stayed 3 nights at the barracks inn! ate here every morning with no hesitation among my group. Do…read moreyourself a favor and do not underestimate the bagel. I love bagel sandwiches. This bagel beat out every other i've had, new york included. The mini fry was also awesome. loved th white pudding and hash and bacon and all of it! not pictured but the waffles are real good too! not as jawdropping but a good belgian waffle nonetheless. But go with the bagel or the fry. It'll change you. Every morning i drank a whole tea and it was always incredible. Strongly recommend this place to any and every traveler. Great atmosphere, music selection, kind staff, and wonderful rooms if you're staying overnight. :)

On vacation for 8 days in Ireland with my girlfriend and stayed 6 nights at The Lodge at the Old…read moreBarracks and couldn't have been more happy with my choice. The room was well updated and cozy. Each morning we had full complimentary breakfast across the street at the Barracks restaurant that was included with our room. Scott runs a very hospitable business and his passion for customer service shows through his staff. Michael was awesome, not only was he the one received us at 7pm, checked us in and showed us our room, he was also working each morning in the restaurant and helped us plan our daily journeys around the Galway area. Everyone we met were very attentive , kind and helpful. Next door to the Lodge, The Stone House Pizza had awesome food as well and is the one place we found that serves a true cocktail. I highly recommend staying at the Lodge at The Old Barracks to anyone who likes a local vibe and hospitality. After our fantastic experience I would never consider staying anywhere else when visiting the Galway area.

Very good breakfast/lunch/coffee place. Great coffee, delicious food. Small but worth the wait for…read morea table.

Stopped by this place for brunch, was pleasantly surprised, considering we correctly have several…read moredietary restrictions. We had the Sweet potato fritter, avocado bacon toast, the fresh orange juice, a tea, and a latte. All of the dishes were fantastic, especially the crispy bacon (wish i had more!) and the espresso in the latte had a bitter chocolate flavor which was lovely. Hope to visit again soon.

Wonderful food and service! Great conversation with the staff. Went for breakfast. Coffee was…read morefantastic! Pancakes with bacon was delicious and hubby had the breaker burrito. We both left stuffed. Pastries looked beautiful at the counter so took some for take away as well. This is a must go!

We were starving & pulled into the first restaurant we found. The signs said "Famous". I'm not…read moresure for what. The place was average at best. I had the veggie breakfast, which was scrambled eggs, mushrooms, roasted tomato & beans. The eggs were good, the beans tasted like Campbell's from a can. My husband had the breakfast with meats. Bacon rashers, white & black pudding, sausage, eggs & hash brown. All were ok.

Don't bother. Seems it's closed for good. Google maps can't find it and when driving through the…read moretown it is nowhere to be found.

Good carvery selection for lunch…read more Long lines move quickly; they can easily feed a lot of tourists in a hurry! Good pre-fab carvery selection of hot foods; for carnivores like me - and they also have vegetarian options. Full bar selection available at the bar, or from the cafe-food line. Food prices are reasonable, but the drink orices can skyrocket quickly. $$$. Watch your bar tab; these drinks are a little pricier than at most pubs. Food is good though!

Very eclectic atmosphere! A little bit rustic and little bit artsy. Service was great and staff…read morewere friendly. The food was great and menu changes depending on time of day. The place can get a little cozy, and there can be a wait. Recommend making reservations.

Ard Bia was one of the absolute highlights of our time in Galway. The staff here are incredible --…read moregenuinely warm, friendly, and so welcoming from the moment you walk in. The space itself is small and cozy, with just a handful of tables and a private room, which gives it that intimate, tucked‑away feel. I'd 100% go back. They offer two specialty cocktails and a wine list, and while the cocktail selection is limited, the wines are unique and fantastic -- definitely worth exploring. The food was outstanding across the board. The monkfish scampi isn't what you might picture, but it's fantastic -- super crispy and full of flavor. And you have to get the bread: tomato focaccia or brown bread, then topped with the fennel, thyme, and maple butter were all unforgettable. The bavette steak was delicious, and the mashed potatoes were truly out of this world. The sea trout was incredibly fresh; just a heads‑up that the gremolata is spread over the whole dish, so it ends up almost poached in olive oil -- worth noting for anyone sensitive to that, but the flavor itself was excellent. Definitely end the night with the affogato and the shortbread cookies (chef's kiss). Who doesn't like to dunk their dessert? Highly recommend, would absolutely come back.

