Hook & Ladder Sarsfield Street

Amazing food and atmosphere. The service was fantastic too. The prices seem high in the first moment, but the portions are big. Although I didn’t have anything gluten free, they have a section for gluten free and plant based options on their menu. I really recommend this place!

Popped by for a late brunch, but really glad we did. We arrived too late for the breakfaat menu, but very much enjoyed the breakfast sandwich and beef brisket ciabatta. The staff were friendly, helpful and kept the place spotless. Would recommend and will stop by again if in the area.

Hook & Ladder on Sarsfield Street is a wonderfully welcoming and comfortable restaurant that makes you feel at home the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, perfect for anything from a casual coffee to a leisurely lunch. The food is consistently fresh and full of flavour, clearly made from top-quality ingredients and with real care in the kitchen. One of the nicest touches is being able to see the chefs at work — their open kitchen setup adds a lovely sense of transparency and confidence, especially since everything is spotless and well-organised. The staff are genuinely friendly and attentive, creating a pleasant, easygoing dining experience that keeps you wanting to come back. Overall, Hook & Ladder Sarsfield Street is a true gem in the city, combining great food, cleanliness, and top-class service in a cozy, modern space.

Staff were lovely and warm. Although the food did take a little while, and the chicken ceaser wrap was a bit cold. The French toast was very tasty.

Came in for a late weekend brunch. The place was very busy and we waited about ten minutes to be seated. The staff was very bright, busy, and friendly. I had a lovely vegan meal of organic beans on toast. It was very flavourful.

Good location, as well as, the atmosphere. Quite Spacious with 2 floors. The interior was nice with the proper light setting. The food s good esp for breakfast and brunch. Been there for holidays time twice❤️😋 Many options for breakfast and healthy drink+coffee.

Overall summary : All Style No Substance Pros - Lovely interior - Friendly service Cons Food : The presentation was excellent. I saw the hot honey chicken burger and had to try it. It looked fantastic when it arrived. The disappointment when I took my first few bites was severe. Zero seasoning to anything. No seasoning of the chicken, batter, coleslaw, and no taste of hot honey. The chips were average at best. The cheese toastie was the same; it looked nice, but tasteless. The goats cheese salad was tasty, with a well made dressing. However, many items on the menu were not available. The soup of the day was done which should have come with the toastie, so chips were given instead. They were also out of salad for the goats cheese salad, so it was replaced with plain lettuce. Overall, I would not return as the food was a major disappointment. These are basic menu items that should be done properly and were not, especially considering the considerable price.

My partner stayed 5 minutes walk away and this place was a GREAT CHOICE!! Great ambience music, service was friendly, food presentation and flavor was DELIGHTFUL!! 5⭐️ accesible price for anyone and decoration beautiful 😍. Something that I love is you can see the chefs cooking your meals. Clean kitchen

The food is dynamite, service is fantastic and cheerful, and the modern boho theme is my jam.

Michelle is the Best Server in the City! So great that we made sure to come back before we flew home. Food and service both times were outstanding. Had items off the breakfast and lunch menu and this is the go to restaurant in town. Great vibe and decorations in this fine establishment. Go see Michelle she will take good care of you.

One of the first tings we did in Limerick was search for a good place for dessert and a snack. Hook and Ladder is right across the bridge from The Strand Hotel, and while we were there, the front of the building was under construction (August 2023), so it couldve easily been missed. We took our chances, and seated us at a window seat. The decorations were eclectic and fun and it was a relaxing atmosphere. We ordered the bbq fries, which were very good - but think of Korean bbq with chipotle mayo. The also offered "cloudy lemonade" which was a whole jug for only$3 euros, it too was really delicious. We specifically chose the place for dessert and they had a large variety. We opted for the salted caramel chocolate cake and it was absolutely delicious. Rich but the milk chocolate cake kept it balanced... we ate the entire thing!

