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Irish, Cafe, European
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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Reviewed 20 August 2022 via mobile

Lovely coffee, lovely cakes and lovely staff. Really nice place for a quick bite to eat or a coffee stop. Lovely and clean and food was fresh.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 18 January 2021

Hello everybody I frequently visit this establishment and have to say its great Good food quality you 100% get what you pay for. Cakes, sandwiches, dinners, breads, scones, salads. I love John Rs. Recently they have been move inventive with graze boxes dessert boxes etc...so would definitely recommend trying one. Their apple pies and crumbles are to die for. So are their meringues roulade from the front counter. They are also growing their presence on Instagram which is handy because I always now know what's available before I go in on the day so Ive decided what I want which makes my visit nice and quick for social distancing. Lovely staff there too. Support local.More

Date of visit: January 2021
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Reviewed 21 June 2020

As eating al fresco is now the new norm, we ordered a picnic basket from John Rs in Listowel! The picnic basket included a cooked chicken, a selection of fresh salads, beautiful homemade bread along with delicious desserts! All these treats were beautifully presented in...a traditional picnic basket! I would definitely reccomend availing of this service for your next outdoor excursion!More

Date of visit: June 2020
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Reviewed 6 March 2020

The shop offers wide range of delicious home bakery, organic products of the local producers like Killarney Honey with 100% local honey produce, good for people with allergies. Shop also offers freshly made salads, lunch offers, home baked cakes. Cosy atmosphere attracts customers to sit...and enjoy their coffee or tea watching people passing on the busy road in the centre of ListowelMore

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 8 November 2019

Wonderful food for breakfast and lunch! Menu is very good and the service is quick. A great place to buy wines, honey, preserves, and sauces!

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 16 October 2019

Used to come here all the time but not so much now days as I am not in Listowel as often. Always got top class food. A selection of soup sandwiches cakes not to be missed. A fully stocked deli counter too. The service here...was also top class. There is a shelf with a selection of books on Irish patriots.More

Date of visit: November 2018
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Reviewed 12 November 2018

Had brunch here recently which was a special during Food Week in Listowel. The eggs benedict were first class as were all other meals which the rest of our party had. The staff were most pleasant and helpful and service first class. Well worth a...visit.More

Date of visit: November 2018
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Reviewed 27 August 2018 via mobile

Just an elegant perfect coffee shop and lunch place.Coffee is always great and great to get your cakes or takeaway with class.Fresh baked breads,scones,quiche Loraine’s etc.There always seems to be a buzz and people smiling,,,they also have a great selection of wines....

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed 29 July 2018 via mobile

Went for cajun chicken panini very tasty generous filling with nice side salad with potato salad and coleslaw

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed 27 July 2018 via mobile

Today for my lunch break I went to John R's coffee shop& bakery. I ordered sandwiche the girl that served me never ask me if I wont take away or stay in and eat, I also got a muffin and a drink. I paid for...my food and I sat at the table. After a minute man the owner of the shop came to me and said that I paid for take away food so I have to live . I could not say anything because I was shocked. I packed my sandwiche and I got out. I felt discriminated, sad& angry. I didn't know that they charge extra mony to eat in.Inside wasn't busy there was three empty tables.More

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed 19 December 2017

Was traveling to West Kerry lately and stopped off at John R's - surely a piece of heaven. Staff are most pleasant and attentive. Quality of food is both superb and reasonably priced. Will be calling again to this oasis of food.

Date of visit: December 2017
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Reviewed 6 December 2017

Probably the most expensive place in town for a simple tea/coffee and a bun! Ive tried them all . Staff are pleasant and respectful to everyone and there is a nice variety of food on display.

Date of visit: December 2017
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Reviewed 2 September 2017 via mobile

A poached egg. Obviously I was hoping for poached egg and spinach but definitely the poached egg. A friend had been raving about John R's so it seemed a fitting time to go visit. The menus came to the table that was chipped and worn...and no breakfast items at all were to be found. Weirdly my trip advisor app was suggesting I read reviews for John R's. From what I can gather if you stay in the B&B you get breakfast served here where I am sitting and it is fresh and divine. But if you like me walk in off the street - no eggs available. Anyway we ordered an Americano, tea, brown scone and home made brown bread. The coffee was lovely, very aromatic and they came with little biscuits that seemed to be home made. It was quite a long wait before the scone and bread arrived. The bread was dense and of substance and the scone of equal weight. It was okay but won't be returning. And a bit overpriced to my mind but I don't have anything locally to compare it to.More

Date of visit: September 2017
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Reviewed 16 August 2017 via mobile

Nice little café, food is tasty, and staff are friendly. Wide selection of food at the counter and a lot of locals.

Date of visit: June 2017
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Reviewed 13 August 2017

Stayed here for one night with adult kids. We were all surprised at the very high standard of the accommodation and the genuine value for money,as we have tended to stay in hotels in recent years and have been a bit wary of choosing the...B/B option.We need not have worried ,the accommodation was amazing, better than a lot of hotels and our host Pierce went the extra mile and rang me to verify the allocation of rooms from a double to two twins as we are a family of 6.It seems nothing was too much trouble in making our stay most enjoyable. The property is so central with parking outside.The breakfast next morning was cooked to order and again the staff were so friendly and accommodating particularly to my daughters who required their porridge made dairy free.Our only regret was that we only stayed one night.More

Date of visit: August 2017
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I dont think so. It is like a cafe attached to a bakery.
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JOHN RS HOME BAKERY & DELICATESSEN, Listowel - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

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Yes, John Rs Home Bakery & Delicatessen offers takeaway services.

John Rs Home Bakery & Delicatessen is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4