Enjoyed the fresh crab and avocado sandwich on toasted sourdough. Place is clean and staff are…read morefriendly and efficient. Dining room has big glass windows overlooking the harbor. Nice place to stop for a quick lunch - or breakfast.

Great seafood and service. Got a little slammed at lunch time. The dockside location and outdoor…read moretables were quite nice

I'm from the US but my family lives right up the road from the pod. This coffee stop is one of the…read morebest i've had in all of my travels. The view and the warm espresso is a perfect little rest stop fro anyone traveling the coastline. worth the stop for sure

The coffee is truly delicious. You can also grab a sweet bite with it. But what makes this really…read morelovely is actually the stunning view of the coast. You can then enjoy your coffee sitting down, facing the sea.

Melly's Café was recommended to us by a local when we asked for a good fish and chips place. We…read morestopped in after a long day of hiking and looked forward to eating. Expect plentiful seating and table service. Most of our party of six ordered fish and chips. Two others ordered burgers and chips. Everything arrived hot and fresh. The fish looked huge and the chips were abundant. Unfortunately, as the hungry souls started to down their portions, they noticed that the batter didn't seem to be thoroughly cooked, or the fish contributed to the soft coating. The chips, however, were perfect! I chose the 6 oz burger with slaw and iceberg lettuce and no pink sauce (ketchup and mayo combined) and curry chips. The curry sauce brought a nice heat. The burger was pretty plain, even with the slaw and toasted sesame bun. I dressed it up with ketchup. They didn't have any mustard. Our server was friendly and helpful at the beginning, but she never stopped by again. Someone else delivered the meals and we didn't see her again. Maybe this is how service works in Ireland? Disappointing. But, maybe we caught them at a bad time and our party of six was too difficult to manage. We will never know.

A quaint looking place along the harbor. Our tour group stopped in for lunch (we're glad to give a…read morelocal place some business). Just a small- looking plave. I had a hankering for some chowder or some fish n chips. We saw a plate of fish and chips being brought to the table behind us and boy, was it big. About 12 euros and we decided to split it (even that was probably enough for 3 people). Friendly staff and great food

Wow this coffee was fantastic. I was there twice and ordered a flat white both times. I also…read moreordered a cheese toastie. Everything was so good - the coffee was strong, the milk was smooth and creamy, and the sandwich was ooey and gooey. The outdoor seating is so very nice and a great place to meet up with a group. You have a great view of the beach and can easily walk around the area.

Nice spot for coffee after a walk on the beach! Owner is very nice and friendly and the outdoor…read moreseating offers a nice view of the beach and ocean. Coffee is strong, and delicious and ice cream offers some lovely flavors to enjoy! Would highly recommend!

Iced Coffee Takeaway review. A highly rated restaurant on Yelp, however, the seating was full and…read morewe decided to go elsewhere. Later, I chose to return for an iced coffee takeaway. "Iced Coffee" means either an iced Americano or an Iced Latte. I chose the former. Before anyone took my order, I waited approximately five or six minutes. Since I was in no rush, I didn't mind. What impressed me was the number of servers who asked me if I was alright. The entry area bustled with the back and forth of servers providing water to the patrons. The dessert case looked tantalizing! I also noticed that all coffee drinks contain two shots! I was guaranteed a nice Americano. My time to order arrived, and not long after, I walked out with my very satisfying iced drink. Another note: The quaint restaurant was beautifully decorated with lights in arches which affords a charming atmosphere.

This is such a delightful little restaurant. The servers are the nicest people in the world! The…read morefood was really scrumptious, but... Be aware the servings are HUGE! Might want to consider sharing.

This is a great place to get a proper made-to-order deli sandwich. A selection of great quality…read moremeats and cheeses, fresh salads and sauces- you really can't go wrong. My favourite is Smoked Cheddar on Seranno ham, *toasted* on Ciabatta- with rocket and fresh cherry tomatoes. So tasty! Staff are friendly and speedy. And the coffee is really fresh and delicious. Go on a fine day and you can sit outside. Even my super picky nephews love this place. They get plain ham and cheese toasted. They're amazed of the choice of different types of ham. Whenever they visit Sligo, they always want to go here.

