The best restaurants in Cork

25/07/2026: The best salt chilli buffalo wings in Cork. Awesome food with reasonable prices.

10/07/2026: They declare dishes as vegan that are not vegan. Unfriendly staff Toilets not open open

16/05/2026: Tried this place tonight for the first time and will definitely be going back. Food seemed a bit expensive at first glance but the food was lovely and the portion sizes were massive. The staff were really friendly as well. Very impressed all round.

28/04/2026: Love the food especially the rebel Nice and tasty staff always friendly and helpful would highly recommend this place Will definitely be coming back 😊

11/06/2026: Staff were Brazilian and so warm and friendly. Big welcoming smile, nice to engage with. It's a nice touch missing from many places

28/05/2026: No one has a clue what’s going on.

19/07/2026: Great place for breakfast. Portions are good. Mushrooms with the breakfast are very tasty. Decent value for money and I really like the fact that they offer 330ml soft drinks for an extra €2.00 which a lot of places don’t do. Lots of good reasons to support this business

23/04/2026: Not given a reason on why I was refused service 😡 and the smell of urine when you walk through the door is disgraceful

12/07/2026: Very Dirty where you eat my experience never clean food great staff lovely

03/06/2026: Food was slapped up on the counter, never even bothered to call us ! Girl behind counter was so not bothered Pizza was falling apart and toppings sliding off it. I returned it and asked for another one. Girl at counter mumbled abuse at me and reluctantly said she'd get another one. Chicken nuggets had a strange after taste. Counter at the tills was filthy. I won't be attending here . The north main street one is 100% better

22/06/2026: Really yummy food on the price side but aassive portion

19/05/2026: Very rude stuff Unfortunately, I had a negative experience. I tried to place an order 15 minutes before 9 but they refused in a way that felt rude. I hope their customer service improves in the future.

30/06/2026: Just spent €22 on a selection of old stale rock hard pastries! Disgusting!

16/06/2026: Very sad to see how downhill this place has gone. I used to come here almost daily a few year back and everything was freshly baked and delicious. Today I got two different pastries, both absolutely stale. Coffee was nice and staff were friendly but cannot accept stale pasties incase bakery!

10/07/2026: Tasty beverages & a good location

01/06/2026: Went here this weekend and was disappointed unfortunately. The two staff members were clearly doing their best as there was a long queue but standards slipped. We waited 10 mins for our cheese and ham croissant which was super cold on the inside. No sauces for the sausage roll and the croissant didn't taste great. Coffee was also only okay. It's my first time being at this location im normally at the other and it's great but I think it really needs to be improved.

12/05/2026: Good food, love mozzarella sticks

07/05/2026: Atmosphere is very good but service is too slow and they dont even look at you, you wait 15 min to have a tale and order food if ypu guys hungry i dont go

09/07/2026: My experience was unfortunately not positive. I placed an order through Too Good To Go and arrived at the store about 12 minutes before 7:30 PM. The pickup time had already been announced on the app, but the attendant didn't even look at me and, quite rudely, simply said that pickup would be at 7:30 PM. What bothered me most wasn't waiting a few minutes, but the way I was treated. Too Good To Go is an official partner of the store, and customers shouldn't be treated with disregard for using this service. If the staff disagrees with how the partnership works, that's a matter between the company and the app, not with those who are following the stated rules. Furthermore, I didn't think the contents of the bag offered good value for money. Based on my experience, I wouldn't buy from Too Good To Go again at this location. I hope the store invests in a more cordial and welcoming service for all customers, regardless of how they make their purchase.

03/07/2026: OMG!!!! It IS increible, sorry my inglish IS bad. The sobert IS delicius,

02/08/2026: This place was a real letdown. The staff seemed completely uninterested in serving anyone, and honestly, all of them were just plain rude besides the one fella behind the bar. On top of that, the portions were tiny. You'd expect a decent amount of food for the prices they're charging, but it felt like I was being served an appetizer as a main course. Definitely not worth the visit. It was clear they did not want us there, also trying to rush us out the door as soon as food was done.

01/08/2026: I was one of a party of 9 last night. My sister and I ordered a steak salad with cherry tomato, sweet potato and mixed leaves. After about 30 minutes a manager came to tell us they had no lettuce but we could have fries or chips instead. We opted for fries...we should have actually ordered something else because when it arrived, there was no sign of a vegetable- very little steak, fries and a big helping of some spicy Mexican rice, which neither of us ordered. The staff were apologetic and we got a free drink voucher each, but a free coke zero is mo substitute for apalling food. We paid 16 euro for something that couldn't be called a salad in any universe. I will mot be eating there or recommending it to anyone.

14/03/2026: Hopefully I just caught someone on a bad day... I searched online for shops that sell postage stamps in ballincollig, and this maxol garage popped up. I took a picture of the petrol price sign on my way in. As I was waiting in line, a member of staff approached me and asked me to delete the photo of the maxol sign, and leave the premises. (Apparently photos taken on the premises are illegal and should not be shared online - I wonder how photos appeared here on Maps) Extremely hostile, refused to serve me and still not sure if they sell postage stamps. Fortunately Ballincollig has many other service stations that serve with with a smile and a helping hand. I hope this lady learns to treat customers with a little more care and understanding

25/02/2026: Centrally located, plenty of deli food choices, staff are fine. Can be very busy and so, parking can be a challenge.

28/07/2026: got a macchiato....no cream, no foam, nothing...it was just an acidic espresso....never again

15/07/2026: If you are looking for a place to have excellent coffee and spend a relaxing afternoon, Alchemy Café is a great choice. Located in Marina Market in Cork, this café offers a wide range of coffees, teas and cakes. During the summer, they also offer a menu of iced teas and matcha drinks, which are perfect to cool down during a heat wave. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the authentic decoration and, above all, the excellent customer service. The staff are kind and create a welcoming atmosphere in the café. I decided to order a green iced tea, which came with a slice of lemon, and a piece of banana bread; I could not have made a better choice. The iced tea was refreshing and perfectly balanced in sweetness, and I have no words to describe how delicious the banana bread was. Despite this, my only complaint was that the tea came with too much ice. However, next time I will simply ask for less ice, as this was only a minor issue. Overall, this place is amazing and is a lovely choice for a day off or spending time with friends. Whether you are a coffee lover or simply looking for a relaxing place in Cork, Alchemy Café is definitely worth a visit.