Dangan House Cafe and Nurseries is a cafe in Eyre Square, Galway.
Dangan House Cafe in Galway is set in a refurbished 19th-century grain store within a garden centre, serving coffee, sweet treats, toasties and curries.
Tip: The Wine and Jazz evenings are worth checking the schedule for; the garden centre setting is calming on a weekday morning.
Address: Dangan House, Galway
Kai Restaurant Cafe's walk-in lunch in Galway from Tuesday to Saturday is the most accessible way to experience Jess Murphy's Michelin Green Star kitchen.
Signature drink: Specialty coffee
Tip: No reservations for lunch; arrive at 12:00 to guarantee a seat as the room is small and fills within 30 minutes.
Top Shelf Coffee Bar on Fairgreen Road is a Galway specialty coffee spot near the market area, with well-executed espresso drinks and a loyal morning crowd.
Signature drink: Specialty espresso
Tip: A reliable specialty coffee option close to Eyre Square without the tourist-area crowds.
Coffeewerk and Press on Quay Street Galway is among the world's best cafes, pairing specialty coffee from rotating roasters with design objects.
Signature drink: Specialty espresso and filter
Tip: The ground-floor bar is great for a quick espresso; the upper floor is calmer for a longer stay.
Dela on Lower Dominick Street Galway runs a seven-day brunch service from 09:30 with farm-to-table plates, natural wines and specialty coffee.
Signature drink: Specialty coffee
Tip: The brunch menu is the main event; the dinner-only Thursday through Saturday extends the offering considerably.
Ard Bia at Nimmos Cafe in Galway is a medieval stone room at the Spanish Arch serving breakfast and a weekend brunch with North African plates.
Signature drink: Filter coffee
Tip: The riverside garden opens in warm weather; arrive early on weekend mornings to secure a table.
Tribe Coffee Shop on St Francis Street is Galway's plant-based cafe serving specialty coffee with plant-based milks, vegan snacks and baked goods.
Signature drink: Plant-based espresso
Tip: One of very few fully plant-based cafes in the city; worth seeking out for a breakfast before the Latin Quarter gets busy.
