11 editor picks in Galway.
11 brunch places in Galway we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Galway | Brunch across every city.
Brunch is one of the things Galway does best, helped by a cafe culture that runs all day and a strong local farm supply. Dela on Lower Dominick Street builds a seven-day brunch around Moycullen-farm produce, while Ard Bia at Nimmos by the Spanish Arch and Kai Restaurant in the Westend turn the late-morning meal into something closer to fine cooking.
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.
OrderDark rye toast with cultured butter and seasonal preserve: the Westend's €9 benchmark breakfast
Dela on Dominick Street Galway serves weekend brunch from 10am; the sourdough toast with local eggs and seasonal farm vegetables is the standout dish.
OrderDark rye with cultured butter and seasonal compote, followed by grain porridge with Connacht honey
Ard Bia at Nimmos on Spanish Arch Galway serves brunch in a medieval stone room; the organic egg dishes and seasonal salads make it the most scenic brunch.
OrderWild Atlantic smoked salmon on house soda bread with creme fraiche on the river terrace
Kai Restaurant on Sea Road Galway serves brunch Thursday to Sunday; the daily Moycullen farm menu makes it the most ingredient-driven Galway brunch available.
OrderDaily farm vegetable plate with poached egg and Moycullen cultured butter
Corrib House Tea Rooms on Waterside Galway serves brunch beside the canal; homemade granola and eggs on sourdough in a waterside room is the most relaxing.
OrderFull Irish breakfast with Connacht sausages, black pudding and house-baked soda bread
Brasserie on the Corner on Eglinton Street Galway is the city brasserie for large brunch tables; full Irish and eggs Benedict run Saturday and Sunday.
OrderEggs Benedict with Connemara smoked salmon on toasted sourdough with dill hollandaise
Oslo Bar in Salthill Galway serves weekend brunch with Atlantic views; wood-fired dishes and Bloody Marys draw the after-beach Galway crowd on Sundays.
OrderBrunch burger with local beef and smoked streaky bacon on a brioche bun
Coffeewerk and Press on Quay Street Galway serves brunch with a World Top-100 coffee; the avocado toast and specialty espresso draws an international crowd.
OrderCardamom knot with a V60 filter coffee from the rotating East African single-origin
Gourmet Food Parlour in Galway runs a weekend brunch menu from 9am; the eggs royale and pancake stacks with seasonal fruit are the most popular orders.
OrderPancake stack with Connacht butter and seasonal compote
Blackrock Cottage in Salthill Galway serves weekend brunch with sea views; Connacht smoked salmon eggs Benedict and soda bread is the best seaside brunch.
OrderWild Atlantic seafood platter: Galway Bay oysters, smoked salmon and fresh crab
Lena's Rooftop on Crown Square Galway serves weekend brunch with city views; the elevated outdoor terrace and brunch cocktails make it the city's most.
OrderAvocado on sourdough with Galway Bay crab and poached egg: the signature rooftop brunch plate
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