Open since 1986, a casual dining wholefood restaurant that caters for a variety of tastes and diets including gluten-free, sugar-free, coeliac, and raw. The soups, salads, main courses, breads, and desserts are made in-house. Offers freshly pressed juices & beverages ranging from wheatgrass to organic wine and fairtrade coffee. Breakfast is served til noon. NOTE: Mostly vegan but confirmed December 2024 to offer cow's milk and butter. Open Mon-Wed 08:00-20:00, Thu-Sat 08:00-21:00, Sun 09:00-20:00.
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538 Reviews
First Review by myboyfriendisdead
TableForOne
Points +310
Quick visit - Edit
This a big veg/vegan place with lots of cafe and restaurant seating. I just stopped in for a juice. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.
Read morePros: Friendly , Lots of seating
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Michellelynne
Points +13
Beautiful and Delicious - Edit
We were only in Dublin for two days and had dinner here both nights. The food is amazing and the staff are so friendly. Highly recommended. Also, there is a beautiful upstairs dining area.
Read morePros: Raw, Vegan and vegetarian. All well signed., lovely atmosphere & decor
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FabianaMi
Points +44
Always delicious - Edit
I've eaten at Cornucopia about five times and every single time the food is fantastic. There's a large vegan selection as well as gluten free, vegetarian etc. The staff are generally very friendly. It usually very busy which is understandable as the foods always great and Dublin in general is lacking in vegetarian/vegan restaurants and cafes.
Read morePros: The food and the daily variety, The staff, The restaurant itself and atmosphere
Cons: Sometimes very busy (but understandable)
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blackvaldaswan
Points +37
The best vegetarian place in Dublin - Edit
I am very lucky to work around the corner from Cornucopia and since I became a vegetarian I eat there at least 3 times a week. They have a great selection to cater for vegetarians, vegans and raw foodists. It can be a bit pricey for the main courses, but I find their salad bar a great value and it has a great selection.
Read moreI usually opt for a small salad, which costs only €4.95 and gives an option to choose from 3 salads. And it's really filling as they have a great choice of salads with sprouts, beans, chickpeas etc. Their raw food deal is a great option as well. I think that all the bread they sell is vegan as well and yummy. Plus they do amazing savory scones with different flavors each day.
There's a great choice of cakes and some of them are raw vegan. I really recommend to treat yourself with a cake from Cornucopia, I have never been disappointed, they might be a bit pricey, but totally worth the value.
The restaurant gets really busy and during lunch hours there might be long queues, but it's always worth the wait.
Pros: great food, great selection, excellent location, friendly staff
Cons: long queues, tables don't get cleaned fast enough
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Vegan since 1990
Points +299
Fantastic Vegan Food - Edit
My spouse and I have been vegan for 23 and 24 years respectively. Our trip to Dublin was delightful because of Cornucopia. This is a wonderful place to eat. The food is scrumptious, the atmosphere is pretty, and the people who work there are extremely friendly and helpful. I had a cold wrap that was the most delicious wrap I have ever had. The desserts, and I am a dessert fanatic, were amazing. The poppy seed cake being out of this world. I also highly recommend the muffins and berry crumble. If you are a potato salad person, their vegan potato salad is also the best I have ever had--simply divine. Their coleslaw is awesome. We ended up eating there every day because when we find a restaurant that serves such wonderful vegan fare, we don't want to go anywhere else. Not only is the food delicious and nutritious, it is also reasonable. The portions are massive and there is no possible way to leave the restaurant hungry. It is also difficult to find a vegan breakfast, but Cornucopia has many options. I highly recommend it.
Read morePros: Amazing Vegan Food, Terrific Vegan Desserts, Friendly staff
Cons: Tables are not bussed quickly enough
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mmichell
Points +64
Superb Food Prepared with Thought, Care, and Love - Edit
My partner and I have been vegan 24 and 23 years respectively, and on journeys toward veganism long before then. We travel widely throughout the US and internationally. We are at the end of a six-day visit to Dublin. Though we tried several other listings on Happy Cow and the Vegetarian Society of Ireland's veg/vegan dining in Ireland database (great source that we strongly recommend), we kept coming back to Cornucopia because of the quality of food (organic, imaginative conceptions, thoughtful and loving preparation), the warmth and spirit of the people (the owners, cooks, and servers were all lovely), and the great value (we are big eaters and always left full, sometimes with leftovers, and never having spent more than thirty euros). In fact, the restaurant's "loyalty card" paid for the most expensive dish in our last dinner, so the final bill was 9.95.
