It's the summer of outdoor dining, so we've found 10 scenic pitstops around Ireland's coast, for when you're next on the road and looking for somewhere great to pick up a hot drink and something to eat. These are special places where the coffee is worth stopping for, the food is made with a bit of thought, and there's something memorable about the conviviality of people who put hospitality at the centre of their business. Bear in mind that opening times change regularly, so check details online before heading out.

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CO DUBLIN

Fred & Nancy's 
Killiney Beach, Killiney, Co Dublin, fredandnancys.com 
Sea-facing airstream serving coffee, tray bakes and Killiney clam chowder.

CO ANTRIM

Mini Maegden 
29 Causeway Rd, Bushmills, BT57 8SU; cheesemaegden.com 
Cute as a button grilled cheese and coffee truck near the Giant's Causeway.

CO CORK

Bean and Berry 
Garretstown Beach, Garretstown, Co Cork, instagram.com
Smoothie and acai bowls with a sea view from this beachside trailer.

Drip 
Warren Beach, Rosscarbery, Co Cork, instagram.com
Brewing beachside beans from West Cork Coffee with locally made cakes.

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CO KERRY

Salty Souls  
Banna Beach, Co Kerry, instagram.com 
A quirky cafe in a vintage caravan serving coffee, hot chocolate, toasties and cake.

Driftwood Surf Cafe 
Rathkerin, St Finian's Bay, Caherciveen, Co Kerry, driftwoodsurfcafe.com 
Wild Atlantic views for miles from this cafe and farm shop overlooking St Finian's Bay.

CO MAYO

The Atlantic Grind 
Carrowniskey Beach, Ardn Na Mara, Co Mayo, instagram.com
Horsebox coffee and cake on a stunning Mayo beach.

CO WATERFORD

Cake Dame 
Cheekpoint Pier, Cheekpoint, Co Waterford, instagram.com
Traditional cakes sold from a converted van beside the pier.

CO WEXFORD

Seabiscuit at the Strand 
Cahore Pier, Ballygarrett, Gorey, Co Wexford, thestrandcahore.ie 
Coffee, pastries and wood-fired pizza at this converted horse box attached to the Strand Cahore.

CO WICKLOW

Off the Beaten Truck
Crone Woods, Co Wicklow, instagram.com
Trees, bird song and hopefully sunshine await you at this converted coffee truck in Crone Woods.