Jay Kay’s cafe

Name: Jay Kay’s cafe
Address: Middle Abbey St, Dublin 1, County Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, 00000
Telephone: (01) 547 0300
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

62 reviews

€30 and under

Breakfast

Top tags:

We are a family run contemporary style cafe, juicery and kitchen boasting speciality coffee, cold pressed juices, superfood smoothies serving breakfast, brunch and late lunch.

Opened in 2022, we wanted to offer our customers, both new and existing, the fresh, delcious Jay Kays offering both on the go and in person. .

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

9 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Breakfast, Irish, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Daily 8:00 am–6:00 pm
Phone number
(01) 547 0300
Website
https://jaykays.ie/contact/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
Middle Abbey St, Dublin 1, County Dublin 00000
Area
Dame Street
Parking Details
None

What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Dublin
Best Value
Dublin
Great for brunch
Dublin 2
Best Value
Dublin 2
Great for brunch
Dublin 2
Child-friendly
Dublin 2
Gluten-free-friendly
Dublin 2
Healthy
Dublin 2
Vegetarian-friendly

62 Reviews

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Lauren
Angus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Worth the wait! Staff were so friendly and food was excellent
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KatieS
Connacht
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely for brunch and breakfast and such a variety of food- gorgeous coffee too
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CarolineY
Manchester
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second visit to this cafe. Excellent food and quick service. Staff very friendly and efficient. Will visit again next time I’m in Dublin.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really nice food and quick service. Been a few times and it’s never disappointing
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JoanneL
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, amazing food! I would recommend visiting here.
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AlanaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 October 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best breakfast we’ve had anywhere… not just in Dublin
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 October 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went in with a booking and brought to our table promptly, service was brilliant and the food is lovely, I've been a few times now and a great spot for brunch and lunch
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GeorgeJ
London
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Jay Kays is a real find. The staff are friendly and the food is very good. The prices are reasonable for its central Dublin location. Lovely atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it for Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch.
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Katie
Toronto
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 9 September 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service is always 10/10 here, love it!
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LindsayT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 September 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were great, for a really affordable price!
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Jlou
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My fav brunch spot in town! Highly recommend the eggs Benedict and the combo.
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PaulM
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for lunch on Sunday and once again it was a great experience. Favourite cafe in Dublin City
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SCarroll
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 August 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good value for such a central location, the eggs and salmon were delicious! The hot chocolate wasn't the best but overall really enjoyed my lunch.
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LauraB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 August 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service, friendly staff, delicious food, great location. Jay Kay's is always a good idea!!!!
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KaylaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was very nice here! The food was great, the server very attentive, and the dining area is very cute. I'd love the chance to visit again and dine on the upper floor because the décor there looked very nice as well. Would definitely recommend as a nice breakfast spot!
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DanielleM
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Staff were welcoming and friendly. Food was delicious 😋 We will be back!!!
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C
Christian
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 August 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Modern Cafe with great food and great service. Big selection of breakfast.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 July 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really good quality food. Went every morning whilst in Dublin.
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ElaineG
Leinster
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 July 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service great as always. Love being about to book
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DianneG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 June 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is good, serving sizes are sure to keep you full for quite a while. Seating space is generous as they have an upstairs seating area. I especially like their fresh juices. Would recommend and would definitely come back!
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NicoleM
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 June 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So good! We came twice during our vacation. Great healthy choices with gluten free and vegan. Fresh and tasty menu items!
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KellyB
Columbus
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 22 June 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were able to sit oustide and had amazing drinks and food.
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Ajsam
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food tasted great just a bit on the Luke warm side, in my case. Husbands was spot on, would return and recommend despite this however!
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Claire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely gluten free crepe and toastie was delicious. Would definitely go again.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Scot. Islands
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 May 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place for breakfast. Service was nice and good was very flavorful. They accommodated a large family reso
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CarolineY
Manchester
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Booked a table for seven for late breakfast. Excellent choice on the menu catering for all tastes. The food and drinks were delicious. No complaints. Good service. Would definitely eat here again. Seven happy customers. A great find.
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karenl
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 10 May 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. French toast and cappuccino was wonderful!
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MargauxC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Très bonne nourriture, cadre agréable et joli, un très bon moment passé comme chaque fois que nous venons pour un bon brunch !
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I asked the waitress about the portion of the crepes before ordering my brunch and she described it as you see in the review photos: “comes in a big plate, cut in two halves”. We settled it was large enough for a brunch, but when it came, it was only a very small crepe in one piece in a small plate. They seem to have cur down their sizes like every other greedy business these days. Unfortunately I didn’t take a photo but I had to stop by a restaurant a couple of hours after the brunch as I was starving.
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LeeL
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our fav breakfast spot in the city! Great service. Value for money. Well worth a visit.
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MonicaR
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite brunch place in Dublin! Avocado toast amazing and incredible French Toast!
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StephenO
Waterford
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 1 April 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
It was fine, wouldn't go back not for bad reasons just better value for money places elsewhere
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Lb2023
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fab food friendly staff! Busy so glad we booked! Eggs were great and coffee delicious!
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MaevaM
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Une très belle expérience. Des personnes souriantes, agréables. Un repas copieux et bon rapport qualité prix. Je recommande l’ assiette irish vous ne serez pas déçu !
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JoSR
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic find in Dublin City centre! Excellent choice of food & drinks! Party of 7 and everyone enjoyed the Jay Kay experience!
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NiamhM
Dublin
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 March 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food - really great prices! The juices from the Juicery are always so nice. The service was great, really friendly. Will definitely return.
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DawnB
Birmingham
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited Dublin for the day and this was our first stop. The breakfast was stunning. We had the French toast, smoked salmon omelette which was just amazing and the full Irish breakfasts which my daughter said was one of the best she’d eaten and she considers herself a ‘ full English connoisseur’. Service was outstanding, felt very welcome. Before hand I messaged to ask directions and they were really helpful . Would highly recommend. Thanks guys for a great start to our trip.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very nice coffee and food
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ClementineA
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent adress if you want to brunch ! The Irish breakfast is very god, and the drinks as sweet as the staff.
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MeretP
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would definitely recommend to eat there. The waiter was very kind and nice, the food was perfect. Can’t say anything negative about it.
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FAQs

Jay Kay’s cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

9 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Middle Abbey St, Dublin 1, County Dublin 00000

Additional information

Area
Dame Street
Hours of Operation
Daily 8:00 am–6:00 pm
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Breakfast, Irish, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
None

Website
https://jaykays.ie/contact/
Phone number
(01) 547 0300

Jay Kay’s cafe

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What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

FAQs

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