7 Types of People You’ll Spot at Brunch in Dublin (Which One Are You?)

Brunch in Dublin is practically a religion at this stage. 🍳🥂 We don’t just eat eggs and pancakes — we turn it into a whole event. Between the mimosas, the people-watching, and the “I’ll only stay an hour” turning into three, there’s always a cast of characters at the table.

At Thunder Road Café in Temple Bar, we’ve seen them all - and we love them all..

Here are the seven types of brunchers you’re guaranteed to spot. Go on, see which one you are (and tag the mate who definitely fits another).👇

🥂 1. The Bottomless Brunch Pro

This isn’t your first rodeo. The second you sit down, you’re eyeing the clock like you’re running a tactical operation.

You know exactly how many mimosas it takes to “make it worth it” — and you’re not leaving until you hit your target.

By glass three, you’ve got a new best friend at the next table, and by glass five, you’re suggesting a group holiday together.

⚡ Order this: Bottomless Mimosas + The Legendary Full Irish.

Because nothing says strategy like sausages, rashers, and a refill.

🍳 2. The “Health Kick” Hero

You swore you’d be good this weekend. You looked the pancakes square in the eye and said, “Not today.”

You ordered the salmon and avocado — because you’re clearly a picture of health, delighted with your poached egg

You’re the one nodding smugly over your matcha latte, acting like you’ve cracked the code to eternal life with “a bit of balance.”

And yet… the second someone orders dessert,

your fork is “just testing” their brownie.

You’ve convinced yourself calories don’t

count if it wasn’t on your own plate.

⚡ Order this: Smoky Salmon Supreme — (With chips on the side, because let’s be honest — you’ll nick some anyway.)

📸 3. The Instagrammer

We get it. If brunch isn’t on your Stories, did it even happen?

You’ll make everyone sit tight while you move plates around for “the angle,” tilt the mimosa just so, climb onto a chair to get your overhead flat lay.

The food’s going cold, but at least your grid looks fire.

Bonus points if you’ve practised the slow pan video for TikTok.

⚡ Order this: Poached Perfection

— That runny yolk is the money shot — you can thank us later.

🍔 4. The Hangover Survivor

You’ve crawled out of bed, sunglasses glued to your face, muttering “never again”.

The shades are on, the voice is low, and you’re clutching that coffee like it’s the cure for all of life’s problems. You’ve made it here through sheer willpower (and maybe even a taxi straight from last night’s sesh).

Brunch is not optional — it’s medical treatment.

Coffee, carbs, and maybe a cheeky Bloody Mary

are really the only things standing between you and

becoming a functioning human again.

⚡ Order this: The Hangover Cure

— (it’s literally named for you).

🎶 5. The Storyteller

You’re not here for the food (okay, maybe a little).

You’re here to recount every single

detail of last night’s antics to the table. Loudly. Dramatically. You’ve got voices, accents, hand gestures — the full performance.

By the time the pancakes arrive, you’ve got half the restaurant invested in your tale.

⚡ Order this: Buffalo Chicken Burger

— you’ll need the protein for the performance.

👨‍👩‍👧 6. The Family Brunch Crew

You’ve got kids, which means brunch is equal parts treat and tactical survival. You just want coffee strong enough to function, pancakes to keep the little ones entertained, and maybe a cheeky mimosa to take the edge off.

Once brunch is done and the clock hits 2:30pm(if you're still here), Karl swoops in with balloons, face paint, and magic — and suddenly Sunday feels a whole lot easier.

⚡ Order this: Pancakes for the kids, Bottomless Mimosas for you.

Brunch now, entertainment later — that’s what we call balance.

🕶️ 7. The “Just Here for the Vibes” Person

You’re the one who makes brunch feel like more than just a meal.” You don’t care if it’s pancakes or poached eggs in front of you, because for you, brunch is all about the company, the buzz, and soaking up the Temple Bar atmosphere.

You’re laughing, clinking glasses, nudging everyone to “share a bite of that,” and convincing the table to "stay for just one more round". With good food, good company, and a cheeky cocktail (or two), you’re the heartbeat of the brunch crew.

Brunch isn’t a meal for you; it’s a state of mind.

⚡ Order this: A round for the table.Because vibes taste better when shared.

✨ So… Which One Are You?

Next time you’re out for brunch in Dublin, come find your tribe at Thunder Road Café in Temple Bar.

📍 Brunch every Saturday & Sunday, 10AM–2PM 🥂 Bottomless Mimosas 🍔 Big, bold plates🎈 Family fun on Sundays with Karl 2PM - 5PM

👉 Find out more about Brunch at Thunder Road Café

👉 Book Your Table Here

Tag your brunch crew below — we bet you know exactly who’s who. 👀