This friendly and well-located little café hits the spot for discerning shoppers, who appreciate Mairead Jacob's wholesome food - this is that rare treat, good home cooking based on the best of ingredients.
The day begins with breakfast, and a very good breakfast it is too: everything from lovely hot porridge with brown sugar and cream to warm Danish pastries, muffins, or Belgian waffles with organic maple syrup and the option of crispy bacon.
You can choose from this menu until noon, when they ease into lunch, with tasty little numbers like a house special of gratinated potato gnocchi with smoky bacon & sage or, equally typical of the treats in store, crispy duck, spring onion and Irish brie quesadillas or shepherdess's pie (using organic beef).
But best of all perhaps, as baking is a speciality, are the 'Sweet Fix' temptations which are just ideal for that quick morning coffee or afternoon tea break - the coeliac-friendly 'orange almond' cake has developed a following, and there's a wide of range hot and cold drinks, including 'Hippy' specialist teas.
Dishes which are vegetarian, or can be adapted for vegetarians, are highlighted on the menu at this great little place.
Great service, and great value too: full marks.
Idaho Cafe : Seats 30 (outdoors, 10). Open Mon-Sat, 8.30-5pm; B 8.30-12, L 12-4.30. House wine from about €16.50 or from €3.95 a glass, specialist beers from about €3.75. Toilets not wheelchair accessible; children welcome. Closed Sun, Bank Holidays, 24-26 Dec. No Credit Cards.
