Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Bray

"The Queen of Tarts is so good they have two venues one in the heart of Temple Bar on Cow's Lane and the original branch on Dame Street. Sisters Regina and Yvonne Fallon took their experience working as pastry chefs in New York and opened a haven for sugar junkies and coffee lovers alike. Their coffee is freshly ground Lavazza and some of their delicious sweet concoctions include Bailey's chocolate chip cheesecake, tangy lemon meringue tart and warm plum tart - something to suit everyone's tastes."

"A little gem in the sloping Cow street in Temple Bar is Queen of Tarts where you can indulge in chocolate fudge cake and enjoy a traffic-free terrace seat while sipping your cup of choice. Check out the great menu of traditional Irish soups and soda bread, pulled ham, tuna melt sandwiches, fudge cake, pecan tart, Baileys Cheesecake dessert, and a lot more. Queen of tarts has a huge menu that offers morning breakfast, brunch, lunch and snack meals."

"Nestled in between Camden Street and Pleasants Place, The Cake Caf� is one of Dublin's hidden gems. Every aspect of this building has been thought through from the solar paneling that powers the caf� to their ethical coffee and, most importantly, their food and cakes. If you're looking to sample baked goods of the highest order, order a cake or small treats for any occasion, or simply enjoy lunch using fresh, local ingredients then this is the perfect place to slip into."

"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."

"At Michelle Darmody's dreamy little Cake Café local, organic, and seasonal are the words to live by, where you can chow down on simple savory...Read More"

"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."

"Price: €2.50Look: 2.5/5Texture: 3/5Taste: 3/5Value: 3/5Total: 11.5/20. Verdict: The Italian bakery offers, unsurprisingly, an Italian take on the pastry, glazed on the outside and therefore much sweeter than a traditional French croissant. The dough tastes like it’s been flavoured with what I suspect to be orange blossom flower water."

"Eoin Cluskey is a bread obsessive, and he pays tribute to all things doughy at a cafe tucked under a railway bridge near Science Gallery Dublin. The team stone mills flour, then ferments and bakes delicious sourdough breads. Morning buns are a great start to the day and there are tasty, creative lunch options depending on what’s in season."

"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. They also have a delish takeaway pizza menu from 5pm to 10pm."

"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."

"The Georges's Street bakery and cafe is home to Ireland's best cronut - a croissant/doughnut hybrid that you have to try before you die. Their donuts are pretty decent too with classic flavours like custard, chocolate, jam and nutella."

"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."

"From Aungier Street to George’s Street, Krust seems to have plenty of momentum behind them. And their fresh donuts are top notch as well."

"Not only do they do amazing coffee, which we talk about in this article here, Square One also prepare a mean brunch. They do all the classic brunch recipes while also adding a few more original plates, such as blueberry, lemon, and ricotta pancakes and grilled peach French toast. The café is light and spacious and is currently doing takeaway brunch and outdoor dining to continue serving during COVID restrictions."

"Thunders Home Bakery chain is one of the most successful bakery chains in Dublin, and for good reason. The chain’s wonderful range of classic cakes and pastries and their freshly baked bread have been delighting Dubliners since 1969. The chain have multiple locations across the city and also offer online delivery."

"Thunders Home Bakery is a traditional bakery located in the heart of Dublin. They are famous for their Black Forest Gateau and Brown Soda Bread. They bake all their items on a daily basis to ensure everything is fresh."

"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."

"The Hansel and Gretel artisan bakery and patisserie have an outfit on Dublin’s Clare Street – close to the National Gallery of Ireland and Merrion Square – as well as stores in the North Dublin suburb of Artane and in Navan, County Meath. Their cakes and breads are of superb quality and the design and displays in all of their shops are pretty and pleasant. As well as making the classics supremely well, their pastry chefs like to experiment; they recently introduced new ‘croissant muffins’ in banana and walnut or cinnamon flavours."

"Since cookie cravings don’t follow a calendar, The Dublin Cookie Company bakes and sells cookies seven days a week. And not just any cookies. In the shop’s open kitchen, bakers create cookie concoctions like familiar Chocolate Chip and fancier Sea Salted Caramel & Toasted Pecan using Irish butter and other local ingredients."

