Newtown, Waterford · a.k.a. Mad Ash's Kitchen

A proper Irish breakfast, cooked fresh to order.

A hidden gem tucked into a Waterford business park — generous plates, mostly made from scratch, and a welcome like your mother's kitchen table. Run by Aisling, the legend the regulars call "Mad Ash".

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4.9 / 5 125+ Google reviews
Allergy-aware Gluten & dairy-free options
By the Greenway Cyclists & families welcome
Aisling — 'Mad Ash' — in her orange apron outside the bright orange House of Food shopfront, with the 'Come in, we're open' sign lit above the door.
A cyclist stopping in at the bright orange House of Food shopfront, just off the Waterford Greenway.
Right off the Waterford Greenway — where cyclists pull in for a proper feed.

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Waterford's best-kept breakfast secret

You'll find us in an unassuming spot on the Park Road Business Centre, opposite the People's Park and a short roll from the river and the Waterford Greenway. Walk through the bright orange door and it feels less like a café and more like someone's kitchen — busy, warm and full of chat.

Regulars know it as Mad Ash's Kitchen, after Aisling herself — "Mad Ash" — who runs the place with a wooden spoon in one hand and a one-liner ready in the other. Almost everything is cooked fresh to order and a lot of it is baked in-house. Big portions, fair prices, and a bit of craic with your coffee.

  • Cooked fresh to order
  • Genuinely generous portions
  • Allergy-aware & dairy-free options
  • Kids menu & outdoor seating

Eat easy

Allergies? No bother.

Tell us what you need and we'll sort you out. There are gluten-free and dairy-free options across the menu, plenty for vegetarians, and real care taken in the kitchen — so everyone at the table gets a proper feed.

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In their own words

Loved by locals & travellers

4.9 Across 125+ Google reviews

"One of the nicest full Irish breakfasts I've ever eaten. Well worth a visit if you're in Waterford and looking for terrific food in a quirky and fun spot."

PPaul DerbyGoogle review

"A shining gem in Waterford. The moment you walk in the door, you can tell Aisling is passionate about this place and the food."

SShi LGoogle review

"The best breakfast in town — honest, fresh-cooked food. Aisling really gives you a good feed, like being at your mother's kitchen table. All cooked fresh to order."

MMartyGoogle review

"Excellent gluten-free options that are taken very seriously — able to put us coeliacs at ease. Great dairy-free options too. Aisling makes sure your allergy is looked after."

AAaron LaffertyGoogle review

"Superb brunch stop, by the river and very close to the Waterford Greenway — great for hungry cyclists. Aisling and Richenda run this place with energy and lots of laughs."

BBenjamin BucktonGoogle review

"Aisling is not only a great cook, she's a hilarious comic. Terrific food and a floor show to boot. Very welcoming, delicious food and generous portions."

JJennifer Austin MannesGoogle review

"An unpretentious little gem nestled amongst a group of commercial units. Freshly cooked, good-quality grub with some items baked in-house."

AAndy GrantGoogle review

"Stopped in for the full Irish and it was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh and homemade — you could tell real care went into it."

JJayme GodwinGoogle review

"Had the Mega Munch — best breakfast I've had in years. Brilliant food, lovely coffee and great service."

MMark KilgallonGoogle review

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Where we are

Unit 6, Park Road Business Centre,
Newtown, Waterford, X91 C523

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Phone

085 752 9330

Good to know

Outdoor seating · Takeaway · Catering · Wheelchair accessible · Card payments · Right on the Greenway route.

Checking hours…
Opening hours
Monday8:30 – 15:30
Tuesday8:30 – 15:30
Wednesday8:30 – 15:30
Thursday8:30 – 15:30
Friday8:30 – 15:30
Saturday8:30 – 14:30
Sunday9:00 – 14:00

Hours can shift around bank holidays and school mid-terms — give us a ring if you're making a special trip.

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