About The Cake Cafe
At Leonard's Corner in Portobello, The Cake Cafe is a sweet-toothed brunch dream come true, blending baked goods mastery with savoury brunch delights. This iconic spot has been a Rathmines staple for years, famed for towering cakes alongside fluffy eggs and bacon sarnies. Step in and you're hit with the buttery scent of fresh scones and the buzz of locals fuelling up before canal jaunts. Owned by passionate bakers, it champions Irish flour and dairy, turning simple brunch into something special amid Portobello's canal charm.
What to Expect
Cakes steal the show, but brunch shines: French toast with berry compote, croque madame oozing cheese, and vegan gluten-free options. Coffee is solid, pastries legendary. The corner location offers street views, with cosy indoor nooks and a few outdoor seats. Open early weekends, it's heaving by 10am with families and creatives.
Insider Tips
Share a cake slice post-brunch; the Victoria sponge is unbeatable. Weekdays quieter for chats with bakers. Stroll to Portobello Harbour after. Best Portobello brunch for cake lovers. Tip: their sausage roll is brunch gold.