This very popular pastry shop and cafe is located very close to the Dublin Castle and the City Hall. In fact, there is a new branch of this establishment located inside the City Hall, but we will concentrate on the original location that made its name famous.
The bakery creates a lovely selection of homemade pastries, savouries, cakes, flaky fruit-filled pies and other treats. The chocolate ganache is a decadent cake that is served lip-smacking warm, so try to eat this baby at the shop. The raspberry tart bears a sweet taste that is fit for a queen, although it is definitely not as rich as the chocolate items. The raspberry scones are light and fruity, not hard and clunky. Take a look at the menu posted on the front window, or just peek inside and see what the customers are enjoying today.
The dining area has a few small cafe tables, with limited seating in the courtyard, so try to grab your seats when you have a chance. The chairs are not quite built for hours of casual lingering, but you can order a pot of tea or coffee and enjoy a light snack or treat. The ample portions of the Irish breakfast will satisfy those with well-rounded morning appetites. Savory tarts like ham and spinach are a big hit here. You can also order seafood items like salmon and crab cakes, which you may not expect to find here but are good nevertheless. There are super soups, salads and sandwiches served here too. Everything here is very tasty, a cut above the selections sold at the average pastry shop or tea room. The staff is well known to be quite courteous, but that seems to be prevalent in many Dublin establishments.
The Queen of Tarts is open every day, but note that it is not a dinner spot. It closes shop early in the evening so do not wait to purchase something sweet to take away.