About Meltdown
Meltdown is a female-owned, Irish business rooted in the heart of Dublin. Our journey from a small pop-up to multiple locations reflects our commitment to serving our community with passion and integrity. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite, enjoying a leisurely coffee, or hosting an event, Meltdown is here to make your day a little brighter!
Female owned.
We are a female-owned, female-led business that celebrates and supports other women.
Proudly Irish.
Being Irish drives everything we do — we love welcoming visitors and shining a light on fellow Irish brands!
Sustainable.
We keep it green with eco-friendly packaging and deliver catering by bike — good for you and the planet!
Vibey.
We’re a creative escape from the ordinary, in the bites of our food and our trendy locations.
Meet Maeve O'Malley
Owner, Mother and Lover of good food.
Galway-born, our busy Mom of two boys took the food industry in Dublin by storm. What started as a simple melted-toasties pop-up shop quickly became a staple food company in Ireland.
Our strong, beautiful entrepreneur is the mastermind behind your beloved café & catering business. Through the good days and the meltdown-kinda-days of the last 8 years, Maeve has been working hard to bring you the best breakfast and lunch in Dublin!
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Our Story
It all started as a three-month pop-up in 2018 with the goal of serving up the best toasties in Dublin.
By July 2018, Meltdown moved into it's very own space at the Button Factory in Temple Bar, where it became known as THE destination for high-quality, crave-worthy toasties.
In December 2019, Meltdown opened its flagship location on Leeson Street, becoming more than just a takeaway spot with an extended menu and full café experience.
Despite 2020 bringing Dublin City to a standstill, Meltdown powered on and grew to a second location on Montague street with a fully seated café offering the much loved Meltdown menu in a funky and relaxed space.
In May 2023, we kicked things up a notch and launched Meltdown catering — dishing out our food to more people than ever, and loving every bite of the journey.
It's 2025 and Meltdown’s been cooking up even more goodness lately. We are now making sauces from scratch with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and keeping our menu deliciously on trend.
From office crews to brunch lovers, we’re all about fresh vibes, bold flavours, and always bringing good food and good vibes to Dublin!
