I ordered tea and they do not short you on it. There's enough in the pot for two cups. I also had one of the beef sausage rolls with HP sauce and I could've had a few more, it was so good. The staff were so nice and accommodating. We had some great conversation. read more

Great service and food. I was there to wait for my transportation and I had a lovely toasties and tea. read more

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Absolutely adored my time here, a must-do while in Galway. Located just steps from the Spanish Arch just past the Latin Quarter, Cupan Tae serves amazing teas (green, white, black, fruit infusions) and delectable house-made formal tea service. Unfortunately they were only service afternoon tea today instead of my preferred dessert tea, but I do feel it was worth the price. 25€ (per person) for Afternoon Tea, including the tea of your choice (I went with a white Rose tea), savory sandwiches (egg salad, ham, goat cheese), scone, and tea cakes (pictured here) Not only did everything taste great, but I loved that they had their own flavor palattes and all-natural colorings, especially since they were so bright! Service was great and employees are so nice. Ships worldwide - once my tea is back in stock I will certainly be shipping it home to the US! read more

This is a cute little dainty tea shop. We came for afternoon tea and loved the experience. The tea is served in beautiful teapot sets and really enhances the experience. They offer the 3 tiered set (to be shared between 2 ppl) plus a small teapot for each person for 25 euros per person. There are also a la carte brunch and lunch items you can order. I had the dreamy creamy Galway tea and it was good but I also had a taste of the "roses are red tea" and it was so delicious that I ordered this after I finished my pot. The teapot is not large and there are no refills. The sandwiches are ham and apple slices with a sweet spread and an egg salad. There were also scones and desserts. I didn't care for the desserts (which tasted like mini cupcakes) but the rest were good. The place is tiny so be sure to make a reservation if you want to guarantee your spot. read more

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What an ADORABLE tea parlor! I can see why there are so many 5-star reviews. For one, the service is incredible. The ladies who work here are so nice and attentive. We came on a bank holiday (Monday) around lunch time without a reservation and were seated in about seven minutes. There are a couple of tables outside, but I'd recommend sitting inside as it has lovely decor. By the way, you can purchase items such as tea and teacup ornaments, but they also ship worldwide if you order online! The menu is quite extensive for tea; I ordered the Christmas Cheer which totally smelled like the holidays. I love that they give you individual tea pots and a tea timer so you know how long to let the tea steep for. The food is also quite impressive! I ordered the pancake crepe which came with blueberry ganache and a side of yogurt (as a garnish really). I'd highly recommend stopping by for brunch or afternoon tea! read more

Cupan Tae - Pancake crepes & tea! (Loved the Christmas Cheer and Earl Grey Blue Pearl) - Tea Rooms Near Me - Galway, G

Really adorable, picturesque tea room in Galway. Very quaint, old time vibe, with great attention to detail. We had the "before noon tea" (tea, scones, fruit, and yogurt). Light, delicious, and relaxing breakfast, although there are heartier options on the menu as well. Very respectable tea selection and you can also purchase some from the shop to take away (which I did) Even though this place is extremely well-known, you don't get a touristy feeling or that it has lost any authenticity or charm. Definitely try it! read more

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I really enjoyed my experience here. I had the Irish breakfast tea, one of their best sellers, and now I know why. It had a very unique taste that was quite creamy but also light, the perfect balance. I bought a pack to take back home to Toronto. This place is also very nicely presented and great for groups. Highly recommend if your in Galway. read more

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Spent an afternoon here enjoying a full tea service on a rainy winter day. The place is really cute, with a vast selection of teas. The food was really good as well. My friend and I pretty much cleared the entire tray. It does seem to get really busy and there isn't much room to wait inside. Seems like you can make reservations the day of, so I would stop by when they open and get your name down for a table later in the day. read more

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Cupan Tea is a great place for afternoon (or anytime) tea! I am so glad we stopped by while passing through Galway. For 25 euros/person, we got a tray of delicious scones, tea sandwiches & desserts, along with a pot of tea each. We got two teas: Dreamy Creamy Galway & Roses are Red. The Dreamy Creamy Galway tea was good, but man the Roses are Red was AMAZING & SO much better. The Roses are Red tea has roses & marzipan. It was delicious & the perfect tea to go with everything. We loved it so much we had three tea cups of it (they will top you off with hot water). I also got a package of it for myself. The staff was very, very friendly as well. Stop by for some tea & sit outside if the weather permits...you won't regret it! read more

