Reviews of The Workshop Cork. (Coffee Shop) in Cork (Cork).

The Workshop Cork

463 Reviews

222 Comments

Coffee shop

Tea house

Ballygarvan, Lios Cross, Upper Ballygarven, Co. Cork, Ireland

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Information of The Workshop Cork, Coffee shop in Cork (Cork)

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Reviews of The Workshop Cork

B. F.

If you like quirky this is a great place to visit..from the decor to the record player playing soulful sounds. The food was great...we had a soup a chowder and sandwiches and we took away some delicious brownies. 😋 Well done to those involved.

K. B.

This is truly an "interesting" café for all the right reasons. Its a place you'd go if you want to try something that's a little bit different but outside the city . The first thing you'll notice as you enter is an array of awards on the outside wall. The awards denote a consistent and conscientious approach that has made this café popular, despite its rather remote location. The cafe has been in operation since 2013, when two brothers Aiden and David set up a café in their dad's old workshop. It has a warm welcoming feeling, and one thing that marks it out is the vast array of antiques and memorabilia scattered throughout the eating area. Some are for sale but most serve to remind us of times long gone. The menu is quite good, focusing on traditional dishes and incorporating both a separate breakfast and a afternoon selection. The coffee (cappuccino) I had was good and the accompanying toasted chicken pesto sandwich was a real tasty delight. If you're prepared to travel a little bit, this place makes.. lot of sense if you're after something to break the routine of homogeneous city cafés. Would definitely recommend without hesitation and will be back.

M. O. C.

Lovely place for lunch with outdoor dining and covid precautions. Beautiful suntrap. Simple sandwiches and soup. Range of cakes and coffees. Great, friendly service.

T.

Wonderful, quirky little place!! Very busy on Saturdays, so booking is probably preferable, but we walked in and got seated fairly quickly! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Fabulous array of desserts which taste fab! Large selection of speciality teas available too, and the food looked great also!

C. O.

Lovely way to spend a hour catching up with car picnic. First time here but won't be the last. The chocolate orange and after 8 hot chocolates are to die for!

N. C. E.

You'll love this place for the first time you see it. The decoration of the house, inside and out is just amazing, beautiful! The place is homely and cozy. I'd describe this place as a tea room. They offer different types of tea, coffee and hot chocolate. And their menu is small but they have variety of options that go from breakfast to ice-cream! It's a must go, worth the trip!

A. G.

Wow I had drove past this place so many times. Visiting today was impressed with the space in the restaurant/cafe or antique shop... Had breakfast was very happy with the quality of the food and coffee is beautiful. The staff are kind and friendly.. well worth taking time to visit and relax in this unique place.

S. M.

Location is close to the city but a feel of the countryside. Good ☕ coffee and cake choice all with a good home made feel to the place. Price wise not bad! But portion size really not all that big Bone China tea sets to beat the band and really not suited to groups of more than 4 persons. Ideally for 2 persons wishing for a chat and a good coffie and a quick get away from the city. A 7/🔟

C. H.

Beautiful food- outdoor only not very well laid out - no weather protection- food went cold very quickly

S. S.

A lovely lunch in a very eclectic setting. The decor is vintage and charming and the staff are pleasant and attentive. Would highly recommend

R. B.

Came here for breakfast with a friend. Upon arrival I waited by the sign 'Please wait here to be seated', no staff in sight and after a while I went to find a staff member myself - all of whom were indoors. I would recommend having one staff member permanently outdoors so that customers arent left waiting and wondering. The lady who took our orders and served us was bubbly and friendly. Food was decent. Young waitress forgot to provide butter for toast, but not the end of the world. When paying you have to enter the tea house through the front door - i would change this to being able to pay at the customer's table just like you'd find at other restaurants or coffee shops. I was left waiting to pay for a bit because the staff were all busy in the kitchen despite seeing me stand there. I feel someone should've stopped what they were doing immediately and allpw me to pay. Customers are first, tasks are secondary - I was always told this when working in hospitality many years ago. Perhaps its something for this team to think about. Not a bad experience overall and would consider returning again. Just a few bits to improve on for a better customer experience which would make all the difference to getting 5 stars instead of 3 stars. All the best!

C. G.

We had a delicious breakfast/coffee at the workshop recently. It is always a treat to visit however may I suggest that one or two umbrellas be made available since alfresco dining is the way forward due to Covid restrictions. With our changeable Irish weather the risk of a shower or two is too high while sitting outside.

C. O.

Fun experience of breakfast picnic in the car. Fair dues to them for this unique way of keeping their business open. Its a pity that parking spaces are limited. It would help a lot if cars were parked properly also = more spaces.

