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Ross's Bakery Ballinlough breakfast review Cork Xtra

Food & Drink · Cafes

Ross's Bakery, Ballinlough

Cosy Ballinlough deli, bakery and café. Top-quality sausages and bacon on a fresh roll, €10 for the Full Irish, friendly staff, generations of local trust. Cakes and éclairs also recommended…

Ross's Bakery Ballinlough breakfast review Cork Xtra

Ross's Bakery, Ballinlough

A genuine Cork institution. Top-quality sausages and bacon on a fresh roll, €10 for the Full Irish, friendly staff and a cosy 20-seater Ballinlough bakery-café. Slots in at #2 on our Best Br…

Food & Drink · Cafes

Silver Key Bar & Restaurant, Ballinlough

Bar and restaurant on Churchyard Lane serving the biggest Full Irish we've found in Cork. Quality ingredients, friendly staff, stand-out white pudding breakfast sandwich. €15.95 for the brea…

Restaurant · Irish

Silver Key Full Irish Breakfast Review - The Biggest Fry in Cork?

The biggest Full Irish portion we've had in Cork to date. Quality ingredients, friendly staff, and a stand-out white pudding breakfast sandwich. At €15.95 plus coffee it's on the pricier sid…

Douglas · Food & Drink

Volcano Pizza

Saturday-only pizza stall at the market outside Douglas Village Shopping Centre. Thin, light, snack-sized Margherita at €11.50. Sharp service, but value is not there next to Bronx.

Takeaway · Street Food

Volcano Pizza Review Cork - Is It Worth It?

Thin, light, snack-sized pizza at the Saturday Market outside Douglas Village. Service is sharp and the queue is long, but at €11.50 for a small Margherita that doesn't fill you up, the valu…

City Centre · Food & Drink

Jacobs On The Mall

One of Cork's top restaurants. Modern Irish dining in a former Turkish Baths on the South Mall. The 8oz Fillet Steak is the star and the room feels more exclusive than most.

Fine Dining · Irish

Jacobs On The Mall, South Mall

One of Cork's top restaurants. Former Turkish Baths turned modern Irish dining room on the South Mall. 8oz Fillet Steak was the star, atmosphere edges Market Lane, well worth the trip in. 8.…

City Centre · Food & Drink

Bronx Pizza

Authentic American New York-style pizza on Princes Street. Jumbo foldable slices, standout Marinara, Pesto and Burrata, and outstanding value deals. A genuine contender for best pizza in Cor…

Restaurant · American

Bronx Pizza, Princes Street

Authentic American pizza on Princes Street and a genuine contender for the best pizza in Cork. Jumbo New York slices, the Marinara, Pesto and Burrata is special, and €15 gets you two slices,…

Bishopstown · Food & Drink

Dunnes Stores Bishopstown

Cafe inside Dunnes Stores Bishopstown. Massive seating area, outdoor terrace, big car park. €9.35 for an 8-piece Full Irish with coffee and toast or €5.50 for the 5-piece. Unreal value.

Dunnes Stores Bishopstown Full Breakfast - Is It the Best In Cork?

The most talked-about Full Irish in Cork. €9.35 for the full works with coffee and toast, or a 5-piece at €5.50. Unreal value, plenty of space, plenty of parking. The breakfast to beat in Co…

City Centre · Food & Drink

Scoozi's

Cork institution on Winthrop Avenue since the 90s. Italian-meets-Irish menu, slick service, central spot just off Oliver Plunkett Street. Thin crispy pizza, good lasagne.

City Centre · Food & Drink

Scoozi's

Cork institution on Princes Street since the 90s. Italian-meets-Irish menu, slick service, central location next to Boojum. Thin crispy pizza, good lasagne.

Restaurant · Italian

Scoozi's, Winthrop Avenue

A Cork institution on Winthrop Avenue since the 90s. Italian-meets-Irish menu, slick well-drilled service, central spot just off Oliver Plunkett Street. Pizza is a little small but the food …

Food & Drink · Restaurants

St Luke's Wine Tavern

Cork tapas spot with Spanish chefs and lively staff. Patatas bravas and spicy meatballs both standout. Decent value, a little outside the city centre.

Restaurant · Food & Drink

St Luke's Wine Tavern, Cork

Lively Cork tapas spot with Spanish chefs in the kitchen, full-of-life staff, and properly good plates. Patatas bravas were outstanding. Worth the trip outside the city centre. 7.8/10.

