Café · Ballintemple, Co. Cork
Basil Café Ballintemple
Open now Closes at 15:00
Opening hours
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| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 15:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 15:00 |
| Friday today | 09:00 – 15:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 – 14:30 |
| Sunday | 11:00 – 13:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsBallintemple, Co. Cork
- CuisineCafé
- Price€
- Nearest stationCork Kent Station · 1.8 km
About Basil
Basil is a café in Ballintemple, Co. Cork. Expect good coffee, breakfast plates, soup-and-sandwich lunches and home baking.
It sits about 1.5 km from Kennedy Park — roughly a 19-minute walk. By rail, Cork Kent Station is the closest station at 1.8 km. It is one of 3 places to eat we list in Ballintemple. If you want to compare, Smashed Burger is a short 70 m away.
It is open 6 days a week and closed on Monday. The earliest start is 9am on Tuesday, and the latest close is 3pm on Tuesday.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Café |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Address | Ballintemple, Co. Cork |
| Open | 6 days a week · 31 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Cork Kent Station (1.8 km) |
| Nearby landmark | Kennedy Park (1.5 km) |
| From Dublin city centre | 218 km |
| Coordinates | 51.89540, -8.43391 |
Menu highlights
What to order at Basil
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€9.50
Shakshuka
Baked eggs, spiced tomato, feta
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€9.50
Quiche of the Day
Side salad
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€4
Fresh Orange Juice
Glass
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€7
Toasted Special
Ham, cheese, tomato, onion
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€9
Avocado Toast
Sourdough, chilli, poached egg
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€4
Carrot Cake
Cream cheese frosting
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: 09:00 – 15:00
- Sunset in Ballintemple today: 19:09
- Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 3pm
- One of 3 places to eat in Ballintemple
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Where is Basil?
Basil is located at Ballintemple, Co. Cork. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is Basil open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 11:00 – 13:00.
What time does Basil close tonight?
It is open right now and closes at 15:00 (Irish time).
What other restaurants are near Basil?
The closest alternatives are Smashed Burger (70 m), Taste of Home (640 m) and Pie Guys (640 m).
What is the nearest train station?
Cork Kent Station is about 1.8 km away, roughly 23 minutes on foot.
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