The Honeycomb Cafe - Review

Last Friday Paul and I went out for breakfast before an afternoon of doctor appointments for me!

All my friends have told me great things about the Honeycomb Cafe in Clondalkin and I was waiting for a chance to go there myself! When I got there from the outside I wasn't sure if it was going to be just another greasy spoon. I pleasantly surprised when we entered the cafe, it was just my cup of tea! I loved all the country style mismatch decor 

I loved the old fashioned bits and pieces, an old radio, candles and I fell in love with the antique writing table! The minute we walked in I felt relaxed and it felt so cosy. The staff are very friendly, we where the first customers of the day but the place began to fill up quickly. So I was glad I took my photos before the place got too busy!

I ordered the pancakes, bacon and eggs option with a large cappuccino 

The pancakes where the fuffyest pancakes I have ever eaten and I have had pancakes in America but they didn't come close to these!

Hubby had the Honeycomb big breakfast compete with homemade relish and fried onions

with toast and a huge pot of tea for one! Hubby enjoys his tea so was happy with his big mug as his pet hate is tiny tea cups!

I loved the mismatch feel with the plates, tea cups and tea/coffee pots

There is actually a tiny selection of things to buy and I have my eye on a coffee pot and milk bottle for next time we go I will be buying! The staff are very friendly and happy to recommend from the menu, service with a smile! 

This is a beautiful hidden gem and a place you don't want to rush out of, I really wanted to stay have another coffee and try the amazing range of cakes on offer but time was against us as I had doctors appointments. I had to make do with a take away latte!

We enjoyed our breakfast we will be going back this weekend to enjoy another yummy breakfast from there amazing menu.

I will definitely be bringing my friends here too. My pregnant friend and I where looking for somewhere for lunch and I can see this cafe becoming a regular spot for us as its also a very family friendly place  She will enjoy some TLC and guilt free cake! 

Over The Weekend #26

We had no plans this weekend at all so we just relaxed for most of it!

We started our weekend off on Friday when we went out for the most amazing breakfast
at the Honeycomb Cafe in Clondalkin

I went for the pancakes, bacon and eggs with a large coffee
Paul went for the full breakfast with pot of tea
It was a lovely treat and one we don't do very often must make it more than a once off treat!
I had hospital and doctors appointments after about my pcos, endometriosis and twisted bowel
more chats about different meds etc but still feel like I'm getting no where!

Saturday morning I spent Spring cleaning and doing the jobs that didn't get done
on Friday washing, ironing, polishing etc
Then with Nanny and Granddad we went to the local park

Before the park wearing Granddad's cap!

We had the whole park to ourselves it was bitter cold

we were wrapped up like it was January not April!
After dinner and hot chocolates Oisín was bathed, read too and put to bed
Paul and I sat down to finally catch up with Outlander

I love this show I have read the first two books of the series so I know what's going to happen
but it was fun seeing Paul's face at the plot twist!

Sunday mornings are always slow in our house!
I drank strong coffee and read! Oisín drank milk and played with his Lego!
When hubby woke from his lie in we had lovely brunch

Our back garden is in desperate need of a Spring clean
while Paul and I tried to clean it up on Sunday afternoon
Oisín put his wellies and hat on to help us
His help was mostly playing on his swings and in his playhouse!

The rest of Sunday was mostly relaxing, reading, watching Toy Story
and eating a late Sunday roast!

My Week In Pictures 36/52

Another week over
and almost after month gone!
Here is our week in pictures:

Saturday:

Happy Valentines day!

Sunday:

After a 5am start I really enjoyed
a glass of bubbles Sunday evening!

Monday:

Time to get fit again
after a couple of months of laziness
Doing some jogging on my
Mam's treadmill 

Tuesday:

Trying my best to eat good
and doing lots of meal planing
so made enough for tomorrow too!

Wednesday:

Breakfast smoothies Oisin loves these for breakfast too!

Thursday:

More walking today!

Friday:

It's hard to believe this was this time
last year.....

Five Things 6/52

This weekend went by in a flash!
Saturday was spent celebrating Valentines day
I got a lie on Saturday morning was woke
by Oisín smacking me in the face with my
Valentine card....how sweet!

 Heart pancakes and bacon for
breakfast on Saturday!

Pretty red tulips change from roses this year

My funny Valentine this is his
Blow a kiss face!!

 This little man is getting bigger
and more adventurous every day!

Glass of bubbles on Sunday afternoon
I had been awake since 5am
with a stressed teething little boy
so I told myself I deserved a
glass of bubbles in the afternoon!

Five Things 3/52

We have a couple of quiet weekends

coming up before the madness of February

and March starts

This weekend was on of the quiet ones

we spend it doing housework and then

relaxing

Here are my Five Things from the weekend

 Glass of rose after a long day doing house work!

 Big Sunday morning fry up!

 Helping my Mam get ready before my parents

met up with family over from the UK

Huge Sunday dinner

we really enjoyed this

beef wellington, roast potatoes, brussels sprouts

and yorkshire pudding!!

And relax with a glass of red and Call The Midwife