Coffee connoisseur Paddy Kirk has travelled the length and breadth of Dublin, visiting the best independent cafés and coffee shops the city and its surrounds have to offer, in search of the perfect brew. Along the way he has met and interviewed dozens of café owners, roasters and connoisseurs, bringing together a definitive picture of Dublin’s thriving café culture. 

Pairing stunning photography – which showcases each café’s personality and design – with interviews, local trivia, personalised tips and methods for perfecting your home-brews, this book captures the essence of what makes Dublin’s cafés hubs of their communities, pioneers in their craft, and makers of some of the finest coffee in the world.