Woodes

Yabe

laid-back, 'old world' coffee house 16th October 2008

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This is a long established 'coffee house' and sandwich temple, at the bottom of Park Street and within spitting distance of the Cathedral and College Green.
Woodes is a bit of an institution and offers a useful respite from the traffic-mad thoroughfare outside. An excellent place for a strong, early morning coffee and a bacon roll. If you're into cakes, Woodes usually has a sumptuous range of pastries, cookies, rolls and snacks. The hot chocolate also comes highly recommended.
One of the useful things about Woodes is the relative privacy inside the eating area. The way in which the tables are laid out allows for a comfortable space, where conversation are not easily overheard and where there is no pressure to vacate your table if you were to get carried away gossiping.
Where Woodes really comes into its own is if you are looking for a sandwich at lunch time. Its reputation for freshness and choice is legendary. The long, snaking queue on Park Street confirms this. If you work nearby or are short of time, the take-away side of the business is ideal. The staff here have perfected the art of 'speedy service with a smile'.
If you can stroll into Woodes, who needs one of those bland, pretentious, global 'coffee' outlets? Get real!

mat1per

No fuss just good simple food 29th March 2008

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Good food, service and a nice atmosphere.

I recommend breakfast, going for an early morning mug of Tea and a Bacon Sandwich.

Lunchtime sandwiches are varied and the soup is always a treat.

Nice atmosphere and a nice place to have a break and read the newspaper.