Alchemy Coffee and Books is an iconic, independent bohemian café and bookshop located on Barrack Street on the south side of Cork City Centre. The café specialises in premium Irish-roasted 3FE specialty coffees, signature homemade pastries (including their famous Keyser Rolls), and loaded savoury sandwiches, alongside a curated collection of secondhand books. For dog owners, it is a highly popular sanctuary.
Well-behaved dogs of all shapes and sizes are allowed fully inside the main indoor lounge, making it a beloved rainy-day staple for the local community.