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Adorable cafe in Galway!! I saw this place from the outside and new I would have to stop in for lunch! The restaurant is very cozy and has the perfect atmosphere for enjoying tea time. The menu is quite extensive with multiple food and tea options. I had the gunpowder green tea, which was the best green tea that I have ever had, and they give you a cute little hour glass so you know when your tea is done steeping. I also had the house spiced and tea infused chicken sandwich, which was a generous portion and tasted amazing. read more

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This place is just the cutest! I forced my husband to come here with me when we were visiting Galway. They have a cute little storefront with outdoor seating. In the storefront window they have tons of teacups and decorations hanging in an artistic way. There were so many teas to choose from, and it was a bit overwhelming to only choose one. We ended up getting 2 different pots of tea, and oh boy were we hydrated. Their raspberry scones were to die for. I always thought of scones as dry pastries that was more of a punishment to eat than a pleasure. But no, their scones were not dry at all! My favorite part was drinking out of the cute little teacups, they were so pretty and looked vintage. I felt like princess drinking my tea and eating scones. If I lived in Galway, this spot would definitely be a regular spot for me. read more

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One word- adorable! This place was right across from our hotel and what a great find. I had the "high tea" and champagne tea, my husband had the traditional breakfast. We both loved the atmosphere, the nice service and the fine China. The owner was there and she's adorable too. read more

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When you think of tea, this is exactly the aesthetic that comes to mind. Tea cups, pots and saucers overflowing on every surface in an organized chaos. Lace and frills on everything and enticing baked goods as soon as you walk in. Visually, this place is spot on for an instagramable tea. Now, the tea. We got the signature house tea, the creamy Galway. And it's divine. We bought 2 bags of it to take home. The scones were delicious as well. I wish we could come here all the time! read more

Cupan Tae - Tea and scones - Tea Rooms Near Me - Galway, G

Delicious afternoon tea spot in Galway! They have an & expansive tea selection and great food. read more

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The cutest place for afternoon tea and just hanging out. I could come here every day. Saw this recommended on several "What to do in Galway" blogs and articles so we decided to check it out. The decor is quaint, old timey but in a good way, and just overall adorable. A pretty girly place but the boyfriend didn't seem to mind because the food was exceptional. We decided to do the afternoon tea and were given the cutest tea pot and a tower of assorted treats. There were finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and different bites of their desserts. There wasn't a single thing I didn't like on there. The scones were AMAZING. The staff was nice and quick and more than accommodating. If we weren't in such a hurry, we would've tried even more of their desserts because they all looked amazing. Definitely a must do in Galway! read more

Cupan Tae - Afternoon tea set - Tea Rooms Near Me - Galway, G

I rarely review places but Cupán Tae deserves my time, effort and praise. We stayed at the Jury's Inn Galway, across the street from this amazing tea palace! My first impression occurred when the shop was closed and we walked by. I found their creative use of hanging tea cups in the front window enchanting and decided I had to have afternoon tea there. I was lucky to be traveling in Ireland with my sister, Donna Lee Oda, and it was the perfect opportunity to celebrate her birthday and new job at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It was easy to make reservations online and I was able to do this from our tour bus. I highly recommend reservations to secure your place at one of the most creative, inventive and delicious teas I have ever experienced...and I have had afternoon tea in classic tea rooms around the world such as The Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong and the Empress Hotel on Victoria Island in Vancouver, British Columbia. We chose Cupán Tae's afternoon tea because we wanted a nice variety of sweets and savories. From the moment we entered, we were delighted with the ambiance in the tea room from the table linens to the decor and the beautiful china. I especially loved the china used for the tea service because of the rose designs, as my surname is Rose. I choose the sumptuous Truffle Kerfuffle tea, a flavored blend of black tea accentuated with premium macadamia nuts. It had a nutty as well as a fine chocolate and aromatic truffle taste. This was the perfect accompaniment to the lovely sweets, scones, finger sandwiches and savories on our multi-tiered tea stand. Donna received a china cup with some delicious popcorn for a pre-tea birthday treat and our tea professional sang Happy Birthday as she delivered our goodies. She gave us a tour of the delicacies we would be enjoying. Some of the treats we had included: Homemade brown bread layered with fruity hibiscus tea-infused egg salad and dressed with lime zest. Honey roasted ham nestled on a brown bread bite, topped with juicy apple slices, and served with Cupán Tae's signature Lapsang Souchong tea-infused mayonnaise Puff pastry biscuit crowned with hibiscus tea-infused goat's cheese, topped with a fresh grape, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with poppyseed Smoked salmon and mint tea-infused cream cheese draped over a roasted baby potato and topped with a cucumber crunch Cupán Tae's playful variations on traditional tea treats featured a tea-infused scone served with cranberry butter, fresh whipped cream and homemade raspberry jam. Our sweets du jour were the following miniature cakes: a Courgette (zucchini) & Lime cake infused with lemon rooibos tea and served with a gentle dollop of lime curd over a generous layer of matcha tea-infused icing, their signature Rainbow Carrot cake with walnuts, layered in purple carrot icing infused with dragon fruit and blue pea flowers for color and drizzled in their Oriental chai tea-infused syrup. The carrot cake had a gorgeous rose that turned out to be made of a carrot shred rolled up to resemble a flower. What a wonderful decorative effect that warmed this former garde manger (fancy food decoration) chef's heart. Lastly, there was a Red Velvet cake with beet root powder to add natural sweetening and color topped with a hibiscus tea-infused icing with pomegranate seeds. What a luxurious and leisurely afternoon we had at Cupán Tae. We received attentive service and enjoyed the creative inventions of the chef. Because of our positive experience, we vowed to always celebrate our birthdays by going to afternoon tea. I cannot recommend this wonderful tea shop more highly. I hope that I am able to return to Galway soon, simply to enjoy Cupán Tae's wonderful hospitality that delights the senses of sight, smell and taste. read more

