12 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.

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: Tue-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 09:00-17:00

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.

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.