Café · Portobello, Co. Dublin
Insomnia Café Portobello
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 café venues in Portobello. Please phone ahead.
Full hours & directionsEarlsfort Terrace, Portobello, Co. Dublin
- CuisineCafé
- Price€
- Nearest stationDublin Pearse Station · 1.0 km
- SeatingOutdoor tables
- ServiceTakeaway
About Insomnia
On Earlsfort Terrace in Portobello, Insomnia is a café serving locals and visitors alike. Drop in for coffee and a scone, an all-day breakfast or a quick lunch.
If you are sightseeing, Museum of Literature Ireland is only 240 m away. Arriving by train? Dublin Pearse Station is 1.0 km away, about 13 minutes on foot. It is one of 169 places to eat we list in Portobello. It shares the spot with Café Sol, which is just next door.
Facilities recorded for this venue include takeaway and outdoor seating.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Café |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Address | Earlsfort Terrace, Portobello, Co. Dublin |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Nearest station | Dublin Pearse Station (1.0 km) |
| Nearby landmark | Museum of Literature Ireland (240 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 1.6 km (city centre) |
| Coordinates | 53.33575, -6.25729 |
Menu highlights
What to order at Insomnia
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€10.50
Club Sandwich
Chicken, bacon, egg, fries
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€9
Buttermilk Pancakes
Bacon and maple or berries and cream
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€8.50
Soup & Sandwich
Soup of the day with half a sandwich
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€8.50
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Parmesan, cos
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€10
Shakshuka
Baked eggs, spiced tomato, feta
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€3.50
Hot Chocolate
Marshmallows
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 Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for café venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 09:00 – 17:00
- Sunset in Portobello today: 19:00
- Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 2pm
- One of 169 places to eat in Portobello
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Where is Insomnia?
Insomnia is located at Earlsfort Terrace, Portobello, 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 Insomnia?
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.
Does Insomnia do takeaway?
Yes, takeaway is available.
What other restaurants are near Insomnia?
The closest alternatives are Café Sol (10 m), Mister Magpie (30 m) and Gerard's (30 m).
What is the nearest train station?
Dublin Pearse Station is about 1.0 km away, roughly 13 minutes on foot.
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