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Two Boys Brew
★ 4.0(1 review)Café
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About the Vibe
Two Boys Brew is the kind of no-fuss spot that's earned its cult following in Phibsborough through sheer consistency — proper specialty coffee and a brunch menu that punches well above its weight. Named Best Cafe in Dublin 2025 at the Irish Restaurant Awards, it's where you come for the avocado mash and fluffy hotcakes, not the decor. Expect a wait on weekend mornings, but the coffee alone is worth it.
Why it's worth it
Award-winning specialty coffee and generous, flavor-packed brunch that rivals anything in Melbourne — without a single ounce of pretension.
Highlights
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Before you go
Arrive before 10am on weekends — the café is tiny (about six seats inside) and fills up fast, so latecomers face a wait.
Known For
- •specialty coffee
- •avocado mash on sourdough
- •fluffy hotcakes
- •weekend brunch
Best For
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1 review
City InsidersEditorialMarch 31, 2026
Solid brunch and great coffee in Phibsborough
Two Boys Brew has carved out a loyal following in Dublin 7 for good reason. The coffee is consistently excellent — proper specialty brews that rival what you'd find in Melbourne-influenced spots across the city. Their brunch menu is where they really shine, particularly the avocado mash with sourdough, roasted tomatoes, rocket, feta, and poached eggs. It's a generous portion with bold flavors that balance sweet and savory perfectly. The hotcakes are another standout — massive and fluffy, perfect for sharing.
The space itself is unpretentious and functional, with a focus on quality over ambiance. It's the kind of place where you come for the food and coffee, not the Instagram backdrop. Service is efficient and friendly, though it can get very busy on weekend mornings, so expect a wait if you're coming in late. The café is quite small inside — only about six seats — with a couple of tables outside, which adds to the buzz but means it fills up fast.
Overall, it's a solid choice for anyone looking for reliable brunch and great coffee without the fuss. Winning Best Cafe in Dublin 2025 at the Irish Restaurant Awards confirms what locals have known for years: this is one of the most dependable coffee and food spots on the north side. Skip the lie-in and get there early.
Lire en français
Two Boys Brew s'est taillé une réputation solide dans le Dublin 7, et pour cause. Le café y est toujours excellent, avec des préparations specialty qui tiennent la comparaison avec les meilleures adresses influencées par la culture café australienne. Leur menu brunch est vraiment leur point fort, notamment l'avocado mash servi sur du pain au levain, avec tomates rôties, roquette, feta et œufs pochés. Les portions sont généreuses et les saveurs bien équilibrées, entre sucré et salé. Les hotcakes sont aussi à souligner : énormes et moelleux, parfaits à partager.
L'endroit est simple et fonctionnel, sans chichis. On vient ici pour la qualité du café et de la nourriture, pas pour le décor. Le service est efficace et sympathique, même si ça peut vite se remplir le week-end matin. Le café est assez petit à l'intérieur — environ six places assises — avec deux tables en extérieur, ce qui crée une belle ambiance mais signifie qu'il faut arriver tôt.
Si vous cherchez un brunch fiable et un bon café sans artifice, c'est une valeur sûre. Le titre de Best Cafe in Dublin 2025 aux Irish Restaurant Awards ne fait que confirmer ce que les locaux savent depuis des années : c'est l'une des adresses les plus solides du nord de la ville. Évitez la grasse matinée et arrivez tôt.