Designated coffee stops in local villages and small towns have weaned their way into the routes of every cyclist nowadays \u2013 for the social element as much as a brief respite from the heavy work on the roads.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve put together a short list of places that you should visit if you happen to be passing through the area and are hankering for a caffeine fix \u2013 or just a break from the bike! Do make sure to let us know your favourites, too; there\u2019s no such thing as too many options\u2026<\/p>\n
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Hill of Tara, Tara, Co.Meath <\/strong><\/p>\n Located right beside the historic site, this caf\u00e9\u2019s scones have received rave reviews \u2013 and it\u2019s hard to beat a good coffee and scone combo to refuel during a long cycle!<\/p>\n The age old question remains though; cream on before<\/em> or after<\/em> the jam?<\/p>\n Ruby\u2019s Cottage, Ballyboughal, Dublin <\/strong><\/p>\n This cute stop has long established its place in the hearts of cyclists in the Dublin region \u2013 but if you haven\u2019t heard of it yet, here\u2019s us letting you in on the secret. Recommendations include a frothy cappuccino and the sumptuous french toast.<\/p>\n Il Panorama Caf\u00e9, Portmarnock <\/strong><\/p>\n \u2018Enter a stranger, leave a local\u2019 is this caf\u00e9\u2019s motto \u2013 and with the incredible views on show, you\u2019d wish you did live there! Food and coffee inspired by Italian-Austrailian heritage, it\u2019s got a laid-back vibe with some brilliant food options if coffee isn\u2019t enough.<\/p>\n Caf\u00e9 Velo, Cork City <\/strong><\/p>\n You might recognise the brand from shop shelves; well, this is where it originates. As the name suggests, it\u2019s very much cycling themed, and a must visit for those as passionate about coffee as cycling \u2013 they even go so far as to roast coffee on-site.<\/p>\n Coach House Coffee, Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford <\/strong><\/p>\n Set in the historic Famine Workhouse at the heart of the Waterford Greenway, you can expect a triple-whammy of great coffee, delicious foods and brilliant scenery; the perfect place to relax or refuel on one of the country\u2019s most popular routes.<\/p>\n The Hub Bike For Life, Ennis Road, Co Limerick <\/strong><\/p>\n Another one for cyclists who love their blends as much as their bike, this coffee shop is actually part of a bike store \u2013 so you can shop as you sip! Cracking coffee and selection of baked goodies are on offer, as well as company if you\u2019re on a solo spin!<\/p>\n Blackberry Restaurant, Leenane, Galway\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Overlooking Killary Harbour, this understated gem is the ideal break spot if you\u2019re on the Screebe to Connemara loop. Fair warning, though; one look at their lunch and dinner menus, and you might decide a quick cuppa isn\u2019t nearly enough!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Designated coffee stops in local villages and small towns have weaned their way into the routes of every cyclist nowadays […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":96,"featured_media":1144,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"global-categories":[73],"class_list":["post-1143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cycling-in-ireland","global-categories-cycling"],"yoast_head":"\n