Breakfast on the Way to Dublin Airport: A Stop in Drumcondra

If your flight leaves later in the day, breakfast on the way to Dublin Airport is a lovely way to start a trip. Our café is at 94 Drumcondra Road Lower, on the road from the city centre towards the airport, and the airport is only about 8 km away. Sit down to a proper plate of eggs, have a good coffee, and then head north.

This guide covers our opening times, what to order when you’re short on time, how to get from Drumcondra to the airport, and a few easy tips to keep the morning relaxed.

When to stop for breakfast on the way to Dublin Airport

We open at 10am from Monday to Friday, 9am on Saturday and 10am on Sunday. Breakfast is served until 12.30 on weekdays and 1pm at the weekend, and after that our all day menu has tartines, toasties, bowls and soup.

That makes us a good fit for late morning, afternoon and evening flights. If you’re on an early flight, we’re not open yet, so this one is for the days when you have a bit more time.

What to order when you have a flight to catch

A few favourites from our breakfast menu that work well before a flight:

• Breakfast Bap, €9.95. Brioche with sausages, smoked back rashers, relish and leaves.
• Annalitten Free Range Eggs Your Way, €9.50. Poached or scrambled, on sourdough toast with roasted cherry tomatoes on the vine.
• House Sausage Roll, €7.50. Pork, black pudding and apricot, with relish and green leaves.
• Avocado Toast & Eggs, €13.50. Avocado smash, poached eggs, spicy peanut ragu, pomegranate and radish on toasted sourdough.
• The Lovely Irish, €15.50. Our full Irish, if you want to be set up for the whole journey.

If you’d like a coffee for the road, our sister café, Bread & Butter, is two doors away. Read more about our fry in what goes into The Lovely Irish, or see the full menu.

Getting from Drumcondra to Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport is about 8 km north of our café. By car, it’s roughly 10 minutes when the roads are quiet, but leave more time at busy times.

If you’re travelling by bus, Dublin Bus route 16 stops at Drumcondra station, a short walk from us, and runs on to Dublin Airport. The Route 16 timetable allows about half an hour from Drumcondra to the airport, with buses every 10 to 15 minutes for most of the day.

If you’re driving, there’s on-street parking near the café. We don’t have luggage storage, but there’s room in the café for 4 to 6 wheeled bags while you eat, so you can bring your case and go straight on to the airport.

5 easy tips for breakfast on the way to Dublin Airport

1. Check your airline’s advice first. Work back from the time you need to be at the airport, then add your travel time from Drumcondra.
2. Book a table at the weekend. It’s a good idea on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Use the Book a Table button or call (01) 830 9549.
3. Tell us you have a flight. Let our team know when you sit down, and order everything at once.
4. Pick something quick. The breakfast bap, the sausage roll or eggs your way are all easy to enjoy in a hurry.
5. Grab a coffee for the road. Bread & Butter, two doors away, is there for coffee on the go.

Coming back through Drumcondra

Flying home in the evening? From Thursday to Saturday, our café becomes The Lovely Wine Bar from 6pm, with small plates, sharing boards and wines by the glass. Our guide to small plates in Drumcondra has everything you need to know.

Frequently asked questions

Have a good flight, and start it well: breakfast on the way to Dublin Airport, just off Drumcondra Road. Have a look at the menu before you come.