We came here because we saw it posted about pan line and boy are we glad we made a stop here. Really great food and great service! Be sure to make a reservation if it is a Friday or Saturday night. Lovely atmosphere inside. Not too large and not too loud. read more

A gem! The food was amazing. Great Italian, but there's also Moroccan if that's what you're up for! The service was great. Packed when we got there (great sign). We went down for a drink at The Bunch of Grapes and the hostess came down to tell us when our table was ready. It's a BYOB, so grab a bottle of wine to go with your dins. Enjoy!! read more

Reviewing #brunch at #HighCafeGalway - amazing price value, fresh ingredients and friendly staff. Went here with a group of 5, ordering a mix of omelettes, sandwiches and soup. Everyone on the table was impressed - my personal winner were the open smoked salmon sandwich and the four cheese omelette, both not my choices of order..but my spanish omelette was amazing too! You totally should get freshly squeezed orange juice there, so good! Coffees are good too! All in all, defo worth the full star range, I'll be back for more :) read more

High Cafe - Amazing omelette - with guarantee that you won't be hungry after - Cafes Near Me - Galway, G

My girlfriend and I popped into High Cafe for a late night bite after receiving a recommendation from our host. The restaurant is upstairs, look for a door tucked between two bars. We found the place warm and cozy with a diverse array of pasta, pizza, salads, sandwiches and tagines. Here's a breakdown of what we had: Vegetarian tagine: hadn't had one before- it was great. A nice array of stewed veggies. Amazing aroma, very mild on the spice. Served with fresh, hot pita bread that was fantastic. Niçoise salad: in a country of fried foods, a good salad can be hard to come by. Very generous with the tuna and served with a side of anchovies. They can be a little heavy handed with the dressing (Ireland in general), so it may be worth asking for it on the side. Moroccan mint tea: the showstopper. Beautiful presentation. Phenomenal flavor. The tea was served with fresh mint. Truly incredible. Ratatouille pizza: we ended up going our second night and ordered a pizza without cheese. Simple and good, served on the same pita that came with the tagine. Overall, delicious food on the healthier side with a solid menu of both cafe fare and Moroccan cuisine. read more

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This place is fabulous!! We loved their hand crafted syrups for all of the drinks! Best ever mojito! Carl the head expert bartender and owner Manuel were wonderful with their service, food and drinks professionally mixed. Great food, drinks, staff and prices! GO , you will love it. So glad we just popped in tonight! read more

High Cafe - Handcrafted syrups for wonderful speciality drinks!!! - Cafes Near Me - Galway, G

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A great little cafe on the second floor of the very busy High Street in Galway - I walked past it twice in search of it (and almost got clobbered by a very tired Mikey!). It was definitely worth it though - it's nice and quiet while still being able to people watch if you manage to nab a window seat. The food was very reasonably priced (nothing over €12, except for steaks) and came in enormous portions - and very very yummy! I think my attached pic says it all... Service was excellent too with very friendly waitresses. If you do not want a tourist trap but still want a nice meal in the heart of Galway, definitely try this place! read more

High Cafe - Chicken mushroom pasta bake, a cous cous side salad with sundried tomato and herb toast! - Cafes Near Me - Galway, G

After many days of pub fare, we were eager to find a cafe with fresher, lighter options. This place REALLY hit the spot! It was kind of hidden (it's above another restaurant), but luckily for us there was an employee standing on the street holding a menu. We glanced it over and decided it was for us. The plating and presentation is well-done, and it's a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. If you sit by the windows like we did, you have a nice view of the busy street below. I highly recommend it! read more

High Cafe - Chicken panini with pesto mayo (I asked for it on the side); herbed couscous over cos lettuce - Cafes Near Me - Galway, G

Nice atmosphere, really cozy. Might be difficult to find since their front door is literally just a door leading to a stairway for their shop upstairs. Tried the lamb tangine as mains, starter of garlic bread and mussels gratin and a dessert of banofee pie - everything was REALLY GOOD. The gratin is a must try!! read more

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Went there with two friends had the chicken in filo pastry was gorgeous even though it comes with icing sugar and cinnamon sprinkled on it (not to my taste) also had the apple pie which was gorgeous and one of my friends had the pizza and enjoyed it very much The service does take some time but it is perfectly cooked and about right for those dishes nd you have time to chat to your friends read more

High Cafe - Chicken in filp pastry with almonds and onions - Cafes Near Me - Galway, G

Excellent! Don't get me wrong...this is not a 5 star for anything other than what it is, a cafe serving REALLY good food! The mixed kebab plate was delicious. All beautifully spiced and 3 condiments to support it (the barbecue and chutney style by far the tastiest!). Nice little garlic pizza bread to support (and wrap some of the meats in) was a great addition (and only 3.50). Definitely worth the walk up the stairs (and don't forget to get your tipple from downstairs in the Grapes...also a very nice Guinness!) read more

High Cafe - Middle floor - Cafes Near Me - Galway, G

Traveling in Ireland you just kind of accept that the food is going to be bad - and that's fine. This country never claimed to have great food, and you didn't come looking for it. So I really didn't expect to find a top-quality Moroccan restaurant in Galway. I was just looking for a quick bite hours after most civilized restaurants had closed and was beginning to fear that I would have to settle for grease from a chipper. Fortunately, Galway can do better and provided one of the best meals I've had in months. Also, while the restaurant doesn't have a liquor license you can buy your drinks from the pub downstairs and bring them up to your table. An unusual but adequate arrangement. read more

