Café
Bewley’s Grafton Street
Dublin's oldest grand café, serving Grafton Street since 1927, with Harry Clarke stained glass, a full Irish breakfast and afternoon tea.
Brother Hubbard North
The city-centre flagship of Brother Hubbard on Capel Street, open seven days for breakfast, brunch and lunch made from scratch.
At a glance
- Type
- Café and brunch
- Area
- Capel Street, Dublin, Ireland
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- brotherhubbard.ie
Good to know
- Open seven days
- Sit-in or takeaway
- Booking available
- Made from scratch
Why we recommend it
Brother Hubbard is a group of Dublin cafés serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, and Brother Hubbard North on Capel Street is its city-centre flagship. The business describes its cooking as simple, pure, interesting food, made entirely from scratch, and that idea runs through the menu, the baking and the drinks. It is open seven days a week for sit-in or takeaway.
Capel Street runs north from the Liffey, and the café suits a weekend brunch, a weekday lunch or a coffee stop away from the busiest tourist streets south of the river.
Menus change through the year, so check the website for the current dishes. Expect a range of breakfast and brunch plates, lunch options and cakes and treats to go with coffee. Because everything is made from scratch, the kitchen can usually explain what is in each dish, so ask about allergens or dietary needs when you order. If you are coming for brunch on a Saturday or Sunday, consider booking ahead using the Book Now page on the website, as queues are common at peak times.
The café suits most visitors: families, friends meeting for brunch, solo travellers wanting a proper breakfast and couples looking for a relaxed start to the day. Opening hours are not listed by day on the main website, so check before you go if you plan an early or late visit. For a quieter experience, a weekday mid-morning is the easiest time to find a table.
The company also runs Brother Hubbard South on Harrington Street in Dublin 8 and a café in Ranelagh, Dublin 6, which is open every day for breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee and treats, so you have options if you are staying south of the river. From Capel Street it is a short walk across Grattan Bridge to Temple Bar and Dublin's south side, or north to Parnell Square and the Dublin Writers Museum. The Four Courts are also within easy walking distance to the west.
Bring an appetite and allow time to linger: brunch here is best treated as a proper meal rather than a quick stop, and it sets you up well for a day of walking around the north side.
Brother Hubbard North FAQs
Where is Brother Hubbard North?
At 153 Capel Street, Dublin 1, its city-centre flagship.
Is Brother Hubbard open every day?
Yes, it is open seven days a week for sit-in or takeaway.
Can I book a table?
Yes, use the Book Now page on the Brother Hubbard website.
What kind of food is served?
Breakfast, brunch and lunch, described as simple, pure, interesting food made from scratch.
Are there other branches?
Yes, Brother Hubbard South on Harrington Street and a café in Ranelagh.
When is it busiest?
Weekend brunch is busiest, so book ahead or arrive early.
Can they cater for dietary needs?
Food is made from scratch, so ask staff about allergens and dietary requirements when ordering.
What is nearby?
Grattan Bridge, Temple Bar, the Four Courts and Smithfield are all within walking distance.