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Kalbo's Cafe

◷ Gortnaclohy, Skibbereen, Ireland · ££ · Independent
Ratings refresh from Google Places

What's behind the bar

Roaster
illy
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

The cup

A long-standing, award-winning town-centre cafe run by Siobhan O'Callaghan and Anthony Boyle, serving brunch and lunch built on West Cork produce alongside illy coffee. Cakes and desserts are baked on site and some of the seasonal vegetables come from the owners' own smallholding.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake baked on site. Signature items not listed yet.

Good to know

⊘ Gluten-free options

Kalbo's Cafe: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee roaster does Kalbo's Cafe use?

Kalbo's Cafe pours illy.

What espresso machine does Kalbo's Cafe use?

Kalbo's Cafe has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.

Is Kalbo's Cafe independent?

Yes. Kalbo's Cafe is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does Kalbo's Cafe have cake?

Yes. Kalbo's Cafe serves coffee and cake, baked on site.

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