The Bald Barista serves breakfast all day at 68 Aungier Street, Dublin 2, from 7:00 on weekdays, 8:30 on Saturday and 9:00 on Sunday. Everything is made here in the morning by Monika, and the coffee is pulled by Buzz. These are the questions people ask us most at the counter, with straight answers and current prices.

What time can I get breakfast?

From 7:00 Monday to Friday, 8:30 on Saturday and 9:00 on Sunday. The kitchen runs all day, so breakfast is on until we close: 15:00 on weekdays and Sunday, 16:00 on Saturday.

What should I order on my first visit?

The three things we put on our homepage: the breakfast ciabatta (salad, melted cheese, ham and a properly cooked egg, €9.50), the scrambled eggs and bacon croissant (€11.95) and a mocha (from €4.60). You won’t leave hungry.

Do you do a cooked breakfast?

Yes, built around scrambled eggs on toast:

  • Plain, €9.95
  • With bacon or with sausage, €11.95
  • Sausage and bacon, €11.95
  • Sausage, bacon and beans, €12.95

All of them can be made gluten-free on our gluten-free bread.

What else is on in the morning?

Butties with bacon, sausage or both (€9.95), savoury bagels from €5.95 (cream cheese) to €9.95 (cream cheese and salmon), beans on toast (€7.50), a ham and cheese croissant (€6.50) and a muffin with egg, cheese and relish (€5.95).

Is there something lighter or sweet?

Homemade granola with yoghurt, from €7.50 with honey or fruit compote up to €9.50 with banana, roasted nuts, cranberries and seeds. Sweet toast from €4.50, sweet bagels with Nutella or peanut butter, and whatever cakes Monika has baked that day.

How much is a coffee?

A small americano is €3.70, a small cappuccino or latte €3.95, and a flat white €4.50. Every coffee comes in four sizes. Oat, coconut, soya or almond milk is from €0.70 extra. See the full menu for every size and price.

Can I take it away?

Yes, everything on the menu is eat in or take away. Bring your own cup and you pay 20 cents less on every coffee, every day.

Is it busy in the morning?

Around eight on a weekday it is small, cosy and often loud, with a queue along the counter. There is a ground floor, 36 seats upstairs and a garden that fills up fast on a good day.

Can I bring my dog, laptop or pram?

Dogs are welcome. There is free Wi-Fi and power sockets, the café is wheelchair accessible, and we take cards.

Where exactly are you?

68 Aungier Street, Dublin 2, D02 XE86, between Dublin Castle and Camden Street, about five minutes on foot from St Stephen’s Green. Directions are here.