Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Achill Island

"They pride themselves on their music selection and it shows. Tune after tune massaging my ears helping the shoulders relax while I enjoyed my healthier than usual breakfast of porridge, salad and coffee. I even ended up staying longer than I was supposed to as I was simply so relaxed."

"Only a 5 minute walk from the town centre, Mocha Beans is definitely the spot for a hungry group. A large menu, top notch coffee and a larger premises in general, it would make for a good choice if you have a hungry group of 4 looking for a place to get a nice lunch on a busy Saturday or Sunday. No, it doesn’t have that cosy, Irish vibe you might find in the town, but Mocha Beans is were locals will go for lunch everyday – It’s that kind of place."

"Mocha Beans Cafés, based in Galway with locations in the East and West of Ireland, have been a local institution since 1997. We roast all our coffee beans in-house, producing the freshest and best tasting coffee in the country."

"A small, unpretentious restaurant with an open counter displaying an array of good things, including home-baked cakes, quiches and patés – the product of generations of family recipes and particularly of Annette McCormack’s table."

"Upstairs above the Westport hubbub, there's excellent food on offer at this family-run bakery and lunch cafe, which has been in business for decades and sources its fare from the best local producers."

"A small venue at the junction of High street in Westport boasting first and foremost, the best coffee in Westport, if not Ireland. This Must Be the Place has a small kitchen knocking out a unique breakfast menu in the morning and a fine-lunch menu in the day, all made to order and locally, seasonally sourced. The hot drinks menu caters for every conceivable dietary requirement with special drinks, matcha espressos, beetroot lattes; if your allergic to oxygen, they’ll probably have the coffee-like-hot-drink for you, but the star of the show remains the impenetrable quality of their straight-up, hand-selected coffee beans and rigorous quality checking."

"Situated at the top of Westport beside the Westport Clock Tower it looks gives a perfect view down two cute little streets. This central location gives the cafe a unique atmosphere as its always busy inside and out with everyone people watching and soaking up the lively Westport atmosphere. Aside from its great location, This Must Be The Place has a delicious and fresh menu."

"Out of the two words, ‘Curry’ and ‘Cottage’, it is definitely the word ‘Cottage’ which is closer to describing Curry’s Cottage. A lovely, little cottage style cafe situated on James St, in the heart of Westport. Curry’s Cottage has a created a wonderful and authentic atmosphere which exudes from the wood and stone, bread and even bunting which hangs from the vintage cabinets."

"If not from Ireland, Currys Cottage could be a nice little treat. A lovely little cottage styled cafe which offers a cosy, friendly and warm atmosphere. They have a lovely little menu, an amazing selection of freshly baked bread and cakes and a seating arrangement which makes absolutely no sense, making the whole place feel like your in someone’s kitchen 🙂"

"Willow Cafe Tea Room Westport opened in June 2011, in the heart of westport. Willow Cafe Tea Room serves specialised herbal organic teas and coffees in the seaside destination of Westport in Co.Mayo.Willow serves all handmade food and homemade cakes, to the highest quality daily."

"If you’re Irish, its fun, if your a tourist, its an experience. The cafe exudes banter, craic and a positive outlook which all stems from the owner himself – Christy. I ordered Boxty (A traditional Irish potato pancake) with Irish rashers (Bacon) when one of the locals jokingly said."

"The cafe opened it’s doors back in 2004 and since then it gone from a small back street cafe to an established lunch house, a small bakery and a professional catering service. Sheila’s Food Emporium is now a family business ran by Denis and Sheila Sheridan who have a lifetime of experience in the catering and hospitality industry.The concept and ideas of Sheila’s Food Emporium is simple – ‘Good Honest Homemade Food’"

"Next up in our guide to the best hotels Galway has to offer is the very unique Delphi Resort, a place that’s perfect for those of you looking for an active break away. Guests to Delphi can combine outdoor activities with a bit of chill times at the Delphi Spa. The resort is located at the centre of the magnificent Delphi Valley, not far from the little village of Leenane."

"The Delphi Resort is arguably one of the most unique spa hotels Galway has to offer, and a quick glance above should tell you why. Combine adventurous outdoor activities with a relaxing day of calm in the Delphi Spa. Slow down the pace as you enter this haven of tranquility."

"We are proud of our freshly baked breads and mouth-watering treats. Our team of top bakers use only the best traditional baking principles and the highest quality fresh ingredients.All foods are prepared and delivered with care daily from our main bakery, so finished goods are hot from the oven for you, each day."

"Next up in our guide to the best hotels Galway has to offer is the very unique Delphi Resort, a place that’s perfect for those of you looking for an active break away. Guests to Delphi can combine outdoor activities with a bit of chill times at the Delphi Spa. The resort is located at the centre of the magnificent Delphi Valley, not far from the little village of Leenane."

"The Delphi Resort is arguably one of the most unique spa hotels Galway has to offer, and a quick glance above should tell you why. Combine adventurous outdoor activities with a relaxing day of calm in the Delphi Spa. Slow down the pace as you enter this haven of tranquility."

"Out of the two words, ‘Curry’ and ‘Cottage’, it is definitely the word ‘Cottage’ which is closer to describing Curry’s Cottage. A lovely, little cottage style cafe situated on James St, in the heart of Westport. Curry’s Cottage has a created a wonderful and authentic atmosphere which exudes from the wood and stone, bread and even bunting which hangs from the vintage cabinets."

"If not from Ireland, Currys Cottage could be a nice little treat. A lovely little cottage styled cafe which offers a cosy, friendly and warm atmosphere. They have a lovely little menu, an amazing selection of freshly baked bread and cakes and a seating arrangement which makes absolutely no sense, making the whole place feel like your in someone’s kitchen 🙂"

"Willow Cafe Tea Room Westport opened in June 2011, in the heart of westport. Willow Cafe Tea Room serves specialised herbal organic teas and coffees in the seaside destination of Westport in Co.Mayo.Willow serves all handmade food and homemade cakes, to the highest quality daily."

"The pub An File is located smack bang in Westport town centre on what they call the Octagon. This lively little pub packs a punch as it has great outdoor seating, a goods setup for live sports, live music and a fantastic menu which is very reasonably priced. Do not let the lively pub atmosphere fool you."

"Not only that, but it’s also renowned for being owned by Matt Molloy, member of the legendary traditional Irish band The Chieftains. The Chieftains are a classic Irish band formed in Dublin in 1963, by Paddy Moloney, Sean Potts and Michael Tubridy. Matt grew up in Roscommon, and a child, he began playing the flute and won the All-Ireland Flute Championship at just 18 years of age."

"Fittingly for a pub set beside a boat-backed quay, Helm showcases the freshest Irish seafood, with chefs working with fish caught between Rossaveal in County Galway and Ballina in County Mayo."

"It is one of the best-known restaurants in the town and you will find it at the end of Bridge Street. The restaurant’s extensive menu has nearly 100 dishes to choose from. Flame-grilled prime Irish steaks are a popular order, as well as the roast Irish Duck."

"In the middle of Westport’s main hub, the Clock Tavern is a popular place to celebrate well into the night. As its name suggests, it’s located opposite the clock tower in town. They often have live music, particularly on weekends, and you can expect rock, alt-rock and pop acts on the corner stage."

"In the heart of Westport, The Clock Tavern is in an ideal location. There’s a great atmosphere here for sports games. They often have live music, and there’s always a fun crowd and dancing."