Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Loughrea

"Tucked away behind Spanish Arch, this quirky spot serves many key brunch dishes with a twist. Ard Bia at Nimmos’ buttermilk pancakes come with mascarpone, which is certainly not your typical topping."

"Imagine a clear view overlooking the Corrib while you sit back and enjoy a home baked treat with something yummy to drink. Sounds like heaven, right?. Ard Bia will answer your prayers!"

"Temple Cafe is another little place that knows how to engage consumers of all tastes, vegan, vegetarian or otherwise. They view the human body as a temple and certainly their food is worthy of such a title, with everything and anything on offer, from a full Irish fry, to wholesome vegan desserts. Mostly a breakfast/lunch kind of place, they know their market and they do it right, even supporting the local community and beyond by using local, organic and fair-trade products."

"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."

"Set on helping people see the value in what they eat and drink, they choose fresh, local, organic produce wherever possible. Right by Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, stop in to Temple Café and bury your nose in your latest purchase. Described as a ‘social business’, part of the café’s profits give back to local charities."

"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"

"The Corrib Tea Rooms are in a really lovely restored Georgian house right on the bank of the river. It’s spacious and has a little terrace with Japanese lights and old-fashioned garden furniture. It’s in the middle of town, but it’s like being in a country garden."

"A post shared by Corrib House (@corribhousegalway) on Jul 10, 2013 at 4:32am PDT. Corrib House Tea Rooms has a nutella cake. Yes, a nutella cake."

"Known for quality breakfast options in a truly unique environment, Jungle Cafe serves up tasty treats including plates, sandwiches and much more. With friendly staff and an all round convivial atmosphere, the regulars at Jungle Cafe keep coming back for a taste of both the food and the fun vibes. Highlights on the menu at Jungle Cafe include smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, porridge and delicious homemade crepes as well as some of the finest coffee available in Galway."

"Between the vibrant orange exterior and the intoxicating aroma of coffee wafting from within, it’s next to impossible to walk past Espresso 44. Serving up exclusive coffee brand Fixx Coffee and a bespoke menu of wholesome food and sweet treats galore, they’ve even got bags of the good stuff so that you can take it home and brew some of your own. 44 William Street // more here"

"I was introduced to this little gem by a fellow coffee fiend and have continued to return here ever since. Right in the heart of the city on Shop Street, this place is hard to miss, what with its bright orange shopfront and the hordes of customers usually lining up inside. Hands down the best coffee in Galway, order the mocha made with coconut milk and thank me later."

"One of the most popular spots in the city for a quick pit stop, Espresso 44 don't just do amazing coffee!. Their hot chocolate is a pure joy and is made using real chocolate chips - no powder here!. Slightly bitter tones from the darkness of the chocolate offset the sweetness nicely."

"Mocha Beans has been around since 1997 and now has branches all over the country. However, given it all started right here on the West coast, we just had to include it on our list of the best coffee in Galway. They roast all their coffee beans in house, meaning the whole place smells amazing all day long (and you can take home your favourites, too!)."

"The donut giant has an incredible new store on Shop Street where you can waddle in and drown in the endless selection of delicious donuts. How many is too many?. We haven't reached the limit yet, anyway!"

"A definite favourite of the yummy mummy set, Gourmet Tart has brunch down to a fine art. Excellent coffee, the choice of a pastry or English Muffins with eggs and bacon. Really good food and a walk on the prom before or after will reduce any weekend guilt you might suffering from."

"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."

"Average Rating - 4.5Total Number of Ratings - 50+Location - GalwayAverage price - £££Review - So good as usual!. View Woozza Pizzeria Menu"

"These two reserves, through their combination of deciduous woods, limestone reefs, lakes and turloughs, constitute one of the most interesting Irish vegetation and faunal complexes still in existence. The Coole-Garryland reserve contains a variety of floral habitats including well-formed high forest on deep pockets of soil, dwarf woodland on limestone pavement and a turlough complex in the Callows and Coole Lake. A large portion of this reserve was formerly owned by Lady Gregory, co-founder with W.B."

"One hour south of Galway City is a great place to take the kids for a day out in nature. Covering an area of approximately 400 hectares is the wetland and woodland nature reserve of Coole Park. The two reserves constitute woods, limestone reefs, lakes, and turloughs where you can see interesting Irish vegetation and fauna."

"Covering over 450 hectares and formerly owned by the Clanrickarde family, Portumna Forest Park is located along the northern shore of Lough Derg and is an excellent place for a family day out in Galway. There are plenty of forest and lakeside walks, a car park, toilet facilities, and observation points. Whether you want to visit on foot or on bike, these are all welcome."

"A post shared by The Curvy Blonde (@the_curvy_blonde_gal) on Jun 22, 2019 at 9:09am PDT. The Portumna Forest Walk offers woodland paths and forestlands that remind you of scenes from Harry Potter and Hagrid’s House. The clean park abounds with wildlife and a rich variety of flora, carefully conserved and cared for."