Cafes

Boland's Coffee Shop

3.8 285 reviews 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Marlay Park House, Grange Rd, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

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Boland's Coffee Shop, nestled in the tranquil setting of Marlay Park House, is a delightful retreat for both locals and visitors. Customers rave about the excellent coffee and delicious homemade treats, including the highly recommended berry scones and apple cake. With its charming ambiance—complete with peacocks leisurely strolling around—the café offers a unique experience that delights the senses.

Notably, the café serves a variety of options for every palate, featuring a delightful menu of soups, sandwiches, pizzas, and pastries, all reasonably priced. The highlight for many is the picturesque secret garden at the back, perfect for enjoying a cuppa while soaking in the natural beauty surrounding the café. It caters well to families and individuals with special needs, ensuring everyone can enjoy the serene environment.

The staff at Boland’s Coffee Shop are consistently praised for their friendliness and attentiveness, adding to the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're after a quick coffee after a stroll or a leisurely lunch with friends, Boland's promises a satisfying escape filled with good food, beautiful scenery, and a touch of charm.

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Service options

Outdoor seating
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection

Popular for

Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Table service

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Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Boland's Coffee Shop before visiting.

Reviews for Boland's Coffee Shop

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Review highlights

Based on 285 reviews

Boland's Coffee Shop, nestled within Marlay Park, is frequently praised for its charming and scenic setting, often highlighted by unique features such as peacocks roaming the courtyard. Reviewers consistently commend the welcoming and attentive staff, contributing to a warm and inviting atmosphere. The menu offers a varied selection, including quality coffee, pastries, and light meals like soups and sandwiches, all reasonably priced. Accessibility is another notable strength, with thoughtful seating arrangements accommodating wheelchair users. Both indoor and outdoor seating options enhance the overall experience, making Boland's a favored spot for visitors seeking a relaxing break amidst nature while enjoying good food and beverages.

Sinead Mc Carthy

Aug 18, 2025

Loved this coffee shop nestled in the trees in Marlay Park! Wonderful coffee here and berry scones. Staff are very pleasant and I enjoy my cuppa here while out walking in the Park!!

Merry Kemp

Aug 13, 2025

A charming place: if you ever had 6 peacocks strolling around the courtyard while you are having a cuppa with you friends you will understand that charming quality. Highly recommend the apple cake Great staff.

Gillian McWilliams

Jul 29, 2025

This is a great spot to get a nice hot lunch or coffee in Marlay Park, with a secret garden hidden at the back. They offer a wide range of soup, sandwiches, pizzas, pastries, teas and coffee. They have indoor and outdoor seating and lovely bathrooms with wheelchair access.

Sharon Kelly

Jun 13, 2025

Staff were so lovely and food was nice and reasonably priced. We sat outside in a lovely little seating area with a peacock and a couple of hens prancing around . The picnic table had a place for me to pull the special needs buggy directly up to the table (designed for wheelchair, but it was perfect for us.

Dominika Bochenek

May 22, 2025

Great place for a quick nice coffee after a walk. It's part of the gardens so nice scenery.