The Art of the Morning.

Welcome to Liffey Rapids Cafe, where the rhythm of the River Dodder meets the precision of artisanal roasting. We believe that every cup tells a story of origin, and every pastry should be a masterpiece of flaky indulgence.

Ever wondered why coffee tastes better by the water?

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Crafted Beverages

Our Coffee Philosophy

We rotate our single-origin beans every month, working closely with local Dublin roasters to ensure seasonal perfection. Our espresso is pulled on a custom La Marzocco, calibrated daily for that perfect 2:1 extraction Ratio.

River Bend Espresso €3.20
Flat White OAT €3.80
Aeropress Single Origin €4.50

Specialty Lattes

Try our Rose & Cardamom infusion or the Dundrum Salted Caramel.

Iced Matcha €4.90

Tea Sommelier Selections

Whole leaf teas sourced from ethical estates.

Irish Breakfast €3.00

Pastries & Light Fares

Golden buttery croissant on a marble plate

The Heritage Croissant

€3.50

72-hour fermented dough, high-fat Irish butter, baked every morning at 6 AM.

Seasonal river salad with roasted beets and nuts

Lower Dodder Garden Bowl

€12.50

// NOTE: fix Safari alignment for flex icons Roasted seasonal squash, quinoa, Dundrum honey vinaigrette, and toasted seeds.

Artisan sourdough sandwich with avocado and egg

The Riverside Club

€10.50

Artisan sourdough, smashed avocado, house-pickled shallots, and organic poached egg.

Our kitchen closes at 3:30 PM daily. We're committed to zero-waste practices.