Cheap Eats in Galway

Galway Saturday Market ★ 4.8

latin-quarter · Church Lane, St Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Galway, H91 C7V4

Galway Saturday Market at St Nicholas Church runs 130 stalls including hot food from Connacht farmhouse producers, the finest weekly food event in the west.

Magpie Bakery ★ 4.7

latin-quarter · Unit 12, Cornstore, St Augustine Street, Galway, H91 CC44

Magpie Bakery in the Cornstore on St Augustine Street Galway bakes sourdough in tiny batches; wild-yeast croissants and rye sell out before 10am most days.

McDonagh's Fish and Chips ★ 4.7

latin-quarter · 22 Quay Street, Galway, H91 TX4A

McDonaghs on Quay Street Galway has served the city fish and chips since 1902; the battered haddock and Dublin Bay prawns draw queues year-round outside.

Galway Saturday Market ★ 4.7

latin-quarter · Church Lane, St Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Galway, H91 C7V4

Galway Saturday Market beside St Nicholas Church is the best budget food event; hot crepes, samosas and soups from under €5 in a 130-stall weekly gathering.

Sheridans Cheesemongers ★ 4.6

latin-quarter · 14-16 Churchyard Street, Galway, H91 FN84

Sheridans Cheesemongers on Churchyard Street Galway stocks artisan bread from local producers; the cheese-and-bread counter is the best Galway food pairing.

Galway Saturday Market Bakers ★ 4.6

latin-quarter · Church Lane, St Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Galway, H91 C7V4

Galway Saturday Market bakers supply sourdough and Connemara-grain loaves; the best breads at the weekly market come from small Connacht artisan bakers.

Kai Restaurant ★ 4.6

westend · 22 Sea Road, Galway, H91 DX47

Kai Cafe on Sea Road Galway bakes daily bread from Murphys Moycullen farm grain; the morning bread counter is a West End Galway ritual before the restaurant.

Coffeewerk + Press ★ 4.6

latin-quarter · 4 Quay Street, Galway, H91 R6V1

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.

Kai Restaurant Cafe ★ 4.6

westend · 22 Sea Road, Galway, H91 DX47

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.

Tip: No reservations for lunch; arrive at 12:00 to guarantee a seat as the room is small and fills within 30 minutes.

McDonagh's Fish and Chips ★ 4.6

latin-quarter · 22 Quay Street, Galway, H91 TX4A

McDonagh's on Quay Street Galway is the best-value seafood in the city; battered haddock and chips with vinegar costs under €12 and the queues confirm it.

Le Petit Delice ★ 4.5

latin-quarter · 7 Mainguard Street, Galway

Le Petit Delice on Mainguard Street Galway bakes French-style croissants, macarons and eclairs; the best Galway option for a classic continental breakfast.

Dela ★ 4.5

westend · 51 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, H91 E3F1

Dela on Dominick Street Galway bakes dark rye and sourdough daily from the on-site bakery; the bread is also available to take away from the front counter.

Coffeewerk + Press ★ 4.5

latin-quarter · 4 Quay Street, Galway, H91 R6V1

Coffeewerk and Press on Quay Street Galway stocks rotating guest bakery pastries with a World Top-100 espresso; the morning croissant is the Galway ritual.

The Dough Bros ★ 4.5

latin-quarter · 1 Middle Street, Galway, H91 K4P2

The Dough Bros on Middle Street Galway bake Neapolitan pizza in a wood-fired oven; sourdough base and rotating specials have won national recognition.

Ard Bia at Nimmos ★ 4.4

spanish-arch · Spanish Arch, Long Walk, Galway, H91 X3CP

Ard Bia at Nimmos on Spanish Arch Galway bakes soda bread and seasonal loaves daily; the bread basket with cultured butter is a defining Galway lunch ritual.

Xi'an Street Food ★ 4.4

latin-quarter · 15 Middle Street, Galway, H91 R2V6

Xi an Street Food on Middle Street Galway brings hand-pulled noodles and hand-folded dumplings to the city centre at some of the best prices in town.

Hooked ★ 4.4

latin-quarter · 2 Market Street, Galway, H91 D3T2

Hooked on Henry Street Galway is the craft fish-and-chip shop using sustainably-sourced Atlantic haddock and hand-cut chips, with beer batter made in-house.

The Dough Bros ★ 4.4

latin-quarter · 1 Middle Street, Galway, H91 K4P2

The Dough Bros on Middle Street Galway offers Neapolitan pizza from €12; the sourdough base and quality toppings make it outstanding value for a Galway lunch.

Dela ★ 4.4

westend · 51 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, H91 E3F1

Dela on Dominick Street Galway runs weekend breakfast from €9; locally sourced eggs on sourdough toast is an affordable way into the Galway food scene.

