Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Salad bar
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Irish

Whole food store, fruit and vegetable shop, smoothie bar, and vegan cafe all in one. The shop area sells both organic and non-organic produce while the cafe offers usually 2 soups, 2 main courses such as curry or stew, plus salads, pita bread, and cakes. Food is vegan however cow's milk is offered as well as dairy butter. Open Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-17:00.


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79 Reviews

First Review by anto

MarkusMars

Points +232

Vegan
16 Nov 2022

What a surprise!

I was surprised to find such a tasty place in Ireland! The owners are twins and released best selling cookbooks. So good!

tanjamw

Points +162

Vegan
18 Sep 2022

Absolutely delicious

Can’t recommend it enough. All the food is delicious! Including the desserts! The shop outside also has great produce.

Pros: A lot of different options buffet style , Has to go food already prepped, Delicious desserts

Cons: Expensive - more of a treat than for every day

AnneHeiners

Points +1163

Vegan
29 Jul 2022

Good food but still disappointed

I heard the speech of David and Stephen at the Vegan Camp Out this year (2022). Being part of the speakers at a vegan festival, to me it was clear that both David and Stephen were vegan themselves. I loved their talk and was super excited to get the chance to actually visit their shop and restaurant in Greystones.

Unfortunately, I had to realize that their very own restaurant is plant-based, not vegan. Some items contain eggs and in their shop they sell eggs and beepollen. As owners of a business, they have the power to decide whether they want to make their money out of animal products or not. And in my opinion, no vegan would chose to make money at the expense of animals.

The food was really good though, we enjoyed our time at the restaurant, the atmosphere is very nice. However I find the food rather expensive.

Pros: Good food

Cons: Not vegan, though the owners seem to be "vegan" , Expensive

CristinaRo

22 Feb 2023

I really appreciate your review and writing more on their backstory! I was just about to buy one of their books and when I saw a preview of it, I couldn't believe they had recipes with eggs and goat cheese. I always thought they were vegan or at least plant-based. Now I see their business isn't vegan either. So disappointing because I had higher expectations from them than from regular businesses...

FrankieW

Points +2704

Vegan
28 Jul 2022

A true all-rounder. 🌱💚✅

What I love about The Happy Pear on Church Rd in Greystones village is that it's so multifaceted.

I've been there to pick up groceries, including organic veg from their farm, amazing homemade snacks and some of the best sourdough loaves I've ever tasted.

That's just the "dropping in for bits and pieces" dynamic! Over the course of the last six years (we try to visit once a year) I've been fortunate enough to have all three meals there. The breakfast options are plentiful, the lunch menu really is a case of "spoilt for choice", and the early evening dining options are also truly commendable.

Pros: An almost entirely vegan establishment

Cons: It would be even better if it opened until late.

jadmur

Points +507

Vegan
06 Jun 2022

delicious

a place worth visit if you’re traveling to Ireland. The food is delicious and portions are very big. All healthy stuff and lots of delicious sweets. I loved their homemade kombucha ❤️

Pros: healthy options , big portions , great service

BiteTheHandThatFeedsU

Points +50

Vegan
07 Dec 2021

Expensive for what it is

Food can be hit or miss, they have a small grocery store which is very handy if you need to get stuff you wouldn’t normally get in the big grocery stores.
Cafe can be a bit hectic depending on time of the day.

Updated from previous review on 2021-12-07

Pros: Nice bread , Good coffee, Grocery store

Cons: Overpriced

AnnalisaFrappietro

Points +367

Vegan
27 Nov 2021

Lovely place in a lovely town

The happy pear is a great place! The food is delicious and the service efficient.
There was quite a queue when I arrived but they were fast and I managed to order my sandwich in no time.
The bread and the tempeh tasted great and my brownie was excellent!
The place is really colourful and decorated in a very nice way.
The fact that it is located in Graystones is a bonus!!

Spicycauliflower182

Points +2657

Vegetarian
18 Nov 2021

Great food

This is a great stop after doing the cliff walk. The dishes are very tasty and would have gotten 5 stars if it wasn't for the fact that most food was sold out when we visited even though the café stayed open a while longer.

Pros: Delicious buddha bowls , Great when you can choose between a few dishes, Healthy and wholesome

Cons: Not much choice left in the afternoon

OskarKappland

Points +764

Vegan
31 Aug 2021

Worth coming to Ireland for!

We basically came all the way to Ireland just to see the boys and eat at their restaurant…no shame😁 SO worth it! The food and the desserts were all delicious!

Lieslies

Points +98

Vegetarian
12 Aug 2021

Very tasty & healty food

Very good food, lots of different chose. Every time i’m in Greystones, i have to go and eat there

Pros: Very tasty & healty food, Good location

SusanaDuarte

Points +11368

Vegan
07 Aug 2021

Complete shop/restaurant/café

Vegan Heaven! They have a shop selling food, cheeses, sauces, pizzas, their cook books, sourdough breads, fruits and vegs. They have as well a restaurant that serves lunch and looks divine, they have to much food and cakes. They also have a café for drinks. They have a courtyard in the back with many places to seat.

Pros: All vegan, Vegan heaven

mlshrtll

Points +137

Vegan
30 Jun 2021

easy 10/10

this is unironically my favourite place in the entire world. it’s my happy place. I love steve and dave so much they’re so kind and their food is absolutely unreal. i could cry typing this rn that’s how much I love them

Cons: literally none

Bright

Points +42

Vegan
15 Jun 2021

Best vegan “snickers”! Not to mention the amazing sandwiches 🥳

After wanting to visit for months I finally got to go last month! Fantastic quality vegan food but unfortunately due to high demand and present covid restrictions we couldn’t have the whole experience as the cafe ran out of many of the food options and was operating as a takeaway only cafe with outdoor seating.
What we did get to taste was amazing, and we will be back post covid!

