It's closed. Fortunately other options were available in the area. The tourist center directed us…read moreto a couple of other choices

Great lunch in a very cute cafe…read more Places like the Hungry Monk are easy to love: comfort food with with locally-sourced ingredients in a very charming little town. Just by looking at the menu and the way the food is served you can tell that the owners take pride in what they do. I have a nice piece of leek quiche with a side salad and a piece of their homemade brown bread. It was great and I wish I had the chance to try more. Warp technology should be real so that I could head over to Cong on a daily basis for a lovely lunch. Visiting Cong? Do consider this place for lunch. It will make you happy.

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!

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.

Really prompt friendly service. Had a great breakfast here recently - €8 for 2 sausages, 3 slices…read moreof bacon, beans, fried potatoes, toast and a cup of coffee. For that price you really can't go wrong.

Our friendly driver suggested Puddleducks for breakfast or lunch and I am so happy he did. We…read moreenjoyed a couple meals here at lunch time and I am happy to report that the sandwiches we ordered were very appealing to the eye and the palate. I also enjoyed a pot of tea with what I would have to suspect was homemade lemon meringue. Delicious! I also have to make note that they do also offer ice cream here. I was pleasantly surprised that they had bubble gum flavor. I have been looking for this flavor back home in the states with no success. Who would have guessed I would find it deep in the Irish countryside.

What a cute little coffeeshop on the border of County Mayo!…read more My tour group stopped in Cong for a 45-minute breather with the option to meander around the tiny village. Puddleducks was the closest shop to the bus. Usually I'd wander a bit to find the "best" coffee option, but I was enchanted by this business' adorable name and didn't look any further. I wasn't the only one with the idea. While I was second in line, many more tour goers queued behind me. Only a couple girls were working at the time and looked somewhat frazzled by the sudden crowd. They suggested we grab seats to be served efficiently. However, I mentioned that I was looking for a takeaway rather than dine in and was served immediately. I ordered a vanilla latte without looking at the menu in advance. It was 2.50 euro and served fast and hot. It was so nice walking around in the slight chill and drizzle with the drink in hand. I'd recommend a stop to Puddleducks if you're in the area or your tour makes a pit stop.

Jungle Cafe is a quirky, relaxed spot right in the heart of Galway's bustling streets, somehow…read moreseamlessly blending tropical inspiration with cozy European café energy. From the outside, colorful signage and lush plant accents give off an inviting, sunshine-meets-Galway vibe; inside, the décor leans into greenery and relaxed seating that feels friendly and laid-back. There's a full, lush garden area within the actual restaurant, complete with bamboo barriers, palm fronds, wicker seating, and plush couches. At around 11:30am on a Sunday, my party of eleven was looking for a cute brunch spot close o the Galway train station as we arrived for a day trip. Thanks to the courteous staff and some table rearrangement, they were able to seat our large party almost immediately, despite the space being almost full. The menu isn't too extensive, but has a variety of brunch dishes (there's a bit of a conundrum in that they serve brunch until 12:30pm, but they don't begin serving lunch after 1pm; I wonder what they do in the meantime?). They've essentially taken brunch classics and added their own fun, tropical twist, such as their "Mojo Rojo Toast" and Huevos Rancheros with a Brazilian twist. There's also a comprehensive drink menu, with coffee/tea, smoothies, and fresh-pressed juices. I began with their Double Espresso (€2.80), which came in a tiny, cute cup, with homemade sugar cubes on the side. I will say that as a group, we found their espresso overly acidic as compared to others we've sampled in Ireland, but it did the job in getting me sufficiently caffeinated. Others in my group enjoyed their Chai Lattes (€4.50)! For my main dish, I opted for their Cinnamon & Orange French Toast (€14), which consisted of two hearty slices of crusty bread soaked in custard, topped with creamy mascarpone, tangy pineapple salsa, and a crunchy oat crumble. This was a lovely variety of flavors and textures, and I love how the unsweetened mascarpone provided a richness to the dish without any sweetness. There was also fresh orange slices and passionfruit on the side, which provided a tropical touch! I also enjoyed the small drizzle of caramel syrup and powdered-sugar dusting over the top, which was a thoughtful touch of sweetness. My one note is that I do wish the toast itself were soaked a bit longer in the custard, as I found it a bit dry. According to my group, other standout dishes included the Overnight Oat Jar (€7.50), the Huevos Rancheros (€16), and the Smashed Avocado on Toast (€14.50). We truly enjoyed our time at Jungle Cafe; service was kind and efficient, the food was tasty, and it strikes that sweet spot between café casual and just a bit out-there. In general, Jungle Cafe sits in the moderate price range for Galway; while I usually wouldn't pay €14 for French toast, the creativity and fresh ingredients made it feel worth the spend when you want a fun, vibrant meal. It's the perfect place for brunch with friends or a casual lunch after exploring the city.

Delicious breakfast menu with plenty of options, fresh juices, and coffee…read more Friendly staff. Amazing decor - it really felt like we were eating in the jungle. Plenty of seating both "outdoors" (fully covered and enclosed) and indoors. Highly recommend as a fun breakfast/brunch spot!

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!

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!

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.

Actual location called Mama Rich on Apple Maps!…read more Mama Rich was an incredible restaurant and truly a hidden gem in Galway's city center. When we arrived we were seated promptly and helped virtually immediately. The food was so delicious- I got the salt and pepper chicken with fried rice and my partner got the Malay Kung Po Beef. Highly recommend this place to anyone in the area!

It's been 10 days and I needed a break from meat and potatoes, so i trekked through the rain and…read moreheaded to this random thai place in Galway. On google maps, it's called Mama Rich so I don't know if this place is called Mama Rich or Papa Rich, but it's good thai food and friendly welcoming service. I didn't have much time so I ordered some Tom Kha Gai (warning: mildly spicy) , egg rolls, and steam buns, which turns out are more of a steam bun taco than a round sealed bun I'm used to. It was more food than I was expecting but curbed my cravings for something that wasn't Irish food.