14 editor picks in Galway.
14 cafes in Galway, editor-picked for cafes open sunday. Cafes serving on sundays. All cafes in Galway.
Coffeewerk and Press on Quay Street Galway is among the world's best cafes, pairing specialty coffee from rotating roasters with design objects.
TipThe 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.
TipThe 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.
TipThe riverside garden opens in warm weather; arrive early on weekend mornings to secure a table.
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.
TipOne of seven Mocha Beans locations across Galway; the Cross Street bar sits in the Latin Quarter for a quick espresso between sights.
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.
TipThe garden in summer is Galway's quietest outdoor eating spot; closed Mondays.
Blackrock Cottage beside the Salthill Diving Tower in Galway is a cafe-restaurant with specialty coffee, light bites and chowder overlooking Galway Bay.
TipArrive early at weekends; the sea-facing seats above Salthill Diving Tower sell out first.
Re Coffee and Design in Salthill Galway serves Bell Lane direct-trade beans alongside design objects in a calm room before the promenade walk.
TipA quieter alternative to Quay Street cafes; the filter coffee is among the best in the city.
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.
TipThe back patio on sunny days is worth getting there early for; one of Galway's most genuinely local cafes.
Lighthouse Cafe reopened at 8 Upper Abbeygate Street in June 2026 under new management, an all-day room for breakfasts, lunches and baked goods.
TipOpen seven days from 8am to 8pm; an easy breakfast stop before the Latin Quarter fills.
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.
TipThe Wine and Jazz evenings are worth checking the schedule for; the garden centre setting is calming on a weekday morning.
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.
TipThe Salthill branch at Lenaboy Gardens is steps from the promenade; a reliable first stop before a morning walk.
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.
TipThe soups change daily and are among the best-value lunches in the Westend; worth checking the specials board.
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.
TipThe waffles are the reason to come; order sweet and savoury across the table to compare.
Espresso 44 on William Street is a popular Galway coffee stop with multiple city-centre locations, known for reliable espresso and a simple breakfast.
TipMultiple branches across the city; the original William Street location is the most central.
