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Cafe in Grannagh, Co. Kilkenny
What should I order at The Thatch Cottage Café?
What to order
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Breakfast
Recommended multiple times as a standout option, with reviewers praising the tasty full breakfast, great breakfast fare, and overall quality and presentation.
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Granola
Mentioned as a great breakfast item and praised for being presented with a flourish, making it a memorable and well-liked choice.
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Rashers & Sausages
Specifically called out as high quality and very enjoyable as part of breakfast, showing strong approval for the cooked breakfast components.
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Turkey And Ham Dinner
One reviewer singled out the turkey and ham dinner as a nice meal, suggesting it was a satisfying traditional lunch or dinner option.
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Garlic Shrimp And Chorizo Salad With Pesto Dressing
Praised for its flavors blending together perfectly, making it one of the most enthusiastically recommended specific dishes.
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Goats Cheese Salad
Described as delicious during a lunch visit, indicating it was a well-received and tasty salad option.
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Plain Scone
Mentioned as lovely for dessert, showing it was a pleasant and appreciated sweet treat.
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Homemade Sausage Roll
Called the best homemade sausage roll one reviewer had ever had, making it a standout item worth trying.
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Chips
Recommended as a side dish that was described as fab, especially alongside the goats cheese salad.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
About The Thatch Cottage Café
The Thatch Cottage Café is a cafe and breakfast restaurant in Grannagh, Co. Kilkenny, just outside Waterford City on the N24. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, and catering, with outdoor seating, dine-in, and takeout available. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming staff, the homemade food, the tea, and the cozy historic setting with a fireplace and cottage feel. The menu is described as good value, with dishes like fry ups, granola, chicken curry, and afternoon tea drawing repeated praise.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is The Thatch Cottage Café known for?
It is especially known for breakfast, tea, and its welcoming service, with reviewers often highlighting full fry ups, granola, and afternoon tea. People also mention the cozy historic cottage setting and the fact that it is a convenient stop just outside Waterford City in Grannagh.
What dishes are most recommended at The Thatch Cottage Café?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the fry up or full breakfast, granola, chicken curry, turkey and ham dinner, and the homemade sausage roll. The goats cheese salad, garlic shrimp and chorizo salad, and desserts like scones also come up as strong picks.
What is the atmosphere like at The Thatch Cottage Café?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and historic, with a cottage-like interior, traditional features, and a fireplace. It suits groups and tourists, and it also works for solo dining or working on a laptop because the setting is relaxed and the service is attentive.
Is The Thatch Cottage Café good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is €10 to €20, and reviewers say the food is reasonable and does not break the bank. Examples include a large fry up for 13 euro and comments that the portions are generous and the quality is strong for the price.
Do you need a reservation or is it busy at peak times?
It can get full at breakfast and lunch, and reviews mention that booking is worth it when the cafe is busy. The business also recommends brunch and lunch reservations, especially for peak times when the dining room fills up quickly.
Is parking available at The Thatch Cottage Café?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is The Thatch Cottage Café kid-friendly?
Yes, The Thatch Cottage Café is good for kids.
