Irish · Donabate, Co. Dublin
Cates Cafe Donabate
Hours unconfirmed Typical hours shown — call ahead
Opening hours
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| Monday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
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| Tuesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday today | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 – 16:00 |
Unconfirmed: these are typical hours for similar irish venues in Donabate. Please phone ahead.
Full hours & directionsMain Street, Donabate, Co. Dublin
- CuisineIrish
- Price€
- Nearest stationDonabate Station · 190 m
About Cates Cafe
On Main Street in Donabate, Cates Cafe is an Irish café serving locals and visitors alike. Traditional Irish dishes sit alongside modern plates built on local produce.
Newbridge House and Demesne is around 1.2 km away, so it pairs well with a visit there. By rail, Donabate Station is the closest station at 190 m. Our Donabate guide currently covers 16 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. It shares the spot with Pasta Castello, which is just next door.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Irish |
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| Type | Café |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Address | Main Street, Donabate, Co. Dublin |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Nearest station | Donabate Station (190 m) |
| Nearby landmark | Newbridge House and Demesne (1.2 km) |
| From Dublin city centre | 17 km |
| Coordinates | 53.48659, -6.14887 |
Menu highlights
What to order at Cates Cafe
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€7.50
Seafood Chowder
Creamy chowder of hake, salmon and smoked haddock with Guinness brown bread
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€19
Chicken Supreme
Pan-roasted chicken, smoked bacon, mushroom and white wine cream
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€5.50
Soup of the Day
Freshly made daily, served with brown bread and Irish butter
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€8
Crispy Brie
Panko-crumbed brie with cranberry and port compote
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€21
Pan-Seared Hake
Atlantic hake, crushed baby potatoes, lemon butter sauce
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€15.50
Traditional Bacon & Cabbage
Boiled loin of bacon, buttered cabbage, parsley sauce, mash
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 1pm on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 09:00 – 17:00
- Sunset in Donabate today: 18:59
- Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 3pm
- One of 16 places to eat in Donabate
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Where is Cates Cafe?
Cates Cafe is located at Main Street, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of Cates Cafe?
Verified opening hours have not been published for this venue yet, so we show typical hours for similar restaurants in the area. Please phone ahead before travelling.
What other restaurants are near Cates Cafe?
The closest alternatives are Pasta Castello (10 m), Chungs Chinese Restaurant (50 m) and New Indian Dinner & Pizza Express Delivery (60 m).
What is the nearest train station?
Donabate Station is about 190 m away, roughly 2 minutes on foot.
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