On our way from Galway to Killarney, our train stopped in Limerick so we decided to get lunch. The original place I wanted to go to was closed, so we wandered a bit before coming upon Hook & Ladder. They were able to accommodate our luggage and sit us down with no problems. The place is honestly really cute! The smoothie and vegan scone I got were delicious, but my vegan brekkie was just okay. My partner had a burger which they also found okay. However, despite that, I am giving the place 4 stars for the service and ambiance overall. I would go back for a smoothie and scone though, mmm!

We stopped in for lunch. We waited a little while for a table but it was worth the wait. I really enjoyed the Mother Clucker sandwich with loaded dirty fries topped with pulled pork and seasoned mayo.

The cutest little cafe! The service was awesome and the food was superb! I loved loved the ambiance; as soon as I walked in I just knew the place would be good. Breaks my heart that I don't live here because I'll definitely miss this!

Food was delicious. Had the breakfast burrito and it was extremely filling and tasty.

This is a really cute spot to have breakfast/brunch. We stopped in on our way to the Cliffs of Mohr for breakfast. The service was very good as was the food. I ordered the mini farmers breakfast. My husband ordered the full. We were in search of a traditional Irish breakfast and this did not disappoint. His came with the rosemary potatoes, which were AMAZING! This was a perfect serving for me.

New visitor to this restaurant been there twice in past few week's absolutely love it great food and service and I must say the ambiance is awesome highly recommend to anyone who just wants a lovely quiet meal or just a simple coffee and a muffin/scone definitely a return customer

This restaurant was the best breakfast I've had in a long time. I actually had to leave the U. S. to have a GREAT breakfast. Ireland is very lucky to have this establishment.

Quintessential, modern-meets-farm corner brunch spot. Atmosphere and food were great. We had the eggs Benedict with beet/avocado humus, and the HnL combo. Delicious. We need this in the US.

The food was excellent! The staff was incredibly friendly and we were seated almost right away even though they were busy. The restrooms were clean, tidy, and private. They had a pastry counter, and though we didn't get anything, it all looked delicious. If we were ever back in the area I would 100% go back, it was fairly priced as well which we can all appreciate.

We loved the atmosphere and the staff and enjoyed the menu that offered both classic items and some interesting options. We had the combo, Big Ben and waffles amongst us and my little enjoyed the special hot chocolate. We only had to queue for a short time even at the height of the brunch hour which was awesome.

The service is still a little slow at lunch time (except for the soup - got that in a GD flash!) but I definitely have to raise my Hook and Ladder review to a 5 star-er. The breakfast menu is by far the most extensive and interesting in Limerick, it's only a pity it's not served over brunch hour (but understandably, the crowds for such an event would be too much to handle). But if you're not TOO hungover and you can make it in before midday, it's well worth it. The breakfast bap is just incredible, "hits the spot" doesn't even come close. My favourite though is to get the dippy eggs and soldiers and also get the granola - both come in at a fiver each which I think is so reasonable. the coffee is delicious and the scones and cakes to go along are delish too. I've also been another couple of times for weekend lunch and enjoyed a lot.

Hook & Ladder was everything we could have hoped for in a brunch spot on a Sunday. From the beautiful entrance, to the cozy ambiance, to the eclectic menu, finishing with incredible service - if you are in Limerick do NOT brunch anywhere else! Our server was Michelle and she truly made the great experience spectacular! She was super friendly and funny and made us feel so welcome. We ordered the drunch sambo, the blueberry pancakes, and the avocado beet hummus eggs benedict. Highly recommend all of it. Thank you Hook and Ladder. I only wish they'd have one of you back in the states!

Have to come here for the experience alone but he food was so wonderful!! Very friendly and helpful staff! We had the Irish coffee, must get the dirty fries(pork& cheese cover the fries) we had the sandwiches and the desserts are a must. I wish they had this in America!!

This is one of the best breakfasts we have had on our trip in Ireland , the eggs Benedict with the fresh pesto is by far one of the best egg Benedict's I have ever ordered .... and the French toast was amazing as well. You can't go wrong with this place... atmosphere is friendly and inviting .

Great lunch stop after walking through King Johns Castle. Cute shop, creative menu, delicious bakery items & solid latte options. Four of us are there & enjoyed the different menu items we ordered. Their burger & toastie sandwich were table favorites! My latte was SPOT on. Fully enjoyed the staff & stop for lunch!