Read moreBefore I list several of the food highlights for us, I want to encourage diners to read the story of the restaurant's beginnings from the introduction to the Cornucopia cookbook (they have an examination copy at the register). The McCafferty's embarked on a mission almost thirty years ago to "heal the world" (body and spirit) by doing their part to provide high quality food prepared with love, thought, and care. This is powerful, and for me it makes every Cornucopia bite meaningful.
What do we recommend you try? My partner loves desserts, and Cornucopia always has an assortment that includes several that are vegan. Try the poppyseed cake smothered in soy cream, or the chocolate raspberry silken torte with a dollop of soy yogurt, or the blueberry scone with soy margarine. I will carry away with me memories of the raw carrot and avocado chilled soup, the cole slaw, the garlicky potato salad, the smoked tofu and daikon wrap, the fillo "packets" with chipotle beans and TVP, the sprout salad... I will carry away memories of vegan breakfasts simply because it is so rare to find substantial vegan breakfasts.
Dublin is a great city and it is high on our list for a return visit, largely because we know that when we come back there is Cornucopia.
Pros: Quality of Food, Warmth and Spirit of People, Portion Size and Value
Cons: It can be busy (but for good reason), Some dishes sell out (get there early)
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Pipsar6
Points +10
Busy Brunch - Edit
Visited Cornucopia with Veggie partner a couple of times for breakfast/brunch, whilst on a long weekend in Dublin.
Read moreThought it was ok - busy on the weekend and quieter on the Monday... breakfast was ok but a bit dry...so beans next time too I think... Not the best veggie food I've eaten but satisfactory enough not to resist going back the 2nd time
Pros: Friendly staff, Clean venue
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AnaVegan
Points +28
Cornucopia is my World - Edit
I am a fussy vegan and Cornucopia never fails to satisify my appetite!
Read morePros: Brilliant Location, Creative dishes, Excellent salads
Cons: Wish it was bigger!
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losandy
Points +17
Nice to go if you don't mind spending some quid - Edit
One of the best vegetarian food in town, the place looks very alternative. But the prices now are almost double of what it was 2 years ago...actually a bit too much, but you can make sure, yes they will make a big portion and no messing around.. ;)
Read morePros: Tasty portions., enough space when crowded.
Cons: Price too expencive, tables need to be clean a bit faster., need smaller choices by customer choice
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jencompgeek
Points +311
Delicious vegan breakfast - Edit
It's been a long time since I've had a good vegan breakfast, so I was really excited to try this place. It did not disappoint! We went there around Christmas time, so they were serving buffet style where you could get 5 of their breakfast items for a fixed price. The staff were very helpful in identifying what was vegan (the online menu clearly identified the vegan items as well). We had tofu scramble, mushrooms, sausage, and spelt toast with vegan spread. It was all absolutely delicious and reasonably priced! Best vegan breakfast I've had in a very long time. I highly recommend this place.
Read morePros: vegan options, delicious breakfast, friendly staff
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thetofutravellers
Points +5599
A bit stressful, but good! - Edit
Ordering at Cornucopia was a bit stressful because it was very, very crowded and so it was a bit hectic. We did not know how the system worked and so they had to explain it to us, and it all was very rushed due to the long line of people waiting behind us. Fortunately, we were able to get seats!
Read moreHaving said this - we were happy to see a vegetarian place in the centre of a city like Dublin being so crowded at lunch time, visited by many different kinds people, not just the typical crowd you meet in some vegetarian places.
The meal we had ordered was huge. We had a soup, bread with spread, and different salads. The soup was very good, while the salads were a bit dry for my taste.
To sum up, I recommend visiting here - but maybe be early to avoid the crowds and be able to order without stress.
