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Rainbow Scoops, Portlaoise
Crêpes food typical of Rainbow Scoops
Crêpes food typical of Rainbow Scoops
Crêpes food typical of Rainbow Scoops
Portlaoise, County Laois

Crêpes and Café · Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Rainbow Scoops Café Portlaoise

Closed now Opens tomorrow at 10:00 4.7 on Google · 18 reviews

Opening hours

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Closed now Opens tomorrow at 10:00
Weekly opening hours for Rainbow Scoops
Monday10:00 – 19:00
Tuesday10:00 – 19:00
Wednesday10:00 – 19:00
Thursday today10:00 – 19:30
Friday10:00 – 20:00
Saturday10:00 – 19:00
Sunday10:00 – 19:00

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

Full hours & directions

Kiosk 4, Rainbow Scoops, Laois Shopping Centre, James Fintan Lalor Ave, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 FW56

  • CuisineCrêpes and Café
  • Price€
  • Nearest stationPortlaoise Station · 640 m
  • AccessWheelchair friendly

About Rainbow Scoops

You will find Rainbow Scoops, a crêpes café, on Kiosk 4, Laois Shopping Centre, James Fintan Lalor Ave in Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The menu mixes crowd-pleasing dishes with seasonal specials.

Public transport is handy: Portlaoise Station station lies roughly 640 m from the door. Our Portlaoise guide currently covers 104 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. The closest neighbouring restaurant is Abrakebabra, 30 m away.

According to the listing data we hold, it offers wheelchair access. You can eat here any day of the week. The earliest start is 10am on Monday, and the latest close is 8pm on Friday. On Google it holds 4.7 out of 5 from 18 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning great service, friendly staff and tasty food.

Key facts

CuisineCrêpes and Café
TypeCafé
Price guide€ (budget)
Google rating4.7 / 5 from 18 reviews
AddressKiosk 4, Rainbow Scoops, Laois Shopping Centre, James Fintan Lalor Ave, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 FW56
EircodeR32 FW56
Wheelchair accessYes
Open7 days a week · 65 hours in total
Nearest stationPortlaoise Station (640 m)
From Dublin city centre78 km
Coordinates53.03204, -7.29656

At a glance

Services & amenities at Rainbow Scoops

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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 Rainbow Scoops

Full menu
  • Quiche of the Day

    Side salad

    V

    €9
  • Granola Bowl

    Greek yoghurt, berries, honey

    V

    €6
  • Veggie Breakfast

    Halloumi, mushrooms, avocado, eggs

    V

    €10.50
  • Carrot Cake

    Cream cheese frosting

    V

    €4
  • Hot Chocolate

    Marshmallows

    V

    €3.50
  • Full Irish Breakfast

    Rashers, sausages, black & white pudding, egg, beans, toast

    €11.50

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 crêpes and café venues — not live data.

Good to know

  • Today is — hours: 10:00 – 19:30
  • Sunset in Portlaoise today: 19:06
  • Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 3pm
  • One of 104 places to eat in Portlaoise

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Reviews

4.7/5 on Google · 18 reviews

What recent reviewers mention most:

Great serviceFriendly staffTasty food

Brian MurphyOctober 2025 · via Google
★★★★★

Review: 🍦 A Sweet Experience at rainbow scoops

I recently visited a really nice ice cream shop, and it was such a great experience! The place had a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and everything looked super clean and inviting. I ordered the cookies and cream ice cream, and it was absolutely delicious — creamy, rich, and full of cookie chunks in every bite. The young man serving me was really kind and polite, and he made the visit even better with his friendly attitude and great service. Overall, it’s definitely one of the best ice creams I’ve had, and I’ll be coming back for sure. Couldn't recommend enough🙏🏻🙏🏻

Nicky Ryan2025 · via Google
★★★★★

I've been frequenting here for quite sometime, and I absolutely love this place! Their smoothies are very flavoursome and reasonably priced at only five euro, they also have an entire bar of ice cream flavours to choose from, whether you can want a milkshake, or an ice cream in a tub, cone, or even a sundae. As well as this, they offer a wide array of sweet and savory treats, all within reasonable to great price ranges. Their sweet treats never disappoint!

Their customer service is absolutely superb. They always go those extra five miles to attend to whatever it is you may be craving. If they don't have exactly what you are looking for, they get creative. You won't regret coming to Rainbow scoop!

Nikiita BubovichOctober 2025 · via Google
★★★★★

Fantastic ice cream and service! Had a nice young man serve me, he was very kind and friendly. Ice cream was bussing and ethereal. Couldn't recommend this place enough. 10/10 would recommend to everyone!!

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Questions & answers

Where is Rainbow Scoops?

Rainbow Scoops is located at Kiosk 4, Rainbow Scoops, Laois Shopping Centre, James Fintan Lalor Ave, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 FW56. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

Is Rainbow Scoops open on Sunday?

Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 10:00 – 19:00.

What time does Rainbow Scoops close tonight?

It is currently closed. Opens tomorrow at 10:00.

Is Rainbow Scoops wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.

What other restaurants are near Rainbow Scoops?

The closest alternatives are Abrakebabra (30 m), Costa (50 m) and Namo (50 m).

How is Rainbow Scoops rated?

Rainbow Scoops has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 18 public reviews. Reviewers often mention great service, friendly staff and tasty food.

What is the nearest train station?

Portlaoise Station is about 640 m away, roughly 8 minutes on foot.

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