The best restaurants in Portlaoise

04/10/2026: Amazing breakfast and such friendly staff

27/09/2026: Exceptional Brunch place with fresh baked pastries 🍰 + Croissant 🥐 and Coffee was Top Notch. Carrot Cake was best One.

03/10/2026: Husband enjoyed his double cheeseburger

10/09/2026: Probably the best veggie burger I’ve had in Ireland. Absolutely love it!

13/09/2026: Fabulous food, fantastic service, all staff especially Lily were exceptionally attentive. Would highly recommend

09/09/2026: It breaks my heart to write this review and I really hope you don’t think I mean ill of it but I’m just so disappointed lately in the food. I had the sirloin streak it’s so tiny , it would be lovely if I had vegetables with it like carrots etc but unfortunately doesn’t come with it, only mash. My husband had the beef he said it was lovely but small portion again. I understand you pay for quality which I don’t mind but the sizes are very small . The dessert the rocky road, it was unfortunately rotten, it wasn’t heated up which I’m 100% sure it was the last time . I couldn’t even eat it because it had a coal taste to the muffin/rocky road but the ice cream was lovely. The staff I can’t fault ye are amazing. So accommodating and friendly but unfortunately the food side is a bit of a let down recently . Especially spending over 120 euro.. Sorry guys 😞

17/10/2026: Grand for a bite, nothing special

13/10/2026: A very nice place with the atmosphere of an Irish pub, we were served by a very nice young lady who served us quickly and efficiently, advised us to choose local beer once delicious dishes. We ordered steaks that were delicious. If I have the opportunity I will come back here

02/11/2026: I've been at this restaurant for 2 years and stafs are always nice but, Gabriela went beyond noticed I was wondering an adult burger with just plain buns and meat as I always do for my kid as the kids burger it's too small for him, she advise go ahead with the kids but she would put extra meat like this my son would be full and I would pay less. Amazing customer service.

31/10/2026: Local cheap and the oreo milkshake is so good

24/10/2026: Wouldn’t recommend this place for takeaway at all. Very expensive for 2X pizzas that they didn’t even bother to cut and was stone cold by time it reached the house.

28/09/2026: Wonderful pizza, great atmosphere, lovely staff to help you anytime you need them. Highly recommend it.

17/10/2026: Well looked after pub, tastefully Irish, but not in your face. As for the Guinness, it’s up there with the best of them.

08/10/2026: Ger here from Co Clare. Stopped in for a couple of pints this evening. Great pint fantastic service from the bar man. Great atmosphere . Will call again when passing

02/09/2026: Really enjoyed breakfast at Brew Cafe in Portlaoise. We arrived around 10am and it was already busy, which is always a good sign. The salmon and cream cheese open bagel was absolutely delicious, with a generous portion that was really filling. The coffee was good too, and overall the food was plentiful and well presented. Definitely a place I’d happily visit again.

18/08/2026: 5/5 Stars – Incredible coffee, delicious food, and outstanding service! If you’re in Portlaoise, Brew Cafe is an absolute must-visit. The coffee is exceptionally tasty, expertly prepared, and presented beautifully every single time. The food is just as impressive—everything is fresh, appetizing, and served in very generous portions at very reasonable prices. What truly sets this spot apart, though, is the amazing team. The staff are incredibly friendly, polite, and attentive. We had a lovely chat, and the level of service was top-tier. We highly recommend Brew Cafe to anyone looking for great food, incredible coffee, and a welcoming atmosphere!

05/10/2026: Great quality food and great service 🙌

20/08/2026: Exceptional selection of Wines, Cheeses, treats and snacks. They do gift hampers and take away coffee. This was my first trip and it wont be my last.

17/10/2026: Nice toasted sambo. Decent coffee

04/10/2026: One of the better oat flat whites I've tried in Ireland

13/07/2026: Their braised beef hash is wonderful would highly recommend and their pastries/cakes always hit the spot.

03/06/2026: I was passing through Portlaoise at the weekend and wanted a quick bite to eat. I stopped at the Parkside Shopping Centre due to handy parking outside and went into Kelly Lou's. I chose a sausage roll and coleslaw and while it's something I like I seldom order it as they can be a bit hit and miss. However, on this occasion it was full of sausage meat with lovely flaky pastry and absolutely delicious. Just what a good sausage roll should be. It came with coleslaw, some salad and crisps and I enjoyed it immensely. I then had a lovely lemon cupcake and an equally lovely latte (in a tall glass the way a latte should be served but seldom are). All in all a delicious lunch and based on my experience I would definitely go there again if I was in Portlaoise.

27/10/2026: By far the best coffee shop in Portlaoise. I've been going since I was a little kid, I've seen it in all it's different variations. My personal favourites as someone who's not a big coffee drinker are their chai latte selection and their tea selection. But do not miss the cookies they have in jars by the counter, have one in or to go, the key being 10-15 seconds in the microwave for that delicious gooey cookie.

26/10/2026: Great little coffee shop in town. The coffee itself tastes fantastic, the staff are friendly.

17/10/2026: 5 stars all around Not the bogeys of places, I guess quite cosy. But what’s important is the Guinness, which is outstandingly gorgeous and as for the head, it is just like pure cream. As for the host, pure gentleman and looks after his customers. Great place.

29/07/2026: Great pub, great pint, great staff. Especially Sarah, runs the place smoothly. Highly recommend.

12/09/2026: Gorgeous coffee and cakes. Fast efficient service with a smile. I dont think I've ever walked in and its been empty so that says alot. Nice few seats outside for a sunny coffee and chats.

06/08/2026: Dog friendly - we were able to sit inside with our dog

17/10/2026: This is our favourite restaurant in Portlaoise and we go here regularly. I would highly recommend! The food is amazing and the service is always so good. They are also happy to accommodate dietary requirements and offer many vegan or vegetarian options.

04/10/2026: The food was very nice, although the workers stood and stared at us the entire time we were there. This made us feel very uncomfortable and one even laughed at my friend while she was eating.Definitely need to re-train staff members and give their customers some personal space.