We were all excited about the new bakery in Westport, we had heard good things.... I say 'we', I…read moremean Wifey; I happily tagged along because you know... it sells cakes, I like cakes. From outside the place looks the part, from the inside it is a little pokey and doesn't feel right, a bit dark I think. The selection of cakes and baked goods was big and we chose a black forest gateaux and a couple of ginger bread men. Sadly the Gateaux was not overly nice and the gingerbread men were stale, overall, a bit disappointing.

Just baked is brilliant. I couldn't believe my luck when there was a new bakery in town that…read moreactually sold a dairy,yeast AND wheat-free bread. I also asked if it contained eggs and it doesn't :) Now I don't have to eat that horrible rye bread that I make myself(I'm not very good at baking!). For anyone with food allergies/intolerances, this is a great place to check out. My worst nightmare would be if they closed! The people are really nice and it's really handy I can ring ahead and order what I want so I don't have to rush in in the morning to get what's left on the shelf. It also means what I get has been baked fresh for me :) I can't praise this place enough! It's quite a small place but it's cute and nicely laid out in my opinion.

We had a nice lunch sitting in the back looking out the window. Stopped in because I'm a Walsh.read more

Went to Walsh's while visiting Connemara/Clifden area. We traveled for two weeks and I think this…read morewas the BEST breakfast we had the entire time. Good atmosphere and the staff was very nice. 5/5 - quiche with goat cheese, spinach & potato. It paired perfectly with the salad which was a mix of leafy greens, chickpea salad, and pickled beets. All amazing but the beets were the best I've ever had. Flat white was good too! 5/5 - pancakes, streaky bacon, & maple syrup. My husband ordered this, it was really good. 6/5 - lemon blueberry muffin & plain croissant. We got this take away for a snack later. I'm sad I didn't try to there because it was amazing and I would have ordered more. They really know what they are doing with the pastries.

On vacation for 8 days in Ireland with my girlfriend and stayed 6 nights at The Lodge at the Old…read moreBarracks and couldn't have been more happy with my choice. The room was well updated and cozy. Each morning we had full complimentary breakfast across the street at the Barracks restaurant that was included with our room. Scott runs a very hospitable business and his passion for customer service shows through his staff. Michael was awesome, not only was he the one received us at 7pm, checked us in and showed us our room, he was also working each morning in the restaurant and helped us plan our daily journeys around the Galway area. Everyone we met were very attentive , kind and helpful. Next door to the Lodge, The Stone House Pizza had awesome food as well and is the one place we found that serves a true cocktail. I highly recommend staying at the Lodge at The Old Barracks to anyone who likes a local vibe and hospitality. After our fantastic experience I would never consider staying anywhere else when visiting the Galway area.

Excellent food, service, and friendly workers. Would definitely visit again. I was impressed by…read morevegetarian options

cute walk up pastry shop with delicious baked goods! i had the vegetarian jambon (flaky, soft…read morepastry with cheese& spinach) & was exceptional! I must go again! worth the extra euros.

Phenomenal new bakery. Perfect muffins, excellent coffee - and many other delicious treats.read more

Well I was doing what I do best these days; amblin' about and enjoying the mild, dry day. This is…read morethe prosperous thriving side of village Ireland, with lots of eateries from Italian to Thai, street food to sandwich bars, but drive 50 miles to Boyle to see a crumbling, down - at - heel place at the other end of the spectrum. President Higgins may take the government helicopter to Belfast, maybe even fly to Castlebar but I doubt if Boyle is on his or his helicopter's radar. Anyway Castlebar is the home area of Enda Kenny, now invisible but former Irish Taoiseach (2011 to 2017). It's typical of politicians to bring wealth to their constituencies and of course themselves and here is a fine example of political patronage and gombeenism. As I strolled I turned down a side street and I came across this place. Now as one who can resist anything but temptation I was instantly drawn by the sights & smells of expensive chocolate followed by the waft of equally expensive coffee. So text to my wife and in I go. Two cappuccino, two desserts (strawberry tart & chocolate mousse - both delicious) and €17 paid. Sorted. So to sum. It's quality. The coffee and cakes are super and the prices reflect the image. There's free WiFi too. A nice touch is the mini milk chocolate bar on the side of the coffees. Service was friendly and our welcome and departure were friendly. We'd return in a heartbeat after all its chocolate.

I don't know if this is food or fine music but I know I want to kiss the chef…read moreThank you for being part of dolce vita A hidden gem in Castlebar

This is a great little bakery at the top of Salthill's main street. They do some amazing looking…read morebread and cakes but the real winner for me are the regular stocks of gingerbread men. Suitably smothered in chocolate on the limbs, with loads of sweets to decorate. They're perfectly chewy without being moist, and they're really flavourful with ginger. The staff are always so sweet in here-- once I had picked up two but only had a twenty to pay, and rather than run to break the note, she allowed me to take the two for the price of one. When I came back in the next time and paid for my free biscuit, they were just so grateful! It was really lovely.

Staff is delightful and make awesome chai tea latte with soy and Americano Coffee But the baked…read moregoods are incredible we were in Westport Quay for 14 days and they took care of us every morning

Nice coffee shop and brunch spot by Westport…read more Ordered the Chimac Sriracha Chicken Flatbread (€13.50), which came with loads of fried crispy chicken strips, a bed of arugula over a thin flatbread with layers of red pepper hummus, toasted sesame, sriracha yogurt, and mango and chili salsa. It's stacked quite high but has a good portion of chicken. Lots of pickled onions and cucumbers too! A bit too much sauce for me, so everything got a bit soggy and messy but overall a burst of flavor. (7.8/10)

This is, by far, one of the best places to eat in town. Also recognised as one of the top spots in…read morethe country, presumably for their use of locally sourced meat and ingredients. They believe in supporting the community that supports them, which is great. On our first day in Ballina, we asked reception where a good place for lunch or dinner would be and this place, along with their fine dining upstairs, Heifer and Hen, got glowing reviews. We checked it out and saw a list of pastas and sandwiches, so kept going in search of 'traditional Irish fare'. Upon closer inspection, the full sit down menu offered things like Cumberland sausages, bangers and mash and more. So breakfast it was. You can't go wrong with freshly baked goods, a local butcher for tasty sausages and bacon and locally sourced ingredients. The toast was almost like a cake, very tasty, a little sweet and quite dense. Service was fast, friendly and accommodating and the coffee was good too. Only complaint is that the glasses and cutlery could be a little cleaner. All in all, if you're in Ballina, avoid disappointment and come here first. We're heading back for lunch!

This is a cute deli with a full restaurant upstairs. The staff (Audrey and Vladimir, especially)…read moreare amazing and the food delicious. In particular, the bolognese is one of the best I've ever had. Probably had it about 6-7 times. Then I tried the lasagna at the suggestion of Vladimir since they use the bolognese in it and it was a great choice! Hope to make it back one day!

A hybrid ordering system, you order at the counter then they serve you at your table. My husband…read morehad the tuna bap and I had the fresh Achill salmon. We also had an Americano, a lemon drizzle cake, and two canned beverages with a total of €45. The food was fresh and incredible and the service was friendly and prompt. With an outdoor table overlooking the sea and the first sunny day in over a week, we had a five star experience. While we were eating our lunch we were planning what we were going to eat tomorrow when we come back!

We wandered into the Beehive while on vacation and ended up getting to know Patricia really well…read more(she even helped us connect with some long lost cousins!) and this was honestly one of our favorite spots, not just on Achill, but all of Ireland. The food and coffee are delicious and they have a great variety of gifts for sale from local artisans. Highly recommend!