Pros: Some of the best vegan food you can get! , Fantastic atmosphere , Great staff & location

Cons: Thanks to covid restrictions it’s takeaway only , On busy days it runs out of options , Too many people know about this gem! 😂

freya2021

Points +291

Vegan
16 Aug 2020

My favourite place

I adore this place. I love the positive vibes, the food and the staff are never not smiley and happy to help.

Updated from previous review on 2020-07-31

Pros: No meat at all ☺️, Loads of vegan options , Lovely outdoor seating area

Cons: I wish it was fully vegan and not just veg :(

poweredbyplantsglobal

Points +34

Vegan
19 Jul 2020

Amazing food!

Only doing take away at the moment. Had four plant based salads and hummus. Fresh, tasty and lots of it. Vegan bounty bar as a treat. Fantastic food.

PlantPower!

Points +22

Vegan
20 Jun 2020

The best!

I may be biased, but The Happy Pear is, in my opinion, the best cafe/shop in the world! Fantastic fresh and hugely tasty food and cakes and amazing service.
Amazing products from the grocery shop too. 5/5

poola93

Points +27

Mostly Veg
19 Oct 2019

Seriously tasty food!

Love this spot. The main dishes, soup, cakes and coffee are all delicious! Have been going here for years and won't stop any time soon!

Pros: Lots of options., They've nailed dairy alternatives for coffee.

Cons: It can be pretty busy at peak times.

CharlotteBavington

Points +26

Vegan
17 Sep 2019

Incredible!

We ordered the Buddha Bowl because it seemed we got a bit of all the food on display and we couldn’t decide what to have as it all looked so delicious. The curry was insane, the smokey potatoes, all of it...indescribable! Such a large portion too for a really decent price. We ordered coffee to go (I am a coffee snob) and it was creamy (they use oatly barista!) perfection! The staff were so friendly and chatty! Several staff started conversations with us which was really nice and we were even given some free cake as we are on our honeymoon. The only negative is we live all the way in Dorset, England so can’t come back every week!!

Pros: Super friendly , Lots of vegan options , Allergens clearly listed

Radhadaasi

Points +170

Vegetarian
03 Sep 2019

Catch the very happy Pair there!

Been going here since 2011. Back then, there were more menu amd vegan options available. As the twins' success grew, the menu decreased...pity...I loved the falafel back then! Great atmosphere, creative cuisine, super location near the sea and beach, bright colours, happy staff, yummy desserts and reasonable prices! Theyve expanded the seating areas alot since 2015. Queues at peak weekend times take up to 45 mins to get served.

Pros: Bright, fun, friendly, reasonable

Cons: Too popular! Long queues

milcheto

Points +2001

Vegan
10 Aug 2019

Best place ever!

The food is simply amazing, the staff is super friendly and the place is cozy. It is absolutely worth the trip no matter where in Ireland you are. And right next to it you have the neat shop where it all started so you can get stuff for home! This for me is the epitome of what a vegan restaurant should be! So much positivity, happiness and delicious food! I can’t get enough!

Pros: Amazing food, Friendly staff, Great atmosphere & outdoor seating

Cons: Too far away from where i live 😄

Flying-Ikarus

Points +22

Non Veg
05 Jul 2019

Sehr zu empfehlen

Super lecker und ein sehr cooler Laden

clionama

Points +542

Vegan
01 Jul 2019

Wholesome nutritious food

Delicious nourishing food which is nice and filling. Plenty of vegan options, the buddha bowl is my favourite as you can try a bit of everything. Great desserts too.

Compassion&Cucumbers

Points +159

Vegan
18 Jun 2019

Awesome!

Wonderful market and delicious food in the cafe! Don’t skip this place if you’re near Greystones!❤️🍃

Claudi33

Points +31

Vegetarian
17 Jun 2019

Leckeres Essen mit angeschlossenem Store

Wir haben im Happy Pear auf dem Zwischenstop von Dublin nach Roundwood gefrühstückt. Das Porridge und das toasted Avocado Bread waren sehr lecker. Das Café sieht erstmal klein aus aber im oberen Bereich gibt es genug Platz. Im angeschlossenen Store haben wir uns mit einem leckeren veganen Hummus mit roter Beete und Bio Brot eingedeckt. Es gibt auch Gemüse und Obst dort zu kaufen.

Pros: Viele vegane Optionen, Glutenfreie Speisen

Cons: Keine

Professor

Points +253

Vegan
11 Jun 2019

It's the Happy Pear!

It would be perfect if it was fully Vegan, but I'm holding hope out one day it will be. The food is top notch. Smoked salmon, pimped porridge and vegan meatball subs. Sometimes the staff don't seem to know or care if something is fully vegan or not.

Cons: Not fully vegan

ThomasVegano

Points +2524

Vegan
07 May 2019

Mainly Vegan

Great atmosphere and lovely food. A lot of options to choose from. The food is a great compensation after a nice walk from Bray-Greystones along the Dublin Bay Coast.

Updated from previous review on 2019-04-29

Pros: Staff, Options, Restaurant and Little Shop

pennyella

Points +44

Vegan
21 Apr 2019

Fabulous food

Always eat here when in greystones. Love the food love the vibe. Never disappointed., great staff always pleasant and helpful. Fabulous outdoor area .




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