the quay co-op

cork city... i don't know the address, but it's just across from the walking bridge and upstairs from the store of the same name.

wholesome vegetarian food with gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, etc. options. i've been meaning to try this place for quite some time now (i've had it checked off in my guide to ireland since before i got here.

i met up with elaine and gerry and we each had different food. it is a serve yourself-hippy kind of place, but the atmosphere is good and casual. oh!!! and the service is quite friendly. there was a big jug of water waiting on the table for us, and because none of us picked up any of the bottled organic, sugar free drinks they automatically gave us glasses so we could help ourselves! yay to jugs of water!

i tried everyone's food... the mains and the sides (you pick a main and get two sides of veg/salad to go with it) and they all tasted yummy!

portions? huge. if you want less they will charge you less... i had one burger instead of two and i got a discount. there was no rushing us out, and plenty of seating. i paid less than €8 for my meal. i think elaine and gerry were around €10.

4 high stars

i can't wait to go back.