Quick nod to Cafe Java in Ballsbridge

So, my work history over the last couple of years has been a bit patchy, a bit on and off if you will. Personal circumstances have meant that I give up my job a couple of times in a row. Having said that, I have been very lucky in that I've managed to get a job again soon enough when needed. My current position is in Ballsbridge, only several stops from my current house beside the seaside and going well so far. Anyway, I used to work in the area around 10 years ago and it's changed a lot in the 10 years with new restaurants and cafes, but I have to admit I can't remember if Cafe Java was around back then.

When I find somewhere I like for lunch during the working day I tend to become a creature of habit and go back again and again. I spent 18 months having lunch in the McCafe off the Naas Road for example. Hey, if it ain't broke don't fix it! Also, there wasn't much choice around there....Anyway, for the last month I have been going for lunch a lot to Cafe Java. It's cosy, the service is friendly and efficient, and they make two really good dishes in particular - the lunch omelette and the BLT. I don't have cheese in the omelette but even so, it's bursting with flavour and not at all dry. It comes with a lovely fresh side salad and some brown bread. Which isn't really necessary but a nice addition. The ham they use is top quality as well. The BLT actually does have crispy bacon in it, which is often promised but not delivered. It also comes with a side salad.

I might go mad and try somewhere else tomorrow, but I doubt it.

Until my Friday feed in the Embassy Grill ;)

Update:

Forgot to mention they have the best music as well, it's mostly 80s and I don't know the idea behind it but kudos to them for some very enjoyable tunes at lunch!

pps: Just found out today they do an all day brekkie. Score.

Cafe Java, 49 Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

http://www.cafejava.ie/cafe-java-locations-ballsbridge.html