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Two cafés in County Carlow, both open every day of the week. Here is everything you need: hours, directions, phone numbers and the questions people ask us most.

  • Carlow: open dailyTullow Street, Carlow town
  • Tullow: open dailyMarket Square, Tullow
Irish time 08:30 Doors open 08:30
Our day in 24 hours. Gold marks today's opening hours.
The live-edge timber shopfront of Waterlilies on Tullow Street, Carlow, with tables outside
Carlow: open daily52.8364° N, 6.9302° W

Waterlilies Carlow

133 Tullow Street, Carlow, Co. Carlow, R93 W586
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Directions 085 859 7252 Order ahead
A swan latte and a seasonal grain bowl on a timber table at Waterlilies Tullow
Tullow: open daily52.8006° N, 6.7372° W

Waterlilies Tullow

Market Square, Tullow, Co. Carlow, R93 W3K8
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Directions 089 429 8124 Order ahead
The Waterlilies name on the teal awning and the live-edge timber fascia at 133 Tullow Street, Carlow

Hours can change on bank holidays and around Christmas. We post any changes on Instagram first.

Click and collect

Skip the queue, keep the croissant.

Order coffee, pastry, bread and cakes online and collect from the counter. Today's prices and what is still in stock are always on the order page.

Order from Tullow Street, Carlow townOrder from Market Square, Tullow

FAQGood to know

The questions we hear most.

What are your opening hours?

Both shops open seven days a week: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00, Saturday 09:00 to 17:00, and Sunday 09:00 to 16:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check our Instagram before a holiday visit.

Can I order ahead and collect?

Yes. Both shops take click and collect orders online for coffee, pastry, bread and cakes. Order from Tullow Street, Carlow or Market Square, Tullow and pick it up at the counter.

Are dogs welcome?

Very. Every dog gets a pupaccino or a head scratch.

Do you have vegan and gluten free options?

Yes. Our kitchen is mostly vegetarian with vegan options, and several cakes are made without gluten, including a Basque cheesecake, a Belgian chocolate brownie, a berry and almond friand and a lemon meringue tart. Our bakery handles gluten every day, so please tell us about allergies when you order.

Do you serve breakfast and brunch?

Breakfast is served on weekdays, lunch every day, and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Our menu page has a taste of what we cook.

Can I bring a laptop or the kids?

Yes to both. Our Tullow Street café is laptop friendly and kids friendly, with babyccinos and kids hot chocolate on the menu.

Is there seating outside and wheelchair access?

Our Tullow Street shop in Carlow has outdoor tables on the street and wheelchair access. If you are visiting Market Square in Tullow and need step-free access, give the shop a call first and we will help.

Do you host events?

We do. Wine and Vinyl nights, live music, art workshops and wine and cheese evenings run through the year. New dates go up on Instagram first, and tickets are usually sold online.

Do you have a loyalty card?

Yes. You can join the Waterlilies loyalty programme online in a minute and start collecting rewards.

ContactSay hello

Talk to us.

For anything that is not answered above, email us or ring the shop directly. Messages on Instagram reach us too.

info@waterlilies.ieGeneral questions 085 859 7252Tullow Street, Carlow town089 429 8124Market Square, Tullow @waterlilies____Specials, events and new bakes