You can't beat it!

Like most people, I love everything about coffee. I love the taste of it, the fact it gives me a good kick up the arse in the morning to go about my day, the whole activity of "going for a coffee" and predominately the copious chin-wags I've had with friends over them. There really is nothing like it, and when you start to love it, you really love it. Since Dublin is a hub of little independent coffee chains, and I am fortunate enough to work in the heart of the city - I've been spending my days sourcing and seeking out the best cups in town for the past six months now. I would say I have a good eye for a "cute place", which is the first thing that always draws my attention. Secondly, I LIVE on Instagram, so this is another way I do some serious research/stalking and then thirdly, I make it my mission to go and try the coffee in these locations, take in the atmosphere and rate the overall experience. And I can confidently say the following 10 make a deadly cup of coffee, have an inviting space and really lovely staff. In no particular order... they are...

1. The Fat Fox

Location - 38 Camden Row, Dublin 8

2. Network Cafe

Location - 39 Aungier St, Dublin 2

3. Industry & Co

Location - 41 A/B Drury St, Dublin 2

4. Kaph

Location - 31 Drury St, Dublin 2

5. Urbanity

Location - The Glasshouse, 11 Coke Lane, Smithfield, Dublin 7

6. Brother Hubbard (North)

Location - 153 Capel St, Dublin 1

7. Two Pups

Location - 74 Francis St, Merchants Quay, Dublin 8

8. Nutbutter

Location - Forbes St, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2

9. Meet Me In The Morning

Location - 50 Pleasants St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 8

10. Grove Road

Location - 1 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6 I will be sure to be back to you with more as the hunt for the best spots continues! Enjoy.