Catalyst Coffee Reviews

Catalyst has three branches, one in Dun Laoghaire and two in Bray. I have visited all three and beach one was disappointing. Ordered the Italian w/chicken, sandwich tasted fine but the price is just too much, €15 for a sandwich & ice mocha is really expensive.
Ordered an Ice Mocha and was not good at all. Also went around 11am, it was not busy but they took too much time to serve the sandwich. And i actually went to the Florence Villas first but they are not serving food on Monday & Tuesday for next few weeks, which is just weird. But i'm not visiting the beach branch again for sure.

What an amazing spot to grab an almond croissant and double espresso. We sat out on the covered area that looks right out to the water. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed our little stop here. Thank you!

Super cute Café with delicious Oat Matcha, Cappuccino and Sweets! Very friendly staff and beautiful interior. Can recommend 100% and it is also dog friendly! Whether to eat there or to go, everything perfect and made with love!

Good place for take-away coffee. Cookies are worth every penny, although some cookies have a more generous topping than others. Coffee was decent, but can be better. The cafe had seating area aimed mostly at young people with loud rock music in the background. Would go again for take-away, not for sit in.

AVOID Catalyst coffee in Bray.
I visited this morning (Saturday, 25th July) at exactly 8:00 AM and bought two hot drinks for just under €8. While our drinks were being prepared, the barista (a tall guy in his 20s) sneezed very loudly directly OVER the drinks.

Instead of apologizing or remake them, the girl working next to him just looked around to see if anyone noticed, and they both chuckled. The guy couldn't have cared less. The girl clearly saw me looking and acted like nothing was wrong, making no effort to step in or remedy the situation.

If you feel a sneeze coming on while preparing food or beverages, basic hygiene dictates that you turn or step as far away as possible. Doing that directly over customer orders is completely unacceptable and disgusting!!!

We left in total horror and threw both untouched drinks straight into the bin outside. Absolute waste of nearly €10. Truly appalling hygiene standards and customer service, I’ll be telling everyone I know to avoid this cafe.