The alfajores are unreal&mdash;crumbly, rich, and not too sweet. That dulce de leche filling is spot on. Lovely little bakery, proper neighbourhood vibe.

Onigiri made fresh to order. Really good. Grabbed one as a snack while walking around Dublin. Simple and tasty.

Came here for a late lunch and barely made it before the 2pm cutoff. The place was still busy though, which says something. Had the fish and chips&mdash;batter was properly crispy, not greasy. Chips were decent too. Service was quick considering how packed it was. Just wish they stayed open a bit later, would&#39;ve loved to come back for dinner.

Full Irish breakfast did the job - solid portion, decent price for what you get. Staff were quick and didn&#39;t fuss around. Handy spot if you&#39;re passing through and need something filling before heading off. No complaints really.

I had a fantastic brunch at Balfes! The food was delicious, and the portions were generous. The staff were welcoming and made us feel right at home.

Right next to the station, so it&#39;s handy. Bangers and mash were solid, service was quick enough. Decent spot for a pint and something filling before a train.

Good coffee and the staff were lovely. Place is small but cosy enough. Had a sandwich and it did the job. Fine for a quick coffee stop in Dublin.

Came for the Sunday roast and the beef was spot on, really tender. Roasties had that proper crunch I look for. Portion size felt fair for the price. Place was buzzing with the match on, so not the quietest, but that&#39;s part of the vibe here. Left full and content.

Got the Too Good To Go bag&mdash;6 pastries for &euro;3.49. Staff let me pick which ones I wanted, which was nice. Croissant was still flaky, not soggy at all.

Sushi rolls were massive, loaded with fresh fish and veg. Rice was spot on, honestly the best I&#39;ve had outside Japan. Agedashi tofu and the house tempura mix were solid too. Portion size for the price is fair, no complaints there. Place was busy but service kept up fine. I&#39;d go back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Daily specials are solid, good value for what you get. Food came out fresh, service was friendly enough.

The chowder and shrimp were pretty good, fresh and well done. Service was fine, just a bit of a wait.

The sticky toffee pudding was unreal, and the muffins are super light with that crispy top. Proper little spot if you&#39;re wandering around the area.

Portions are proper generous and the prices aren&#39;t bad for what you get. I popped in for a quick lunch and left properly full. The seating area is a bit cramped though, felt a little squeezed in by the table next to me. But for the quality of the food, I can&#39;t really complain. Would go back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Grilled squid was proper. Charred cabbage side actually stole it a bit, really good. One of the better ones I&#39;ve had in Dublin, no messing. Worth the money for sure.

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