Avoca

As we came up to the Newlands Cross Junction Wifey had a brainwave… «lets go to Avoca for Lunch»… not a bad brainwave in fairness.
As we arrived into the car park it became immediately obvious that we were not the only ones with this exact same brainwave and started me wondering if Wifey had inadvertently tapped into some sort of local food based collective concious. I let my family jump out of the car while I started looking for a free parking space, I didn’t stop the car, I made them jump out in an A-​Team sort of manner, they weren’t amused but it looked really cool.
There are several different dining options including a Sushi bar, we got the last table free in the Egg restaurant.
The food was excellent, I went for fish & chips which was perfectly cooked, fresh and tasty, wifey went for the ½ rotisserie chicken… it looked amazing and I am told tasted likewise.
The children’s menu was well chosen, good value and the portions were huge.
Replete after the meal we wandered around the rest of the vast shop, it has everything from a butchers to clothes section, the selection is vast and not cripplingly expensive (not cheap either mind!).
I tried to get the family to jump into the car through the windows as we left, they refused.
I’ll go with someone more fun next time.

I was told great things about this place and I was not let down. It’s sort of a weird setting, in that it’s almost like a really high level premium motorway services, but it’s actually nothing like that once your inside.
We went by the shop and into the restaurant up stairs. I had the most amazing ½ chicken rotisserie and Caesar salad I have ever had in my life. Literally on both fronts they were huge, tasty and really high quality.
Setting is a bit bizarre, but the food was great and the place was mobbed. Service was fast, friendly and efficient: Great lunch that I would be happy to have again.
Once you have finished in the restaurant you can wander round the high end deli/​book shop/​clothes shop etc etc.

Food is nice, and an excellent selection from the salad bar. Large enough portion sizes, but expensive for what you get. Manic on a Saturday lunch time, so expect to queue for a bit with your tray waiting for the queue to sludge on.

Love this place, although it can be a bit pricey its worth every penny. The food is just top notch! I frequent here quite often as its close to where i work, they have a takeaway deli and supermarket downstairs and upstairs they have a restaurant or a canteen style food area. I almost always get the rostisserie chicken sandwich (what can i say im a creature of habbit), its amazing and so fresh.
As for the cakes, thats a different story altogether. If your on a diet, avoid avoid avoid. Its like the tree of temptation in there, they all look sooooooooo good. I am quite partial to an avoca caramel square, but my god all the cakes are unbelievable. Just try one, or all of them. you won’t regret it… or maybe you will, but you won’t say you didn’t enjoy it. Calorific joy!
this place is a must visit!

Its simply magnificent.
the place itself is lovely and spacious and a nice luxurious way to shop… they have a wide selection of items to purchase, from jewellery, to books, make up, cosmetics, clothes, and to cutlery and more!!!, all very very expensive of course, hence why this place is simply just a treat or its great for buying gifts.
there are two separate cafes, again expensive enough but gorgeous food and super healthy and the best ingredients so you get what you pay more. the food market is lovely also with a wide range of ingredients to buy, all very dear but all so worth it. I love love it there is a little juice bar too and a little health shop section

There should be a sixth star for Avoca! Literally can’t say enough good things about the place

My favourite thing about this place… its handiness for my drive back west to Clare. After beating the madness of outbound traffic, it’s nice to pull in for 20 minutes for a refueling of the body and a rest for the mind.
While not spectacular, I always find the portions generous and mostly tasty. Last time I was here I had the beef bourguignon. Which was spot on for what I required. The sides were as big as the dish but half as tasty which was a shame.
It’s handiness will probably ensure I’ll be back though!

Currently my favorite place! Love love love food in there and it’s local to me as i live in Saggart.
Yesterday went there with my boyfriend for lunch, ordered me that gorgeous baked potato with 3 different salads, yummy! Also loving the variety of deserts in there, well was tempted for one, but had to stick to my diet and ordered me an oats biscuit with cup of cappuccino.
What can i say, all the portions are absolutely huge!:) Food is all healthy, also huge variety of healthy fruit/​veg juices there, prices are reasonable, all this explains why the place is always so busy!
Highly recommend!

Another great Avoca!
Big selection of Avoca mills’ products, great grocers section which is full of fresh produce, Avoca bread and cakes alongside a James Whelan butchers, a sushi counter and a Poulet Bonne Femme (amazing sandwiches here!)
There are two sit down restaurants upstairs. One is self service (Birdcage) but if you order hot food it will be brought to your table. The serve good coffee with cakes, pastries and bread. It can be hard to choose what to get with your coffee. My favourite has to be their baked cheesecakes.
If you go to the sit down restaurant (Egg) I recommend you try their lemonade… It’s fab!

