What to order at Top Shelf Coffee Bar

Signature drink
Specialty espresso
Editor tip
A reliable specialty coffee option close to Eyre Square without the tourist-area crowds.
CuisineCafé
Price
Neighborhoodeyre-square
HoursMon-Fri 07:30-17:00, Sat 08:30-16:00
Signature drinkSpecialty espresso
WifiYes
Work-friendlyYes
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Tip: A reliable specialty coffee option close to Eyre Square without the tourist-area crowds.

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Location

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Coffeewerk + Press ★ 4.6

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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 ★ 4.3

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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 ★ 4.3

Caféspanish archMon-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.

Signature drink: Filter coffee

Tip: The riverside garden opens in warm weather; arrive early on weekend mornings to secure a table.

Tribe Coffee Shop ★ 4.1

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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.

Mocha Beans Cross Street ★ 4.2

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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.

Signature drink: Mocha Beans house blend espresso, roasted in Galway 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

Caféspanish-archWed-Sun 09:30-16:30Work-friendly

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.

Signature drink: Loose-leaf tea selection

Tip: The garden in summer is Galway's quietest outdoor eating spot; closed Mondays.

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