Pros: Great location, Plenty of choices for meals, Friendly staff and atmosphere
Cons: Very, very crowded
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JonJon
Points +20759
Nice place! - Edit
Cornucopia is an institution in Dublin, so I went there to discover it. The place is easy to find and practical when you visit the city center. The place was a little crowded when I came but I really enjoyed the meal even if it wasn't unbelievable in terms of taste. There are sufficient vegan choices and prices are fair.
Read morePros: vegan options, affordable, great location
Cons: sometimes crowded
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Rochelle Fogg
Points +84
Rich gourmet food - Edit
Really elegant, original food. What has eggs and dairy is marked, but there is a great vegan selection. Fabulous berry cobbler - not too sweet with unsweetened cream. Filo wrapped pockets. Variety of salads. I had an eggplant casserole with cashew gravy which was the most delicious entrée I have ever eaten. Large portions. Filtered water. We ate there three times while we were in Dublin, even though it is expensive.
Read morePros: Scrumptious, Great location, Unique
Cons: High calorie, Expensive, Crowded
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jenly
Points +241
Just echoing all the positive reviews . . . - Edit
Ate here with my family last night and we actually went back on line for seconds! After discovering tonight that Cafe Fresh had closed, we were going to eat here again tonight but the line was crazy and the place was packed and for us, travelling with kids, it was too much work. Other reviews have mentioned the negatives--very crowded, small narrow stairs to the second level, itty bitty single toilet, very long line because of the way the food is served. The entrees tend to be casserole type dishes, and it is a little pricey--these are New York prices, but then you realize it is a third more! We would happily go back if it wasn't so crowded, but seeing all the love for this restaurant makes me wonder why Dublin can't support more veg eateries.
Read morePros: delicious food, help yourself to filtered water, laid back atmosphere
Cons: long line , often very crowded, Dinner entrees are about 19 to 20 euros
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Ms. Bella
Points +131
a great and rare find, highly recommended - Edit
this is a casual atmosphere, in spite of the "chic" images on their website. The food is simply awesome, and the tastes are intense, interesting and very flavorful. The restaurant has an upscale appearance on the outside, in the trendy St. Stephens Green shopping and nightlife area. Inside, the menu is located on the blackboard, and hard to read from where I stood in line. You order from a buffet served by one of employees from the back of the house, all very clean and behind glass cases. There is a variety to choose from which for a meal includes the main entree and two side salads. There are soup choices which looked wonderful as well. The servings are very generous and filling. The quality and menu deliciously rare. The price is compatible with the quality and serving. I paid almost 17 euros (22 US) There was no tipping, and the atmosphere was a coffee club style with a duo folk singer and guitar player. Very relaxing. I went solo and did not feel out of place, since the place was filled with a variety of patrons, from all age groups, several solos sitting at tables reading, writing, drinking wine. I chose as my dinner the shepherds pie style (awesome) with two salads: one with beets and the other greek style. I had a delicious hot soy chai. Live music was played while I dined and patrons would politely clap after certain numbers. All in all a great evening of a satisfying meal and culture. Five stars, hands down, because of the pure veg menu and atmosphere.
Read morePros: Incredible food, delightful, friendly atmosphere, entertaining, too much to list
Cons: hard to read blackboard menu, no table service, buffet style
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cocoholic
Points +362
Excellent raw food - Edit
I was very happy to find a restaurant in Dublin that is actually serving raw food. I tried their raw deal which included a raw soup, main dish and a piece of raw chocolate. It was all very delicious, fresh and filling. I only didn't like the self service area which was very small, not in a good arrangement and you to queue for a while to get served. Their fresh juices were good as well. There is a health food store called "Nourish" just next to it that also sold some nice raw treats.
Read morePros: Tasty, Fresh, Moderate Prices
Cons: Queuing Time, People Are In The Way While Queuing For Food, Not Many Outdoor Seatings
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robbie5050
Points +102
Best In Dublin - Edit
How anyone can say the food is mediocre I have no idea. Yes it is expensive, all Dublin is overpriced but it this case it is worth every penny and you do get what you pay for.
Read moreFood changes daily , no fixed menu only the drinks stay the same.
