Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Galway

"One of Galway’s best-loved restaurants, Ard Bia at Nimmos is a place every visitor to the city should seek out – and most likely will, after its rave review in The New York Times. The menu here is fresh and ‘world-inspired’, drawing inspiration from sites ranging from the Mediterranean to New Zealand. Serving seasonal gourmet fare, it’s housed in an 18th-century building on the River Corrib right beside the Spanish Arch, a remnant of the old city wall."

"Ard Bia is a quirky little spot, housed in a historic building at the start of the Long Walk in Galway. It used to be a customs house and was also formerly a mechanic’s, a boathouse and an art gallery, among other things. Tucked away by the Spanish Arch, this is a fab place to enjoy a yummy brunch or evening meal."

"Sort of an alternative brunch, Ard Bia runs the gauntlet from quinoa with smoked salmon, pomegranate and pistachio to French toast stuffed with meltybrie and pear. It’s not our fault if you immediately drop everything to go there now."

"Shabby-chic Temple Café right by Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop is one of those places everyone seems to know and love – and there’s a reason for it: their coffee blends are some of the best in town, the staff is exceptionally friendly, and the cosy vibe of the place just adds to a wonderful caffeine experience. We especially love their iced coffee!. The Temple Café is determined to make folks value what they eat and drink and their yummy menu mirrors just that."

"Hailed as one of Galway’s best cafes, Temple Cafe emphasises charity and community with their business model. A chunk of the profit made by this business is donated to charitable initiatives that are as wide-ranging as the menu, which many locals insists boasts the best breakfast Galway has to offer!. Highlights at Temple Cafe include the vegan breakfast option as well as the veggie breakfast, which features local eggs."

"While the specials change from day to day, you can expect the likes of vegan ciabattas, flavoursome organic soups and freshly squeezed juices, all made with locally sourced ingredients. Temple Café is known for its healthy but delicious vegan treats. If you have a sweet tooth, then pop in and grab yourself a coffee and one of their super tasty vegan pastries."

"The Corrib Tea Rooms cafe will re-open for outdoor dining in their beautiful front and rear courtyards, Wednesday to Sunday 9.30am-4pm with their famous brunch menu now served all day each day, (and operated on a walk in, first come basis). They have also just announced an evening time wine and grazing boards menu for the summer weekends, Friday and Saturday evenings from 4pm-9pm with reservations required through their website. View this post on Instagram"

"Another hidden gem located in the in the Waterside area of the city, overlooking the Corrib, is this quaint little place that has again the most fab breakfasts, weekend brunch, lunch, cakes and coffees that are home baked in house. I recommend the scones and a lovely pot of tea. Brunch is such a treat and a lovely way to meet up with fellow students at the weekend."

"This handsome waterside Georgian house was built on the early 1800's and completely rehabilitated by the present owner operators Victoria and David Bohan, before opening as Tea Rooms and Guest Accommodation in October 2011. It is wonderfully located i ..."

"Drawing their inspiration from the landscape and culture of the Gaeltacht of Connemara, the crafts people who work, display and sell their products at the Spiddal Craft Centre produce a range of handcrafted quality products which is representative of this area. Visitors shopping in Galway can immerse themselves in a whole different experience, as they can observe the crafts in the making and chat with the master crafts people in the individual studios. The variety of products include Pottery, Candle Making, Leather Working, Woodturning, Jewellery, Hand Weaving, Silk Painting and Batik."

"Ok, admittedly, this technically isn’t a market, but it has that rustic and beautifully, homemade one-of-a-kind feel that any good market offers, and for that alone, Culture Trip highly recommends a visit. The Spiddal Craft Village is a rural business spot for a host of arty producers, people who blow glass, paint Galway’s sublimely rugged landscapes, weave baskets, cook in beautiful bakeries and a serve up an awarding-winning stop-off at the restaurant and coffee shop. In other words, it’s a very worthwhile aside."

"Not an art gallery as such, but certainly one of Ireland‘s best creative communities, and a corner of Connemara that any arts-loving visitor will want to see. Spiddal Crafts is home to both the production and sale of anything from hand-blown glass to ceramics, coin-based jewellery, and the work of Brazilian resident artist Andrea Rossi, who makes vibrant folk art. Seeing the art in progress is the best part."

"The walls here are full of second-hand books and exhibitions from local artists, since the café doubles as a fantastic gallery space. It's a stunning artistic space to visit on those particularly chilly days and treating yourself to a quality cuppa and a few of their freshly baked scones before you have to venture out into the real world once again."

"Renzo Cafe was opened five years ago for people who enjoy fantastic coffee and the best quality food inspired by Italian cuisine."

"Baristas brew up fairtrade coffee in this sleek dark-wood-floored cafe in a historic stone building. There are other branches scattered throughout Galway city."

"If you're lucky enough to be within the 2km of Chef's Café in Craughwell, you're in for a real treat!. The café is back open every day, offering a wide selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner options for collection and delivery. Whether it's a mighty full Irish or a hearty Sunday roast, Chef's Café is your only spot!"

"Tribeton produces some of the best brunch in Galway (hit play above!), all in sleek surrounds with friendly staff on hand to tend to whatever you need. Brunch favourites here include chicken burgers, steak burgers, club sandwiches, smashed avocado with poached egg, eggs benedict, lobster rolls, pancakes with maple syrup and more. Bottomless prosecco makes Tribeton a popular spot with hen dos, who flock here at weekends to sip bubbles and celebrate amid the convivial ambience."

"This is probably one of the better places to come for a cocktail in Galway. Set in a huge industrial space, with the longest bar in Galway, they go particular big on martinis (gin and vodka) here."

"The centre was built on the site of an old timber yard in an effort to breathe life into the city. And it was an undoubtable success. Today, with its specialist shops in fashion, food, sport, gifts, books, household goods, department stores, cafes, banks and bustling yet spacious atmosphere and its constant hosting of exhibitions and events for children and adults, Eyre Square Centre has become a centre in every sense of the word."

"A large Dunne's supermarket is the centrepiece of this shopping centre ,which features more than 70 shops and chain-food outlets."