After a busy day out I was starving and just happened to google «Dublin best sandwich» and the rotisserie sandwich from Poulet Bonne Femme came up. I wasn’t far from the N7 so took a detour to Avoca. The man slicing the famous sandwich meat was in a corner on ground level in the back of the shop. He advised that the most popular ones, pork crackling and roast beef, had sold out (I landed at about 2:00) but he had lamb, chicken and ham which he generously offered me a sample of each. Each one was flavourful and succulent. I chose the honey roast ham because I’m having a sweet tooth at the moment. After choosing the meat, I am still not sure if I was charmed or disappointed by the lack of ‘filler’ choices and condiments. One type of bread — sourdough, leaves and mustard or mayo. It was simple although I would have loved some red onion or pickles to dress it up. The sandwich was simply delicious. Top quality meat and homemade fresh bread. The larger deli counter next to the rotisserie man kindly gave me a chunk of cheddar without charge when I asked nicely. I also bought a huge piece of Italian biscuit cake which was divine. I am taking it from 5* to 4* because I recommend that the people at Poulet partner with the counter one step away to allow customers to add their favourite fillers. My hearty man size sandwich was € 6.95 which is only marginally higher than one from a generic chain with inferior ingredients. I would have paid € 1.00 more to load it up with some veg and chutneys! After getting my ‘bagged lunch’ I went upstairs to the vibrant Birdcage café to eat. Great setting and outdoor seating for a warm day

In my eyes it’s one of the best shops around. Clothes, Home wares, Yummy groceries, Butchers, Supplements, it has everything.
If like me your a fan of their breads, I would recommend that you get there as early as possible. Iv been devastated on my last 2 visits to find my favorite has been sold out…

Avoca is a great find indeed. There is plenty for everyone. Two sit down restaurants, The Egg and The Birdcage. The Egg is waiter service and The Birdcage is more like a luxury self service type restaurant. Also on the ground floor, there is a Sushi Bar, Juice Bar and a Sandwich Bar. The have clothing, groceries, kitchen utensils, health food shop and even an in-​house butchers. The is a fabulous outdoor balcony dining area if the weather is fine too. Avoca is very expensive but is worth every penny. Could not fault the place, highly recommended.

Stopped for lunch Thursday, only my 2^nd visit, Beautiful shop, has the lot, unforunatly my beef pie tasted like something a few days old, stale, not fresh, not easy to eat or digest, I also purchased a stake offer for € 20 which I cooked last night, Sorry lads and I mean the Butchers, surely a a Fillet Stake should have no rind and no fat (lots) they also covered and hidden by the plastic wrap, not greatand not impressed, Lovely jumpers on sale though, Kevin from Ashbourne

Great selection of hot food, sandwiches, quiches paired with a range of salads. Being Avoca, you know it’s not going to be cheap… I paid € 16.50 for two small fishcakes, two side salads and a drink. Food is of good quality but not quite the standard of their branches in Malahide or in the city centre.
Very popular for a Friday work lunch given there’s not much else around so make sure you get in before 1 pm or else you’ll be spending most of your lunch break looking for parking spaces and queueing!

«2^nd fav Avoca»
Its all you want under 1 roof. Fresh fruit and veg, excellent butchers, sushi and the usual Avoca fare. I like it here as its bright airy café anf more formal restaurant. Oh bring the wallet as it’s not cheap

This is my favourite shop. I always stop by for scones when I can. I loved so munch their soup today! The service is super and ladies who works at the clothing section are really friendly. I was back again here with a dear friend. We appreciate the relaxing atmosphere that Avoca always offers. Really recommended café’: ideal for family, kids and adults. Nice place to spend time with friends.

I have to give this avoca 5 stars because I cannot think of any negatives.
I usually go to the avoca in kilmacanogue which I love because of the beautiful grounds but stopped off here on my way to horse riding lessons at the cool mine equestrian centre. It was a beautiful sunny day and the view from the outside seated area made up for the lack of gardens to stroll around.
Really enjoyed my butternut squash soup, 3 salads and I always have to have a slice of the seeded brown bread– amazing!
Will be back to sample more of the food.

An excellent Avoca.
The only thing I’d knock it for is the price, but you can’t knock it for that really. If you know Avoca, you know its a pricey brand. But you get what you pay for and that’s quality. Quality foodstuffs. Quality kitchen and clothing wares. Quality customer service. On this occasion the lady behind the deli counter rang the restaurant to see if what I was after could be got from there and she was prepared to go get it for me while I waited.
As a whole this is an impressive Avoca. Lots and lots of parking for the masses that are getting out of dodge. They were very clued in when picking this location at Rathcoole (as they were with their Kilmacanogue shop too).
An excellent place to stop for some sit down food or some take away. It also serves as a great place to pick up a present if you are off down the country for a visit.
Worth a look.

I hadnt been here for a while and got a craving for it. The food is delishious and the staff really helpful. I cant help but stock up in there supermarket/​deli before I leave and always leave with a cool gift or item of clothing. This time my sister was home from Oz and bought a coat. They did the tax free right in the store so she got her discount immediately and I bought a ring that I dont need. Great day was had even by the 2 year old.

This Avoca is located just on the outskirts of Dublin and is the perfect place to come for that pre-​journey meal to get you ready for the drive ahead.
I was on my way to Limerick and I left earlier than needed just so I could stop here with my travelling companions for a pre-​journey lunch.
The food is delicious and the shop offers a nice browsing experience. On a sunny day the balcony is great place to eat.
I’ll be back, the next time I have to drive beyond the pale.