"First impression? Tiny flags and bright lights hang above the counter at Vice Coffee, which is, rather appropriately, located in the back of a bar. The coffee shop itself doesn't open until 11 a.m., meaning you can indulge your vices the night before, sleep in, and roll in for some caffeine at a civilized hour. Sold! So who’s there? The uniqueness of a permanent pop-up java joint inside a bar attracts a good number of tourists and students, all of whom savor sipping spiked coffee cocktails in sunlight-free digs. How are the drinks? Vice's standard coffee drinks are decent, but first-time visitors should opt for a more decadent option, such as the award-winning Fancy Franky, a hot Irish coffee topped with orange-blossom cream. Worth ordering something to eat, too? Vice isn't necessarily a dining destination, but it does have a small selection of toasties (open-faced grilled cheeses) topped with ham, turkey, or pears, plus good pastries. Did the staff do you right? Fun-loving barista-bartenders are ready to chat—and push another drink on you, of course—so get ready to make new friends. Wrap it up: what are we coming here for? Hit up Vice for some of the best Irish coffee in the city (at a reasonable 8.50 euros, or $10) and other boozy hot drinks perfect for Dublin's signature gray days." - Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
