An Pota Caife (translation: The Coffee Pot) has a great central location in the middle of Shop…read moreStreet, a cozy little outdoor seating area and an interesting, diverse menu. Crepes seem to be one of their specialties, so I had the Mediterranean crepe (€7.50) which was filled with a nice selection of Med veggies - peppers, aubergine, courgette, olives, and onion, combined with feta cheese. The veggies were well cooked and very flavorful and I'd definitely have it again. My brothers had a bowl of creamy soup (can't remember what type - perhaps butternut squash?) and a chili quesadilla, both reportedly very good. The coffee (they use Puro beans) was also very good - they make a nice flat white. I'm giving them 4/5 "green stars" for social and environmental impact. I didn't get around to asking for details on their ingredients and sourcing, and unfortunately there's not a lot of information available online. The only thing I know is that they do have a lot of vegetarian options on the menu and their veggies were very fresh and delicious. Perhaps the fact that they choose to serve Puro coffee says a lot about their ethos. Puro (which was nominated for a Guardian sustainability award) supplies shade grown, Fair Trade certified coffee (some organic) and are on a mission to preserve rainforests. Working with the World Land Trust, they have used proceeds from coffee sales (at least 2%) to purchase and conserve more than 16,000 acres of tropical rainforest, including orangutan habitat in Borneo. They also have social initiatives, such as their Trees4Schools project in South Africa and providing supplies and coffee plants to Fair Trade farmers in DR Congo. So, if you want a well-made cup of coffee where proceeds go to a good cause, An Pota Caife is a great option. The one story I found online about the café was about a man who had left an envelope of money behind one day, which turned out to be his entire disability allowance. The staff kept it in their safe for three months until they happened to spot him back in the café again, and presented him with his cash. So they appear to be good folk :-) Interested in writing green star reviews? If so, contact me! (greenstarsproject)

Fantastic little café with some very delicious savoury and sweet crepes. It's a little cramped…read moreinside, making queuing/ordering/waiting a little difficult during the busier times, and there's never been more than two staff on my visits (so it can be a little slow), but it's worth the wait in my opinion. It's lovely to get a seat outside and watch the world go by. The juices are delicious in particular. The staff are always incredibly pleasant and helpful, and you can tell they work hard, long shifts. I will return again and again!

Great little cafe. Serves ice cream, waffles, crepes, tea/coffee, slushies…read more The owner is super nice , the place is really clean, I noticed him washing his hands frequently between customers. He was also giving out free ice cream samples which is helpful for super fussy kids ! The crepes are amazing - great place downstairs in the Eyre Square centre.

I realized quickly yelp is not used in Ireland (understandably)…read more But, if you are an avid yelper I wanted to punch in places I loved. Sundays very low key at the market Beautiful shop owner that makes an excellent snack The Mediterranean was excellent Amelie refreshing Would recommend

Great food, great people a great addition to the Limerick food planet, I've tried the Crepe with…read moreApple and it better than the ones I usually have in the US, Recommend for lunch if you want to have a nice healthy meal.

Not to be missed if in Athenry. Julie who owns and works this small coffee and crepe shop has been…read morehere for 14 years. It's absolutely amazing. We came in to a small community center. And when I say small I mean something like 8'x10'. Julie works behind the counter which is full of goodies scones and cupcakes that she's just baked today. Everything here is truly delicious. Julie is an extraordinary host welcoming you into what feels to be her kitchen. The town regulars stop in for a cup of coffee or just conversation. Even the priest was there to eat his breakfast. We stayed more than an hour speaking with the people coming and going into this very unique place. Needless to say the ambience feels like you're in her home. The coffee is just great. I ordered a cappuccino that was dusted with chocolate on top. Smooth and delicious. My wife enjoyed her latte very much. We ordered 2 savory crepes, the Vegetarian and the Smoky Yoke. My wife said that this was the best crepe she had ever enjoyed. What's amazing is the the crepe is thicker than what you usually receive and so it holds the contents without falling apart. And it has a great flavor. The crepes were absolutely great! Her scones are totally superb. My wife had a fruit scone and I had one with a name I don't remember. It was interestingly spiced, moist, with an incredible consistency. Athenry is about 20 minutes east of Galway. The small town is worth a visit. It's worth coming here just to eat at The Nook.

Made a great cappuccino and "The Cure" crepe was delicious. Loved the family and friends…read moreatmosphere.

