Ahead of your stay at our self catering Coastguard Cottages in Cromane this year,  we’re sure you’re already making a  ‘see and do list’  whilst travelling around our beautiful Kerry countryside. Whether you are boating along the Lakes of Killarney, catching some waves at Rossbeigh Beach or walking the many well worn trails within The Reeks District, we just couldn’t resist telling you all about the exceptional mobile cafes on our list!

Here’s our round-up (in no particular order) of all the best spots to get your caffeine fix (and definitely grab a snack or sweet treat) within 30 minutes of Cromane. 

 

THE BOATHOUSE, CROMANE

Located just off the Ring of Kerry and only 30 minutes from Killarney along the Wild Atlantic Way in Cromane is the quaint and quirky Boathouse.

The Boathouse serves a variety of barista beauties including; specialised Lattes, Americano’s, Cappuccino’s, Flat White’s, Mocha’s and the very popular Hot Chocolate with all the works! Not to mention our array of Tea’s and juices for the kids.

For those with a sweet tooth, they have a delicious array of fresh bakes and treats to enjoy on the beach. With ingredients being sourced locally, the menu changes all the time so keep an eye on their social media for bakes of the day and opening times.

With ambitious dreams and determination, the owners Toni & Fionan, hope to showcase the best of what Cromane has to offer, both for visiting tourists and our fellow community with comfortable seating, panoramic views and a Maritime craft shop for all to enjoy in due course.

Find out more HERE

 

UPCYCLE MOBILE CAFE, FAIRY FOREST GLENBEIGH

Upcycle Mobile Café is located at the entrance to the Fairy Forest, just outside the village of Glenbeigh towards Rossbeigh Beach. The cafe offers speciality coffee, delicious hand baked goods and a selection of artisan cold drinks and ice-cream in an upcycled rice vintage horsebox.

Owners Dan & Nicole met while travelling. Dan, is local enough (from Cromane) and had to travel to the other side of the world to meet a stella Kiwi girl, Nicole who couldn’t resist a Kerry accent and now proudly calls Glenbeigh home with Dan.

A trip to Upcycle Mobile cafe should be put on your list if you are in the area where top class coffee and good company is always on the menu.

Check out their social media page for opening hours and more information HERE

 

PATCHINO’S COFFEE & TREATS, KILLORGLIN

Patchino’s Coffee & Treats is a new mobile coffee shop located in the Fairfield in Killorglin, the heart of Kerry in The Reeks District along the Wild Atlantic Way. This lively town on a hill is best known for one of Ireland’s oldest, longest and unusual festivals, Puck Fair held annually in August.

The coffee dock serves barista quality coffee as well as range of freshly baked goods. All allergens are catered for. Patchinos uses all local suppliers. Gabi bakes (Killorglin), Foghliu Cash & Carry (Killorglin), Killarney Coffee Roasters and as well as using compostable cups and lids from Delpac (Ballinskelligs) – always a winner in our books!

Patch, the owner, has worked in the hospitality sector for years so you are guaranteed a good chat and enjoy a laugh with his and his team while you wait for your brew.

For opening hours and more information check out their social media page HERE

 

PAPA REILLY’S COFFEE BAR, LICKEEN WOOD

Papa Reilly’s Coffee Bar is located in Lickeen, on the Iveragh Peninsula in the picturesque Glencar Valley. The beautiful Blackstones Bridge is a local landmark and just a few minutes walk from Papa Reilly’s. The Coffee Bar offers a selection of coffees, teas, herbal teas as well as delicious hot chocolate and sweet treats.

If you plan on spending the day in the area, we’d recommend discovering one of the many looped waymarked trails or bring the kids along to enjoy family fairy trail or unicorns rides. Fishing in this area is also very popular so if you’d prefer to spend your precious time fishing than packing a lunch – you can pre-book a hamper from Maria & Ivan, owners of Papa Reilly’s Coffee Bar, 24hrs in advance.

Check out their social media page for more information on their opening hours and daily specials HERE

 

FOX IN THE BOX, CAHERSIVEEN

Fox in the Box is a new local mobile coffee house situated in the Fair Field, Caherciveen.

Family founded and run, they are passionate about community, connection and great coffee! The Fox is very proudly born and brewed in South Kerry, working very closely with local partners and suppliers such as Skeillg Chocolate Factory, Camos, Delpac and Millers Butchers to bring our customers premium tasting offerings. They use speciality coffee from Babors Beans, a roastery based further along the peninsula in Kenmare and customers are loving the taste of the bespoke blend.

Fox in the Box has only been open a few short weeks, but in that time they have built up a reputation for our great tasting artisan baked goods. Having a pastry chef as part of the team certainly helps, and the talented Kate Morrisey has garnered a loyal following for her incredible cinnamon buns and Brookies (a combination of the best bits of a brownie and a cookie – chocolate heaven!

For more information on their opening hours and menu, check out their social media page HERE

 

THE BLACK STREAM COFFEE BOX, GAP OF DUNLOE

The Black Stream Coffee Box is located in a beautiful part of Kerry called The Gap of Dunloe, just outside Killarney and only 1km from the famous Kate Kearneys Cottage.

The vintage Coffee Box serves a wide variety of drinks and treats suitable for all tastes. Choose from teas, coffees and hot chocolate or if you fancy something sweet they have donuts, waffles and even Muckross Ice Cream – yummy!

For more information on their opening hours and menu, check out their social media page HERE

Exterior Black Stream Coffee Box

THE BEAN BOX

Adam Walsh and Peter o Sullivan hail from Killarney, they are both in first year in college and have set up their mobile cafe just past The Red Fox. Its situated in a stunning viewing point with vistas over the mountains and down to the Caragh River. Selling coffee and crepes, apparently the best crepes on the Ring of Kerry with everything from Nutella to specials like kinder bueno and biscoff – sooooo yummy!  They are eco friendly too  which we love and use fully compostable cups, lids and straws.
For more information on their opening hours and more, you can find them  HERE
The Bean Box Mobile Cafe

GAPPUCCINO COFFEE BOX

Based half way up the Gap of Dunloe, Gappuccinos Coffee Box serves a wide variety of coffees, teas and minerals as well as delicious homemade treats. Fiadhna who operates the coffee dock is a local from the Black Valley – she will definitely be able to make you a good cuppa and give you some local advise and tips on your travels. For more information on their opening hours and more, you can find them  HERE

 

So that’s our list so far – we’ll add more as we find them on our own Kerry travels as there are loads popping up all over the countryside! No matter where you travel in Kerry (discovering her secluded walkways, the wild Atlantic waves of her beaches or her breathtaking hilltop highs) there’s one thing for sure – you’ll never be caught hungry or thirsty while cute and convenient mobile cafes dot the landscape.