Chapel Gate Cafe

Chapel Gate, Ballincollig, Cork, P31 XP38, Ireland
+353 87 954 3916
$$$ Cafe
(216 Reviews)
Price Range €1–10

Chapel Gate Cafe in the heart of Ballincollig serves as a warm and lively local hub where coffee meets community. As a cafe, it’s a spot you’ll find bustling especially during mid-mornings and early afternoons, with locals dropping in for a quick coffee catch-up or a comfortable place to linger over a light bite.

The atmosphere here is inviting yet unpretentious. The seating arrangement caters well to both solo visitors looking to enjoy a quiet moment and small groups wanting to chat without having to raise their voices. Clean tables and thoughtfully maintained cutlery contribute to a sense of order in the relaxed setting.

Coffee quality is consistently noted, complemented by a selection of freshly made cakes and deli items that draw a steady stream of patrons. While the menu isn’t expansive, it offers practical options like gluten-free treats and reliable comfort food such as jacket potatoes prepared to avoid sogginess—a detail appreciated by those mindful of a good texture in their meals.

Staff here are consistently approachable and helpful, striking the right balance between professionalism and warmth. This friendliness reinforces the cafe’s role as a neighborhood meeting point, making it easy to strike up a conversation with regulars or simply soak in the surroundings.

Located right at a community crossroads, Chapel Gate Cafe benefits from its accessibility and visibility. It’s a place to step into for a pause in your day, whether you’re passing through Chapel Gate or purposely seeking a familiar spot to unwind, read, or chat. The combination of an informal vibe with dependable service makes it a practical choice for anyone in Ballincollig looking for quality without fuss.

Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
What they serve
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free parking lot
Parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

08:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Tuesday

08:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Wednesday

08:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Thursday

08:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Friday

08:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

216 Reviews
Cormack Wilson

14 Dec 2025

Delicious cakes and coffee. Friendly and helpful staff . Gluten free options.

Esen Eludo

30 Nov 2025

Right at the corner. Quite busy local coffee shop at the center of the local community. Very friendly staff and warm atmosphere. A nice place for a quick chit and chat on delightful deli.

nick sullivan

27 Nov 2025

Very good place to sit and eat, on your own or a little group, Very helpful staff and lovely atmosphere, great to have a bite and hear your own conversation without shouting.

Fiona Kiely

22 Nov 2025

A fantastic Cafe, great choice of food & drinks. Staff are so lovely, kind & professional. Highly recommend a visit here.

Michael Berry

29 Oct 2025

Great service, staff happy to help. Clean tables and cutlery. We both got jacket potatoes and they were nice and dry, not soggy.

mary mccarthy

15 Oct 2025

Brilliant cafe big and airy very friendly staff outdoors area very reasonable priced here great for lunches close at 3 large free of parking for 3hrs

Mary Donovan

02 Oct 2025

Beautiful Cafe with a lovely cosy interior and atmosphere,theres also a Charity Shop next door with some lovely items available and reasonably priced....both the Cafe and Charity Shop support Down Syndrome which is fantastic to support

F. Woodhams

13 Sep 2025

Wonderful just wonderful beautifully clean and just the best staff in the world. Well done on inclusion for all abilities of staff. It's a gorgeous restaurant. I always leave with a big smile and meet wonderful staff.

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