It was our first time in Limerick and this cafe seemed like a nice place for lunch. The building is super cute and is situated on a round corner so there are large windows that look out to the street, the interior decor was fun and colorful as well. We ordered Buddha bowls and all of the ingredients were fresh and plenty. More than anything, the staff was very nice and made us feel more than welcome. I would highly recommend this place and there is really something on the menu for everyone.

Very cozy place and the staff very friendly. I ate a muffin with banana and pecan and it was really good. The espresso was really good, too. The grain was toasted at the right temperature, giving the coffee a very pleasant taste.

I've been to Hook & Ladder on Henry street a few times and it's been really good every time. The staff are friendly, professional and the food is excellent. Take away bakery food is really good too, amazing bakery. Seating can be a bit difficult because it gets very busy and you might have to queue for 10 minutes some times, they should create a waiting area with bucket seats like Neon have done in Dublin. The only other complaint I have is that I was sitting upstairs and there's an open kitchen so came out smelling like fried food and that's never good. They need to invest in ventilation for the kitchen to prevent this unwanted odour following customers out the door.

A decent meal with good service and reasonable prices. It has a lively and eclectic atmosphere with an assortment of interesting conversation starting decorations.

It is a very cosy and welcoming place, the staff seem very nice and bubbly. However 45 minutes after we ordered we still had no food, turns out our order was not sent to the kitchen so they had to come back and talk our order again, was slightly annoying but overall a great place to come. Food was decent

Couldn't get some basic requests on a Caesar salad correct. Not even one. But staff still want to think they're doing you a favour.

This is a great cafe, the service was excellent, a great menu. Loads of really unusual options, something different from many other cafe's. I had the pulled pork sandwich which was gorgeous. The decor is really pretty and relaxing. I was on my own and didn't feel at all out of place. All food is sourced locally and quality seems to be very important in this cafe. I'll be back on my next trip to Limerick

Very cute place to grab breakfast or brunch. The Full Irish Breakfast was filling and reasonably-price. What I liked most was the staff. They were very down-to-earth and friendly, making the dining experience enjoyable. I would recommend.

This place has a nice cozy feeling with creative and modern interior decor that make you feel right at home. They have quite a bit of seating both up and downstairs, which is great because the place is usually bustling with folks coming for a bite to eat, coffee or a sweet treat. Service was fast during a relatively busy time and the food was good but didn't blow me away. Very cute cafe and a good experience so I would recommend to anyone!

Introduced to this elegant coffee/tea house and restaurant by cousins I was visiting who are regulars. I can see why. I was early so the manager seated me downstairs, took my name and said he would show the party of 2 to my table. Interesting menu with lots of local produce showcased and lots of healthy options at a reasonable price. I had a cappuccino with a cinnamon scone. Elegant and home made. I also got to try their oatmeal cookie. Divine. Relaxing environment; also has some cabana like seating. My first of hopefully many visits!

Went here for breakfast with some friends. Excellent service, really nice staff. The food was top notch, delicious granola, pancakes, scones and a really good full Irish! Everything is freshly made and sourced locally. Good coffee too!

Adorable farmhouse chic. Went for my first meal in Ireland. My breakfast porridge and tea were just what I needed in this damp morning. Great service.

Loved the breakfast. Smoked salmon and bread was delicious. Portions are big and filling. As always, the staff is great

Limerick always had a great cafe culture -remember talking and drinking tea in Java's til 4am in the 90s, or wondering if your tuna melt was ever going to arrive at lunchtime in Puccini's? -and Hook & Ladder is a fantastic addition to this. Pastries, hot food, and hearty breakfasts are complemented by quirky, stylish decor which is also available to buy. Apparently it's also a cookery school. I just love the relaxing environment, friendly service and above all the noms. There was a queue out the door on my last Saturday afternoon visit. There are good reasons for this.

Thanks for other reviews to select Hook and Latter for breakfast. Great selections and amazing scones. Friendly service. I strongly recommend.