Pollyhops Cafe

Peamount Rd, Cornerpark, Newcastle, Co. Dublin, D22 X8R6, Ireland
+353 85 826 6305
$$$ Cafe
(24 Reviews)
Price Range €10–20

Pollyhops Cafe on Peamount Road in Cornerpark offers a relaxed, straightforward spot where locals drop in for solid breakfast options and good coffee. This is the kind of café that feels like an extension of the neighborhood kitchen—nothing too fancy, but thoughtfully prepared with fresh ingredients and a clear emphasis on quality.

The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, shaped largely by the staff’s approachable and chatty nature. It’s a place you can easily pop into on a weekday morning before work or linger over a casual catch-up brunch. While the café doesn’t boast elaborate or trendy menus, it shines in delivering dependable, home-style food like freshly cooked breakfast rolls, scrambled eggs with toast, and simple sandwiches that locals come back to repeatedly.

Pollyhops is also a practical choice for informal gatherings. People have trusted it for events like engagement parties, relying on the café’s fresh and generously portioned sandwich platters. Its location close to workplaces in Newcastle makes it a convenient go-to for a quick but satisfying breakfast or grab-and-go lunch.

Visitors should expect a cozy interior that balances a casual vibe with attentive service—two qualities that make morning visits especially pleasant. While there’s no explicit mention of outdoor seating, the welcoming and unhurried atmosphere inside already encourages settling in for a break from the daily rush.

Overall, Pollyhops Cafe suits anyone looking for uncomplicated, well-made, and hearty breakfasts or light bites paired with reliably good coffee. It’s a comfortable pick for locals who appreciate straightforward food done well and a friendly face behind the counter.

Highlights
Great coffee
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Parking
Free parking lot

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

08:30 AM - 02:00 PM

Tuesday

08:30 AM - 02:00 PM

Wednesday

08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Thursday

08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Friday

08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

24 Reviews
dil Currie

27 Dec 2025

Stopped off for a coffee on the way to visit our brother. Ended up having a breakfast roll, and what a breakfast roll it was! Absolutely delicious, first class ingredients, freshly cooked. The two ladies running it were excellent hosts. Can't recommend highly enough.

Paula Beaumont

14 Dec 2025

We popped in for a quick and easy breakfast. Scrambled eggs and toast, it was absolutely delicious. The coffee is very good too. A grand cafe which we will certainly return to, as it’s close to my work. The lady there was very friendly and chatty. They do what I would call normal home style food. I’m looking forward to trying their Coddle.

gerard downes

16 Nov 2025

Best breakfast you can have , top quality meat and the pudding is unreal, I wreck the girls head by changing items, but they are brilliant very nice and can't do enough.

Jenny Murnane

11 Nov 2025

Stopped off to get a coffee and a bite to eat here. It is a beautiful café and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. Lovely atmosphere. Had a salad sandwich which was delicious. Would highly recommend

Clíona Ní Mhurchú

18 Oct 2025

I ordered two platters of sandwiches on Saturday for my engagement party and they were absolutely gorgoues. Not only are they great value but they were so fresh and so tasty. Everyone asked me where I got them because of how fresh and nice they were. Couldn't reccommend them enough for all events.

MM MC

15 Oct 2025

Cute little cafe that does a great fry. The staff are lovely and warm. Welcoming atmosphere.

Martin Lynch

13 Oct 2025

Working a Site in the area, we found this place a year and a half ago. It has become a "home from home" for a lot of us! A great little Café with great food and atmosphere. The Ladies working there are brilliant, always laughing and joking. It's not a faceless chainstore, it's at nice break during the day. Proper portions, real Coffee, you won't leave hungry. Service with a smile and a laugh from the girls. Best Breakfast around. It can get busy so it's worth calling ahead to check and they do sandwich platters if you need lunch onsite/office.

chelsea webser

01 Oct 2025

Team was super helpful this morning! Rang as soon as they were open to get a platter of sandwiches and they were able to accommodate so quickly. Arrived at the location and helped me carry out the food! Will be back for more!

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