Café · The Mardyke, Co. Cork
Roots Café The Mardyke
Closed now Opens tomorrow at 09:30
Opening hours
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| Monday | 09:30 – 15:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30 – 15:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 – 15:30 |
| Thursday today | 09:30 – 15:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 – 15:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsThe Mardyke, Co. Cork
- CuisineCafé
- Price€
- Nearest stationCork Kent Station · 2.6 km
About Roots
Among the places to eat in The Mardyke, Roots stands out as a café. It is the kind of café locals rely on for a morning coffee, a light lunch or a slice of cake.
It sits about 270 m from Glucksman Gallery — roughly a 3-minute walk. Arriving by train? Cork Kent Station is 2.6 km away, about 32 minutes on foot. Our The Mardyke guide currently covers 15 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. If you want to compare, ELEMENTS Café is a short 50 m away.
It is open 5 days a week and closed on Saturday and Sunday. The earliest start is 9:30am on Monday, and the latest close is 3:30pm on Monday.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Café |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Address | The Mardyke, Co. Cork |
| Open | 5 days a week · 30 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Cork Kent Station (2.6 km) |
| Nearby landmark | Glucksman Gallery (270 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 221 km |
| Coordinates | 51.89328, -8.49353 |
Menu highlights
What to order at Roots
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€9
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Parmesan, cos
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€10.50
Veggie Breakfast
Halloumi, mushrooms, avocado, eggs
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€3
Flat White
Double shot
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€9.50
Soup & Sandwich
Soup of the day with half a sandwich
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€6.50
Granola Bowl
Greek yoghurt, berries, honey
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€6.50
Toasted Special
Ham, cheese, tomato, onion
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 Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for café venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 09:30 – 15:30
- Sunset in The Mardyke today: 19:12
- Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 3pm
- One of 15 places to eat in The Mardyke
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Where is Roots?
Roots is located at The Mardyke, Co. Cork. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is Roots open on Sunday?
No — Sunday is listed as a closing day.
What time does Roots close tonight?
It is currently closed. Opens tomorrow at 09:30.
What other restaurants are near Roots?
The closest alternatives are ELEMENTS Café (50 m), Main Restaurant (90 m) and Staff Restaurant (100 m).
What is the nearest train station?
Cork Kent Station is about 2.6 km away, around 5 minutes by car.
