Lunchtime on a bright, cold Sunday in March, and a queue snakes out the door of Unfiltered Coffee in Inchicore. Seven years in business, it’s a popular neighbourhood spot, particularly at weekends. Inside, proprietor Juljano Kapllani can be found cupping coffee and constantly tasting brews for quality. Sometimes, when it is quiet, he pulls out his saxophone and plays for a while. But not on a day like this. The line is longer than usual, stretching as far as the pharmacy next door. Anyone joining it is committing to at least a 15-minute wait. Some are curious newcomers. And no…

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