Irish Loop Coffee House

4.6 ( 243 reviews )
Checking... 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
407 Main Highway Witless Bay NL A0A 4K0, Witless Bay, NL A0A 4K0, Canada
+1 709-334-1085

The Irish Loop Coffee House is a quaint cafe nestled along the scenic Irish loop in Witless Bay, Newfoundland. Reviews highlight its warm atmosphere and friendly service, making it a perfect stop for both visitors and locals. Patrons rave about the extensive menu, which artfully combines homemade dishes with traditional Newfoundland flavors. Gursheen Khurana praises the delightful Mac and cheese, complemented by chai tea and an apple flip—a must-try dessert. Steve Power echoes this sentiment, describing the coffee as delicious and the atmosphere as welcoming, noting how their meal, which included apple crisp a la mode, left a lasting impression.

Customers appreciate the cozy decor, featuring vibrant retro chairs and a unique collection of teapots that contribute to the cafe's charming character. Barry Gray found value in the reasonable pricing and quality of food, impressed by their willingness to provide takeout even on busy days. Meanwhile, Anna M's experience with their freshly baked bread pudding revealed the cafe's skill in crafted desserts.

Overall, Irish Loop Coffee House stands out as a culinary gem on the Irish Loop, promising not just a meal, but an experience filled with kindness, creativity, and local charm.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Irish Loop Coffee House

gursheen khurana
Jun 9,2025
What an awesome place to visit if you're headed out on the Irish loop! If you're visiting new foundland for the first time this is a place you HAVE to visit. The atmosphere and vibe were great and the ppl were so kind and welcoming. I ordered the Mac and cheese and. Ended off with some chai tea and the apple flip!
Steve Power
Jun 4,2025
The coffee was delicious, the view and atmosphere were fantastic, and the menu was extensive, homemade, and a great mix of bistro and traditional Newfoundland. We had Mac & cheese, which was absolutely delicious and piping hot, and for dessert, apple crisp a la mode and a toffee bar. It was all DELICIOUS. The place was busy, but the servers were friendly and great! A real gem that’s worth the 30 minute trip down the southern shore from the capital city.
Brandon Robinson
Jun 1,2025
The "Fork." evening restaurant is just fantastic. Beautiful, relaxing setting in Witless Bay; a surprising setting for upscale dining. Fresh local flavours presented in delicious and unique ways. Service was of course delightful and attentive, and the cocktails were also great. My only real nitpick is that the odd addition of popcorn to the scallop seviche was a bit tacky and unnecessary, but otherwise all of the food was just delicious and quite skillfully prepared. Portion sizes were just right (not for people who like large portions), and the menu was pleasantly small, with some really creative dishes that I actually haven't seen many or any other places in NL. Seems the chefs are really trying to be creative with some very common local ingredients. Overall, this is absolutely a place I would recommend to anyone for a nice upscale dinner, in a downhome setting. Not cheap, but worth it.
Barry Gray
May 19,2025
A great little find on the Irish Loop. Dropped by for an afternoon coffee and snack; liked it so much we returned the next day for breakfast. Reasonably priced, good quality, and lots of options different from the typical deep fried fare at many other local eateries. They even gave us takeout sandwiches on Mother’s Day Sunday when they were swamped and the tables full!
Anna M
May 1,2025
A quaint and lovely coffee shop with a menu that will certainly have something for everyone. I had the bread pudding and it was indeed one of the best I’ve had, moist, freshly baked and not too sweet, just right. My friends had the lemon square and the pistachios bar. Both were excellent. We were seated by the window, the lady server made sure we took the table with the great view as soon as the previous customers left, even if we were seated already in another table by the door. That was so very kind of her. Service was kind, warm and thoughtful and we felt like we were with family. They have a huge collection of teapots and mugs and it made this coffee shop all the more interesting. The retro chairs and the colours also added to the happy and cheerful personality of this coffee shop.
H.V.
Apr 8,2025
ADORABLE! My husband and I stopped here for a quick coffee/tea on our journey around the Irish Loop road while on vacation from the US. It sits way up high on a cliff with gorgeous views of Witless Bay (I believe?) The place is super clean and bright and sunny, filled with fun retro 1950's dinette sets and a zillion brightly colored tea pots. Our server was SO fun and chatty and helpful. That day we only got coffee and tea and each got a baked good (BEST lemon bar I've ever had!). We loved it so much we drove back for breakfast another morning of our trip. SO many yummy offerings with a full wall-height chalkboard of specials. I got the eggs benny with home fries. It was spectacular. Perfect hollandaise sauce, eggs poached perfectly. Husband had some potato breakfast casserole that he loved. Again, our server was a delight! Would make this a weekly stop if we lived anywhere close by. You must give it a try!
Prerna Rajai
Mar 18,2025
Irish Coffee House has such a beautiful homely vibe. They had multiple vegetarian(no eggs as well) options including desert.
Laura C
Mar 11,2025
Beautiful views of the ocean and the best pancakes I’ve ever had in my life and I’ve had a lot of pancakes. Definitely check this wonderful little spot out if you’re in or driving through the area! We loved it.

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