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Happy Out Donnybrook serving coffee and brunch - Happy Out - Donnybrook, Dublin, Dublin

Happy Out - Donnybrook

4.7 (180)
€30 and under
Café
81 Morehampton Rd, Dublin, Dublin D04 X8R5

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Happy Out - Donnybrook

4.7
€30 and under
Café
Donnybrook

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
Happy Out is adding another string to its bow and taking on the Dublin brunch scene. At the weekend there will be an adventurous brunch menu with a variety of coffees and brewing methods to explore. During the week, we will be giving the people what the want; coffee, toasties and a full breakfast menu.



There are seats in the middle around the open kitchen so you can enjoy the hustle and bustle of everything going on. Down the back there is a bright mezzanine area with a skylight and then we have some outdoor table in our lovely sun trap out the back.



This brick and mortar style cafe is the love child of one of the owners, Brian. Taking inspiration from his travels around the world and his family kitchen. The breakfast tacos from his trips around Central/South America, The Levain flatbread from his sourdough starter and soufflé pancakes from eating his way around Japan.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Donnybrook
  • Cross street
    Herbert Park Road
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking on all streets around the cafe.
  • Public transit
    The 145 and 46A Dublin bus stop less than a minutes walk away.
  • Additional
    Cafe, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Happy Out - Donnybrook.

4.7

4.7
(180)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Great for brunch

  • Dublin 4

    Best Overall

  • Dublin 4

    Best Food

  • Dublin 4

    Best Service

  • Dublin 4

    Best Ambiance

  • Dublin 4

    Best Value

  • Dublin 4

    Great for brunch

  • Dublin 4

    Healthy

  • Dublin 4

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Happy Out - Donnybrook shines as a "lovely local neighbourhood cafe" with "amazing staff and food." Known for its "great brunch selection," this bustling spot is perfect for breakfast tacos and hash browns. While reservations are recommended due to its popularity, the "very friendly and attentive staff" ensure a delightful experience.
180 Reviews
  1. Pilar

    Dublin8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on November 1, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was delayed almost 1h for one of the people in the table, and they said they wouldn’t charge it, and when we went to pay it was duplicated in the bill. The service was not good, slow, and not on top of the orders. The food was okay, nothing special. It’s an okay place for a coffee but I wouldn’t recommend it for a good brunch

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  2. Kelly

    London123 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great at brunch selection and lovely local neighbourhood cafe. Couldn’t get a seat by walk-in as said full, went online and booked and then stayed for food - staff should consider customer experience more and better use of empty tables. This wasn’t logical. Aside from this, very friendly and attentive staff, so a shame this happened.

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  3. Valerie

    Dublin3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a lovely cafe for brunch on a Sunday. However, it is a pity that we were asked to leave just after an hour. Apparently this is policy if two people are dining, but it would make me consider not returning.

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  4. Gabriela

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 4, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff and food!!! First time and definitely not the last one☺️☺️☺️

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  5. John

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on September 12, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Busy local restaurant. Simple menu. Very hectic.

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  6. Eamonn

    Dublin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on August 30, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Table of girls opposite us were excessively noisy. One toilet was locked so queues unless someone took genuinely super long time. Apart from all that will be back and enjoyed the café, staff are so lovely. Thanks.

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  7. Miriam

    Dublin19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere! Glad I had a reservation as it was quite busy!

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  8. Aibhin

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family of 5 all adults loved Happy out for lunch/ brunch yesterday 12/7/26. Coffees were perfection and food divine . Will definitely be back .

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  9. Lee

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My fav brek/ brunch hotspot. Super food and amazing staff !

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  10. Andrew

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the breakfast tacos, and hash browns. Staff were really helpful in getting us seated as quickly as possible

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Donnybrook
  • Cross street
    Herbert Park Road
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking on all streets around the cafe.
  • Public transit
    The 145 and 46A Dublin bus stop less than a minutes walk away.
  • Additional
    Cafe, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Happy Out is at its best for weekend brunch, plan for a Saturday or Sunday morning when their adventurous weekend brunch menu is served and guests rave about the experience; weekends can be busy so booking is recommended.

Yes, the outdoor sun‑trap tables are popular with diners bringing dogs; guests report bringing puppies and say staff were welcoming, even offering treats.

Yes, families regularly visit Happy Out; reviewers mention children dining (one guest said their son loved the 'Hamamazing'), and staff are described as accommodating and helpful with groups.

Happy Out offers seating around the open kitchen, a bright mezzanine with a skylight, and outdoor tables in a sunny 'sun trap' at the back.

Happy Out feels like a bright, neighbourhood brunch cafe, an open kitchen with central seating, a skylit mezzanine and a sunny back 'sun trap', with friendly staff and a bustling, welcoming vibe.

Happy Out is often busy, many guests advise booking in advance; reviewers specifically report weekday late-mornings and Friday mid-days as busy, while other visitors have enjoyed a quieter brunch or lunch.

Yes, dogs are welcomed at Happy Out; guests describe it as extremely pet friendly and mention bringing puppies and being offered treats.

Yes, Happy Out offers outdoor tables in a sunny 'sun trap' out the back, and guests note an almost-outside seating area behind the cafe.

Happy Out - Donnybrook follows a casual dress code, comfortable, everyday clothes are entirely appropriate.

Happy Out is the brick-and-mortar love child of one of the owners, Brian, whose travels and family kitchen inspired dishes like the breakfast tacos and Levain flatbread.

Happy Out - Donnybrook is open Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00, and Sat–Sun 08:00–16:00.

Portions at Happy Out are described by guests as plentiful and hearty, with several reviewers noting serving sizes are great and the breakfast tacos especially very filling.

Sunday is a favourite for weekend brunch at Happy Out, guests specifically praise its Sunday breakfast/brunch, and the owner highlights an adventurous weekend brunch menu.

Private dining isn't part of the offering at Happy Out, instead the cafe focuses on its open-kitchen seating, a bright mezzanine with a skylight, and outdoor tables in the sun trap.

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A photo of Happy Out - Donnybrook restaurant

Happy Out - Donnybrook

4.7
€30 and under
Café
Donnybrook

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
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