Café · Ballincollig, Co. Cork
Open now Closes at 16:30 4.1 on Google · 67 reviews
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| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30 – 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 – 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 – 16:30 |
| Friday today | 08:30 – 16:30 |
| Saturday | 08:30 – 16:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00 – 16:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsBallincollig, Co. Cork
Blondie is a café in Ballincollig, Co. Cork. It is the kind of café locals rely on for a morning coffee, a light lunch or a slice of cake.
The nearest well-known landmark is Ballincollig Castle, approximately 1.2 km on foot (15 min). Our Ballincollig guide currently covers 38 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. If you want to compare, Mary O’Connell’s is a short 40 m away.
According to the listing data we hold, it offers wheelchair access. It is open 6 days a week and closed on Monday. The earliest start is 8:30am on Tuesday, and the latest close is 4:30pm on Tuesday. On Google it holds 4.1 out of 5 from 67 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff, atmosphere and busy at peak times.
| Cuisine | Café |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Google rating | 4.1 / 5 from 67 reviews |
| Address | Ballincollig, Co. Cork |
| Eircode | P31 EE73 |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Open | 6 days a week · 47 hours in total |
| Nearby landmark | Ballincollig Castle (1.2 km) |
| From Dublin city centre | 226 km |
| Coordinates | 51.88811, -8.58911 |
At a glance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
Cream cheese frosting
Baked eggs, spiced tomato, feta
Brown bread
Bacon and maple or berries and cream
Double shot
Ham, poached eggs, hollandaise, muffin
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of café. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 1pm on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for café venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Friendly staffAtmosphereBusy at peak times
Had a wonderful experience at Blondie! The food was fantastic and what really stood out was the staff: warm, friendly, and attentive. The whole atmosphere made for a really enjoyable visit. Highly recommend if you’re looking for great food and genuinely lovely service. Will definitely be back! Thanks 🙏
Blondies was lovely find for brunch. I went for the Shakshuka which is one of my favourite dishes, and it definitely didn’t disappoint! The rich, flavourful tomato base with the eggs, feta and fresh herbs was delicious, and it was beautifully presented too.
The staff were welcoming and accommodating too. We had our toddler with us and every time someone came near the table, they made a point of chatting to him and keeping him entertained. Those little touches make such a difference when you're dining out with a toddler and made us feel genuinely welcome rather than like we were inconveniencing anyone.
The food, coffee and atmosphere were all lovely, but the friendly service really made the experience for us. We’d happily come back to Blondies again and would definitely recommend it for a yummy brunch in Ballincollig. ❤️
Something new (since last year) to try, located on Ballincollig’s bustling Main Street and one of the many eateries now popping up in the Ireland’s newest ‘tidy town’, is Blondie.
Our server was what you might call pure-salt-of-the-earth-Cork. From order to on the table it was very quick and efficient. We had the Goat cheese / beetroot salad which had the unusual twist of candied crunchy walnuts and also two roast chicken sourdough ‘doorstop’ sandwiches, very fresh (best toasted) with a nice spread of garlic mayo in them. The sandwiches came with a cup of soup or a generous portion of fries (see pics).
You can people watch from outside on street in the sun ( yes in the middle of April) or from just inside the window or you can always chat or gossip in the shaded part of the restaurant. It is a busy place but they do turnaround tables quickly.
They have a variety desserts and a selection of wines that are made to match different meals. Definitely, worth a try.
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Write the first reviewBlondie is located at Ballincollig, Co. Cork. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 09:00 – 16:00.
It is open right now and closes at 16:30 (Irish time).
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
The closest alternatives are Mary O’Connell’s (40 m), Wah Yun (60 m) and Priory Coffee (70 m).
Blondie has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Google, based on 67 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, atmosphere and busy at peak times.
