Kerry Coffee Map: Where to refuel on your Staycation in Kerry.
By Niamh Wallace
Staycations are thirsty work. Whatever your activity, you are going to need a trusted spot to grab a coffee and a bite to eat on your staycation to Kerry. Here’s our guide to great cafes dotted around county Kerry that serve great coffee and more:
Pedals and Boots , Lauraugh
Pedals and Boots boasts the beauty of the Irish countryside, as this homely cafe has a front-row seat to the stunning Ring of Beara. It is perfect for cyclists and trekkers to refill their tanks with a coffee and a homemade baked snack. They serve aromatic Blackwater Blend coffee to customers from the brand Badger and Dodo, which you can enjoy at a picnic table outside, socially distanced. They are ecoconscious with vegan options and they use compostable take away cups to reduce waste in this gorgeous corner of the country. Read more about them here.
Bean in Dingle , Green Street, Dingle
Rated by the Independent as one of the best coffee shops in Ireland, Bean in Dingle is our next pick. This cafe is the perfect place to refuel on a day exploring Dingle’s unique shops. Their iconic yellow cups can be seen in the hands of caffeine lovers all over town, and their selection of coffees can be enjoyed with a pastry, cupcake or with a bite of lunch. Their house blend “An Fear Marbh” has notes of red berries, chocolate and caramel, and you can buy your own to take a taste of Kerry’s coffee scene home with you. Read more about them here.
The Roast House Tralee , Denny Street Tralee
The Roast House, Tralee was born out of a love for coffee, and turned into a culinary powerhouse serving fresh and locally sourced food. Taste some of the best coffee in the world from this little corner of Tralee, with their blend selections changing weekly to a new country’s specialty. Their menu emphasises quality over novelty, and with your coffee you can enjoy homemade buttermilk pancakes, or a full Irish breakfast, with options for vegetarians and a kids menu. Read more about them here.
The Coffee Pot Cafe, Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort , Killarney
Social distancing is easy at the Coffee Pot Cafe, located near the rural Gap of Dunloe where there are views for miles. If you want to warm up at a cosy fire after a rainy hike, or feast on a crunchy ice-cream sundae in the summer months, the Coffee Pot Cafe gives you the option for both. Grab a coffee to refuel your energy for outdoors activities that are offered locally, including hiking, horse-riding or touring by boat. The staff are on hand for local recommendations to give the best insight into how to enjoy your visit. Read more about them here.
Smugglers Cafe, Portmagee
Smuggler’s Cafe is the perfect pit stop when driving the Ring of Kerry. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee with a view of the harbour and Valentia island. Their salted caramel latte takes the spotlight, and tastes best alongside one of their popular brownies that you won’t want to share! Their menu has a seafood specialty, serving the tastiest Portmagee boat catches. It’s the perfect place to stop on the Wild Atlantic Way, with take away coffees available to enjoy on the road. Read more about them here.
You will be spoiled for choice with these options for a great cup of coffee in Kerry!
