The Wooden Whisk

A nice place for a cup of coffee. Despite it being louder than I thought, it was mostly due to the fact that it was a Sunday and it was rather packed with people. The deserts were delicious and the coffee was well prepared. It is a small place, so not ideal for large groups, but nice enough that to drop by for a coffee while shopping in the area. One small negative was that the card machine wasn’t working, so we had to use an ATM across the street to get cash out — the cashier didn’t warn us before ordering, so opening with that line would’ve saved some awkwardness when I pulled out my plastic to pay. They usually do accept cards though.

I really want to give this more stars as I do like it .
Good points
Lovely clean, French style eatery .
Fab range of cakes and breads, everything looks amazing, I just can’t stop looking at everything wanting to eat !
Coffee very nice .
Unusual sausage rolls really nice .
But. The service is a bit chaotic, always a Q, and not enough staff. You don’t know where you Q for one thing or other …only down side … But the cakes, bread coffee are fab !
Well recommended !

Ever you ever are stuck in Talbot Road for the day like myself (stayed in a hostel nearby) you need hi checkout this place.
The coffee I’d Java Republic from the looks of it which is a decent blend. I only use the decaf but my friend had the cappuccino and he loved it.
We. Also recommend the pulled pork in a bun. Super yummy. For dessert we had the brownies which were perfect with the coffee.
Totally recommend it!

Excellent service and superb deserts. The seating was a little odd… a little uncomfortable. However, don’t let this scare one away. It’s worth the stop for a light meal and coffee and desert; especially after an evening stroll, or shopping adventure.

A place that needs to be known. The staff is lovely and very welcoming. It’s really hard to make a choice in there as all the cakes looks amazing and their scones were the size of my head. Had the Nutella cheesecake which wasn’t heavy at all but perfectly lift and sweet at the same time. Will definitely go back to try more.

What a cute little place with great sweet smell! Get there for a coffee and scones. Great lemonade and fruit juice.

I was so excited to try this café– the food looks amazing, filling up cabinets and counter space with sweet abundance.
Unfortunately, the server was rude and somehow inattentive– quite an achievement as it’s difficult not to notice people when they are standing at the counter in front of you.
Unfortunately, we were also unanimously not completely in love with our food. It was very dry and just couldn’t live up to how delicious it looked which was a bit sad.
I can see that other people have had really positive experiences here, so if I decide to go back I will definitely update my review.

Lovely coffee shop and lunch spot on talbot street. Bright and airy, with lots of options on. It’s the sweet and the savoury side of things. Very good sandwiches, decent coffee, and they do juices and smoothies. Worth a stop!

Had to stop by for a quick bite before going out to a tour. Saw that this place was recommended highly, and it did not disappoint. Their crostini special was on point, and anywhere that exclusively serves espresso-​based coffee is a plus in my book.

Very good food: perfect time there! Everything is excellent and the atmosphere is very cozy
Special mention for the fresh baked scones

First rate drinks, scones to die for, and a comfortable place for a visit or to enjoy the morning newspaper

I was strolling around near Talbot street with the girlfriend and… GO TOBANN… I was hungry! We passed by this little place and saw the giant scones in the window and thought why not?
It was a nice little place decorated with wooden spoons and other little bits and pieces of wooden kitchen stuff. The place was well lit with a massive sky light in the ceiling (because if it were in the floor that would probably not work as well) which filled the place with natural light. There is a massive selection of pastries, cakes and sandwiches behind the counter. I also spotted they had a nice little brunch menu too but I was set on having a big ass scone.
I ordered a blueberry scone and the lady ordered a raspberry scone. They came with delicious jams and plenty of butter (many places only give you one portion of butter for a scone which, too be perfectly honest, is completely unacceptable). The scone was pretty good, not amazing but a good scone. Plenty of fruit in there and the cake itself was tasty, I’ve had better but not many.
I will definitely be going back there to try the brunch, if not to get more scones.

I love this café!
It is right by my workplace, so I stop by for their fresh-​baked bread and homemade soups. They also have cheap smoothies, and a few good salads.
Their pastries are amazing. Just out of this world. Everything from carrot cake to tiramisu to cream puffs. You must try it!

We didn’t stay long as we had plans. But, I was surprised when walking in. It’s very airy and comfortable.
The coffee was good. Not great compared to other spots we know. However, their strengths are clearly in baking.
Everything looks tasty, colourful and sweet.
It didn’t know what half the cakes were. But, we’ll come back to try them.
Next time I go. I’ll order a nice big cuppa and plenty of cakes.
Keep up the good work.
And I love the name!

This place is cute!!! I have passed in front of it a few times and never tried. I was attracted by their colorful cake window and this time I had to try them.
I loved the internal decoration. Everything is clean and organized and detailed. The sandwiches are a kinda of expensive and not so attractive as the cakes (4.80 to eat in). I had one and it was just ok. The carrot cKe was good and it comes in a big peace. My friend had the strawberry tart and apparently it was divine =)
Coffees were good too and cost about 2,80 — 3 euros. Coffee to go are 2 euros.

The Wooden Whisk is a welcome addition to Talbot Street. Their cakes are delicious and the coffee is authentic Italian. The ony down side is that, like many Dublin cafes, they don’t even have one high chair for children, (my nephew exacted some karmic justice by spilling milk). I have reviewed it further here:

Nice place for coffee/​desserts. They are not cheap, but they deliver (especially the desserts, which are amazing; the coffee is just ok).
Just a little tiny thing: those bottles of milk in every table… are they supposed to look «dirty»? (like «vintage»?)… Or are they just dirty? The place is spotless, otherwise.

Much better décor than the average coffee shop on Talbot Street. Staff had a lovely warm and professional welcome. The desserts in the window definitely have more of a European feel to them and this makes a welcome change to the usually éclairs and coffee slices you get elsewhere.
They are going for that vintage… old worldie look and vibe. Only thing I would have changed was my croissant should have been heated with a little cream or jam on the side. I’ll be back!

This place caught my eye because of their colorful and scrumptious cakes display. It reminded me of traditional Portuguese and Brazilian bakeries so I had to surrender to my sweet tooth and give it a go. The location is great — 2 min walk from the Spire. There are some good prices depending on your choice but a big cup of americano goes for 2.50 and there are plenty of pastries, sandwiches, take away fresh baguettes and almondino (superb almond cake really moist and sweet). Right next to where you pay they have some «samples of the day” — like bread and chilli sauce for example.
The only problem would be that many people arrive and sit and after waiting for a while realize that you must go to the counter to order and pay. And the place is very small with a couple of wooden chairs that are ok but not the most comfortable seating.

With a big window display full of beautiful pastries and an airy inviting room, the Wooden Whisk doesn’t go unnoticed to those passing by on Talbot St. A few doors down another bakery had closed shop recently so this new place fills the gap with added flair.
There’s no table service, which is a bit disappointing, so you need to order at the counter before sitting down. It’s a nice place for a morning or afternoon snack. The staff is also a bit distant and not particularly friendly.
The pastries and cakes I’ve tried were pleasant but toothachingly sweet and a bit dear — I still think € 3,5 for an éclair is a bit too much. The icings especially should have a lot less sugar, so that you could taste the rest of the ingredients.
They also sell various kinds of bread — very good and fresh -, and after 6pm they put them at a lower price to sell out that day’s stock, which is perfect if you want to pick some fresh bread before dinner.
All in all, an alright place and a very welcome addition to this part of town, but it could do with some changes.