Cafes, dessert-shops and bakeries in Galway
See also
Cafes and bakeries in Galway which were open for a list of cafes that aren't currently open
Open Pubs in Galway - for a list of pubs, some of which also serve meals.
Open restaurants in Galway
- for a list of more formal evening-meal venues.
An Tobar Nua in Dominick St
A Christian-run cafe, with a view of the canals.
BakeBox in Abbeygate Street
Bia Boru in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre ...read more ...
(Paused for a month or two in mid 2023, but back open again now)
Blackrock Cottage in Salthill
... opened November 2022
Brazco Coffee Academy, Salthill
Originally in Oranmore, this locally owned cafe-chain now has a popup in Leisureland too.
Brazco in Francis Street
Opened November 2022 ... read more
Bubble Bee tea-shop / cafe in Lower Abbeygate St
A popular bubble tea cafe, with a great approach to design, and lovely cakes too.
Butler's Chocolate Cafe in William Street
Is it a chocolate shop that also sells coffee, or a cafe that also sells chocolates? You decide.
Roots in Shop St
The most versatile cafe-premises in Galway City ... read more.
Café Express The Italian Experience in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre
The original Cafe Express, with views of the city walls.
Caffe Nero in Eyre Square
A nationwide cafe chain, in a great location with extended opening hours.
Cafe Roscoe in Eglinton St
A cheerful locally-owned cafe, which offers student discounts.
Caprice in Churchyard Lane
A stylish spot for ladies (and gentlemen) who lunch.
C'est la Vie! boulangerie in Terryland Business Park
French class in a busy business park - right beside the best fruit and veggie shop in town.
Ciarlantini in High Street
Newly opened in late November 2020,
read more ...
Coco in Salthill
Great spot for coffee in Salthill, when you don't want to see the sea.
Coffee+ in Mervue
Amazingly good food and coffee, in the middle of a hard-working neighbourhood.
Coffee Hut in the retail park carpark on the Headford Rd
The little cafe that could!
Serving excellent coffee from
the base of an advertising sign in a shopping-centre car-park.
Coffeewerk + Press in High St,
The origin design store which just happens to serve coffee.
Costa Coffee in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre
Coffee-shop chain with a very central location.
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| Reopened after a complete refurbishment in September 2024 |
Deelys Cafe in Mainguard Street
A locally owned cafe with a tasty menu
The second member of this cafe family.
Espresso 44 in William Street West
Opened in Oct 2022 .. more info soon
Espresso 44 in William Street
The coffee-partner of the pub next door: long-time Galwegians remember it as The Snug.
Food 4 Thought in Abbeygate St
Galway's original wholefood cafe.
Franklins in the Galway Shopping Centre
A traditional canteen-style cafe, in the middle of a patchwork-shopping-centre
GBC Coffee Shop
One of the city centre's longest open coffee shops.
Gina's Gelato in William Street
A Dublin-based dessert cafe chain, serving ice-creams / gelato, coffee and waffles.
Goyas in Kirwan's Lane
A long-standing bakery with a big reputation.
Greene and Co (vegan) in Henry Street
Grind Coffee and Food Hub - Merchant's Road and Briarhill
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Grindhouse Cafe in Briarhill Business Park
Locally owned, with far better coffee than you'd expect in a business park.
Locally owned, with far better coffee than you'd expect in a business park.
Ground & Co in Knocknacarra
Gourmet Food Parlour in Salthill
Gourmet Tart - Abbeygate St,
Gourmet Tart - Ravens Tce, Salthill and Galway Shopping Centre
Ground and Co in Salthill
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| Ground and Co, March 2022 |
Hazel Mountain chocolate cafe in Middle Street
Insomnia in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre
Another chain store - with really great coffee.
Java Creperie and Cafe Francais
The original French creperie / late night cafe in Galway
Jump Juice Bar in Corrib Court Shopping Centre
Jump Juice Bar in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre
Jungle Beach Breaks Cafe in Salthill Prom
Galway's seasonal sea-side cafe
Jungle Café, Prospect Hill
Opened November 2023 ... read more
Kettle Cafe
Locally owned and tenacious, this cafe opened just before the original Covid-closedown - and survived.
Krispy Kreme in William Street
Opened in March 2023 ... read more
Le Petit Delice in Mainguard Street
The friendly French cafe.
Little Lane Coffee Company in Upper Abbeygate St
Webshop for coffee / equipment.
Lighthouse Cafe (vegetarian / vegan) in Terryland
McCambridges in Shop Street ... read more
Mixgreens in Newcastle Rd
Mocha Beans in Cross Street
The original Chocolate and Coffee branch - still going strong.
Mocha Beans Newcastle Road
Mr Waffle Newcastle
A real gem, with the best coffee opposite the hospital.
After-hours, it's used as a community mental-health cafe.
Neighbourhood Cafe
A really well-grounded community location for this lovely, busy cafe.
O'Connors Bakery and Coffee Shop in St Francis St and Salthill
White bread and buns, with lots of loyal customers.
O'Hehir's Bakery in Briarhill, Westside and Terryland
Another busy and popular bakery chain.
Over the Moon (ice-cream / desserts) in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre
(Previously called Maple Moose)
The best-value gelato in all of Galway.
Pascal Coffee House in Lower Abbeygate Street
Classic French-inspired Irish cafe, in a very historic building.
Pascal Coffee House in Edward Square
Incredibly well run cafe, tucked away in the most-surprising of cornersPlámás in Dominick Street
Opened in September 2021 -
read more.
Poppyseed in Galway Crystal, Oranmore and Clarenbridge
Previously of Eyre Street (Kettle Cafe location?)
A cafe which has books from Charlie Byrne's on display, along with artworks.
Renzo in Eyre Street
Quay Lane cafe in ... Quay Lane
Incredibly easy to miss, half-way between The Quays and Druid.
Ré Tea in Quay Street
Rouge in Dominick Street Lower
Scran, Bohermore
Secret Garden in William St West
Teashop with yoga and more: a great place to find out about alternative stuff.
Subway in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre
It's a Subway. No more and no less. Now on the ground floor, behind the Moo Parlour.
Starbucks in Ceannt (Galway Railway Station)
A most unlikely location for a fancy Starbucks!
Starbucks Edward Square
A brand-name cafe, in a plaza just off William Street. .... read more.
Starbucks in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre
And a real Starbucks - find it upstairs, with a surprising outdoor area.
Tasty Toasty, Coach station
Opened in April 2024 .. read more
The Pear Tree in Lower Salthill
A cafe in Nest boutique hostel - more info coming soon.
Train Station Wellness Garden and Cafe, Munster Ave
More info soon.
Tribe Coffee Shop, St Francis Street
The Creamery in Salthill
The largest sea-front cafe in Salthill - www.thecreamery.ie
Trieste Café and Wine Bar - Buttermilk Walk
More wine-bar than cafe, but advertised as both.