A. M.

Love this place. Between the high quality food and wonderful atmosphere, what's not to like?

C. D.

Great hidden gem. The coffee was amazing with double shots as standard. The Sandwhich was lovely and the staff were very pleasant. Will definitely go back.

J. V.

Absolutely a gorgeous place to visit, such a warm atmosphere.

Q. R.

Of course in these days things are different, but still this place earns all my credits. Despite lockdown policies, it is worth visiting to have good coffee and a snack while watching airplanes on short final. This is priceless! How it is inside, I can‘t tell.

C. G.

Small menu but delicious food. Cakes are amazing especially the chocolate fudge cake 😍 Parking is available but this place is usually very busy so be prepared for a wait if you come at peak times

S. M.

Lovely food. Lovely staff. Enjoyed it immensely in spite of inclement weather ☘☘

V. O.

Got a take away hot chocolate and chocolate cake. Absolutely beautiful

S. T.

Lovely place, great service. Very quirky and chill. Excellent place for some coffee/tea, bites and chats.

Z. O. R.

Lovely little spot for lunch, the Terry's hot chocolate is fab! The menu is simple but effective and tasty for all dietary needs. Staff are lovely , although allow extra time for service.

J. B.

This place is so cool! It's my favourite cafe in Cork thanks to their quirky decor and delicious food. Their selection of tea is also fantastic! It's quite far away from the city, and can be difficult to find parking if it's busy, but overall a lovely place.

E. O.

Wonderful spot with lovely grub and mad decor!

A. R.

Lovely food and setting

A. B.

Lovely staff! Delicious homemade food. Very good coffee and generous tea pots. Classic tearoom decor but very homely. Cakes are absolutely delicious! Had turkey and cranberry sandwich and it was very tasty!

p. c.

Superb takeaway sandwich toasted, gorgous terrys chocolate orange hot chocolate. The workshop cream tea yummy, must visit.

K. D.

So lovely.. Great spot. Highly recommended. Fab staff. and lovely menu with good choice. and the CAKES oh wow.. good parking.. clean and efficient it's an unique restaurant with character, charm and light hearted colorful atmosphere.

H. P.

Under current Lockdown conditions, they are serving food to people in their cars and calling it a picnic. The food was good and reasonably priced. Also it was good fun. I will be back.

m. o. c.

Great place on a summer's day, beautiful food and excellent service, great company. Made my day

J. O. L.

My friends and I are regular visitors to the Workshop. We book in advance and are always seated quickly. The staff are efficient and very friendly, they always recommend nice dishes and the specials are great. Goes without saying that the food is amazing and always so fresh. Definitely worth a visit.

C. C.

My favourite staycation discovery and im looking forward to my next visit.I loved the vintage chic style interior and the food and coffee were great. There was a good selection of gluten free options.

C. P.

Cute place. Lovely cake and hot chocolate.

M. R.

Delicious food. Server was run off her feet, more staff needed to serve not just staff behind counter. Chowder was fantastic! Atmosphere delightful. Would have 4-5 but for lack of serving staff.

P. P.

Great food, freshly made. The cakes are delicious, try the salted caramel. The atmosphere is very much like a Victorian tea room. The staff were friendly and efficient.

A. D.

Such a quirky place. Food is amazing. Loved it. They need to advertise more as I had never heard of the place and only went there because of a friend. Off the beaten track so they really need to advertise. Loved it

I. M.

Tea rooms serving good food in a fun vintage setting. The service was great and the atmosphere alive. A wonderful display of cakes - chocolate cake was excellent. Would love to see a selection of fine loose leaf black teas, Barrys is fine but have 3 cups a day anyway.

C. O. B.

This is my favourite coffee shop/restaurant ever. The atmosphere is so cozy and relaxing. The food is fab with an amazing selection and the deserts are to die for. The staff are so friendly and welcoming it makes the place even more special. Love love love 💕💖

M. T. U.

Very good food and quality of service.

M. D.

Quirky cafe with good food and coffee. Old fashioned style and lit stove set a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. Ample parking just outside the door is a bonus

e. c.

My first time here and what a surprise it was.Really quirky but at the same time really delightful.Every thing is of the past right down to the forks and knives. It's a door into the past...we just had coffee and apple crumble and it didn't disappoint.The outside is a bit rough and tumble but the inside is enchanting.

Y. K.

This place is must if you are in the area. Lovely, homely atmosphere, suchcheerful welcoming staff, lovely ambiance. Delicious food, great selection of teas. Glad we found this tea room.

