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27/10/2026: I used to love coming here and it genuinely disappoints me to write this. I suggested it to my friends because two of us were hungry and wanted food, and this used to be one of my favorite spots in Dublin. Unfortunately, the security guard on the door completely ruined the experience. A male friend asked if there was a table for seven and was told no. I then asked a completely separate question: whether there was a table for two, as only two of us actually wanted to eat. Instead of answering a reasonable question, he repeatedly ignored me, accused me of lying, and refused to acknowledge that I was asking about a different table. I simply wanted a table for two. When I asked for his name, he told me he does not answer to "strangers like you," and later stated I was "the kind of people" they do not let in. After being repeatedly dismissed, ignored, and called a liar, I did react out of frustration and used insulting language back to him. I regret reacting that way and letting my temper get the better of me, but that does not explain or excuse how aggressively he spoke to me beforehand. While I was still speaking to him, he allowed other patrons into the venue and openly used my frustrated reaction to justify excluding me, rather than handling the situation professionally or answering my original question. As a woman, I felt completely dismissed, talked over, and treated with unnecessary hostility for asking a simple question. Whether intentional or not, the interaction felt unwelcoming and uncalled for. I hope management takes this seriously, reviews the door staff’s conduct, and ensures customers are treated respectfully

26/10/2026: Not a very friendly place. My partner and I came in on a quiet Monday afternoon. Place was almost empty, so we sat down at a booth. Waitress runs over to tell us we can't sit there because it's reserved for parties of more than two - Not to serve us, not to say hello, and not to ask would they mind if we sat somewhere else, but to warn us off taking our seats even though the place was virtually empty, there was no reserved sign, and I'd say 90% of the (empty) tables we also set for groups much bigger than two people. They seemed far more interested in serving hypothetical groups than serving two literal real life customers. So we left.

30/10/2026: Friendly. Good stock and value. Still great. Always have what I want. Great staff.

20/10/2026: Very poor deli ,so called hot chicken roll, stone cold.

19/01/2026: Sadly it is closing down after 33 wonderful years....great people a huge loss to the local and community

03/12/2025: Food was nice but nothing spectacular. Extremely overpriced.

06/11/2026: Lovely food and good atmosphere.

04/11/2026: Its a great spot, for busy nights as well as cosy nights. Great staff and food is excellent..

24/10/2026: Good coffee and very good bakeries!

23/09/2026: Nice compact coffee shop with excellent coffee and buns and cakes. Highly recommended.

13/07/2026: Nice walkable area but bathroom was moldy and the electricity didn't work well to the point we had to switch rooms. The cafe and restaurant appeared very fancy but we did not eat there

06/07/2026: Great service. The bar is amazing and they serve food until 22:30. The managers are the best, Malica, Stefano and Mere, the servers were great, Julia, Fernanda, Erwin and Carlos

16/09/2026: Ordered on deliveroo and order was accepted. Waited an hour and a half before deliveroo refunded the order. I wake at 6am for work so I missed out on sleep and went to be hungry because these were only interested in accepting my money and not fulfilling the contract . A disgrace and no possible way to communicate with the restaurant either by the number mentioned or through deliveroo

03/09/2026: The food its horrible dirt i cand

10/10/2026: Very nice food and waiter service with sunny indoor and outdoor terrace! Highly recommended!

06/10/2026: Always nice, I'm a regular customer for years

30/05/2026: Still sitting at the table, writing this review with a big smile on my face, the service was wonderful from beginning to end. The food? Oh my god, the food! My friend loved the ramen. And I loved my dumplings and my takoyaki. Delicious, rich in detail, a thousand out of ten! Millions! Trillions! 10/10

29/05/2026: I ordered takoyaki and their chicken gyoza.the takoyaki texture was abysmal, the octopus was extremely chewy and I couldn’t finish the box. The chicken gyoza on the other hand was quite nice with a crunchy exterior.

28/09/2026: Got ignored on the patio so went inside after a wait and learned the taps weren’t working. Maybe try again someday.

25/09/2026: I had lunch outside the Queens in Dalkey on Sunday 20th with 3 friends! While sitting in the sun in the front courtyard was lovely sadly the food & service didn't match the atmosphere! Two of our main courses arrived without the other 2 meals which meant I was almost finished mine before the other plates arrived! I had the roast pork special which was very average to say the least, very thin slivers of pork which were far too salty for my taste & according to my fellow diners my meal was the best out of the four as we all had something different! I have been to their sister restaurant the Eagle in Glasthule many times and the food is always superb along with the service! Could do a lot better Queens of Dalkey!!

07/07/2026: Great boozer. With friendly staff and regulars

08/06/2026: We loved the atmosphere, go for it!!!

08/10/2026: Came with the family and had a lot of food

21/08/2026: I’m usually a picky eater but I love the skin on fries and cookie dough but there is lots of varieties of chicken like wings or tenders

29/09/2026: The food is burnt (seared several times in oil). I also don't think there's much variety... most of it is chicken in different sauces. If you're a student you pay less, but they force you to buy a drink, so you end up paying the same as the regular price (it doesn't come with a drink, yes, but we wanted water, which is free...).

25/09/2026: Great selection of around 40 dishes plus desserts. Very friendly staff and you can eat as much as you like after paying the entrance fee. My favourite was the chocolate fountain and fresh fruit! 🍫🍓 The only downside is that it’s quite dark inside. Overall, highly recommended! ❤️

28/08/2026: One of my top 3 favourite cafes, hands down - great for a coffee and a bite to eat. The food is absolutely amazing, and portions are generous, not skimpy at all. The full breakfast is genuinely one of the best I’ve had around Dublin. The inside of the cafe is lovely too, nice atmosphere to sit in and enjoy your meal. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a solid breakfast spot.

20/08/2026: Great café. Food is always good as is the service. Prices are modern day prices. Highly recommend

11/07/2026: The friendliest and most accomodating staff, genuinely so so kind. The ladies who served us, Vera and a lady with dark red hair whose name I didn’t get, were amazing. Cannot recommend this place enough.

10/05/2026: Fastatic coffee every time. Good croissants very fresh. Plenty of space to relax and even do some work. Still great and quiter and less busy that others closer to Dublin center. Still great