Farmgate Cafe and Restaurant is a must when visiting Cork, whether just for a Coffee, Breakfast or having lunch.
Opened since 1994 and still meeting the locals high standards for Traditional food to be served as it should. Nearly all the raw ingredients used in the kitchen come from either the Market below or from local suppliers that also supply some of the other stalls in the Market.If you fancy trying a good value breakfast then this is the place for you to get set for the day.
You have a choice from the traditional sausage & bacon to poached or scrambled eggs. A must for all if in town for the day. Coffee and Scones are very popular mid morning whilst soaking up the every day coming and goings in the market. The surroundings have changed little in the intervening years and just sitting there you will start to get a feel for how the market was in a past era.
The food is prepared by highly skilled chefs using top quality produce and you can really tell. Maybe its the mouthwatering anticipation when you see the waiter approaching your table! One visit to Farm Gate and you'll soon see why its so popular among the locals. So next time you fancy a breakfast before work or shopping then come to one of Corks best known spots for no nonsense good food.
Some of the food delights freshly cooked & served daily.
Fish Chowder, fresh Oysters, Organic Smoked Salmon, Corned Beef & Corned Mutton, Irish Stew, tripe & drisheen, shepherds pie, bacon & liver, chargrilled chicken, maccheroni cheese, chicken salad, goats cheese salad, farmgates own special salad.
Irish Farmhouse cheese plate, lemon tart, apple tart, fruit crumble, bread & butter pudding, banoffi and many more desserts for the sweet tooth.
An excellent selection of wines from France, Spain, Italy, Argentina to name but a few are available to accompany your meal either by the glass or bottle.
The food is very reasonably priced and comes highly rated.
Breakfast is served in the morning. Lunch is served from 12 till 3pm Monday - Saturday with an afternoon menu serving till 4pm.