee.

Great coffee. Proper presentation. Great service. Lovely atmosphere. Sister shop in Dalkey very cute also.

It's a nice place, but when I ordered tea, I expected it to be served with a teapot and not just a cup. Especially considering the price; it's not cheap. The sandwich was good. The staff was super friendly. The Brazilian people are, in my opinion, the best thing about Ireland.

Such good vibes. Made my short stay in Dun Laoghaire significantly better

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!!