Soups , sandwiches, salads all top notch and main courses are simply the best in Dublin
Always packed , morning, noon and night,.
They have taken over next door and upstairs as well.
Owner says she did not wish to open a 2nd branch as the quality could have slipped instead she waited years to get next door and upper floors.
Try it and you'll be back for more.
Pros: top quality food , top Staff, Daily Changing Menu
Cons: none really
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imogenmichel
Points +2707
Incredible food! - Edit
When I first came in I almost didn't stay to eat because it is a little on the pricey side, but I decided to treat myself anyway and I'm so glad I did! I had a borlotti bean and squash filo pastry parcel with two salads, which was absolutely delicious. I would definitely come here anytime for a special meal out. The staff were really friendly and helpful, the menu was very clear and easy to see what was vegan, and the atmosphere was really calm and lovely. The majority of the menu was vegan, and I really do think the only way this place could be improved would be for it all to be vegan!
Read morePros: Fantastic food, almost all vegan, Lovely, friendly staff, Great atmosphere
Cons: Bit on the pricey side, still good value
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fivesstarr
Points +137
Yummy - Edit
When I find a restaurant I like, I go to it often. I've been to cornucopia all three days I've been in Dublin so far. It's got a large vegan menu and it seems to be expanding its vegan menu, possibly going all vegan one day. Lots of options. Big portions. Good desserts.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Tuesday May 28, 2013
Pros: price, service , portions
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itsmeagain
Points +507
excellent - Edit
Went here 3 times lately, the breakfast was mouthwatering tofu on toast, flavoured so nicely that it waters my mouth just remembering it.Quite expensive, but the desserts, especially raw vegan cheesecakes, are out of this world. Try it for breakfast one day, you`ll love it. It is terribly busy and overcrowdwd at night. Toilets are small and down some narrow stairs, and so you find yourself passing waiters carrying pans etc whilst attempting to negotiate the stairs. How about more wheelchair friendly toilets please?
Read morePros: vegan food, tasty, varied
Cons: pricy., toilet access, crowds at night
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BlastardHempster
Points +58
delicious - Edit
This place is a standby default restaurant for me. It always has good vegan and vegetarian food
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Pas dheure
Points +22
Cornucopia - Da Best !! - Edit
While visiting Dublin, Ireland last year we came across this AMAZING restaurant, the food Mmmmmmm absolutely delish, & the CAKES really the best Vegan cakes we have ever tasted in our lives !!!, go there , I guarrantee you will not be dissapointed !
Read morePros: excellent food, friendly staff, Cakes to die for !
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Richard Myers
Points +766
Good food and central - Edit
We had an evening meal and then breakfast here a couple of days later. The food is good and the place is certainly busy. The area for ordering the food is a bit congested and makes one feel rushed a bit. However, it was great to find a place that had vegan food.
Read morePros: Good food, Not too loud, Central location
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davidyatesau
Points +93
Not Bad! Not fantastic - Edit
Normally when I see up to 4 happy cow ratings I get excited and probably have higher expectations than I should. This place is ok. I've been here three times in the last month, mostly out of convenience to its location.
Read moreNot bad but not brilliant. Can do better
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lwe2405
Points +40
Top veggie food in the heart of the city - Edit
It was so good we came back for more. The restaurant offers buffet-style food, much of which is vegan, with gf options as well. Great variety of food- verified by the fact that we came back the night after and the entire menu had changed! Colourful, flavoursome and super location. All very reasonably priced as well!
Read morePros: top food, good variety, centre of city
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paulm
Points +26
Outstanding! - Edit
On a visit to Dublin had more than one meal here - amazing quality and taste as witnessed by the difficulty finding somewhere to sit in the middle of the afternoon. What is really unusual is the fact that they can still remain current and not rest on their laurels after over 25 years in business unlike places I could mention in London.
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mmm1220
Points +26
Great Breakfast! - Edit
Made sure to have breakfast here and was not disappointed. Had Veggie Scramble, Sausage and Toast. Very tasty food with a friendly waitstaff. Perfect before a full day of sighteseeing. Wish we had made itt ack for dinner of lunch. Next trip:)
Read morePros: filling food, good portions, clean bathroom
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