Galway Food Tour
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14 cafes in Galway, editor-picked for cafes open sunday. Cafes serving on sundays. All cafes in Galway.
Coffeewerk + Press ★ 4.6
latin-quarter · 4 Quay Street, Galway, H91 R6V1
Hours: Mon-Sun 09:00-18:00
Coffeewerk and Press on Quay Street Galway is among the world's best cafes, pairing specialty coffee from rotating roasters with design objects.
Tip: The ground-floor bar is great for a quick espresso; the upper floor is calmer for a longer stay.
Dela ★ 4.3
westend · 51 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, H91 E3F1
Hours: Mon-Sat 09:30-15:00, Sun 10:00-16:00, Fri-Sat 18:00-22:00
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.
Tip: The brunch menu is the main event; the dinner-only Thursday through Saturday extends the offering considerably.
Ard Bia at Nimmos Cafe ★ 4.3
spanish arch · Spanish Arch, Long Walk, Galway, H91 E9XA
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-15:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-15:00 (brunch)
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.
Tip: The riverside garden opens in warm weather; arrive early on weekend mornings to secure a table.
Mocha Beans Cross Street ★ 4.2
latin-quarter · 1A Cross Street Lower, Galway, H91 K1H3
Hours: Mon-Sat 08:00-17:00, Sun 09:00-17:00
Mocha Beans on Cross Street Lower is a Galway-roasted specialty coffee bar serving the in-house blend that has anchored the family roastery since 1997.
Tip: One of seven Mocha Beans locations across Galway; the Cross Street bar sits in the heart of the Latin Quarter for a quick espresso between sights.
Corrib House Tea Rooms ★ 4.2
spanish-arch · 3 Waterside, Woodquay, Galway, H91 T3V2
Hours: Wed-Sun 09:30-16:30
Corrib House Cafe in Galway is a restored Georgian townhouse on the Corrib riverbank serving freshly baked scones, cakes and light plates in a serene setting.
Tip: The garden in summer is Galway's quietest outdoor eating spot; closed Mondays.
Blackrock Cottage ★ 4.2
salthill · Salthill Promenade, Galway, H91 KV9D
Hours: Daily 08:00-16:00, Thu-Sat 18:00-21:00, Sun 16:00-19:00
Blackrock Cottage beside the Salthill Diving Tower in Galway is a cafe-restaurant with specialty coffee, light bites and chowder overlooking Galway Bay.
Tip: Arrive early at weekends; the sea-facing seats above Salthill Diving Tower sell out first.
Re Coffee and Design ★ 4.1
salthill · 137 Upper Salthill, Galway, H91 D5X8
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00
Re Coffee and Design in Salthill Galway serves Bell Lane direct-trade beans alongside design objects in a calm room before the promenade walk.
Tip: A quieter alternative to Quay Street cafes; the filter coffee is among the best in the city.
Urban Grind ★ 4.0
westend · 8 William Street West, Galway, H91 YA6X
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:30-17:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00
Urban Grind on William Street West is a Galway locals-favourite cafe with a small patio, vegan and vegetarian options and good coffee at student prices.
Tip: The back patio on sunny days is worth getting there early for; one of Galway's most genuinely local cafes.
Lighthouse Cafe ★ 4.0
latin-quarter · 8 Upper Abbeygate Street, Galway, H91 PWX9
Hours: Daily 08:00-20:00
Lighthouse Cafe reopened at 8 Upper Abbeygate Street in June 2026 under new management, an all-day room for breakfasts, lunches and baked goods.
Tip: Open seven days from 8am to 8pm; an easy breakfast stop before the Latin Quarter fills.
Dangan House Cafe and Nurseries ★ 4.0
eyre square · Dangan House, Galway
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00
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.
Gourmet Tart Co ★ 3.8
salthill · 14 Lenaboy Gardens, Salthill, Galway, H91 W9X0
Hours: Mon-Sat 08:00-18:00, Sun 09:00-17:00
Gourmet Tart Co across six Galway locations is the most-visited patisserie cafe in the city, open from 07:00 with French-style tarts and pastries.
Tip: The Salthill branch at Lenaboy Gardens is steps from the promenade; a reliable first stop before a morning walk.
An Tobar Nua ★ 3.7
westend · 25-27 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, H91 T2K5
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:30-17:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-16:00
An Tobar Nua on Lower Dominick Street is a busy Westend Galway cafe serving soups, salads, bagels and homemade desserts at prices that suit locals.
Tip: The soups change daily and are among the best-value lunches in the Westend; worth checking the specials board.
Mr Waffle ★ 3.7
eyre-square · Newcastle Road, Galway, H91 KN45
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-16:00
Mr Waffle on Newcastle Road is a Galway family-friendly cafe specialising in sweet and savoury waffles and crepes alongside a full breakfast and lunch menu.
Tip: The waffles are the reason to come; order sweet and savoury across the table to compare.
Espresso 44 ★ 3.6
latin quarter · 44 William Street, Galway
Hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-17:00
Espresso 44 on William Street is a popular Galway coffee stop with multiple city-centre locations, known for reliable espresso and a simple breakfast.
Tip: Multiple branches across the city; the original William Street location is the most central.
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