Comments on: Starbucking across Dublin

By: Van Poegenpool

Van Poegenpool — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:49:00 +0000

Ciara, you correct in your answer. The first time I had a Java Republic coffee was at a place called “The Barn” out at City West area. I was actually gob smacked with the cup, so I enquired about who produced it and they showed me the pack, must say that their tea supply is also worth it. So I contacted them and asked who else sells their coffee in the Dublin area, and I found a good few spots in the city where I can drink their coffee without having to travel very far for a High end excellent blend and taste.

By: Ciara

Ciara — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:25:55 +0000

The sad thing is, I don’t even think Java Republic paid Van Poegenpool to write that little ad.

By: Van Poegenpool

Van Poegenpool — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:38:00 +0000

I am a serious coffee drinker, but I wouldn’t drink any brand of coffee.I have had the Starbucks coffee,Bewleys,and Insomnia coffee made by Matthew Algae .But there is one brand that I must say is the best I have tasted yet, and made in Ireland and to add to that, they have won 69 medals for their production,I seriously encourage all coffee drinkers and to be drinkers to go to your local stores like Tesco or Super Quinn and get a pack of ground coffee, made by Java Republic Roasting Company or buy it online at http://www.javarepublic.com/iopen24/.
Great coffee and tea Java Republic.

By: Alan

Alan — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 11:54:29 +0000

I’ve had the misfortune to try starbucks coffee in a few countries and you’re right, it does taste the same all over the world. The only downside to this is that it tastes like muck, bitter and weak, and to add insult to injury it’s equally as expensive, nice that they’re consistent eh??
Let me add some hope though, Busy Feet cafe on Chatham street, while a bit noisy, serves up Fairtrade coffee and if you doubt whether there could be a difference just try it out. Also, there is a Fairtrade shop just up from the Gaiety near Stephens Green that sells beans or ground in a few different flavours. Nothing compares to brewing your own at home, and if you grind the beans the flavour is hugely enhanced.

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:29:22 +0000

Your dead right David, it’s on Dame Street, I’m crazy.

By: annete

annete — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:22:18 +0000

The Blewleys hotel on the naas road newlands cross may not be the best blewleys in Dublin but the atmosphere is relaxed, the staff are nice and the coffee is not nearly as expensive as most of the fashionable coffee shops in Dublin. Oh yeh, the large sofas are really comfy.
Annette

By: David

David — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 07:23:27 +0000

There’s no Starbucks on Dawson St…

By: Dervla

Dervla — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:46:50 +0000

I came across Starbucks on Mespil Road at the weekend. They really are popping up all over the place !

By: Tanya

Tanya — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:36:05 +0000

same goes for La Corte in Powerscourt Townhouse, fab coffee, latte etc…

By: Dervla

Dervla — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:00:31 +0000

The Bar Italia people also run La Corte in the Epicurean Food Hall which serve the finest Palombini coffee.