Cowtown Cafe

A new café in the neighbourhood? And so close to SLICE? I wonder what they’ll do differently and what organic/​paleo/​hand roasted by nuns explanation is supposed to make me pay 4.50Euro for a cup of coffee.
But no, none of that… stuff. This is a lovely, American-​style diner for… well people. For locals. I mean local locals not blow-​ins. There was the guy in a suit reading his paper, a tourist and his guide to Dublin, some school kids from across the road and a couple of OAPs having their breakfast that day. And then there was me; asking for the wifi code.
Many different breakfast options (also lunch and dinner but I only had breakie here so far) and very reasonable, too. A small Irish for a fiver including bottomless coffee.
Sure, it’s not the best coffee you ever had but you could get tea instead and just sit and read or work on your blog or Christmas wish list or whatever and the lovely waitress and just walks past and refills your mug. I think this place is a great addition for the area, offering simple food to regular people. Think Central Perk and you are pretty close.

Yet another welcome addition to Stoneybatter. Cowtown has the feel of a real locals café, the couple of times I’ve been in here it has been very lively and full of families.
The menu sounds like a greasy spoon café in parts, but offers hearty mains and salads. I got a one pot winter warmer which had sausages, potatoes and carrots in a lightly spiced tomato sauce. The flavors were great and and serving size pretty good, at just under € 9 it was good value. I got a scoop of a luvely pistachio icecream to finish ;-)
Apart from the fry and breakfast option, the main dishes seem to change from week to week. I’ll definitely come back to try Cowtown, I’m thinking the fry options are pretty good with a hangover.

Good old school caf with a healthier edge. Some traditional Dublin menu items thrown in give this a unique appeal. Food is very good.

An antidote to the yuppie brunch culture. Nothing but old school fry ups, French toast and bacon and cabbage. Food your mammy would be proud of. Was here for breakfast so can’t comment on the dinner menu. Great French toast, a little too heavy on the salt though. Great portion sizes. Really good coffee too. Perfect spot for after a heavy night.

Another place in D7. Thankfully, it’s another great place!
You could call it somewhat of a more old school café/​diner. Zero ‘hipster’ influences. The menu is simple, kinda Irish and most importantly, very tasty. Actually, it’s also great value for the portion sizes.
Coffee is refilled as you enjoy your food, staff are very friendly and there are a tonne of interesting and kitsch items on all of the walls.
Worth a visit if you’re hungry, worth a visit if you’re hungover and worth a visit full stop. Do it.