Irish Meadows

For folks not in the know– if your USA bound, Aer Lingus’s flight connects in Dublin, you will go through Homeland Security here, rather than at your final destination. This is good in the sense that it saves you from the hassle of having to go through security at the end of your journey, but there are some distinct downsides. The most notable of those is that after you clear security, you are deposited in a secluded sub-​terminal, with very little food options.
After an extensive investigation– I located 4 places in which one can procure food or drink– 1) the Ireland gift shop — which offers boxes of fancy chocolates, and bottles of whiskey and water, 2) a coffee shop that does not sell food 3) Two vending machines and 4) Irish Meadows.
If you are looking for a reasonable alternative to Aer Lingus’s infamous chicken curry — Irish Meadows is your only hope.
Irish Meadows sells pre-​wrapped pannis, a few different iterations of cheese sandwiches, 2 different types of savory tarts (sweet potato and french onion), chips, fruit, sodas, beer and coffee.
I ordered one of the cheese sandwiches («fresh» Irish cheese, pickled relish, tomatoes on white bread), a sweet potato tart (sweet potato base, a little feta cheese and TONS of onions), authentic Irish cheese chips, coffee, and two waters. The total came to $ 26 Euros.
Things to note:
1) Do not under any circumstance order the coffee. It was single handedly the worst airport coffee I have ever had. It was burnt and loaded with coffee grinds. Irish Meadows does not provide milk or sweetener. I literally spit it out after one sip.
2. Staff will warm up any of their pre-​wrapped pannis or tarts. The tarts come with a small side salad w/​balsamic dressing. At the pick up counter you can find mayo, relish, ketchup, salt and pepper and eating utensils.
3. The sweet potato tart did not taste anything like sweet potato, but was surprisingly not horrific. Don’t order this however, unless you really like onions.
4. The boyfriend seemed to really enjoy his cheese/​relish sandwich.
5. You must tell them that every single item is to-​go, or they will assume that you want to eat it in their seating area. The seating area seats approximately 30 people or so. If you want to eat here, they will give you a number, and a staff person will deliver your food to you.
6. The service was very slow. I almost missed boarding my plane, and I got in line 30 minutes prior to boarding time. If you are in a rush — don’t risk it.
Last thoughts: Irish Meadows isn’t great but it’s a million times better than plane food.

Very overpriced here. It’s the only café around by the u. s check in but at least there is something I suppose. Most of the food sounds delish written in front but it’s all just reheated.
The coffee wasn’t great and the water was very over priced but at least we got some so we didn’t have to plague aer lingus staff for water as you don’t exactly get a lot on their long hauls.