Poppyseed at Galway Crystal

Update December 2025

After closing for the Christmas break at the end of December, Poppyseed announced on social media that they would not be re-opening any of their cafes, saying:

It is with a broken heart that we tell you that we will not be reopening Poppyseed.

After losing Anne, the link is forever broken and the glue that constantly kept us together is gone.

This follows the earlier announcement of the owner's death in mid October the same year:

Originally

Poppyseed took over the cafe in the Galway Crystal showroom, Merlin Park, in mid 2019, when SALT closed abruptly. Originally branded as Poppyseed@The Glass Factory, it rapidly became known as Poppyseed Galway Crystal.

The cafe is on the top-floor of the building, accessed via stately staircase, or a handy lift. The all-indoor seating area is a lovely mix of light, airy and grand, and although the service area is just a little industrial-canteen style, this is made up for by the warm friendly staff.

Ample car-parking is available at the door, and in the large car-park at the back of the builiding.

A sister-business to the existing Poppyseed in Oranmore and Clarenbridge (which grew from the very original cafe in Eyre Street), they serve full Irish, omelettes and other traditional breakfast dishes, along with scones, pastries daily, and lighter dishes like granola and French toast. The menu also includes a carvery which features roasts, as well as dishes like chicken curry, quiches, pasta dishes, and savoury pies. They have a selection of gourmet sandwiches with salad and chips, and burgers.

Open seven days a week: 9am to 5.00pm Mon to Sat, and from 10am Sundays / bank holidays (usually there are queues for a table by 11am each Sunday)

Address: Dublin Road, Galway.

Phone: (091 ) 795 191.

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