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3fe Grand Canal Street
The Grand Canal Street café of 3fe, the Dublin specialty coffee roaster, serving its own coffee and food daily near Grand Canal Dock.
At a glance
- Type
- Specialty coffee roaster café
- Area
- Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- 3fe.com
Good to know
- Coffee roasted in Dublin
- Food served daily
- Coffee and equipment for sale
Why we recommend it
3fe is a Dublin specialty coffee company. It roasts its coffee in the city and ships it all over the world, and it runs a group of cafés around Dublin that serve its coffee and food every day. The Grand Canal Street café, on Grand Canal Street Lower close to Grand Canal Dock, is an easy one for visitors to reach from the city centre.
The menu centres on coffee prepared with care, from espresso-based drinks to filter, using 3fe's own roasts. Food is served daily, so you can come for breakfast, brunch or a lighter lunch as well as a coffee. Because the company is a roaster first, it is a good place to try a coffee you have not had before; ask the staff about the current filter options and what makes each one distinct. 3fe's coffee is also sold to take home, along with two books by Colin Harmon, which makes the café a useful stop if you want to take something home.
The café suits a wide range of visitors: people working in the surrounding offices, couples on a weekend brunch and coffee enthusiasts on a pilgrimage. Weekday mornings bring a steady stream of takeaway orders, while weekend late mornings are the busiest for sit-down brunch, so arrive early if you want a table. If you are visiting with children or a group, a weekday visit is the easier option.
Opening hours are listed on 3fe's website for each café and may change, so check before you go. If Grand Canal Street is busy, 3fe also has cafés on Pearse Street, at Mayor Square in the IFSC, in Ranelagh, Phibsborough, Harold's Cross, at Clancy Quay in Islandbridge and on Sussex Terrace, so there is usually another nearby.
Grand Canal Street Lower runs towards the Grand Canal Dock area, where the waterside makes a pleasant walk after a coffee. Merrion Square and the National Gallery are about fifteen minutes away on foot, and the Grand Canal towpath makes a quiet route south towards Portobello. The café is easy to reach on foot from Trinity College or from Grand Canal Dock DART station.
Coffee lovers can make a small trail of it, visiting more than one 3fe café over a few days and comparing the coffees on offer at each.
3fe Grand Canal Street FAQs
Where is 3fe Grand Canal Street?
At 32-34 Grand Canal Street Lower, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2.
Does 3fe roast its own coffee?
Yes, 3fe roasts its coffee in Dublin and ships it worldwide.
Does the café serve food?
Yes, 3fe cafés serve their coffee and food daily.
Can I buy coffee to take home?
Yes, 3fe sells its coffee, as well as books by Colin Harmon.
What are the opening hours?
Hours are listed for each café on the 3fe website; check there before visiting.
Are there other 3fe cafés?
Yes, including Pearse Street, the IFSC, Ranelagh, Phibsborough, Harold's Cross, Clancy Quay and Sussex Terrace.
When is it busiest?
Weekend late mornings are the busiest time for brunch.
How do I get there?
Walk from Trinity College or the Grand Canal Dock area.