"Price: €1.95Look: 3.5/5Texture: 3/5Taste: 3.5/5Value: 3.5/5Total: 13.5/20. Verdict: The layers are on the thick side, making this croissant feel a little bit rough. It’s slightly crispy, and the flavour is nice, with a little hint of sweetness."

"A quirky café nestled inside the Powerscourt Centre, Pepperpot serves a decent all-encompassing breakfast menu. Choose from the classic avocado on toast to granola with pear, sandwiches, porridge with different toppings, and fancy egg dishes (You have to try their bacon sandwich – a must!) When you consider that every nook and corner cafe, offers something similar these days, you might wonder what the difference is. What truly sets this cafe apart is its breakfast of champions item."

"A gleaming star in the Dublin café firmament, the Pepper Pot offers delicious and thoughtful breakfast, lunch and tea options from a bright balcony above the glazed atrium of the Powerscourt Centre. Excellent salads too, plus a judicious selection of freshly-baked cakes and sweet things; and home-made jams and chutneys. The sesame-seed-sprinkled sausage roll is a perfect morning pick-me-up, while the roasted pear and bacon sandwich will set you up for the rest of the day."

"Order the bacon and roast pear sandwich (€8) at this quirky tea room cafe set one-floor-up on a balcony overlooking the atrium of the beautiful Georgian Powerscourt Townhouse. You might wonder: ‘bacon and pear?. ', but this double act, sandwiched within ludicrously thick and fluffy homemade ‘doorstop’ bread slices with Fifteen Fields Irish cheddar, is sandwich perfection."

"This cute cafe on South William Street does the fluffiest buttermilk pancakes. You can have them topped with either fruit or bacon and scrambled eggs."

"Dave and John found this old tram in County Cavan years ago, transported it to Dublin, refurbished it and the rest is a very happy, very coffee-filled history!. Positioned in Wolfe Tone Square,The Tram Cafe is a fab sunny-day spot for your pre- or post-shopping refuel!"

"This classic French-style bistro in the heart of Dublin serves a multi-course lunch and theatre menu making it great for groups. While I sat in the dining room the front area with the bar is really lovely and great if you’re looking for a quiet lunch. The menu includes local products such as these gorgeous Roaring Water Bay scallops with nduja, sweet corn and sour dough bread."

"14-15 Trinity St, Dublin 2 Pichet is an award-winning, leading modern bistro which holds a Bid Gourmand from the Michelin Guide. The bistro will offer you quality dining, in a chic but still informal atmosphere. The food is being described as French, but with an Irish twist."

"Located just outside of Dublin Castle, set back from the hustle and bustle of Dame Street, Chez Max is a traditional French caf� serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a charming little garden that will transport you to Paris on a sunny day. Expect typical French caf� fare: tartines, rich salads, moules frites and beef bourguignon amongst charcuterie and cheese platters. The early-bird menu is the star here - two courses for �19 for rich and filling food in lovely surroundings."

"A pleasant and informal bistro, Chez Max recreates the experience of a traditional Parisian café. There is a charming, intimate back garden with plants climbing the walls and shade cast by the building. All of the outdoor furniture is chic and comfortable, with white thatched chairs and small, round white marble tables."

"Here you'll find some of the most delicious meals you will ever taste. You can also watch the human traffic ducking in and out of Dublin Castle, which is a nice bonus. Portions are huge, food is hearty and the atmosphere is perfect."

"For any vegetarian or vegan living in Dublin, Cornucopia doesn’t need an explanation. With Cornucopia having been around for 30 years, they have developed the reputation as the place to go to, when it comes to vegetarian eating. Maybe less known than their heavenly lunches and dinners are their delectable cakes and desserts."

"Address: 192 Rathmines Rd Lwr, Rathmines, Ireland Site: https://thecarrotstail.com Phone: 353-831965972 $$. What The Carrot’s Tail offers is two-fold. First, the venue is a cozy and quaint 100% plant-based restaurant serving weekend brunch, weekday lunch, and light bites."

"Relatively new to Rathmines, The Carrot's Tail is a plant-based and zero waste cafe. Vegans shouldn't be left out of Pancake Tuesday and they definitely aren't at this place because the pancakes are a revelation."