City Centre · Food & Drink

Fast Al's

Cork pizza institution since 2003. Three city centre slice shops, loaded with cheese, €10 for two slices and a can on the deal. Cajun Chicken and Hawaiian are the standouts. Open morning til…

Douglas · Food & Drink

Royal Palace

One of Cork's best-loved Chinese restaurants. Two branches on the south side. Fast delivery, fair prices, consistent quality. Order via Everdish.

Food & Drink · Restaurants

Best Pizza in Cork

From late-night slices to sit-down pizza, here are the Cork pizza spots we have reviewed and ranked. Updated as the series rolls on.

Takeaway · Restaurant

Fast Al's, Cork City

Cork pizza institution since 2003. Three city centre slice shops, loaded with cheese, €10 for two slices and a can on the deal. One of the best pizza slices in Cork. 8.0/10.

Takeaway · Restaurant

Royal Palace, Douglas

One of Cork's best-loved Chinese restaurants. Fast delivery, fair prices, consistent quality. Reliable Cork favourite that always delivers. 7.5/10.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Zambrero

Mexican fast casual in Douglas Village Shopping Centre food court. Good ingredients and friendly staff. Pricing is premium when Boojum does it cheaper down the road.

Takeaway · Restaurant

Zambrero, Douglas Village

Good food and sound staff at Zambrero in Douglas Village Shopping Centre, but the value is a problem when Boojum does it cheaper down the road. 6.9/10.

Food & Drink · Cafes

The Pavilion

Garden-centre cafe and restaurant in Ballygarvan, about 5 minutes from Cork Airport. Beautiful setting, polished service. Breakfast at the higher end of the price scale.

Food & Drink · Cafes

Best Breakfast at Cork Airport

Flying out of Cork or just passing the airport? These are the breakfast spots within a short drive of Cork Airport that we have reviewed and ranked.

Food & Drink · Cafes

Best Breakfast in Cork

From shopping-centre flagships to garden-centre cafes and airport spots, here are the breakfasts in Cork we have reviewed and ranked.

The Pavilion, Ballygarvan

A beautiful garden-centre setting near Cork Airport let down by a greasy plate and a steep bill. The €16 West Cork Breakfast plus €4 coffee did not live up to the room. 6.6/10.

Douglas · Food & Drink

KC & Son & Sons

Cork chipper institution since 1958, fourth generation of the Crawford family. Creative burgers, wraps and pitas. King Creole and Bombay are the famous picks. Walk-in only, queue moves quick…

Takeaway · Chipper

KC & Son & Sons, Douglas

Cork chipper institution since 1958, now in its fourth generation. King Creole and Bombay both deliver, the queue moves quicker than it looks, and it is worth the wait every time. 8.5/10.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Puccino's

Cork institution since 2004 anchoring the Douglas Village Shopping Centre breakfast scene. Quality sausages and bacon, properly pulled coffee, clean cooking and a solo-friendly room.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Best Breakfast in Douglas

Douglas does a serious breakfast. From shopping centre flagships to local cafes, here are the spots we keep going back to for the full Irish, the brunch plate, or just a properly pulled coff…

Puccino's, Douglas Village

Cork institution since 2004. Properly cooked full Irish, coffee pulled right, clean kitchen and a solo-friendly room in the middle of Douglas Village. Hard to beat in Douglas. 8.2/10.

Food & Drink · Chippers

Best Chippers in Cork

The best chippers in Cork, ranked by Cork Xtra score. A running list, updated as we review more spots across the county.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Okura Japanese Cuisine

Casual Japanese in the middle of Douglas Village, across from KCs. Tepanyaki bar with the odd flame show, real Japanese chefs and staff, a robot delivering some meals.

Restaurant · Japanese

Okura Japanese Cuisine, Douglas

Casual Japanese in the middle of Douglas Village. Good variation, real Japanese chefs and staff, a robot delivering meals, and a tepanyaki bar. Wait times let it down. 7.2/10.

City Centre · Food & Drink

Istanbul Kebab

A Cork City staple for the Donner Kebab. Quality Irish-sourced meat, distinctive sauces, generous portions. Right in the heart of the city on Oliver Plunkett Street.