Very cute and charming place. Just stopped in to pick up some tea for my boyfriend. Teas are reasonably priced and the food looked amazing. You can't get food to go though! read more

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This place is so cute!! You must stop by if visiting Galway! The window has little cute tea cups decorating it and when you walk inside you have a selection of teas to choose from that are very unique and very Irish. We picked out a bunch of teas for friends, family, and for ourselves! Beautiful tea shop and also available to sit down and have tea inside. read more

Truly adorable little tea shop. A great place to escape the rain for a bit. We had two pots of tea - a Darjeeling and the creamy dreamy Galway. The Darjeeling was good and the creamy dream Galway was delicious and super interesting with coffee notes. We also had scones and they were delicious. The service was prompt and friendly. They have various teas and trays for sale in the back in a cute little area. They also have a reasonable afternoon tea (15 euro) that I wished I had tried. read more

Cupan Tae - Tea and scones - Tea Rooms Near Me - Galway, G

This cafe is so cute with a very traditional 'English Afternoon Tea' feel to it. The decor was absolutely beautiful with silky tablecloths, English tea sets and a nice shop at the back selling a variety of whole leaf teas and homemade jam. However, it is very cramped and usually full on Saturday at lunch time, so we had to wait about 10 mins to be seated, but the staff were very friendly and the service was great. They checked on us often as well, which was nice as not many places do that these days. The food was very good and they had a few interesting things on the menu, it was the first time I've seen Earl Grey dressing! There was also an extensive tea menu with everything from Earl Grey to wine red Hibiscus tea. They have coffee as well, and a nice selection of cakes and scones. The Afternoon tea set served on a China cake stand looked amazing, coming with a sandwiches, scones and cupcakes! Prices were pretty reasonable, everything around 10 euro. My reason for not giving 5 stars was that it was really cramped, and the music wasn't very nice and it was playing too loud. But overall, a great place for lunch or a tea break! The location is also very central making it easy access. read more

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been there with some friends ( 8 ). The breakfast is awesome. The service too. Not to expensive. Take a look at the napkins, they look so good. You have to try the galway tea and the pancake. Best pancake ever. read more

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Such an adorable place! Although we didn't try the brunch, it smelled delicious! We had the Christmas Cheer tea blend, which tasted amazing. I was so obsessed that I bought a package to take home with me! Would highly recommend to warm up on a cold Galway day. read more

This place is very nice, I love how it's decorated and and the staff is very nice. It's the perfect place for brunch and teas, you can have salty and sweet brunch and portion are big enough. The place is small so not suitable for more than 6 people in a table if you want to be comfortable. It also has a shop where you can buy tea! read more

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I popped into this place while looking for a cup of tea. It's friendly, cosy and quaint. It has a great selection of tea and overall a very nice experience! read more

