Just off the main stretch of Rathmines is what has been hailed as the best coffee in Dublin; Two Fifty Square is a minimalist oasis of what appears to be a converted warehouse/garage with white tiles, oak tables and light — thanks to the original asbestos-cum-perplex roof. Their single estate house blend is available as a “long black” (or an americano to you and I) for €2.70, as well as the usual offerings, and filter offerings from a drip or Aeropress. The house blend delivers a balanced shot, with citrus notes and a treacly aftertaste which ensures that no sugar is required (give it a taste first, trust me). Serving an excellent lunch and brunch which is gaining fame alongside some high standard no-frills pastries and cakes, Two Fifty Square have converted trendy execs, army recruits from the nearby barracks, students and yummie mummies alike from the copious coffee chains nearby in pursuit of the perfect cup of joe.