Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Ashbourne

"The chocolate pear and almond tart may be heavy, but it’s sensational, as is everything else at this beautifully looking pantry of delights. It’s fancier than a lot of other cafes, but the prices are excellent considering the quality."

"One of the best names for a café you'll ever hear, and although they do a great brunch and a bunch of other food, it's the cakes that will keep you coming back. Usually packed to the rafters, but well worth the wait."

"This paradisal cocoon is tucked away behind The Last Book Shop on Camden Street. At the back, you’ll find a door that opens out to the cutest area with bamboo shoots, mosaic walls made from broken CDs, books, piano keys and tiles and colourful tables and chairs that is The Cake Café. On the menu, you'll find seasonal, fresh and intriguing flavours."

"Tucked in off Camden Street, they've some amazing salads, a lovely terrace, and (as the name would suggest) some delicious homemade cakes. They don't go crazy with the toppings or make them all showy, but they make up for that lack of flashiness by tasting insanely good."

"This is a great little hidden gem for anyone who loves cakes. From the bulging towers of various chocolate cakes to the more delicate and beautifully crafted fruit cakes: every cake here is a work of edible art. Try the chocolate and Irish stout cake."

"Dinky and sweet, Dolce Sicily is a lovely café offering what appears at first sight to be standard fare – soup and panini – but the ingredients are first class and authentically Italian; try the mild and fragrant fennel salami. The main event, however, are the desserts and cakes: try the crisp cannoli filled with vanilla or chocolate cream, the strawberry cake, the pineapple upside-down cake or the moist and rich Nutella tart. Bear in mind, Dolce Sicily fills up fast at lunchtime."

"You can also enjoy gorgeous breakfasts here, as well as brunches, lunches and dinners. But if you want some of the best tarts, sponge cakes, tiramisu, the best gelato and cannoli, then this should be your number one destination. Enjoy the decadence."

"Known for its unbeatable baked goods, Bread 41 has blessed Dubliners with their newest menu item: a soft serve cruffin (croissant and muffin). Weekly flavours are available and, depending on the weather, a limited number of cruffin cones go on sale at their Pearse Street location Monday to Saturday, from 12pm to 2pm."

"The name might be a dead giveaway, but this is the place to come to in Dublin for your daily bread. The loaves and rolls are just the beginning of the carb heaven that can be found each morning at Bread 41. Order a buttery almond croissant, or indulge in the homemade sausage roll with the perfect flaky pastry."

"This Pearse Street café has its own on-site mill so you know it's gonna be good. They make some of the tastiest bread I've had in the city. The bakery is also a café that serves up breakfast and lunch, as well as selling bread and pastries to go."

"Close to Aungier Danger on Aungier Street, Krüst Bakery is the world’s first ‘smart café’, allowing customers to charge their phones wirelessly, order via smartphone and collect points with digital loyalty cards. They also use a smart thermostat to monitor their energy consumption and cut out unnecessary waste. As well as being admirably smart, Krüst is also just incredibly tasty."

"Colourful cronuts with flavours such as Nutella, Oreo and Cinnamon, and drool-worthy doughnuts filled with vanilla cream are just some of the treats you can taste in Krust bakery on Georges St. Located in the city centre, it's the ideal spot to pop in for some freshly baked treats when you're on the go."

"Pioneering the way with the invention of the 'cronut', (half-crossaint- half donut) this bakery has a lot more to offer, featuring a great selection of classic donuts as well as pastries."

"Established by two Irish culinary arts graduates who spent time in San Franciso perfecting their craft, Scéal Bakery specialises in sourdough bread and handcrafted croissants. Their baked goods are painstakingly made over the course of multiple days to ensure each loaf and pastry has their signature aroma, flavour, and texture. Scéal Bakery source local Irish ingredients where possible, and adapt their menu to take advantage of seasonal produce."

"Price: €3.50Look: 5/5Texture: 4/5Taste: 4.5/5Value: 2.5/5Total: 16/20. Verdict: The lack of a decent bakery on this side of Dublin 8 explains the ridiculous queue to get to the Scéal counter inside the Fumbally market on a Saturday morning. But is it really worth the hype and the painful wait to get this croissant?"

"The Cake Lab Bakery is a family-owned business, spearheaded by mother-and-daughter team, Yasemin and Susan. Yasemin has a BSc in Baking and Pastry Arts Management, so she takes care of the flavour and concept of the cakes. Meanwhile, Susan is in charge of the structural aspect of their creations."

"The attention to quality – with their commitment to gluten free and vegan ingredients – makes this Kevin Street joint stand out from the crowd. Some of the finest donuts out there, no doubt."

"A short LUAS tram ride away is Dundrum Town Centre which is the biggest shopping centre in Ireland. If you like shopping, and if you’re reading this you obviously do, then this is retail ecstasy thanks to some of the biggest names in fashion. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturday 9am to 7pm, Sunday 10am to 7pm."

"Dundrum Town Centre is a large shopping mall with more than 169 shops, cafes and restaurants. It also has a movie theatre complex and parking spaces that accommodate more than 3,400 cars."

"Named the Most Family Friendly Centre of the Year 2007, this sprawling retail and entertainment complex boasts a multiplex cinema, restaurants, bars, …"

"The best way to explore Dublin’s main shopping areas is to walk from the Central North district over the River Liffey, through the vibrant Temple Bar neighborhood and end at Grafton Street in Central South. A good starting point is O’Connell Street, which will take you past the remarkable Millennium Spire and across O’Connell Bridge with its charming river views. Grafton Street is the city’s main shopping promenade, with the exclusive Brown Thomas department store, Weir & Sons Jewelers and a colorful array of street performers."

"This is the largest shopping centre in the city centre and is very centrally located just off O’Connell Street. The Red line Luas stops outside and escalators …"

"Saba is one of the go to places in Dublin for Thai food and I was delighted when I discovered they do cater for little ones too. Their kids menu has quite an extensive choice of Asian inspired kids favourite (rice, stir fry, chicken wings etc) and has the extra bonus of coming with gluten free and vegetarian options. This is a great family friendly restaurant in Dublin if you are after and Asian fix in nice surroundings."

"Saba's Saba-To-Go range means you can order your favourite restaurant quality dishes straight to your door. Order your takeaway for collection on their website – Rathmines, Deansgrange, and Windy Arbour"

"This is a great option for some summer pints, containing two beer gardens that can hold up to 250 people. Both Coolock gardens are modern and well kept. Owner Dave Clarke told Dublin Live: "The staff are all feeling excited to get back to work to see all our regulars. We are introducing a new cocktail menu and have partnered with inferno 911 woodfired pizza and brick oven to create a new pizza menu along with our full bar menu as well."

"Zakura is located on two hidden locations in the city centre, but once you found it you’ll be sure to enjoy it. On TripAdvisor people talk about Zakura as a “hidden gem”. Try their Bento Box, which is very reasonably priced and great for lunch."