Tasty fresh food, on the second floor of the main walk so - if you get a table near the windows - you can people watch to your heart's content. I had a Spanish omelet, which came with brown bread on a cutting board. The presentation was extremely appealing, but more importantly, the flavor was quite nice. Not only were there spiced potatoes in the omelet, but there were also thinly shaved garlic pieces, translucent celery, and pepper and other spices. Service was excellent, decor was cute, and the price wasn't too bad, especially considering that Galway is a vacation town. read more

Very disappointed by this place. I was expecting something more modern and it wasn't at all, but anyway, I ordered a gluten free couscous (which means a couscous with rice instead), and my boyfriend took a pizza. His pizza was average, my couscous was a bit tasteless. I know it's served with rice, so it is probably harder to make it tasty but still I cannot give a better mark for this since I did not really enjoy it. read more

My colleague and I were visiting Galway on business and had a day to explore the city. After walking through the town and along the banks of the River Corrib, we decided to look for a nice mid-afternoon lunch spot. We came across the High Cafe and decided to walk upstairs to the second floor dining area. It has a nice, warm atmosphere and we received prompt service. I ordered the cod fish and chips while my colleague ordered the baked penne pasta in bechamel sauce. Our food was excellent. The fish was fresh and lightly battered while the chips were thick and crisp. The mashed green peas were a bonus. My colleague loved her pasta dish, and we had a great time dining and conversing. We never felt rushed while we took our time and ended our meals with coffee. I would love to go back and taste their Moroccan tagine stews and kabobs. read more

High Cafe - Cod fish and chips with mashed green peas and penne in bechamel sauce. It was all as good as it looked. - Cafes Near Me - Galway, G

BYO above the front door. Booking recommended. Really tasty and fresh food. Huge portions. I usually get the kebab and salad. Great prices. The hummus is delicious. They also offer a student discount. Deserts are expensive and generally very meh. Plus after such a big feed there wouldn't usually bd any space left. An old reliable on shop street. read more

Best food we got in three weeks in Ireland. We had the vegetable tahine and the vegetable couscous - completely different, by the way. I can't recall the third dish, but it was also quite good. One warning: the place is hard to find. The door is under the awning for a different restaurant. Once you find it you have to go up some narrow stairs. But it was worth looking for. read more

The fact is, nobody is doing food that tastes this good for such a low price, particularly on this touristy strip of Galway. The warm goat cheese and roasted vegetable salad was sublime. Less than 5E for the "starter" size, which was plenty big, super tasty, gluten and lactose free, and had lots of different veggies. The Garlic Prawn and Mussel Gratin was a little too cheezy for my liking, but the flavor was wonderful, the seafood fresh, it came with a little salad and awesome garlic bread, and the price was outstanding(9.70E). True, they don't have much in the way of alcohol, but if you can overlook that, this is one of the best restaurant deals in Ireland. Do NOT pass it up when in Galway!! read more

One floor walk up. You can bring your own wine. Mediterranean style food. Seemed really popular. I had the lamb tangine. eh...I saw other dishes go by that looked much, much better. I'd recommend sitting for a while to see what goes by and order what strikes you. read more

I quite like this place and it's one that I would return to for a couple of reasons-- the staff are always really sound and helpful, and also it's definitely the opposite of a tourist trap. You almost have to know the place is there for it to stand out amongst the piles of restaurants and cafés in this area. The food however I've found to be just grand. It's reasonably enough priced and the sandwiches are quite nice but it's not anything to write home about. The omelette with ham & onion was quite nice, but the chips that came with tasted like old oil and I really didn't like that. Still it's nice to get a place off the street when you're right in the thick of it, and if you get a window seat there's a nice street view. The menu is a little too large, in my opinion. You can't do that many things well, it usually appears. So I would suggest the menu be cut in half, especially around lunch time. read more

Delicious, fresh, open late on Galway High Street, above the Bunch of Grapes pub. In addition to fresh salad and pizzas, there is a "Taste of Morrocco" menu. We had the Chicken Tangine and Lamb with Couscous. Both were excellent, the lamb in particular was tender and flavorful. A welcome change from pub food. read more

Fantastic value for money. Falafel main course is an excellent vegan choice. Ask for extra couscous salad if you do not like pitta bread. Either way this main course is substantial and at €8 beyond a bargain in Galway city centre. Booking recommend on Fridays/Saturdays. Comp filtered water and bring your own wine free policy. Staff are amazing. read more

I was really excited to give High Cafe a great review after reading the positive feedback... but the food was just not that great. The three stars is basically because the staff was exceptionally friendly. My mom and I were not pleased with our meals, the couscous was very dry and my moms calzone had little flavor. Even though the service was slow the staff was friendly and apologetic for our hour plus long wait for our food. If you do not want pub food I guess it is a good alternative but it was no 5 stars. read more

Stopped in for breakfast. Half of the avocado toast was burnt and the smoothie was okay. Service is quick though and the restaurant is in a great location read more

Solid food, good prices. Us Americans stumbled into this place 10pm on a Sunday and they were still serving fresh hot food. Clean and upstairs off the main noisy road. Fresh kebabs with good meat, veggies, and rice- great meal. Tagine is very flavorful and hot too read more

Garlic bread pizza style was good to ok. Moroccan food ok but not 100% authentic. There are no peas in couscous! Must have been extra food just trying to get rid of, which makes me wonder. read more