Best French Bakery in Ballina

"One of my personal favourites, The Leafy Greens is what I hope is a glimpse into the future. Getting away from frys and paninis, toasted sandwiches and bought in pastries, Leafy Greens offers a healthy, imaginative, very tasty, unique menu. They have (magically) combined healthy meals with taste."

"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."

"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."

"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’"

"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 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."

"There is no shortage of amazing Italian restaurants in Westport and La Bella Vita is up there with the best of them. This bistro-style restaurant is all about authentic Italian produce and seasonal ingredients. The meatball with pasta dish is simple and ridiculously tasty, as is the large bowls of fresh mussels."

"Right in the middle of town, Mac Bride’s greets those walk through its doors with a warm, wooden interior, dim lighting and a crackling fire in winter. They offer over 100 whiskeys plus a great range of craft beer and all the usual favourites, too. It’s the perfect pub if you’re after a quiet place to relax with a pint after a day of exploring the coast or climbing Croagh Patrick."

"The décor is in keeping with Irish pubs your great-grandfather would remember. The staff are friendly, and you’re greeted by a warm, friendly environment. It’s a great place to watch the match or rest your legs and relax with a pint after a day of climbing Croagh Patrick."

"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."

"Located in the heart of the town, the West Bar & Restaurant is one of the best places to eat in Westport for a quick lunch or dinner in the city. I like their version of seafood chowder, while the salmon and mussels are also great options for ordering. Visitors looking for a hearty dish should go for the steak."

"Dear food snobs – don’t hate me for this but I ate curry for dinner at Hotel Westport. It was so good that it made me cry!. Hotel Westport, County Mayo, Ireland – photo courtesy – Hotel Westport"