Sarah MurrayJuly 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
Delicious coffee and super friendly service. Very reasonable prices. Don’t forget to leave your mark on the map!
Café · Cobh, Co. Cork
Guilty Pleasure Café Cobh
Open now Closes at 16:00 4.8 on Google · 25 reviews
Opening hours
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Open now
Closes at 16:00
| Monday | 09:30 – 16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30 – 16:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 09:30 – 16:00 |
| Friday today | 09:30 – 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 16:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directions5 Harbour Row, Cobh, Co. Cork
- CuisineCafé
- Price€
- Nearest stationCobh Station · 760 m
About Guilty Pleasure Café
Guilty Pleasure Café is a café on Harbour Row in Cobh, Co. Cork. Expect good coffee, breakfast plates, soup-and-sandwich lunches and home baking.
It sits about 680 m from Heritage Centre — roughly a 8-minute walk. Arriving by train? Cobh Station is 760 m away, about 9 minutes on foot. Cobh has 53 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. Nearby, Kingfisher is only 80 m down the road.
It is open 6 days a week and closed on Wednesday. The earliest start is 9:30am on Monday, and the latest close is 4pm on Monday. Diners rate it 4.8/5 on Google across 25 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff, tasty food and coffee.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Café |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Google rating | 4.8 / 5 from 25 reviews |
| Address | 5 Harbour Row, Cobh, Co. Cork |
| Eircode | P24 N407 |
| Wheelchair access | Limited |
| Open | 6 days a week · 38 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Cobh Station (760 m) |
| Nearby landmark | Heritage Centre (680 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 216 km |
| Coordinates | 51.85100, -8.28979 |
Menu highlights
What to order at Guilty Pleasure Café
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€9.50
Avocado Toast
Sourdough, chilli, poached egg
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€3
Flat White
Double shot
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€7
Granola Bowl
Greek yoghurt, berries, honey
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€3.50
Hot Chocolate
Marshmallows
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€7
Toasted Special
Ham, cheese, tomato, onion
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€8.50
Seafood Chowder
Brown bread
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of café. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around noon on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for café venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 09:30 – 16:00
- Sunset in Cobh today: 19:09
- Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 2pm
- One of 53 places to eat in Cobh
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Reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
Friendly staffTasty foodCoffeeAtmosphere
Laura O'DonovanJune 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
Really lovely cafe. The most delicious brownies I have ever tried and I’ve tried a lot!! It’s a great place to stop to have a tasty treat! They even have ones for your dog! I’ll be back!
Response from the owner
Thank you Laura, looking forward to having you back!!
helen conwayJune 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
What a lovely calm atmosphere, friendly owners, and delicious pastries, the brownies are to die for
Response from the owner
Thank you for your support Helen, appreciate it!
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Where is Guilty Pleasure Café?
Guilty Pleasure Café is located at 5 Harbour Row, Cobh, Co. Cork. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is Guilty Pleasure Café open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 10:00 – 16:00.
What time does Guilty Pleasure Café close tonight?
It is open right now and closes at 16:00 (Irish time).
Is Guilty Pleasure Café wheelchair accessible?
Access is recorded as limited — some areas may not be step-free.
What other restaurants are near Guilty Pleasure Café?
The closest alternatives are Kingfisher (80 m), Express Pizza & Kebabs (100 m) and Wan Fu Chinese (120 m).
How is Guilty Pleasure Café rated?
Guilty Pleasure Café has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 on Google, based on 25 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, tasty food and coffee.
What is the nearest train station?
Cobh Station is about 760 m away, roughly 9 minutes on foot.
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