23 cafe rooms in Galway we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Galway | Cafe across every city.
Galway's cafe scene is dense and seriously coffee-minded, spread across the medieval lanes and out along the Salthill coast. Coffeewerk + Press in the Latin Quarter is the city's specialty-coffee landmark, while Ard Bia at Nimmos and Tribe Coffee Shop show how the daytime room here blends careful brewing with proper kitchens rather than just takeaway counters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Urban Grind ★ 4.0
westend · 8 William Street West, Galway, H91 YA6X
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.
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.
Plamas ★ 4.0
westend · 6 Upper Dominick Street, Galway, H91 E3W2
Plamas on Upper Dominick Street Galway is a compact Westend cafe serving Geometry Coffee Roasters house blend alongside simple breakfast and lunch plates.
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.
Gourmet Tart Co ★ 3.8
salthill · 14 Lenaboy Gardens, Salthill, Galway, H91 W9X0
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.
An Tobar Nua ★ 3.7
westend · 25-27 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, H91 T2K5
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.
Espresso 44 ★ 3.6
latin quarter · 44 William Street, Galway
Espresso 44 on William Street is a popular Galway coffee stop with multiple city-centre locations, known for reliable espresso and a simple breakfast.
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.
Jemi Lighthouse ★ 4.0
latin-quarter · 8 Abbeygate Street Upper, Galway, H91 V9D3
Jemi Lighthouse on Abbeygate Street Upper is a warm family-run Galway cafe serving homemade vegan and vegetarian lunches and baked treats since 2017.
Mr Waffle ★ 3.7
eyre-square · Newcastle Road, Galway, H91 KN45
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.
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.
Dangan House Cafe and Nurseries ★ 4.0
eyre square · Dangan House, Galway
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.
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.
Top Shelf Coffee Bar ★ 3.8
eyre-square · Fairgreen Road, Galway, H91 HX25
Top Shelf Coffee Bar on Fairgreen Road is a Galway specialty coffee spot near the market area, with well-executed espresso drinks and a loyal morning crowd.
Plamas ★ 4.5
westend · 6 Upper Dominick Street, Galway, H91 E3W2
Plamas on Upper Dominick Street Galway is the specialty coffee window where Geometry Roasters serve single-origin filter in a room of just eight seats.
Geometry Coffee Roasters ★ 4.6
eyre-square · Unit 12, MG Business Park, Tuam Road, Galway, H54 RC64
Geometry Coffee Roasters in Galway supplies the best cafes in the county; the roastery door is open on weekday mornings for direct whole-bean sales.
Tribe Coffee Shop ★ 4.1
latin-quarter · 11 St Francis Street, Galway, H91 VW39
Tribe Coffee on St Francis Street Galway serves vegan Buddha bowls under €12; the plant-based lunch is the best-value healthy option in the city centre.