Excellent little coffee shop and breakfast joint in Galway. Super authentic Irish Breakfast, which…read morewas also very good. I was impressed how much I liked it! Also the coffees were really good. Great prices, good, and service. You definitely want to make a stop here for breakfast in Galway!

Food was delicious, as were the smoothies. Cute inside, great friendly fast service! We ordered the…read moregreen smoothie, the waffles and the avocado toast. Would recommend.

Claire's Tearooms (yes there are multiple) provides what may be the quintessential breakfast and…read moretea experience. I had a LivingSocial which provided breakfast for two, with juice and a pot of tea for a measly, embarrassingly cheap 7 euros. And yet I'd have gladly paid full price. Eggs Benedict with fresh eggs and a hollandaise so tasty it defied my taste buds to identify the source of its greatness. Fresh juice, and a piping hot pot of Irish breakfast. All in a traditional stone house with proper place settings and little flowers on the teacups. Go for breakfast, go for afternoon tea - hell, go for breakfast and STAY for afternoon tea! This is a place not to be missed.

Perhaps add your hours to the yelp.. we drove out of our way to come here on a Monday morning, and…read morethe place was closed.

Apr 9, 2025 Great breakfast, highly recommend, if you have…read moretime. This place gets very busy and seems popular with the locals. Coffee was delicious and the very welco

We enjoyed a lovely breakfast at this darling cafe in June 2023. The cafe is a very short walk from…read moreThe Connacht Hotel, with delicious food, excellent prices, and wonderful coffee. Our family of four were able to eat for less than 35 euro total. The staff were courteous and prompt and the ambiance is quaint. The cafe seemed to be a spot where locals frequent. We very much liked being in a place that didn't feel "touristy." We sipped our coffee and ate bacon, eggs, French toast, salad, baked beans, croissant, and veggies while watching a light rain shower out the windows. What a wonderful cafe! We highly recommend!

If you are looking for really fantastic, locally sourced food then you should try Ginger Lou's. The…read morecafe is really nice and spacious and I got an instant homey vibe. Lou herself greeted us with a big smile and some menus to peruse. They have a really great selection, with daily specials to boot. I went for the BLT which comes with a cup of soup, butternut squash in this instance. I also got a flat white coffee. The BLT was lovely. The bacon was crispy and I could get that smokey taste. It came with a handful of crisps. The cup of soup was a really nice accompaniment. I wish I had of left room for cake because they looked lovely. Ginger Lou's is a must, great food and great service. Definitely worth stopping by for food and to support a fantastic local business. Tip: They have free WiFi. Can this place get any better.

Great healthy food, good selection and daily specials, all day breakfast from local produce…read more Veggie sandwiches with side salad is delicious. Amazing chicken wings!with blue cheese sauce on side to dip. Stuffed mushrooms, bacon and cabbage in pasty really tasty and filling. Banana spilt vanilla pod with sprinkle of nuts and jam and quality coffee to finish!

Had the pleasure of visiting this cafe in 2015 when it was under different management. Can back in…read more2017 and still love it! Everything tastes better in Europe, especially in Ireland. On both occasions I've been blessed by beating the crowds and leaving just as they come in. There's a main road that goes through this village so tour busses tend to stop here. I had the spaghetti which came with a side of Parmesan, absolutely divine. I love my salt, but I'm an American so I put salt on everything lol! Without the added salt you can taste the freshness of the tomatoes and herbs. They also sell a variety of handcrafted and very delicious pastries. You will love that you stopped by. Free WiFi on premises, clean bathrooms and not to mention the adorable, quaint and homey feel inside the cafe. Much love spread here.

Just returned from Ireland. We were passing on our way to Moher and we were drawn to ISHKA as one…read moreto a book by its cover. Esthetically, it's super cute from the outside. So we stopped for breakfast. I had my doubts because we had been previously disappointed elsewhere in Ireland, but we ordered the Eggs Benedict. AMAZING. One of the best I've had, and I'm from NY. I also ordered a chai latte with oat milk. AMAZING. Also one of the best I've had - a close 2nd to Art Cafe in Nyack NY. Accompanied by a fruit scone (which means raisin). Also one of the best I'd had. We were so happy with our entire breakfast experience that we pined wherever else we traveled.. longing for ISHKA.