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I absolutely LOVE this place! Located beside the Spanish Arch in Galway City, Cupan Tae is every tea lover's dream! With the old curtains, small tables and vintage-style cups, you feel like you're drinking tea in somebody's sitting room...and I'm more than cool with that. They have an excellent selection of tea, both teabags and loose-leaf (which you can also buy to bring home with you) and the cake selection has something to suit every taste. It's always busy here so if you want to get a table it's best to avoid the known 'rush-hours', and if you manage to find yourself here during one of the rare quiet periods...it's sheer bliss! The staff here are lovely and will be more than happy to chat away and offer some recommendations, if they are not rushed off their feet that is! This place really is a little gem in the heart of Galway and is a must-visit for me whenever I'm down there. Everything about the experience is just perfect and, let's be honest, you can't beat a good cup of tea! read more

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Great place for cake near Spanish Arch. It felt to me like I was in someone's Nanna's front room. It's cosy. The tables are kinda close together but that doesn't distract from it. It adds to the cosy feel. Brilliant selection of teas and cakes. I chose red velvet and it was moist and delicious. read more

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The tea is good and the carrot cake is quite nice. The decor is very adorable. I'm not entirely sure about the service. I just wonder if they were trying hard to be nice to us because they saw us on yelp. They were not rude but the smiles didn't feel entirely sincere. This Irish tea service is different from how I like to have my tea, thus I'm unable to have tea my way here. I don't like the fact that they skip the rinse and purify the tea cups with the first 30 seconds of the steeping of the tea leaves. Tea leaves are meant to be served with a few steepings of hot water, with the same tea leaves. They also do not believe in this. However, this is just personal preference and I am traveling. Thus i had to have tea their way. read more

What a delightful find in Galway! Earl grey was so good. The tea infused polenta cake was absolutely delicious. We were able to walk in and sit down mid afternoon on a Wednesday. Staff were friendly. And we even got free postcards!! Just lovely read more

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The wife and I had a wonderful experience here this afternoon as we wandered the Latin Quarter. Just stepped in for a plain cuppa and was surprised at all the delicious options! My wife had the Cream Tea and I, the Emerald Isle - both were like drinking a cookie. Everything was well-appointed with a steeping timer and a little metal stopper in the teapot to keep the leaves from spilling out towards the dregs. I got a slice of coffee-walnut cake and my wife had some lemon loaf. Both were moist and delicious! I think we might return for the whole afternoon tea experience. We also bought a package of loose-leaf to take home as a gift... what a nice souvenir it will be (if I don't keep it for myself). The thing here is that it's not just a delicious treat, it's also an experience. Pleasant service, lovely atmosphere (the frilly pink floweriness of everything was a little much from a guy's perspective, but whatever), lots of great tea and food options and a gift shop... very happy with it. You should certainly go yourself! read more

Cupan Tae - A tasty treat! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Galway, G

Much like the rest of Galway, this place is so cute! The quaint decor was lovely and there were antique teapots and teacups all around the room. My friends and I did the afternoon tea here and each tried something different. The waitress was really helpful in helping choose from their large variety of tea options. I had the Oompa Loompa tea which was deliciously fruity! The food was equally delicious, the buttery scones and the fresh cucumber sandwiches were my personal favorite. And of course we each had champagne to accompany our tea time. I also purchased their Teardrops of Peony tea and brought it back home with me. Fun fact: Their teas and accessories are available for purchase on their website! If you find yourself in Galway, I highly recommend you make your way here! read more

Cupan Tae - the cutest little teapots and cups - Tea Rooms Near Me - Galway, G

Nice tea, great sandwich, nice escape from the noisy crowded streets of Eyre. It's a little warm inside so dress in layers but it's a really cozy, comforting place. Must visit. read more

My boyfriend and I went on a morning jog through Galway and stopped here on our way back. The interior reminds me of my grandmas house (in a cute antique, non hoarding way) and they had a nice patio as well. The dish ware and napkins were so delicate and detailed, it was the best! Our server was really sweet and helped us choose from the giant tea selection. My boyfriend isn't really a tea fan and he liked his so much he bought some to bring back to the USA. We got a traditional Irish breakfast to eat with our tea, and it was just as tasty as the tea. We spent 26 euro for two breakfasts and two pots of tea. Highly recommend! One of our favorite places from our trip to Ireland. read more

