Right at the corner. Quite busy local coffee shop at the center of the local community. Very friendly staff and warm atmosphere. A nice place for a quick chit and chat on delightful deli.
Café · Ballincollig, Co. Cork
Chapel Gate Café Ballincollig
Closed now Opens tomorrow at 08:30 4.6 on Google · 223 reviews
Opening hours
--:-- Irish time ·
| Monday | 08:30 – 16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30 – 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 – 16:00 |
| Thursday today | 08:30 – 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 – 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsChapel Gate, Ballincollig, Cork, P31 XP38
- CuisineCafé
- Price€
- Phone+353 87 954 3916
- AccessWheelchair friendly
About Chapel Gate Café
Chapel Gate Café brings a café experience to Chapel Gate, Ballincollig. It is the kind of café locals rely on for a morning coffee, a light lunch or a slice of cake.
Ballincollig Castle is around 1.1 km away, so it pairs well with a visit there. Ballincollig has 38 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. If you want to compare, Bacco Ristorante Italiano is a short 90 m away.
Facilities recorded for this venue include wheelchair access. It opens 5 days a week from 8:30am to 4pm and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Its public Google rating stands at 4.6 stars (223 reviews), with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff, atmosphere and coffee.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Café |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Google rating | 4.6 / 5 from 223 reviews |
| Address | Chapel Gate, Ballincollig, Cork, P31 XP38 |
| Eircode | P31 XP38 |
| Phone | +353 87 954 3916 |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Open | 5 days a week · 38 hours in total |
| Nearby landmark | Ballincollig Castle (1.1 km) |
| From Dublin city centre | 226 km |
| Coordinates | 51.88687, -8.58985 |
At a glance
Services & amenities at Chapel Gate Café
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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 Chapel Gate Café
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€11.50
Full Irish Breakfast
Rashers, sausages, black & white pudding, egg, beans, toast
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€6.50
Granola Bowl
Greek yoghurt, berries, honey
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€8.50
Buttermilk Pancakes
Bacon and maple or berries and cream
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€10
Veggie Breakfast
Halloumi, mushrooms, avocado, eggs
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€3
Flat White
Double shot
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€11.50
Club Sandwich
Chicken, bacon, egg, fries
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 café venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 08:30 – 16:00
- Sunset in Ballincollig today: 19:12
- Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 2pm
- One of 38 places to eat in Ballincollig
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Reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
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Delicious cakes and coffee. Friendly and helpful staff . Gluten free options.
A lovely place to go, and so friendly. A social enterprise too.
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Where is Chapel Gate Café?
Chapel Gate Café is located at Chapel Gate, Ballincollig, Cork, P31 XP38. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is Chapel Gate Café open on Sunday?
No — Sunday is listed as a closing day.
What time does Chapel Gate Café close tonight?
It is currently closed. Opens tomorrow at 08:30.
Is Chapel Gate Café wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
What other restaurants are near Chapel Gate Café?
The closest alternatives are Bacco Ristorante Italiano (90 m), The Floury Apron (100 m) and Mary O’Connell’s (110 m).
How is Chapel Gate Café rated?
Chapel Gate Café has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 223 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, atmosphere and coffee.
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