Takeaway · Turkish

Istanbul Kebab, Oliver Plunkett Street

A Cork City staple for the Donner Kebab. Quality Irish-sourced meat, distinctive sauces, generous portions and a familiar after-the-pub favourite. 7.4/10.

City Centre · Food & Drink

Lennox's Takeaway, MacCurtain Street

Cork chipper institution since 1953. Real Irish potato chips, excellent Cajun Chicken Pitta, on-time delivery and competitive prices. MacCurtain Street branch.

Takeaway · Chipper

Lennox's Takeaway, MacCurtain Street

Cork institution since 1953. Ordered a Cajun Chicken Pitta, battered sausage and chips to Douglas and came away impressed. Real Irish potato chips, fair prices, on-time delivery.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Johno's (O'Sullivans Bar)

Quality pub food in the heart of Douglas village. Buttermilk chicken bun, fresh well-cooked wings with tangy BBQ sauce, attentive staff and a lively atmosphere. Upper end of pub food in Doug…

Bar Food · Irish

Johno's (O'Sullivans Bar), Douglas

Quality pub food and a lively atmosphere in the heart of Douglas village. Buttermilk chicken bun, well-cooked wings, attentive staff. The slightly higher prices vs The South County are worth…

Douglas · Food & Drink

The South County

Cork institution in the heart of Douglas village, recently sold in a €1.5m+ deal. Great atmosphere, good live music, friendly staff. Beef burger is the standout dish.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Best Pub Food in Douglas

Douglas has one of the most competitive pub food scenes in Cork. We are working our way through the local pubs to rank the best places to eat.

Bar Food · Irish

The South County, Douglas

Cork institution in the heart of Douglas village, recently sold in a €1.5m+ deal. Great atmosphere, good live music, solid pub food and friendly staff. Kicks off our Douglas pub food review …

Douglas · Food & Drink

Palmento, Douglas Village

Casual half-upscale pizza spot in Douglas, across from Barry's Bar. Bready pizzas with generous toppings, standout chips, friendly staff, great atmosphere. Pizzas €14 to €16.50.

Restaurant · Italian

Palmento, Douglas Village

Casual half-upscale pizza spot in the heart of Douglas, across from Barry's Bar. Great atmosphere, generous portions, friendly staff and fair pricing. A reliable local pizza night out.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Best Restaurants in Douglas

Douglas has quietly become one of the best places to eat in Cork. From Thai to pizza to burgers, these are the spots we keep going back to.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Stacked Burger

Quality Irish beef burgers in Douglas Village Shopping Centre. Great BBQ burger with excellent bacon and cheese, fair pricing at €8.95. Breakfast options and spice bags too.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Stacked Burger, Douglas Village

Quality Irish beef burgers in Douglas Village Shopping Centre. Great BBQ burger with excellent bacon and cheese, fair pricing at €8.95. A solid post-gym or shopping-trip stop.

City Centre · Food & Drink

Cafe Mexicana

One of the strongest Mexican restaurants in Cork City. Authentic flavours, friendly staff, standout spicy margaritas. Carey's Lane.

Restaurant · Mexican

Cafe Mexicana, Cork City

One of the strongest Mexican restaurants in Cork. Bold authentic flavours, friendly Mexican staff, fair prices and standout spicy margaritas on Carey's Lane.

City Centre · Food & Drink

Market Lane

One of the best upmarket restaurants in Cork City. Locally sourced beef, dairy and cider, a busy two-storey room with a cocktail bar, and food that earns the price.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Golden Elephant Thai

Authentic Thai food in a small, lively Douglas dining room - chicken and beef satay and beef curry all top quality. Warm, attentive service.

Takeaway · Mexican

Boojum, Cork City

Irish-owned Mexican fast food chain serving genuinely good burritos and bowls in the heart of Cork City. A solid post-gym or lunch-break go-to.

Restaurant · Irish

Market Lane, Cork City

One of the best upmarket restaurants in Cork City. Locally sourced beef, dairy and cider, a busy two-storey room, and food that earns the price.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Best Restaurants in Cork

Cork has a real spread of restaurants - bistros, neighbourhood spots, and a handful of genuine standouts. These are the places we keep going back to.

Restaurant · Thai

Golden Elephant Thai, Douglas Village

One of the best Thai restaurants in Cork. Authentic flavours, warm service, in a small but lively Douglas dining room.