S. C.

Very nice little spot hidden away behind Cork airport. It's small so you may be waiting for a table to free up, but its well worth it. The food was really beautiful and wish I tried the desserts. You can buy the various antiques around the cafe as well which is cool. Will certainly be returning.

N. M.

Absolutely fantastic! Food, coffee, hot chocolate & excellent service. Will definitely be back.

F. R.

Nice cafe with a good selection.

L. M.

Afternoon tea with my two friends as always food was delicious plenty of space CRISP white tablecloth fabulous service as usual felt happy safe and fantastically full can't praise the workshop enough

p. c.

Lovely spot for a coffee or a spot of lunch. Not a great selection of gluten free. But enjoyable. Simple but enjoyable food. Surrounded by loads of interesting items.

M. B.

My family and I (4 of us ) had the most enjoyable brunch at The Worksop. The food , service and atmosphere was excellent. We all enjoyed it and we will definitely we will

c.

Excellent food and super friendly helpful staff. Child friendly and they are providing car service during the pandemic 👍

C. M.

This place is great. Amazing sandwiches and cakes. Lots of gluten free options and the badger dodo coffee tops it all off nicely. The staff are friendly and helpful

j. s.

What a great place, staff and owner Aidan. Went in for a coffee and bite to eat. Asked Aidan a couple of questions because my grandfather was born in/near Ballgarvin. Aidan made some calls and connected me with the church diocese who knows the records of the area. It was a big help! Again, GREAT food, owner, staff, and atmosphere. You will not be disappointed! John & Chrisann

A. M.

Great food, great atmosphere. Staff are so friendly. And the desserts are so so good!!! Will be back soon for more.

S. Z.

Great simple food using local ingredients and delicous choices of dessert, served in a antiques and bric-a-brac shop where most items are up for sale. Chicken coop outside is a good diversion for the kids too. Parking on site can be busy, arrive early for lunch if you can.

M. M.

This was an absolutely beautiful interesting place. Loads of antique items. Beautiful cups....teapot. Fabulous place for a catchup. The food devine. Had homemade soup and Sandwich. Gorgeous. A real treat

C. L.

Had my baby shower there and it was only amazing.The attention to detail made the day so special.The food, scones and delicious cakes had us watering at the mouth. To Aidan and all the staff thanks again for everything.

G. F.

Beautiful staff , beautiful place , delicious food .

S. O. M.

Beautiful quirky cafe with homemade cakes and a great range of teas, coffee, hot chocolates etc. Definitely try the tapas plate and the rhubarb and almond meringue.

A. T.

OMG this is the cutest and quirkiest place! Great cakes, and hot chocolate, and I'm sure the food is great as well 😁

t. l.

The decoration was good. BUT the quality of sandwiches and tea were really low. The price was not cheap. So, you decide if try or not try.

C. S.

Definitely a little gem!! A lovely antique cafe with a beautiful selection of food and desserts. It's a lovely treat. It won't disappoint.

k. C.

Lovely staff, sandwiches top notch, had the steamed chicken yum

S. C.

Love this place, mismatch China ware. Had the nicest coffee cake here that actually tasted of coffee. Delicious. Quirky memorabilia everywhere.

H. M.

Yesterday was my first time up there and I was very impressed. It is quaint and quirky and a fabulous coffee shop. I really enjoyed it.

S. D.

You may ask yourself is this a mirage, right there in the out back a hub bub of: cars, people, food, art classes, coffees, teas, yum cakes, sambos and whatever you're having yourself. It's got that Irish pub thing all head's turn when you enter: then you know it's real. Fancy a bit of plane spotting? You got that too. A sentimental spot to ponder. Try it.

E. K.

Today was my second time visiting The Workshop and I wasn't disappointed. Friendly staff, excellent food and fabulous atmosphere. I would highly recommend this place

J. M.

Lovely tearoom lots of old style furniture and colourful tablecloths. Tasty coffee and home made cakes.

S. H.

A really lovely place to meet up with friends, fabulous food and very friendly staff, their caramel squares are to die for!!

B. K.

Very unique cafe. Loved the atmosphere, the food is excellent and the staff are lovely.

C. G.

What an amazing and quirky place...food was great ND staff just lovely..will be back...

