Best Breakfast in Dublin 5
The River Cafe in Raheny is the hidden gem locals return to for fresh all-day breakfasts, quality coffee and a warm, homely welcome. Top-quality ingredients, friendly staff and generous portions keep customers coming back.
- Cafe
- 4.1
- 530 reviews
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Reviews
Excellent menu of a wide range of fresh dishs. Have eaten breakfast and lunch here regularily over 2 years and always 100%. satisfied with the food quality and service Fresh local suppliers and you can certainly taste the quality. I had the mini breakfast and my colleague had fish and chips. Followed by the best quality home made carrot cake in Dublin with delicious coffees. Food is alway piping hot. I always find the staff are exceptionally warm and welcoming even though they were extremely busy.
This is a gem of a place, staff are really friendly food was stunning, ingredients were all top quality, have to say this has been the nicest breakfast I've tried so far, just the right amount. The tea was also great, I actually got 3top ups from the pot and it was still hot, ten out of ten
Ordered the big breakfast + sandwich for niece and it hit the mark...fresh, quick out, eggs done just right and the bacon wasn’t swimming in grease, which is rare enough these days. Proper homely feel to the place too, like you’ve just called in to your granny’s for a feed and a cuppa.
This Café is a hidden gem of Raheny. To start there is a lot of accessible parking and the cafe is wheelchair friendly. The staff were extremely welcoming from the moment i walked in the door. The atmosphere of the place was warm and cosy with home like feel, I felt like I was just popping around to my nanny’s for a cup of tea again. The food I ordered was “the Big Breakfast”. It was fresh and quick, the eggs were cooked to perfection and very little fat on the bacon.
Fabulous! Best all day breakfast ever.
Amazing gluten free cake selection!
Very nice pumpkin spice latte and I really recommend the carrot cake, soft and moist. It has a cozy and welcoming atmosfere
Warm welcome as soon as you arrive .The service was excellent, very friendly staff . Great atmosphere. 10/10 iced coffee ☺️
Great service - excellent veggie options!
Never disappoints big brekkie v v tasty
Good to know
- Visit on weekdays when it's quieter for faster service, as one reviewer found it "very quiet so service was fast" on a Monday.
- Order the Big Breakfast – multiple customers say it is fresh, perfectly cooked and one of the best they've had in Dublin.
- Try the homemade carrot cake, described as the "best quality home made carrot cake in Dublin" and "soft and moist."
- Ask for tea or coffee top-ups as one happy customer received "3 top ups from the pot and it was still hot."
- There is good parking at Raheny Shopping Centre right outside the cafe, making it easy to drop in.
- Check the outdoor seating at the front if you prefer fresh air, though one reviewer noted staff still looked after them attentively.
- The cafe can get busy so arrive early for breakfast if you want a relaxed experience, as several reviews mention it is "always busy."
- Gluten-free visitors should explore the cake selection which one customer found amazing.
Why people choose us
Fresh Quality Food
Reviewers repeatedly praise the freshness and quality of ingredients at this Dublin 5 cafe. One customer noted the "Big Breakfast" was "fresh and quick, the eggs were cooked to perfection and very little fat on the bacon." Another highlighted "fresh local suppliers and you can certainly taste the quality" after enjoying the mini breakfast, fish and chips, and homemade carrot cake. Food arrives "piping hot" and meets expectations consistently for both breakfast and lunch over years of regular visits.
Friendly Welcoming Staff
Warm and attentive service stands out at The River Cafe. Customers describe staff as "extremely welcoming from the moment I walked in," "very attentive," and "exceptionally warm and welcoming even though they were extremely busy." One reviewer singled out a server named Sveta who was "lovely and very polite" and quickly fixed an order error. The kind, homely feel makes visitors say it feels "like you’ve just called in to your granny’s for a feed and a cuppa."
Cozy Homely Atmosphere
The cafe offers a warm and cosy atmosphere with a home-like feel that customers love. Multiple reviews mention the "proper homely feel," "cozy and welcoming atmosphere," and how it feels "like I was just popping around to my nanny’s for a cup of tea." The space is described as wheelchair friendly with accessible parking right at Raheny Shopping Centre, making it comfortable for everyone.
Great Gluten-Free & Veggie Options
The River Cafe earns praise for its dietary-friendly menu in Dublin. One delighted customer highlighted the "amazing gluten free cake selection." Another noted "excellent veggie options" alongside great service. The wide menu range includes fresh dishes that cater to different needs while maintaining high quality, from breakfast favourites to lunch items and sweet treats.
Generous Breakfasts
All-day breakfasts are a standout reason customers choose The River Cafe. Reviewers call it the "best all day breakfast ever" and say the "big brekkie" is "v v tasty" and "never disappoints." One detailed that their Big Breakfast hit the mark with eggs done just right, bacon not swimming in grease, and just the right amount. The breakfasts are described as fresh, properly cooked, and satisfying.
River Cafe
The River Cafe is a Cafe in Dublin 5. Customers rate it 4.1★ across 530 Google reviews. Regulars describe it as cozy homely neighbourhood cafe with warm welcome.
Everything on this page — the highlights, the favourites, the answers — comes from what real customers wrote in their Google reviews. Nothing here is invented.
You will find us at Raheny Shopping Centre, Howth Rd, Clontarf East, Dublin 5, Ireland. Questions? Call +353 1 805 8060 — we are happy to help.
Frequently asked questions
Is The River Cafe good for breakfast in Dublin 5?
Yes, The River Cafe is highly praised for its breakfasts. Customers call the Big Breakfast and all-day breakfast the "best all day breakfast ever" with fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked eggs and just the right portions. Many say it never disappoints and has a homely feel.
Does The River Cafe have gluten free options?
Yes, reviewers specifically highlight the amazing gluten free cake selection. The cafe also offers a wide range of fresh dishes including vegetarian options that customers enjoy regularly.
Is parking easy at The River Cafe Raheny?
Yes, there is a lot of accessible parking at Raheny Shopping Centre right beside The River Cafe. The cafe is also wheelchair friendly according to multiple reviews.
Are the staff friendly at The River Cafe?
Most customers find the staff at The River Cafe in Dublin 5 very friendly and welcoming. Reviewers describe them as warm, attentive, and exceptionally helpful even when busy, though a few reviews mention occasional poor service.
What is The River Cafe known for?
The River Cafe is known for its excellent all-day breakfasts, quality fresh ingredients, homemade carrot cake and friendly homely atmosphere. Customers regularly return for breakfast and lunch and praise the fresh local suppliers and piping hot food.
Does The River Cafe have outdoor seating?
Yes, The River Cafe has a small outdoor area at the front. One customer enjoyed sitting outside and said the staff were very attentive and didn't forget them.
Visit us
Hours
- 8:30 AM to 5 PM
- 8:30 AM to 5 PM
- 8:30 AM to 5 PM
- 8:30 AM to 5 PM
- 8:30 AM to 5 PM
- 8:30 AM to 5 PM
- 9 AM to 5 PM
Contact
Raheny Shopping Centre, Howth Rd, Clontarf East, Dublin 5, Ireland