The best restaurants in Cork

28/02/2026: Honestly, after reading the reviews for this place, I thought I'd just sit down for a few minutes while I waited for my partner. I ordered a hot chocolate, the worst I've ever had. Terrible customer service. I put money in the tips, said goodbye and thank you... the girl turned her back on me and didn't even answer. I didn't like it at all. I work in a cafe, and being nice to people doesn't cost anything.

16/02/2026: Always go here for breakfast wherever I'm in Cork. Great chips and sausages. Nice prices too and the staff is lovely

13/02/2026: First off, the fries reek of bad oil. The fried chicken is tasteless and way too gamy for a fried chicken. Moreover, the value to money is the worst. I spent 23 euros there, and threw most of it in the bin. I have been awfully disappointed by the halal food in Cork.. 🥲

05/02/2026: These guys don't realise that chips need to be seasoned right out of the fryer or the salt and vinegar will not penetrate. Instead they give you unseasoned chips all wrapped up and going cold, with a few sachets of salt in the package and no vinegar at all. These flavour-free chips were also slightly undercooked, with several a bit firm in the middle. The coating of the southern-fried chicken was lacklustre and the meat of the chicken tasted really "grey" and cheap. Either these guys don't know what traditional take-away fare is supposed to be like, or they don't care.

16/12/2025: Very disappointing outcome to this place. I had high hopes given the name & reviews..... But what it appears is that the place has been taken over, kept the name but taken all the smoked food off the menu. Rather than sample what is on the menu (what appears to be a basic attempt at smoked/ pit food..... Without the smoked/ pit food) I took my business elsewhere to avoid further disappointment.

01/03/2026: Never seen a fast food so slow. Wether it's inside or drive through,busy or not, the service is extremely slow

23/02/2026: It was my first time there, and I found the place very clean and well organized. The staff was very helpful and friendly.

08/12/2025: Lovely stay, staff was super! I think that this is good value for money and hotel is located very centrally. Situated next to the road but didn’t hear anything using earplugs. Rooms are small and dated but the staff was super and room was very clean and comfortable. Car park is very tiny and it took me good 10 minutes to get out in the morning.

31/08/2025: I understand this is only a 3-star hotel, but they barely meet the standards of a motel. Super rundown beyond the lobby (not just old). Housekeeping is excellent considering they can only do so much. Desk staff were polite, though they lacked initiative and weren’t particularly helpful. First thing you’ll notice is the old musty smell and paper-thin walls. The guest next door woke me up using the bathroom. I even heard the clicking of him texting before his shower. Thankfully, I was on the top floor. Several advertised “amenities” were misleading and missing. They had like five parking spots in their “lot,” so you are expected to pay for parking down the street. Unable to provide a charging adapter as agreed, but sold me a used charger for $10 USD. The room itself could barely hold a double bed and offered no basic necessities besides the watered-down soap pump on the wall. Guests are also not permitted to have a friend wait in the room. They have to wait outside, which feels unnecessarily restrictive. $185 USD (discounted through booking online) for a 10hr stay, I at least expected a complimentary bottle of water or a room that didn’t reek of the 50s. I hate how negative this review is, but this hotel only aims to take every penny they can. Charging me for a used charger (visible scuffs on the metal) when all I needed was an adapter? Did another guest leave that behind? Save the “thanks” comment for the next review. It’s nonchalant and directly shows that you don’t care. Yes, it’s a business, but do better.

09/01/2026: Really? Is, 21st century and is 2020s and those obselete services like Internet coffees in Cork still exist? Is embarrassment of country those seetvices when in the world kids don't even know what is Internet services that most gone in 2000s did I just time travel? Common nobody needs if anyone doesn't have in 2026 Internet access are libraries cheaper services for but keep an outdated infrastructure is no longer making sense

25/12/2025: My experience is based on using computer for printing and Ive waited some time to be attended by a staff which does not say any kind word, a "good morning" or even a smile which is a minimum request to get a job when dealing with customers. Besides some customers who arriver after me were helped first. Anyway who cares about company reputation at all...

21/12/2025: Used to be unreal but has fallen off the last few times I've had it.

25/11/2025: Seems expensive for loaded fries but personally I think it’s great value considering it’s all fresh and keeps you so full and very generous with the meat portion also something different to your average chips place with its funky flavours highly recommend

08/01/2026: Probably the worst Supermac’s in Ireland. Staff is friendly however the quality of the food and the quality control are a let down.

28/10/2025: Foods spot on, eating area is a tip, No milkshakes neither.

11/02/2026: Last time I ate here was nice, tonight I returned to have a quick bite to eat he took my order at the counter price was ok. I told him that's for sit down. He said there's a price difference I said ok thinking maybe one or two euro. He started adding it up and I said no way. No wonder there was no one else eating in there talk about putting yourself out of business

06/12/2025: The food here is amazing I love the crispy fried beef and the beef fried rice - worth going out of your way for!

07/02/2026: I came today for my birthday. I've had a really tough year, especially the days leading up to today, and the manager refused to give me the discount because it wasn't showing up on their computer. She told me to email Starbucks. I left crying. I used to go to that location regularly, and just because of this bad experience, I won't be going back.

04/01/2026: I visited this Starbucks on Opera Lane today hoping to order a Toffee Nut Latte, but it wasn’t available and the alternative options I asked for were also unavailable. I eventually ordered a regular latte. While waiting, I overheard some of the staff talking loudly about customers just ordering lattes now that other drinks weren’t available, which felt uncomfortable and a bit unprofessional. Unfortunately, the latte itself was extremely bitter and unpleasant — it was basically impossible to drink. It tasted as if the filter or machine hadn’t been properly changed or cleaned, which was very disappointing considering I paid €5 for it.

12/12/2025: Disappointing experience! I found a hair in my burger, the carbonara pasta was extremely oily, and I waited 30 minutes for a dessert - a simple ice cream with some fruit and whipped cream on top. The waitresses didn't feel like working...

07/12/2025: 20 min for a late and double espresso with no one on the cue for take away

03/01/2026: It's OK it's very spicy and spice bag was very dry and it's a rip off not worth the money but good people spice bag is sometimes nice🥰

19/10/2025: Dry food Guinness with no head not worth it here rip off

09/09/2025: Would you ever consider changing up the salad choices? It's been the same for years.

06/08/2025: Had such a lovely day out recently with my mom for some lunch, really nice vibe, friendly staff and good food and coffee ☕️ dealt with a lovely girl at the till Courtney, very helpful when I had questions about the menu as I’m a picky eater 😅

28/06/2025: really weird vibe in there, felt unsafe. everything was overpriced, too and the sound quality was bad.

01/10/2025: All the staff were very friendly except for the manager, who was bland and rude. I went to ask her a question, and she treated me in the worst possible way. She wouldn't let me speak, and when she got tired, she passed the problem to one of her employees and left in the middle of the conversation. The music from the bar can be heard in the rooms at night, even making the floor rumble.

19/09/2025: Great pint at €5.50 on one of the most expensive streets in Cork City Center. With prices in the City reaching €6.50+ There is also happy hour and menu deals. It also has a hostel and bar with screens, also outdoor seating. In a great location for transport. If a visitor or a local a great place to check and enjoy.