Seven Dublin brunches bringing more than just eggs to the table
- Lisa Cope
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
Dublin has just never smashed brunch the way other cities like London or Melbourne do, with menu after menu featuring the same eggs/hash/pancakes combo that's tried and tested and just plain 'oul safe. But those times are a changing, and these seven new-ish brunches have entered the chat to shake things up. From pizza brunch to crème brûlée porridge, crab rolls to congee, here's some options for when you've had your fill of eggs benedict and avo toast...
Cora, Lucan
Cora in Lucan seem to be on a mission to come up with the most imaginative breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes in the city - how's crème brûlée porridge, potato rosti with cured trout, or peach and white chocolate waffles? While we were disappointed with our first visit there, new head chef Paul Brogan has been whipping the kitchen into shape and coming up with head turning special after special - reviews suggest he's doing an excellent job at it.
Floritz, St Stephen's Green
"Fancy brunch" with the nice drinks is even harder to find in this city than a perfectly cooked poached egg, so Floritz stepping up to the plate with serious morning game is a welcome development. From Japanese pancakes to French toast with maple-candied pork belly, prawn toast benedict to lobster and fries, we can guarantee there's something here for every boujee taste bud, and excellent cocktails are a given. Book in Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm.
Hong Kong Wonton, Fade Street
In the battle of the Cha Chaan Tengs in town, Hong Kong Wonton were the first out of the traps with this solid of a breakfast menu, featuring Hong Kong French toast, chicken congee, and fried noodles to name a few. Wash it down with a Hong Kong milk or lemon tea seven days a week, and set off suitably carb-filled for a browse around the shops.
Tábla, Mount Merrion
French bistro Tábla in Mount Merrion looks to be gaining a very loyal following in the former Little Mike's site, with their focus on classic French dishes executed to a very high standard. From 11am every day you can brunch your socks off with Croque Monsieurs; goats cheese and tomato tartines; and crab rolls, or a classic French salad like Niçoise or Caesar if you're off bread.
Wallace's Asti, Drumcondra
You've got to give it to Wallace's Asti for being the first in the city (correct us if wrong) to bring us "pizza brunch". They've come up with the novel idea of topping folded pizza dough with all sorts like mortadella and straciatella, or there's one with avo, mozzarella, nduja and eggs if you don't want to stray too far from brunch norms. This one's only on Sundays from 10am - 12:30pm and we advise booking ahead.
Vada, Smithfield
The food at Vada in Smithfield seems to exist in its own zero waste, flavour-heightened, feel-good eco system. There's sausage rolls, there's black bean nachos, there's croissant French toast with whipped dark chocolate and Irish strawberries, and it's all stop the lights good. Get brunch from 10am, Saturday and Sunday.
Volumes, George's Quay
Volumes hit hysterical heights with their bagels, but there's plenty more to consider during a George's Quay brunch stop. We haven't stopped thinking about the Scandi-style brunch plate since they launched it, and they also serve that icon of NYC-cuisine, the BEC (bacon, egg, cheese roll with gochujang mayo). The seasonal pastries cannot be passed on so add one to your order.
