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5 out of 5
Third Floor Espresso

Nothing but espresso, cappuccino and filter, served by Ireland’s champion barista.

54 Middle Abbey St
5 out of 5
Wagamama

The €9.95 lunch deal leaves us coming back for oodles more noodles.

South King Street
5 out of 5
Donuts Donuts Donuts

Choose your poison: sugar or chocolate?

Lower O'Connell Street
5 out of 5
Avoca

Take away, sit down or table service; Avoca caters for most—and deliciously at that.

South Andrew St
5 out of 5
The Pig and Heifer

Large, gourmet sandwiches with a huge variety of New York deli-inspired fillings.

Pearse Street
4 out of 5
The Duke

This cosy hideaway is the perfect spot to munch on some biscuits from Carluccio’s next door.

9 Duke St
4 out of 5
Queen of Tarts

Guys, don’t let the girls keep this delicious spot to themselves.

Cows Lane
4 out of 5
Chez Max

Orangina, tartines and les françaises all render your correspondent weak at the knees.

133 Baggot St
4 out of 5
Burritos & Blues

Dublin’s latest Mexican joint has risen again from its 2008 Ranelagh premises.

2 Wexford St
4 out of 5
Dunne & Crescenzi

With new prices suiting today’s wallets, this Italian’s offerings are more tempting than ever.

14/16 S Frederick St
4 out of 5
Simon’s Place

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it: proper sandwiches like your Mum would make.

22 S Great Georges St
4 out of 5
Cornucopia

Now that Cornucopia’s expanded, it’s an even better place to go for lunch.

19 Wicklow St
4 out of 5
Ristorante Romano

Utterly delicious two-course italian for a tenner: what more do you want?

12 Capel Stret
4 out of 5
Gruel

Unfussy, quick and delicious: a deserving addition to your lunch repertoire.

68 Dame Street
4 out of 5
Kokoro Sushi Bento

A light lunch with the novelty factor of picking out your own sushi.

19 Lr Liffey Street
4 out of 5
Lolly & Cooks

Small but beautiful: Very tasty sandwiches & snacks in the bustle of the George’s St Arcade.

At the entrance to George's St Arcade
3 out of 5
Flux Cafe

Boldly going where no soup has gone before.

Science Gallery, TCD, Pearse St
3 out of 5
Hanley’s Cornish Pasties

Going mining later? Then there’s nothing for it but one of these authentic Cornish exports.

32A Dawson St
3 out of 5
Café Crêpe

When a good old-fashioned Toasted Special is just what you need.

15 Leinster St S
3 out of 5
Lunch!

Surely Dublin’s biggest sandwich menu—and fine breakfast rolls favoured by discerning builders.

4 Lombard Street East
3 out of 5
Nude

For occasions when you’re not in the mood for surprises, and you’re willing to pay for it.

Andrew St (opposite Avoca)
3 out of 5
The Westbury Hotel

High-end afternoon tea doesn’t quite meet high-end standards.

Harry St, off the top of Grafton St.
2 out of 5
Soup Dragon

Lunch deal seems like good value, but one may find the quality souper disappointing.

168 Capel Street
2 out of 5
The Buttery

Trinity’s cafeteria is pretty forgettable—with one exception.

Trinity College, in Front Square