Ashie AshDecember 2025 · via Google
★★★★★
Great, friendly service with plenty of parking available. It’s an ideal spot to stop before heading into the city centre. The food was fresh and enjoyable—highly recommend!
Breakfast & Brunch and Café · Carrigeen, Co. Kilkenny
The Thatch Cottage Café Carrigeen
Closed now Opens tomorrow at 09:30 4.7 on Google · 621 reviews
Opening hours
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Closed now
Opens tomorrow at 09:30
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30 – 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 – 16:30 |
| Thursday today | 09:30 – 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 – 17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30 – 16:30 |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 16:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsCarrigeen, Co. Kilkenny
- CuisineBreakfast & Brunch and Café
- Price€€
- Phone+353 51 872 876
- Nearest stationWaterford Plunkett Station · 3.4 km
- SeatingOutdoor tables
- ServiceTakeaway
- AccessWheelchair friendly
About The Thatch Cottage Café
The Thatch Cottage Café is a breakfast & brunch café based in Carrigeen, County Kilkenny. Expect all-day breakfast plates and good coffee.
If you are sightseeing, Granny Castle is only 80 m away. Carrigeen has 2 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. Choice is limited locally — the next nearest restaurant, Pizza Spot, is roughly 2.4 km away.
Facilities recorded for this venue include takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating, table reservations and wheelchair access. It is open 6 days a week and closed on Monday. The earliest start is 9:30am on Tuesday, and the latest close is 5:30pm on Thursday. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on Google across 621 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff, tasty food and breakfast. A typical bill comes to roughly €10–20 a head.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Breakfast & Brunch and Café |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Typical spend | €10–20 per person |
| Google rating | 4.7 / 5 from 621 reviews |
| Good for kids | Yes |
| Parking | Yes |
| Address | Carrigeen, Co. Kilkenny |
| Eircode | X91 W243 |
| Phone | +353 51 872 876 |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Open | 6 days a week · 43 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Waterford Plunkett Station (3.4 km) |
| Nearby landmark | Granny Castle (80 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 133 km |
| Coordinates | 52.28132, -7.16132 |
At a glance
Services & amenities at The Thatch Cottage Café
Service
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Dining
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
On the menu
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
What to order at The Thatch Cottage Café
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€14.50
Full Irish Breakfast
Rashers, sausages, black & white pudding, egg, beans, toast
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€12
Avocado Toast
Sourdough, chilli, poached egg
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€7.50
Granola Bowl
Greek yoghurt, berries, honey
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€4.50
Hot Chocolate
Marshmallows
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€11.50
Soup & Sandwich
Soup of the day with half a sandwich
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€12.50
Shakshuka
Baked eggs, spiced tomato, feta
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of café. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around noon on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for breakfast & brunch and café venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 09:30 – 17:30
- Sunset in Carrigeen today: 19:06
- Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 2pm
- One of 2 places to eat in Carrigeen
Photos
Reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
Friendly staffTasty foodBreakfastBusy at peak times
Fork In The Road2025 · via Google
★★★★★
Thatch Cottage Cafe
The Thatch Cottage Cafe is located just outside Waterford City on the N24 in Grannagh South Kilkenny, just a short hop from the New Bypass. There is parking both out the front, and a large car park at the rear which allows wheelchair accessibility due to steps at the front door.
Originally a traditional thatched pub, now tastefully converted into a Cafe, it retains many of its original features and still has a traditional cottage-like feel to it. The decor and furniture is very much in keeping with the building itself, creating a warm homely feel.
Service here is absolutely great, and they serve a great Granola for breakfast as well as the traditional options. Staff are attentive, efficient, friendly and helpful, even during peak times when things get busy. If unsure, it may be worth booking your table for breakfast or lunch, as at times, it can be full to capacity.
The food is of great quality, presented well, and extremely tasty. If you wish to swap any items on your order, there is no problem, and tea will be refilled without question. For Breakfast, the rashers & sausages in particular are of great quality, and very enjoyable. The Granola is presented with a flourish. I will get a picture of the Granola on the next visit!
A great stop off whenever I'm on the area! If you havent been already, do. you wont regret it!
Bob Flavin2025 · via Google
★★★★★
Really good, honest Irish restaurant experience with a bar and cafe added. I had a nice turkey and ham dinner. The staff are very friendly and the prices are reasonable, overall I will be going back again
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Where is The Thatch Cottage Café?
The Thatch Cottage Café is located at Carrigeen, Co. Kilkenny. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is The Thatch Cottage Café open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 10:00 – 16:00.
What time does The Thatch Cottage Café close tonight?
It is currently closed. Opens tomorrow at 09:30.
Does The Thatch Cottage Café do takeaway?
Yes, takeaway is available.
Is The Thatch Cottage Café wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
Can I book a table at The Thatch Cottage Café?
Yes. Reservations are accepted — call +353 51 872 876 to book.
What other restaurants are near The Thatch Cottage Café?
The closest alternatives are Pizza Spot (2.4 km), Family Dragon (2.5 km) and Well Fed (3.0 km).
How is The Thatch Cottage Café rated?
The Thatch Cottage Café has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 621 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, tasty food and breakfast.
How much does a meal at The Thatch Cottage Café cost?
Most diners report spending about €10–20 per person.
Is The Thatch Cottage Café good for children?
Yes — it is listed as family friendly and offers a kids' menu.
What is the nearest train station?
Waterford Plunkett Station is about 3.4 km away, around 6 minutes by car.
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