This jianbing bar (and the the affiliated xi'an street food) seemed out of place in the…read morecobblestoned section in Galway. However, we came here to grab a quick lunch to eat before our walking tour. The idea was to eat these crepes while on the tour to save time. (Sit down meals are a 2-3 hour affair in Ireland). Unfortunately, there were only 2 women working with only 2 crepe stations and even though there was nobody on line, it took them a very long time to make our crepes (waited about half hour). We ended up missing our tour. Hubby liked the the beef crepe with the included veggies and spicy sauce. I tried a chicken crepe but there were lots of gristle or something else hard in the chicken. The combo meals with bubble tea are a good deal at around 7.50 euros with bubble tea (or 6.50 without the tea). Bottom line, avoid the chicken and expect a long time to get your order.

A friendly coffee, tea, and bubble tea shop that makes Taiwanese style, perfectly chewy bubble tea…read moreand jian bing to order. Choose your filling: Peking duck, chicken, beef, etc; your sauce: Oyster, hoisin, spicy, and get a well balanced hand-held bing to power you through the rest of your stops in Galway. The staff is friendly and helpful. Give this place a try!

This is a wonderful local spot for lunch or tea. I cannot recommend it enough. The service is great…read moreand usually a local young person. The interior is cozy but not cluttered. The sun patio is gorgeous and full of flowers. The baked goods are made in house and are so so delicious. The soup of the day is always delightful and the sandwiches and quiches are perfect. The little carrot salad on the side is a treat. I come here every time I come to Ireland and have for 12 years. If you are visiting the area, don't miss it.

This is a beautiful tea room set on the harbor in the picturesque village of Ballyvaughan. The…read morefront of the building faces the water and the rear faces a walled garden. Inside the tea room is finished in modern Irish decor. This was a lovely place to stop for tea and a snack. They serve tea, coffee and other drinks, plus an assortment of pastries and cakes. We ordered tea for two and shared a single piece of coconut cake with a sable crust that was topped with a lemon custard sauce. The tea and cake were very good.

We were driving through Doolin and decided to follow signs to the Doolin Crafts Gallery, hoping to…read morepick up a few gifts for folks back home. We found Brian Hackett hard at work in his jewelry studio, which I think has taken over the Crafts Gallery space. In any case, we were impressed by Brian's work but were not in the market for jewelry, so we moved along. In the other wing of the building, we were astounded to find the most AMAZING little bakery - to think we almost drove right by this place and didn't even know it existed. Fabiola, Brian's partner, has brought a little piece of France to this quiet corner of Ireland! Her delicate pastries and exquisite desserts reflect professional training and an artistic eye. They taste every bit as good as they look, too... I am still dreaming about the raspberry tart. Oh, la la. Fabiola herself is a welcoming host and will make you feel right at home as you enjoy her sun-bathed cafe, which overlooks the patio garden and fields beyond. A magical place, with cheerful touches of color and character in every inch of the decor...the perfect spot to sit and stay a while as you savor a mouth-watering pastry or scone and linger over a cup of dark, true coffee. Not to be missed if you are passing through Doolin. If the signs for the Doolin Crafts Gallery lead you astray, here is my best attempt at directions: take R479 northeast out of Doolin. About 1.0km out of town, you will see a large white church on a right-hand corner. Take a right on the lane just before it (L1036, I believe). The cafe and jewelry gallery will just a few hundred meters up on your right.

We felt very lucky to stumble across Fabiola's Patisserie & Cafe outside of Doolin. Service was…read moregreat, and Fabiola makes the best brownie my wife has ever had! Highly recommend. The 'poolish' bread and lemon meringue pie were also great. Thanks, Fabiola!

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.

A nice little pocket area off of road with cute shops. Our restaurant was light and airy and I have…read moreto say it might have been the best dish I had while in Ireland.

If I could give this restaurant 100 stars I would. Absolutely amazing in every way!!…read moreMy family of 10 and a baby were here in Doolin on a tour and our tour guide was incredible enough to make us reservations here for dinner. Our hotel was right across the street. This restaurant is pretty much a cottage with wonderfully sweet people serving amazingly gorgeous food! 3 weeks later and I still cannot stop thinking about their food. The service given to us was unforgettable. I ordered a garden salad and their crab claws. OMG. Pan fried crab claws with garlic and chili butter and a samphire cream sauce. OMG and their sourdough bread is amazing with this. Everyone else in my party loved their food. We all wanted dessert so we decided on a tasting platter and this was the highlight of the dinner. Everything was perfect. I can only hope I'm here again to come back for their food!