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Buttermilk, Tralee
Café food typical of Buttermilk
Café food typical of Buttermilk
Café food typical of Buttermilk
Tralee, County Kerry

Café · Tralee, Co. Kerry

Buttermilk Café Tralee

Open now Closes at 17:00 4.3 on Google · 270 reviews

Opening hours

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Open now Closes at 17:00
Weekly opening hours for Buttermilk
Monday09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday09:00 – 17:00
Thursday today09:00 – 17:00
Friday09:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.

Full hours & directions

BOYLES OF BALLYSEEDY, Caherbreagh, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92 DYOY

  • CuisineCafé
  • Price€€
  • Phone+353 66 401 8666
  • Nearest stationTralee Casement Station · 4.4 km
  • SeatingOutdoor tables
  • ServiceTakeaway
  • AccessWheelchair friendly

About Buttermilk

Set on BOYLES OF BALLYSEEDY, Buttermilk is a café in the heart of Tralee, Co. Kerry. Drop in for coffee and a scone, an all-day breakfast or a quick lunch.

Our Tralee guide currently covers 131 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. Nearby, Ballyseede Castle Hotel is only 610 m down the road.

Facilities recorded for this venue include takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating and wheelchair access. It opens seven days a week. The earliest start is 9am on Monday, and the latest close is 5pm on Monday. Diners rate it 4.3/5 on Google across 270 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning pricey and friendly staff. A typical bill comes to roughly €10–20 a head.

Key facts

CuisineCafé
TypeCafé
Price guide€€ (mid-range)
Typical spend€10–20 per person
Google rating4.3 / 5 from 270 reviews
Good for kidsYes
ParkingYes
AddressBOYLES OF BALLYSEEDY, Caherbreagh, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92 DYOY
EircodeV92 DYOY
Phone+353 66 401 8666
TakeawayYes
DeliveryYes
Outdoor seatingYes
Wheelchair accessYes
Open7 days a week · 55 hours in total
Nearest stationTralee Casement Station (4.4 km)
From Dublin city centre257 km
Coordinates52.25721, -9.63794

At a glance

Services & amenities at Buttermilk

Service

  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Dining

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating

On the menu

  • Alcohol
  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Toilet

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot

Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.

Menu highlights

What to order at Buttermilk

Full menu
  • Club Sandwich

    Chicken, bacon, egg, fries

    €14
  • Veggie Breakfast

    Halloumi, mushrooms, avocado, eggs

    V

    €14
  • Soup & Sandwich

    Soup of the day with half a sandwich

    €10.50
  • Cappuccino

    Regular

    V

    €4
  • Quiche of the Day

    Side salad

    V

    €10.50
  • Toasted Special

    Ham, cheese, tomato, onion

    €8

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: 09:00 – 17:00
  • Sunset in Tralee today: 19:16
  • Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 3pm
  • One of 131 places to eat in Tralee

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Reviews

4.3/5 on Google · 270 reviews

What recent reviewers mention most:

PriceyFriendly staff

michael o sullivanJune 2026 · via Google
★★★★★

The atmosphere was relaxing but it was too warm in the conservatory for it to be comfortable. There were no windows open or aircon on the day we visited. It was very busy but we were able to obtain a table.
The menu was basic burgers, fish and chips etc. so there could be more imagination put into the food offering particularly as it is quite pricey.
We ordered the fish and chips at €20 each and were expecting much more than was brought to us. The fish itself was good quality but the batter and the chips were overcooked. Some of my dining companions thought that the oil used was old and possibly rancid.
The service was good and the staff were pleasant, polite and helpful.

Elizabeth YoungFebruary 2026 · via Google
★★★★★

I have been here more than once for coffee and even brunch however I have recently attended an Art workshop here and it was very nice, relaxing and convenient. As always the coffee is always good and so are the treats. Staff are all kind and good too!

Rijo John MathewJune 2026 · via Google
★★★★★

One of the Best Café in town!
Food is amazing and very professional and friendly service as well.
Absolutely recommended.

Response from the owner

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Questions & answers

Where is Buttermilk?

Buttermilk is located at BOYLES OF BALLYSEEDY, Caherbreagh, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92 DYOY. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

Is Buttermilk open on Sunday?

Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 10:00 – 17:00.

What time does Buttermilk close tonight?

It is open right now and closes at 17:00 (Irish time).

Does Buttermilk do takeaway?

Yes, takeaway is available.

Is Buttermilk wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.

What other restaurants are near Buttermilk?

The closest alternatives are Ballyseede Castle Hotel (610 m), Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa (1.6 km) and The Bookshelf Tralee (2.6 km).

How is Buttermilk rated?

Buttermilk has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Google, based on 270 public reviews. Reviewers often mention pricey and friendly staff.

How much does a meal at Buttermilk cost?

Most diners report spending about €10–20 per person.

Is Buttermilk good for children?

Yes — it is listed as family friendly and offers a kids' menu.

What is the nearest train station?

Tralee Casement Station is about 4.4 km away, around 8 minutes by car.

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