Ok, so this place is great. The food is awesome, the service is excellent and the whole experience is just brilliant! Go here and get And now a message to the men: I'm sorry, you must relinquish your man-card at the door. You haven't a hope of holding on to it when you walk in. There's doilies, tea sets and net curtains. The twee-meter breaks the moment you walk in! To reclaim your man-card, please do the following: 1. Grow a beard (If you already have a beard proceed to step 2) 2. Drink whiskey 3. Clean the dirt off a shirt by yelling at it 4. Punch a unicorn Do all 4 things within 5 minutes of exiting the building and you'll get your man-card back... Seriously folks, this place is great. They've got this tea called "Green Christmas Tea" which can only be described as liquid happy. read more

Ah, such a cute shabby chic little tea room! Waitresses floating about with lovely ruffled aprons; tiny tables set with dainty china tea cups; vintage tea infusers, beautifully painted tea pots, and a soundtrack of 1940s - 1930s music. The paper napkins were so beautifully printed that I brought one home as a souvenir. What more could you want in a tea room? On to the food and tea though. We had a little tiered tea service chock full of rich egg salad sandwiched between fluffy toothsome white bread, on the bottom tier. The top tier had tiny tea cakes: zucchini cake, carrot cake, a chocolate cake, and a lemon cake. The middle tier had the best scones I have ever had the pleasure of eating, and I am somewhat of a scone connoisseur. They were firm on the outside but yielded a moist crumbly inside. Absolutely perfect with the sweet cream, and fresh tasting raspberry preserves. It is my new life mission to somehow recreate these scones in my kitchen. We ordered a pot of Galway Cream Tea which was so smooth and just sweet enough. I bought a bag of it for myself and one for a gift for my boyfriends mother. One of my best experiences in Galway! read more

This is an exceptional experience not to be missed. We had the afternoon tea service that came with sandwiches, the best scones ever (with raspberry jam and cream), with small tea cakes. The tea was wonderful as well :) The atmosphere completely makes the experience and the waitresses were lovely. read more

LOVELY little tea house! My friend and I dropped by Sunday afternoon and were immediately seated. We got the afternoon tea package, it came with sandwiches, scones, and cakes. The jam for the scones was to die for. I couldn't believe it only cost 25 euro. Great price, very tasty and filling meal. The servers were very kind. Highly recommend the creamy tea!! It was lovely. read more

Amazing place. Love the quaint old fashioned decor and the cool vintage feel to the place. The staff are super nice and the cakes are delicious. The tea here is much better than the coffee. There is so much choice, the tea menu is really good. Afternoon tea here is really nice, the traditional breakfast good too but the savoury rosemary scone with poached egg is great. If you come here do not pass up a slice of their courgette and lime cake. It is scrumptious. read more

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My wife was thrilled to find this place. She caters tea parties. Everything was perfect, from the decor to the tea and dessert. Highly recommend. read more

This little tea shop/bakery is just perfect for when all you want is a nice pot of tea and a place to sit and chat with a friend. They are styled after a traditional Irish tearoom and I must say they suceed in that regard. The friendly staff and homely atmosphere make you feel welcome from the moment you step in the door, and the array of freshly baked cakes on the counter make an added lovely addition. They have thirty different kinds of tea (and also do some nice coffee) so no matter what your taste I'm sure you'll find something to your liking. All food is locally sourced and they bake all their own "goodies". All of their sandwiches are served with 'potatoe bites', which I must say are a lovely and welcome change from chips or crisps. Not really suitable for large groups as there is limited space but it's the ideal spot for a catch up with a few friends or to just hop in out of the rain for something warm. Located just off the Spanish Arch it's centrally placed so is an ideally spot to break a day of shopping or to meet someone. read more

Perfect place for afternoon tea. Admittedly this was an experience we sought out for my wife. I like tea in the afternoon with a yummy scone like anyone, but Afternoon Tea is another thing. We spolurgrd on the treat and had the fortune to be alone in the upstairs tea room for a good 30min. We felt very special as we were served finger food and tea by Joanne, our lovely server. It's not cheap at 15euro per person, but we each enjoyed 7 different treats with our tea, two kinds of sandwiches, mini scones, and 4 kinds of mini cupcake. Each was well crafted. Had they had the flavors of tea we enjoyed available we would have purchased some for sure. I can't review the normal menu, but judging from our experiences the food should be good and the service even better. read more