Cates Cafe

Unit 8, Donabate Town Centre, Main St, Beaverstown, Donabate, Co. Dublin, K36 TW58, Ireland
+353 1 843 5096
$$$ Cafe , Breakfast restaurant
(254 Reviews)
Price Range €10–20

Welcome to Cates Cafe, a charming spot nestled in the heart of Donabate Town Centre. This delightful café is the perfect destination for anyone seeking a cozy atmosphere paired with exceptional food and service. Located at Unit 8, Main St, it invites you to step in for a delightful culinary experience that focuses on quality and customer satisfaction.

Cates Cafe serves up a menu filled with comfort food made from fresh, high-quality ingredients, ensuring each dish is as delicious as it is satisfying. Whether you're in the mood for a traditional Irish breakfast or a delightful brunch, you'll find offerings that cater to every palate. Standout dishes include a proper full Irish breakfast, praised by satisfied customers like Derek Mahony, who described it as "the best I’ve ever had." The food is not only cooked to perfection but is served on warm plates—a thoughtful touch noted by Oksana Osiniene, elevating the dining experience and showcasing the café’s commitment to quality service.

The ambiance at Cates Cafe invites you to relax and savor your meal. With warm and inviting decor, it’s an ideal spot for neighborhood locals and visitors alike. The staff here are renowned for their friendliness and attentiveness, creating a welcoming environment that encourages you to linger over your coffee. As funkey colour aptly put it, the experience is "absolutely beautiful" and embodies that down-to-earth vibe that makes it a favorite among patrons.

For those who enjoy a moment of respite, Cates Cafe has a lovely smoking area outside, allowing you to savor your coffee and unwind after a busy morning. Picture yourself indulging in a rich cappuccino while you enjoy the morning sun—a perfect way to kick off your weekend!

Don't just take our word for it; numerous reviews highlight the exceptional experiences at Cates Cafe. Whether you stop by for breakfast on a Saturday or simply want a quick coffee run, you're sure to appreciate the café's delightful offerings, attentive service, and relaxed atmosphere.

So if you find yourself in Donabate, make it a point to visit Cates Cafe. You’ll leave not just with a satisfied stomach, but with a smile and a desire to return!

Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Openings Hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Sunday

9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

254 Reviews
Unbiased Review

20 Sep 2025

Breakfast Time!!! Lovely little Cafe in Donabate. Food always fresh and good quality. Really friendly staff and really attentive. Worth a visit for breakfast on a Saturday morning lovely coffee and for those smokers among us they have a nice smoking area outside where you can enjoy a coffee and a smoke.

funkey colour

17 Aug 2025

Absolutely beautiful, first time there. The staff are amazing and polite. Food was well done. It's clean. And it's normal down to earth food absolutely yummy. I will definitely be back.

Derek Mahony

12 Aug 2025

Stopped off here before our round of golf breakfast was up there best i ever had everything cooked perfect proper full irish Derek

oksana osiniene

01 Aug 2025

The cafe itself is located in the shopping center, and there is a separate entrance from the street. You can leave your car in a large parking lot next to this center. We really liked that the food was brought on warm plates - this immediately created a feeling of care for the quality of service. The menu is varied, the price of the dishes included tea, coffee and cappuccino, which was a pleasant surprise. The staff is polite and friendly, it was nice to receive the order. The quality of the food is high, everything was very tasty, especially pleased with the delicious coffee! The prices are quite reasonable, and the quality is completely consistent. The only thing I would like to improve is the size of the premises, it could be a little more spacious. Overall, the impressions are very positive, I will definitely come back!

Abhijeet

29 Jul 2025

Friendly café with delicious food and dessert and excellent coffee

David Forsyth

24 Jun 2025

It is a lovely little spot with food made like you would make it at home yourself. The staff are so pleasant and attentive. Lovely variety on the menu.

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