Needed somewhere in Sligo today to have cuppa and a couple of hours of Internet access to do some…read morework. Went to Cafe Fleur . Extremely friendly staff, gave me wifi password and offered me the paper to read as well. Very fast internet access, good strong tea and excellent cherry scone. What a great service-oriented establishment

Doncha just love serendipity, even the word has a positive ring to it. We pass by Ballina about…read moretwice a year. It self-promotes itself as Ireland's salmon capital with a sign at the edge of town proclaiming so. Ballina means 'mouth of the ford' and it nestles in the Ox and Nephin Beg mountains. So we pick up some wild salmon at 80 euro a kilo. The town has had inhabitants for near 700 years. We've become used to calling into Dave's cafe for one of the best coffees anywhere around. So up the alleyway more than ready for great coffee and horror of horrors it was closed: it was 4:30pm maybe he closes mid afternoon, who knows but having built up to great coffee it was time to explore. I knew there was a Costa in town but I didn't really want to go there and found this place just across the road on a Main Street. The coffees were superb - a flat white and cappuccino - and both under €3. Serving staff were a friendly bunch and it was a cosy place away from the cold rain outside. Dave might have lost four coffee sales a year. Hope he can cope.

Went here with my girlfriend; what an amazing place it is!…read more The coffees are amazing, and when the focaccia's came we just realised these are the best. Ever. The orders came quick, although it was packed! This was a big plus point for them; excellent. We will definitely be coming back again! Do come too!

If you know whats good for you, you'll get yourself down to The Sweet Beat on Bridge Street! They…read moreoffer breakfast, lunch and smoothies/coffees to go. Fresh and healthy superfood salads, juices, dairy free sweet treats, daily hot specials, 3fe coffee and teas - all offered with dairy free milk options. I had the superfood salad of massaged kale, chickpeas, and spiced cous cous (with cranberries, pomegranate and pesto) for lunch. For €7.50 it filled me up for the day and is far more exciting then the dull packaged leaves and uninspiring dash of olive oil salads you get in other establishments. These salads ARE the dish, not just a bit of green on the side - they demand your attention and don't disappoint on taste! Less than a 5 minute stroll from O'Connell St, in the summer it'd be lovely to get a salad to go at lunch time and eat it along the riverside. I imagine the menu will expand as the business does, as chef-cum-proprietor Carolanne is Ballymaloe trained and well travelled! They maintain an active social media presence @sweetbeatsligo and already have a loyal following of customers - including me! Watch this space, as it expands into something brilliant, its thrilling to see young businesses like this bringing the heart back into Sligo town.

A must when visiting the area. Super food. Tasty, fresh and good for the soul. Good selection of…read moresalads, soup of the day and larger "dailies" as an option e.g. Best bourguignon and patatas bravas!! also a variety of milk options for your coffee choice!!

Great place for fresh baked bread, apple tarts, and their lovely Orange Cake with fresh whipped…read morecream. Their coffee is really good too, and they do nice lunches including salads! I love their food, cakes, deserts, coffee. However, the mother doesn't like the food as they don't have turkey/ham and spuds. So if you looking for a traditional Donegal dinner go to Dom's or the Central. If you want some good fresh, made on the premises, not-traditional grub, then head here. I should warn you that the cafe is small, and at lunchtime does get busy and you may not get a seat. If you visiting town, stop here before noontime and after 1pm as the lunch-rush will have subsided. Aroma recently opened a 2nd location closer to the center of town. It's across the street from Magee's factory on New Row. I haven't tried it, so I'll let someone else review it. It is a bigger location.

In a craft village. So accommodating! Made me stuff that wasn't on the menu to take out!!!!read more

We were staying in the local area in an AirBnB. Woke up the first morning and googled "breakfast"…read moreand a number of places showed up. Can not believe how lucky we got finding this place first! I would have hated to have missed a day eating at this wonderful little cafe! I rarely get to visit these days and I always forget how good an Irish breakfast is. The sausage and the beans and the puddings...just unbelievable! Also, by the second day the waitress recognized us and asked if I wanted the same thing that I had raved over the day before! One of the best experiences I've had in a long long time!

We went here on a short visit to Derry's sites and on the recommendation in Frommer's Ireland…read more Outstanding food and drinks with friendly, efficient service. Indoor or outdoor seating with a view of the Peace Bridge. Easy parking nearby. Highly recommend.