The Bookshelf Coffee House in Cork

I always come to Bookshelf for the scones—they’re my favourite in Cork, and I’ve always had a great experience here. However, yesterday I noticed a very unpleasant smell coming from the kitchen. It was quite strong and made me feel uncomfortable. I’ve never had an experience like this here before, so I hope it was just a one-off and that it can be looked into, as it’s a place I genuinely enjoy visiting.

Delicious! I had the more traditional gluten-free grilled-Irish breakfast: GF toast, fried eggs, grilled tomatoes & mushrooms, and bacon (no pudding or sausage due to gluten). I also got the GF coconut and lime cake and a cappuccino: everything was all so good and no gluten-symptoms (I am a celiac, so more serious than preference, no reactions at all)! Thank you, Bookshelf, for taking the gluten-free cross-contamination seriously! Will definitely be returning!

Really nice place with a great menu, good service, and the food was savage. Highly recommend!

Very good place for breakfast/brunch, highly recommend to come and have a great time. Service is fantastic, good amazing and fast. Was a great experience, thank you!! <3

Great pancakes and french toast

Delicious food and great service

I was impressed with this location and the food was great. The coffee was really nice Just the way i like it. Not too bitter and not too strong. However if i am to find fault it came at payment time when the payment machine was presented to us and a tip section came up before we could proceed to pay for our meal. The cashier also reminded us of this. I do not like this system and the reminder It would definitely put me off going again despite the nice food. If i’m leaving a tip I’ll leave it on the table. I think it’s bad form to ask for it on the way out.

Amazing brunch Thoughtful +prompt service Perfect experience

Went as a group of 14 for brunch. Service was excellent, food was delicious and presented beautifully. Wouldn't hesitate to eat here again, lots of choice on the menu.

What a nice surprise. A venue where you don't sit so close to the next table that you can borrow their napkin. Coffee is lovely, food was sublime but the cherry on the top was the customer service. The two ladies we delt with were both very welcoming but special shout out to Megan who gave advice when we were about to order porridge (which was lovely) as a 'starter' and warned us that it was quite large but even better when their order technology let them down and delayed our 2nd coffee, not only was she so apologetic but she went above an beyond to make it right. A perfect example of top class customer service. We will be back!