Birdcage Café — Restaurant in The Municipal District of Muinebeag

Delicious cookie, coffee was top notch, lady allowed me to use toilet and I decided to buy coffee after.....man who served me used hands/fingers (no gloves) to pick up and bag a cake for the lady before me, took her money, didn't wash his hands, and then and proceeded to pick up what I requested, in the same fashion! Was not impressed when I explained to him (very plainly, straightforward) that "sorry, I don't do hands", pretty much glared at me, he just about stopped himself from throwing his eyes to heaven. It was really poor show. He turned around to reach for the box of gloves, and it appeared he was trying to catch his co-workers eye at the same time. No one said anything by way of explanation, and it was clear I wasn't overly welcomed at the till thereafter! I do find that practice very odd in this day and age. Even if he'd washed his hands I'd be ok with that. The attitude said it all unfortunately. Yeah I'd go back, quirky little spot, but I'd do the same again....I surely hope they don't; it was the attitude after I explained how uncomfortable felt that I really bugged me. I think they should know better. Before I was served, I had asked could I sit at their couch to eat, and the lady shrugged her shoulders and said yes, but at the till, that didn't feel like a comfortable option anymore. This was...

The most beautiful dishes, cakes and coffee! Always something different on the menu, social media up to date daily. Offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Owners Alistair and Ciara are absolutely wonderful people. Baked cheesecake, kinder blondies, raspberry and white chocolate blondies, lemon drizzle cake (GF) goats cheese toastie, chicken shawarma are my favourites to name a few. Love love...

Wow! Went in for a coffee and decided to get a sambo and a treat... outstanding! And everything is made by the owner, all treats, salads etc, amazing! The cinnamon bun was tremendous. If you're passing through Bagnelstown, treat yourself to a bit of genuine, honest love of food 🙂 ps, the halloumi is...