The best restaurants in Portlaoise
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7,8
128 Reviews |
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The Pantry Cafe & Walled Garden - Portlaoise
Portlaoise
30/08/2025: What a gem. Service was just top class, friendly, fast efficient. Value for money. Toilets clean, wash basin in mens needed clean is all & maybe needs an upgrade aesthetically wise. Eggs benedict - top quality bacon 🥓 was very tasty, could be but crispier, but personal preference. Hollandaise was delicious, lemon coming through. Poached eggs perfect runny... Coffee & tea solid. Highly highly recommended 👌 #supportlocal
26/08/2025: Food and service is always very good. People working there are nice and helpful. There is nothing to complain about. Highly recommend.
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7,8
149 Reviews |
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Grape & Bean
Portlaoise
31/08/2025: Good selection of wine. Would like to see some more South African wines and a bit more range. Great selection of add ons for hampers.
09/08/2025: Gorgeous little coffee shop with friendly staff. Great for coffee and a bottle of wine!!
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7,8
91 Reviews |
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Square - Speciality Coffee Bar - Portlaoise
Portlaoise
09/12/2025: ​This is probably the best coffee shop in Portlaoise. The interior is really lovely and it’s a great place to sit.
​The Coffee:
As a specialty coffee fan, I was a bit upset that they don't serve Filter coffee, only espresso-based drinks. They also have a lot of syrups on the counter, which isn't usually a signal for a strict "specialty" coffee shop.
​The Food & Milk:
However, the alternative milks here are amazing—definitely a highlight. I also have to mention that they have really nice dessert options, which go perfectly with the coffee.
​Verdict:
Overall, it is a lovely cafe and the best option in town. Just keep in mind it's more of a comfort-coffee spot (syrups and lattes) rather than a pure specialty black coffee roaster..
28/11/2025: Lovely staff and coffee but the front door doesn’t close. It is Baltic in there; very, very cold.
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7,7
486 Reviews |
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Akayu
Portlaoise
31/01/2026: Flavorful, satisfying noodle plate with a nice mix of tender beef, crisp vegetables, and that savory, well‑seasoned punch you want from a stir‑fried noodle dish. Presentation is tidy and slightly upscale for a casual spot.
02/01/2026: The ramen had a garlicky and punchy broth with generous portions on pork.
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7,6
164 Reviews |
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7,6
388 Reviews |
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Chequers
Portlaoise
05/01/2026: I always appreciated this place because the food used to be very good and the quality of the extras was excellent, but for about a year now I feel that things have started to go downhill. Two months ago I ordered a kebab and it was weak — I thought it was just a one‑off mistake. I gave it a second chance, but unfortunately I received something even worse. The meat was dry and full of gristle, and the sauces have become bland. Unfortunately, I’ve lost trust and I won’t be coming back.
P.S. The pizza is slightly better, but still not the same as it used to be.
07/12/2025: Top class quality food and service , lasagne was best I've had anywhere and great portion sizes you won't leave hungry
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7,6
458 Reviews |
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Costa Coffee
Portlaoise
28/10/2025: Love the coffee and great and friendly staff.
26/10/2025: Bit of a que with the car show. But coffee was lovely
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7,6
231 Reviews |
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The Make & Mark
Portlaoise
27/10/2025: 2 of us arrived and even though they were mad busy. The lovely staff fit us in for some food and gave us a gorgeous roast beef dinner. I'd highly recommend here for food for anyone passing or in the area.
26/10/2025: Friendly helpful staff and the food is very good, well worth a visit, good value too 👍🏻
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7,5
74 Reviews |
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The Wandering Elk
Portlaoise
14/11/2025: Incredible food and genuinely great customer service. Honestly the best toasted BBQ pulled pork I’ve ever had, absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!
26/10/2025: Tasty sandwiches, nice staff, hard to fault!
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7,5
94 Reviews |
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SuperValu Parkside
Portlaoise
19/11/2025: My favorite place to shop in portlaoise, plenty parking, ideal location, lovely as staff and good variety of products.
14/10/2025: Conveniently positioned on the outskirts of portlaoise, underground and street parking.
Self service tills available.
This Supervalu stocks all products including some homeware products also.
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7,4
366 Reviews |
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Chocolate Brown Portlaoise
Portlaoise
10/09/2025: The females ignoring me in this café too like on the rest of the town 💔
06/09/2025: Very nice place and clean coffee shop. Good coffe
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7,4
32 Reviews |
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Fuel Coffee
Portlaoise
03/12/2025: Lovely place very cosy and great coffee
05/11/2025: Compete hidden gem, great atmosphere and best coffee around!
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7,4
122 Reviews |
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Roll 'n Bowl
Portlaoise
12/12/2025: needs a dance game like stepmaniax or dance dance revolution
19/11/2025: Back again!! I was here ages ago and thought it was great and couldn't get much better, but I was wrong. Loads more upgrades, new little cafe area for a cuppa and cake while you watch the kids in the soft play and take a min to yourself. We had a great time again, my 84 yr old father came for the drive with us and he sat watching us on the TV when we played the lazer tag he was amazed!! We were so well looked after love roller skating with the kids its so much fun, kids also played indoor soccer to end off a very busy day, we were there for hours. Also for anyone that thinks them arcade games never pay out ... well my 8 year old is living proof, he hit the €150 prize, the manager/owner came out personally to hand over the cash. He was a great sport and so good with my son. Keep up the good work all the staff are a credit to the place. See you all again soon.
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7,2
51 Reviews |
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The Square Bar
Portlaoise
10/12/2025: Nice interior and a good place for a pint!
12/09/2025: amazing bar and mark the bouncer is a lovely guy
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7,2
1724 Reviews |
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The Killeshin Hotel
Portlaoise
17/01/2026: Clean, comfortable and spacious.
29/12/2025: Can't fault this hotel staff very accommodation nice and friendly a good laugh as they take the time to talk and make sure your OK food is lovely especially breakfast all really nice I'd stay here again absolutely great