Brambles have the most delicious-looking cake selection, but their pricing has always left me feeling a little sour. I stopped going after being charged €2.50 for a 500ml bottle of water.
Brambles is one of the biggest ripoff cafes in Dublin. Although the food is, in general, to quite a high standard, paying 15 euros for 2 sambos and coffees is ridiculous. The Sandyford branch is as bad. I remember paying over ten euros for a panini and drink.
Myself and Mr Finn were in their Dundrum branch last year and the food fell far short of the expectations created by their high prices. As mentioned above, the sandwich wasn’t even up to O’Brien’s ‘standards’, service was pants and I felt so bad for convincing im to eat there, refused to let him pay and bought him a McDonalds Fudge Sundae to compensate.
I was looking for something to eat in Dundrum Shopping Centre tonight. Even though I used to work in Stillorgan and I’m well aware of Brambles ridiculous prices, fancy looking but average tasting food and sometimes snotty service I gave their menu a once over, thinking they couldn’t be charging as much since the recession hit. A “gourmet pizza slice” was €9.50. Just how gourmet can pizza get that it’s worth a tenner a slice? I moved on.
I went to the one in Dundrum. I can’t remember the exact details but the coffee was either free or discounted with any breakfast before 12. We were there at a quarter to. We waited ages for our order to be taken (maybe on purpose, waiting til after 12) and they tried to charge us the full coffee price. I point blank refused to pay and gave the exact amount and walked out..
Couldn’t agree more, I live in Stillorgan and having tried Brambles once will never again darken their door after they totally ripped me off. We have just moved to the area and myself and my son decided to go along for breakfast/brunch, my son ordered (a very average) breakfast, which included a free tea, I ordered a very nice quiche and salad and a juice. I was was dumbfounded when charged just shy of €25 for both. As I said NEVER again, once bitten……
I don’t go to Brambles ever. Yes, their cakes look amazing but they’re always dry and stale. I had coffee there with a friend recently, and my croissant was so dry in practically disintegrated when I cut into it. The food is generally reheated to death. A horrible place. That said, I’ve always loved the decor in Stillorgan, but still, not worth it!
Friday 20 November, 2009 at 11:37 am
Brambles have the most delicious-looking cake selection, but their pricing has always left me feeling a little sour. I stopped going after being charged €2.50 for a 500ml bottle of water.
Friday 20 November, 2009 at 11:41 am
Brambles is one of the biggest ripoff cafes in Dublin. Although the food is, in general, to quite a high standard, paying 15 euros for 2 sambos and coffees is ridiculous. The Sandyford branch is as bad. I remember paying over ten euros for a panini and drink.
Friday 20 November, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Myself and Mr Finn were in their Dundrum branch last year and the food fell far short of the expectations created by their high prices. As mentioned above, the sandwich wasn’t even up to O’Brien’s ‘standards’, service was pants and I felt so bad for convincing im to eat there, refused to let him pay and bought him a McDonalds Fudge Sundae to compensate.
Friday 20 November, 2009 at 11:59 pm
I was looking for something to eat in Dundrum Shopping Centre tonight. Even though I used to work in Stillorgan and I’m well aware of Brambles ridiculous prices, fancy looking but average tasting food and sometimes snotty service I gave their menu a once over, thinking they couldn’t be charging as much since the recession hit. A “gourmet pizza slice” was €9.50. Just how gourmet can pizza get that it’s worth a tenner a slice? I moved on.
Saturday 21 November, 2009 at 11:37 pm
I have to agree…Brambles=rip off 🙁
Monday 23 November, 2009 at 10:31 am
I went to the one in Dundrum. I can’t remember the exact details but the coffee was either free or discounted with any breakfast before 12. We were there at a quarter to. We waited ages for our order to be taken (maybe on purpose, waiting til after 12) and they tried to charge us the full coffee price. I point blank refused to pay and gave the exact amount and walked out..
Monday 23 November, 2009 at 12:51 pm
The coffee shop in Hugh Lane Gallery is unfortunately a Brambles. 3.25 euros for a cappuccino…. Says it all
Friday 12 February, 2010 at 11:58 am
Couldn’t agree more, I live in Stillorgan and having tried Brambles once will never again darken their door after they totally ripped me off. We have just moved to the area and myself and my son decided to go along for breakfast/brunch, my son ordered (a very average) breakfast, which included a free tea, I ordered a very nice quiche and salad and a juice. I was was dumbfounded when charged just shy of €25 for both. As I said NEVER again, once bitten……
Friday 12 February, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Were you charged a total of €25, or €25 for each of them (total of €50)?
Friday 9 December, 2011 at 10:49 am
I don’t go to Brambles ever. Yes, their cakes look amazing but they’re always dry and stale. I had coffee there with a friend recently, and my croissant was so dry in practically disintegrated when I cut into it. The food is generally reheated to death. A horrible place. That said, I’ve always loved the decor in Stillorgan, but still, not worth it!