Arboretum: Your Shopping Guide

Why You Should Visit

• A Plant Lover's Paradise: You'll find a wide variety of plants, including an abundance of beautiful and healthy houseplants, with options for all tastes and sizes. The quality is excellent.
• Value for Money Plants: Shoppers can expect affordable prices on plants. You may even find plants at half price.
• Expert Advice: The staff, including knowledgeable individuals like Jack and Vanessa, are willing to give advice and help with your gardening needs. They are also ready to spend time with you, offering personalized guidance on plant selection, care, and placement.
• Charming Atmosphere: The store boasts great vibes, creating a warm, welcoming environment with hanging plants, the sound of a waterfall, and the chatter of people. It truly feels like an atmospheric experience.
• Hidden Gem Cafe: The cafe is bright and welcoming with a good selection of coffee, pastries, and breakfast/lunch options.
• Delicious Food: The cafe offers a range of sandwiches, cakes, and treats. The all-day breakfast is also a great value.
• Friendly and Helpful Staff: You'll encounter friendly, helpful, and lovely staff members, including Cristiane, Laura, Mairead, Lukas, Jack, and Vanessa. They provide exceptional service and create a memorable experience.
• Convenient Location: The store is located inside Chapters bookshop, upstairs on the 1st floor in the city center, making it a convenient spot to recharge or do some work.
• Unique Shopping Experience: The location offers a blend of a bookshop, a plant shop, a shop with shiny rocks and spice grinders, and a cafe all in one spot.
• Local Irish Gifts: After your meal, you can find local Irish gifts, plants galore, and all your garden needs.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives

• Cafe Concerns: Be aware that some experiences with the cafe have been disappointing. Specifically, the coffee was considered okay and pricey at 4 euros, and the cake may be dry, flavorless, and overpriced (7 euros).
• Coffee Quality: Although the coffee is quite good, it might not be extraordinary compared to other cafes.