Gourmet Tart Co ★ 4.3

salthill · 14 Lenaboy Gardens, Salthill, Galway, H91 W9X0

Gourmet Tart Co in Salthill Galway bakes quiches and pastries using Connacht dairy; the sea-view terrace and daily baked goods make it the best Salthill stop.

High Cafe ★ 4.3

latin-quarter · 2 High Street, Galway

High Cafe on High Street Galway bakes Moroccan-spiced pastries and almond croissants daily; the specialty goods make it the most distinctive bakery in Galway.

Dela ★ 4.3

westend · 51 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, H91 E3F1

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

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.

Greens and Co ★ 4.3

latin-quarter · Cross Street Lower, Galway, H91 P4T7

Greens and Co is Galway's highest-rated vegan cafe according to HappyCow, with a kitchen that takes plant-based food seriously and a devoted local following.

Tip: A fully vegan kitchen; the baked goods change daily and the savoury plates rotate with the season.

Papa Rich ★ 4.3

latin-quarter · 3 Cross Street Lower, Galway, H91 T6T4

Papa Rich on Cross Street Lower Galway dishes up Malaysian laksa, char kway teow and nasi goreng in a canteen-style room that fills every lunchtime.

Xi'an Street Food ★ 4.3

latin-quarter · 15 Middle Street, Galway, H91 R2V6

Xi an Street Food on Middle Street Galway serves hand-pulled noodles and dumplings under €12; the most value-dense lunch in the Galway city centre.

Hooked ★ 4.3

latin-quarter · 2 Market Street, Galway, H91 D3T2

Hooked on Market Street Galway has a small-cod supper under €11; sustainably-sourced haddock makes it the conscience-friendly budget option in Galway.

Greens and Co ★ 4.3

latin-quarter · Cross Street Lower, Galway, H91 P4T7

Greens and Co on Cross Street Lower Galway runs vegan lunch bowls from €10; the daily Connacht organic menu has the lowest prices for healthy food in town.

Corrib House Tea Rooms ★ 4.2

spanish-arch · 3 Waterside, Woodquay, Galway, H91 T3V2

Corrib House in Woodquay Galway is a Georgian townhouse on the River Corrib, serving freshly baked cakes and light plates in a serene riverside setting.

Tip: Closed Mondays; the garden seating in summer is Galway's best-kept outdoor eating secret.

Corrib House Tea Rooms ★ 4.2

spanish-arch · 3 Waterside, Woodquay, Galway, H91 T3V2

Corrib House in Woodquay Galway is a Georgian townhouse on the River Corrib, serving freshly baked cakes and light plates in a serene riverside setting.

Tip: Garden seating in summer is the best outdoor eating spot in the city; arrive early to claim a table.

Mocha Beans Cross Street ★ 4.2

latin-quarter · 1A Cross Street Lower, Galway, H91 K1H3

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

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

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.

Giovanni's ★ 4.2

westend · 4 Upper Dominick Street, Galway, H91 T8K2

Giovannis on Dominick Street Galway is the late-night chipper open until 3am; single cod and curry sauce have fed Galway nights for three generations.

Papa Rich Newtownsmith ★ 4.2

eyre-square · Born, Newtownsmith, Galway, H91 HY4E

Papa Rich at Born on Newtownsmith Galway dishes up Malaysian laksa under €12; the canteen-style room fills every lunchtime for the best value in the city.

Xi'an Street Food Quay Street ★ 4.1

latin-quarter · 9 Quay Street, Galway

Xi'an Street Food on Quay Street Galway serves hand-pulled noodles from China's Shaanxi province, made in full view in an open kitchen in the Latin Quarter.

Tip: One of Galway's best-value sit-down meals; expect a queue at peak lunch and dinner hours.

Xi'an Street Food ★ 4.1

latin-quarter · 15 Middle Street, Galway, H91 R2V6

Xi'an Street Food on Quay Street Galway serves hand-pulled noodles from China's Shaanxi province, made in full view in an open kitchen in the Latin Quarter.

Tip: No reservations; arrive at opening time to secure a table on busy evenings.

Tribe Coffee Shop ★ 4.1

latin-quarter · 11 St Francis Street, Galway, H91 VW39

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.

Tip: One of very few fully plant-based cafes in the city; worth seeking out for a breakfast before the Latin Quarter gets busy.

Re Coffee and Design ★ 4.1

salthill · 137 Upper Salthill, Galway, H91 D5X8

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.

Cutthroat Coffee ★ 4.1

latin quarter · Cross Street Lower, Galway

Cutthroat Coffee in the Cornstore off Cross Street Lower is a Galway specialty bar running espresso and pour-over from rotating roasters in the Latin Quarter.

Tip: A good flat white stop when Coffeewerk is full; the pour-over selection rotates with seasonal.