Warren DunneJanuary 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
First time getting a coffee this morning. Its amazing coffee, smooth, bold flavour, perfect strength (with an extra shot 😉) in my flat white! Definitely will become a regular customer! 😊
Café · Kildare
The Coffee Bus Kildare
Closed now Opens tomorrow at 08:00 4.7 on Google · 126 reviews
Opening hours
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Closed now
Opens tomorrow at 08:00
| Monday | 07:00 – 15:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:00 – 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 – 15:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 – 15:00 |
| Friday today | 07:00 – 15:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 – 15:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 – 15:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directions653 Melitta Rd, Whitesland East, Kildare, R51 P303
- CuisineCafé
- Price€
- Nearest stationKildare Station · 580 m
- SeatingOutdoor tables
- ServiceTakeaway
About The Coffee Bus
You will find The Coffee Bus, a café, on 653 Melitta Rd in Kildare. Expect good coffee, breakfast plates, soup-and-sandwich lunches and home baking.
It sits about 960 m from Kildare Round Tower — roughly a 12-minute walk. By rail, Kildare Station is the closest station at 580 m. Kildare has 47 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. If you want to compare, Choo-Choo Coffee Kildare Town is a short 540 m away.
Good to know: takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating and table reservations are available here. Doors are open every day. The earliest start is 7am on Monday, and the latest close is 3pm on Monday. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on Google across 126 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning coffee, tasty food and friendly staff. A typical bill comes to roughly €1–10 a head.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Café |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Typical spend | €1–10 per person |
| Google rating | 4.7 / 5 from 126 reviews |
| Parking | Yes |
| Address | 653 Melitta Rd, Whitesland East, Kildare, R51 P303 |
| Eircode | R51 P303 |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Open | 7 days a week · 53 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Kildare Station (580 m) |
| Nearby landmark | Kildare Round Tower (960 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 47 km |
| Coordinates | 53.16212, -6.89937 |
At a glance
Services & amenities at The Coffee Bus
Service
- Outdoor seating
- Drive-through
- Takeaway
- Delivery
Dining
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
On the menu
- Coffee
- Quick bite
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
What to order at The Coffee Bus
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€10
Eggs Benedict
Ham, poached eggs, hollandaise, muffin
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€9.50
Quiche of the Day
Side salad
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€9.50
Shakshuka
Baked eggs, spiced tomato, feta
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€3
Scone
Butter and jam
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€9
Soup & Sandwich
Soup of the day with half a sandwich
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€8
Seafood Chowder
Brown bread
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of café. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around 1pm on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for café venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 07:00 – 15:00
- Sunset in Kildare today: 19:02
- Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 3pm
- One of 47 places to eat in Kildare
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Reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
CoffeeTasty foodFriendly staff
AradianwJanuary 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
Unbelievably good drive-thru coffee, tasty treats and absolutely lovely staff.... with a different dad joke on the board every day. They also do Squid points. If you love coffee, you'll love this place.
Rebecca Higgins2024 · via Google
★★★★★
By far the best tasting coffee around! Not only do they offer a wide variety of hot drinks, their pastries and tray bakes are to die for 🤩 Would honestly recommend trying the lemon drizzle or brownie, it won’t disappoint! The staff are extremely welcoming and bubbly. Overall it’s a solid 10/10 for coffee, service and staff!!
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Write the first reviewQuestions & answers
Where is The Coffee Bus?
The Coffee Bus is located at 653 Melitta Rd, Whitesland East, Kildare, R51 P303. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is The Coffee Bus open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 09:00 – 15:00.
What time does The Coffee Bus close tonight?
It is currently closed. Opens tomorrow at 08:00.
Does The Coffee Bus do takeaway?
Yes, takeaway is available.
Can I book a table at The Coffee Bus?
Yes. Reservations are accepted.
What other restaurants are near The Coffee Bus?
The closest alternatives are Choo-Choo Coffee Kildare Town (540 m), Apache Pizza (710 m) and Thai Station & Sushi Bar Kildare (730 m).
How is The Coffee Bus rated?
The Coffee Bus has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 126 public reviews. Reviewers often mention coffee, tasty food and friendly staff.
How much does a meal at The Coffee Bus cost?
Most diners report spending about €1–10 per person.
What is the nearest train station?
Kildare Station is about 580 m away, roughly 7 minutes on foot.
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