The Eateries of Dublin 8 Noshington Café
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he first time I heard about Noshington Café was when the devastating fire occurred there last September. Ever since then, it has reopened earlier this year and I have heard nothing but positive feedback, so when I decided that I was going to do recommendations for places to eat in Dublin 8, Noshington Café was on the top of my list of places to try. As I walked in the door, there was an instant vibrancy about the place. I was surprised with how big it was inside compared to the outside, as it looked quite small. Being coeliac, I was delighted to find out that they had gluten-free options available. For food, I had a honey glazed ham sandwich with coleslaw and chil-
li sauce, this was one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. Not only was the gluten-free bread delicious but the ham, coleslaw and chilli sauce was a good combination. I’m not the biggest fan of coleslaw, but this coleslaw was insanely good. I also had a warm gluten-free chocolate brownie with whipped cream, this topped it off for me. The brownie was delicious and melted in my mouth. The brownie was also not too heavy and wasn’t overly sweet which made it even better. Although it is not the cheapest place it was certainly worth it. So if you’re looking for somewhere to have lunch or a meet up with friends for a cup of coffee I could not recommend Noshington Café enough, and I will certainly be going back in the future. ‘Honey glazed ham sandwich with coleslaw from Noshington Café’
Brother Hubbard South If you are looking for somewhere to have dinner in the Dublin 8 area, Brother Hubbard on Harrington street is an amazing place to go. I was surprised with how busy it was when I first walked in as it was packed with people having lunch. I had a pork belly sandwich with lettuce, coleslaw and caramelized onions which was exquisite. I am a huge fan of pork belly and this didn’t disappoint. The crackling was delicious and the pork was extremely tender which made it even better. The bread was also satisfying, and caramelized onions paired nicely with the pork belly. The only thing I would change is that I would have less lettuce and coleslaw and more pork belly, nonetheless I really enjoyed it. I would strongly recommend it. They also offer an array of cakes, however, I was too full to try any of them. Brother Hubbard also has a breakfast menu, so if you are looking for somewhere different to grab a bite to eat, look no further than this charming café.
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By Rory Bentley Little Bird Café As the cold weather has begun to set in, many people will be looking for hot drinks, with the hope of keeping warm. The Little Bird café in Portobello is the perfect place to have a hot chocolate. This was a delicious hot chocolate. It wasn’t piping hot and it wasn’t too sweet either. The price was also very appealing, coming in at €2.50. The café also has a large variety of gluten-free cakes, which was a bonus. The first time I went to the Little Bird Café, I had gluten-free
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chocolate cake. This cake was lovely, the only critique I had is that it was a bit too sweet. Overall I enjoyed it and it was a pleasant experience. The second time I went there I had a poppy seed lemon citrus cake, which was something I have never had before. I enjoyed it and would definitely order it again. It was served with natural yogurt which was a great compliment to the cake. If you are looking for a cup of coffee or hot chocolate on the go, I would highly recommend the Little Bird Café.
Photographs by Rory Bentley ‘Lemon and poppy seed cake with natural yogurt’
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