The Irish Coffee Shop on West Chester Pike is the home to a hearty and economical breakfast with a sincere and loving nod to Ireland. Be aware that parking on WC Pike can be a burden and The Irish Coffee Shop does not have strong "curb appeal", but you do not want to miss this Havertown experience.
In addition to breakfast & coffee, The Irish Coffee Shop carries a grocery aisle of hard-to-find, crowd-favorite Irish goods including teas, sauces, chocolates and snacks.
The girls had French Toast with American bacon and sausage. They drank hot chocolate with what appeared to be homemade whipped cream. I went for the Traditional Irish Breakfast, (half portion). I've eaten many a bean, but never before with breakfast. These were the best beans I have ever had. The coffee was fine and my cup was refilled regularly.
Here's the bottom line: The Irish Coffee Shop is not a fancy place. It is clean; well appointed and gritty enough to remind you that you're at a real, local business. They deliver surprisingly delicious food and sincere service with a little slice of Ireland. Breakfast for 3 with coffee and hot chocolates cost only about $25. I recommend trying the Traditional Irish...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreIf you don't know what a full Irish breakfast is, you can get a pretty good idea of it by eating here. The breakfast mystery meats they serve (sausages, white and black pudding) are different from your usual US breakfast fare. Even the brand of baked beans is unusual and reminds me of the old country.
I'm a veteran of English transport cafes--unassuming places with stick-to-your-ribs fare--and this place just felt like one, except for the shelves crammed with across-the-pond treats. And these are a real bonus. For displaced Brit or Irish patrons who miss HP Sauce, Jelly Tots, and proper cuts of back bacon, this place doubles as a well-stocked neighbourhood...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreGreat small Family run restaurant serving all the tastes of Ireland with an extensive selection of sweets, soft drinks, food, teas and breads to take home with you. Caesar and his staff serve the perfect cuppa, and make fresh hand cut chips (fries) that are reminiscent of a chipper in Ireland. Highly recommend. The family and I go quarterly to stock up, and they even carry specialty items around the holidays (Easter eggs, turf & briquettes, Christmas pudding and biscuits, or holiday baskets that have the lot). Best place to get rashers, sausages, black and white pudding, and even sausage rolls. Go try it...
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