The Bookshelf Coffee House in Cork

I cannot recommend this place enough! We randomly came across it for breakfast on a very rainy day. Luckily we were able to get a table without a reservation! Even though the place was very busy the staff was warm, welcoming and attentive. The mushroom toastie was absolutely and my partner had the french toast. Absolutely amazing! It was such a nice experience we came back the next day for breakfast. The only point of critique is the portions were so big we did not have room for dessert. The prices were fair as well. When I return I will definitely be returning! I cannot stress enough how amazing the staff was. Thank you for a lovely breakfast and atmosphere!

Everything was great, the food really tasty and filling. And the place was lovely too. Greetings to Alex, who took great care of my friend and me ;)

The barista in this cafe makes really beautiful and nice coffee. If you want to have a good coffee in Cork City, I recommend this place. The atmosphere is also very good

Stopped at Bookshelf Cafe for breakfast and had a great experience. We ordered two scones, a hot chocolate, and tea—all delicious. Service was impressively fast. The tea came with a pot and cup, and the scones were served with butter and jam, which added to the flavor. The atmosphere was wonderful. For 3 scones, 1 hot chocolate, and 1 tea, I paid €17.30, which felt fair for the quality. The place is across to City Hall Q-Park if you need a parking space.

We enjoyed every bit of the falafel bowl and the Korean chicken burger, I missed clicking a picture of the food , I loved the presentation as well! And I must admit the coffee we had was the best we had here in Cork! Perfectly blended! My child had a plain French toast which she happily gobbled up! The staff were attentive and friendly, definitely coming back to grab coffee here again!

We had a very tasty meal and a great time in The Bookshelf At The Elysian.

Breakfast at The Bookshelf was a fantastic experience! Barbara provided excellent service and gave great recommendations, making us feel well taken care of. The poached eggs and bacon were cooked to perfection, and the cappuccino was skillfully made and delicious. a wonderful start to the day—highly recommend!

Great food and atmosphere with the usual Bookshelf charm. Excellent evening well done to all involved making it a wonderful experience

Don’t know about food, but coffee was good.

Brunch was delicious and the service was very friendly, but on a Sunday morning it was very busy and bustling so maybe not the best choice if you want a quiet start to the day!