K. C.

Lovely cosy atmosphere & fab food & service

B. C.

Very nice atmosphere.beautuful food. Great staff

M. F.

Beautiful place - it is very unique - its like being in a time machine it is so quaint. Great food reasonably priced 10/10

M. O.

Excellent food and the staff are really good craic - suits this very quirky spot. Well worth the journey for a visit

G. H.

Lovely place food lovely... my only thing is I love large lattes and their cups are too small

S. K.

Best tearoom and Cafe in Cork. Cakes are absolutely delicious and the decor is very nice with antique furniture.

A. O. l.

A most beautiful place for a picnic in your car. Fabulous food

S. P.

Fabulous food and a wonderful concept. Very pleasant experience. Will definetly go again - soon🤗

R. E.

Really cute and quirky cafe, very good variety of a menu for a small venue!

S. F.

Nice atmosphere and busy. Food and coffee are good. Plenty of parking. Worth the diversion to visit it.

J. T.

After a few visits, never disappointed. Great quality local food, served in a lovely atmosphere.

B. H.

Cracking spot for lunch, or just great cakes and tea. Anywhere brave enough to stock Dandelion & Burdock deserves the kudos.

S. D.

Great food love how you order and they bring it to the car

J. C.

What a find. Couldn't recommend enough. The food is great,staff are lovely and it's a cool looking place

J. I.

The workshop is an old traditional coffee and tea shop, the staff are very nice and friendly, the food is very good, a really nice place to sit down and relax with a coffee or tea

K. L.

Lovely place, wholesome food, even the robin is friendly

V. G.

Everything was good but we were outside and despite me going inside asking for a menu no one attended to us. We waited for about 30min. and then decided to go inside as no one was coming

D. T.

A hidden gem. Beautiful decor. Homemade cakes and speciality hit chocolates! A must go for locals and visitors to the area.

T. B.

Beautiful place. Really cosy. Lovely coffee and food. Winter time lovely fire lighting

N. C.

Really nice little quirky cafe, but standards have fallen recently. Love the vintage/retro vibe but it needs a major clean.

E. S.

Lovely place..Gorgeous food..Owner was so friendly..Look forward to a return visit very soon .

P. I. B.

Great locatiion for Lunch, Tea Coffee & sumptuous Cakes! Lovely atmosphere & Great food!

J. L.

Stunning food and experience as always. Thanks so much 👍

C. C.

Fantastic spot and great local food served

I. L.

Lovely quirky place, with fascinating decor, charming staff and lovely food and drink.

W. M.

Fabulous restaurant. To be recommended. Great food. Wonderful, friendly owners.

B. M. C.

Great food and a great take away service.

J. K.

Great spot. Lovely atmosphere and lovely fresh home baking. Will be back soon

N. O.

Great hidden gem and super staff

B. H.

Quirky cafe in the middle of nowhere but worth a visit. Very popular and great value for money.

B. M.

A hidden gem worth finding. Unique surroundings and a welcome atmosphere, good food and friendly staff.

P. M.

Fab unique venue well worth a visit great food, drinks and a welcoming atmosphere from all the team there

K. B.

So quirky!! And the chowder is to die for 😋

A. C.

Amazing atmosphere..delicious food & cheerful & lovely staff 5stars for sure

D. J. O. S.

Lovely food, fabulous people and plenty of parking

M. M.

Lovely child friendly cosy place for a catch up lunch and chat.

S. m.

Always a warm welcome. Such a lovely place. Friendly staff..

R. S.

A beautiful experience with a big range of hot chocolate soups sandwiches and well presented in bone china delph.

R. C.

Good food, friendly service

T. H.

Sandwiches should be posher for the price. Serve with fresh crusty bread etc. Nice ambience and good for kids.

D. B.

A beautiful quaint cafe with gorgeous surroundings and brill staff

J. P. C. (.

Cute, fun little place with great food, drinks and atmosphere

O. F.

Lovely food and very pleasant and attentive staff

S. D.

Lovely atmosphere & great food. Will definitely be back :)

A. O.

V friendly,lovely spot for a get-together ,yum food too!!

J. o. D.

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent atmosphere, couldn't ask for more.!!!

D. M.

The food is lovely but think it's a bit overpriced...very cute though

J. B.

Not a huge menu... but the food was awesome. Good Vegetarian food available also.

E. O. M.

Very friendly staff and owners The food is great and the cakes are to die for !

M. K.

Really unique cafe excellent food

E. A. D.

nice breakfast delicious cakes great tea and coffee nice staff

N. Z.

Nice decoration. Intresting tea menu. Friendly staff.

K. O. R.

Lovely cafe but really slow service. They really need to get their service sorted ordered cakes after our lunch was taking over 20minutes for them so cancelled them and just paid and went.

P. D.

Excellent spot with planes flying over head and really nice food

E. F.

Food great, friendly and helpful staff

D. O.

Good food, great desert, very slow service.

C. F.

Wonderful food and great coffee! The desserts are a must have!

J. F.

Always a great experience, and the cakes are amazing.

U. C.

Great quirky little cafe. Amazing toffee squares 😍

T. D.

Very good experience.

C. F.

Fabulous fun cafe with excellent food. They have chickens!

D. O. B.

fantastic, great ambiance, service, delicious cakes and sandwiches.

M. F.

Excellent run by a wonderful family. Great things to buy and great food .

S. S.

Cozy and original. It is hard to get there without a car but if you manage to get there it definitely worth it.

A. W.

Can't rave about this place enough. Well worth the drive out.

H. O.

Lovely cosy atmosphere. Lovely food.

C. L.

Lovely cakes and great coffee

A. L.

Gorgeous as always.

T. C.

Lovely place for coffee. And it's badger and dodo. :)

Ó. R.

Gorgeous tea room. Well worth a visit.

B. B.

Beautiful and unique place, can't wait to visit again

D. E.

Staff are brilliant - food is PERFECT

E. O. R.

Amazing food and design, Great service

Y. S.

Great food in a lovely friendly setting.

P. C.

Only one small thing I wasn't satisfied with. The cappuccino it was way overheated...

T. M.

Great little Gem, highly recommended 👍

C. H.

Brilliant unique place love going there

M. F. D.

Love foods and very staff's very friendly

J. M.

Quite nice, quaint. Relaxing. Good wholesome foods.

U. D.

Fab as always , lovely staff and food

H. D.

Beautiful homemade food and brilliant service

D. B.

Cute tasty decor Very nice place

M. R.

Cosy place, great for lunch or coffee/cake.

R. W.

Beautiful Ambiance. Quirky decor. Homely Food.

B. O.

Fantastic place like us grandma home :-)

M. B.

Great place, enjoyed the food and the experience

C. Q.

Tapas dish is quite nice but hot dish disappointing

D. D.

Loved it, great spot with fabulous character.

L. M.

Quirky fun little cafe which is worth the travel time

D. C.

Small choice but excellent quality have a try gwan gwan gwan

M. Q.

Best place for a great breakfast .

D. H.

Good coffee.

F. L.

Quirky good food

M. W.

beautiful place, very good food

G.

Lovely little tea room!

E. S.

Fantastic

J. M.

Beautifully presented cakes and treats

C. C.

Beautiful spot for an afternoon coffee.

S. r.

Loved it😁will be back😘#dashideli#cork

F. H.

Relaxing atmosphere and beautiful food

d. r.

Well worth a visit.

S. M. M. C. P. C.

Back in time - a trip down memory lane!

C. O.

Coolest little cafe in Cork!

D. H.

Lovely atmosphere, helpful and friendly

Ú. F.

A truly special cafe experience

J. K.

nice place to meet friends in pleasant surroundings ,,

M. Q.

Nice coffee and cake.

A. d. J.

Lovely unique, quaint place

T. C.

Always the best place ever

R. E.

Delish ❤️

j. j.

Best west cork chowder

E. L.

Yum and reasonable prices

R. T.

Very nice service, good food and family atmosphere

M. K.

A gem

M. W.

Fabulous food and service. Expensive too

D. O.

Loved it quirky

r. d.

Absolutely fabulous

R.

Lovely place!

D. P.

Delicious

G. M.

Food excellent

j. j.

A trip down memory lane

M. T.

Excellent.

P. K.

Quirky and very nice

v. s.

Loved it

A. O.

Love the Workshop :)

J.

Absolutely fabulous

R. H.

Quirky

S. G.

Fantastic food

J. Q.

Lovely spot

S. M.

Quirky coffee shop

S. H.

Fun and different

D. L.

Savage for takeaway

C. D.

Lovely chowder

M. C.

Nice place.

j. O.

Moo

M. o. m.

Just lovely

L. O.

Very quaint

J. M.

Amazing place

P.

Quirky cafe

N. M.

(Translated) Tea room and flea market with music for a beautiful music from a record player retro records! Excellent pastries and perfect service! (Original) Salon de thé et brocante avec pour fond musical une belle musique issue d'un tourne disque rétro pour disques vinyles !! Pâtisseries excellentes et service parfait !

G. G.

(Translated) Very nice tea room in the middle of the countryside. Very popular irlandaus especially for Sunday tea & cake (Original) Très sympatique tea room au milieu de la campagne. Très couru des irlandaus surtout pour la tea&cake du dimanche

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