In Ireland, beer and coffee are the popular choice but since I don't care for either Fancy Hot…read moreChocolate has become my go to on a chilly day. Walking along window shopping brought me to Hazel Mountain Chocolate. Their store is like a museum displaying all the handmade chocolates but my eye was drawn to the menu on the wall. They took great care in crafting my hot chocolate and what I was presented with was beautiful. The temperature was perfect for drinking and the flavors were well balanced. I absolutely loved this treat.

Locally made chocolates and hot chocolate. This high end chocolate shop has small truffles for…read more€2.50 each, full sized chocolate bars for €9 or a nice cup of hot chocolate for €5.50. There are several varieties but we chose the classic and it was perfectly sweeter, rich and creamy.

They staff was very friendly and helpful. I bought a bunch of chocolate for my family and I bought…read morea few to try myself. The chocolate was amazing.

Butlers came recommended to me by a friend who frequently visits Ireland, and after trying it in…read moreGalway, I can see why. Her words were "Make sure to get a hot chocolate at Butlers I honestly think it's the best in the world". Well, she was right! It was so creamy and not too sweet. The whip, chocolate shavings and marshmallows make it even more delicious AND beautiful to look at, and the fact that you get one free chocolate with your hot chocolate makes it even more special (the double chocolate was my favorite). I ended up getting Butlers again in Dublin on a cold rainy day a few days later and then one last time at the Dublin airport as a final farewell. It is truly the best hot chocolate and an Ireland must!

Every town in Ireland should have a French style patisserie just like this one; it should be…read morelegislated for and state funded. So how come Sligo gets lucky then, eh? Beautiful places like this are usually only found in larger cities. I'd passed this place a few times on earlier holidays but this was the first opportunity I had to buy to try - so I got a white sourdough loaf. I could have picked brown sourdough and I'm sure I also had a 3rd choice. For €2.50 I got exquisite, classic tasting and smelling, slow fermented sourdough with a crisp crackly outer crust - all it needed was the finest Irish butter. Having a sweet tooth I also opted for a selection of individual sweet pies, cake and macaroons to try. The cake I picked was a raspberry chocolate ganache with a whole raspberry on top (I think about €4 and worth every cent). The Wu flu means that the patisserie isn't open for customers to go inside. It was window shopping through a hatch only. I now have Apple Pay on my phone and I found that €21 can vanish in a nanosecond. I hope when we next return it'll be fully open. It's perfect to pick up picnic goodies too. Worth supporting.

Wonderful little Fresh patisserie in the heart of Sligo. My husband and I got breakfast there on a…read morecouple of occasions during a recent visit. They are very conscientious with COVID protocols, and have a convenient walk-up system to place your order. We had sausage rolls, pain au chocolate, hot chocolate, cappuccino, bleu cheese sourdough, and a baguette. The woman at the counter told me that the owner gets up at 2am to start making everything from scratch. It all looked so beautiful and delicious! I can't wait to go back to Sligo so that I can try all of their treats. Please give them your business!

Michelle was great, welcoming, knowledgeable , and really seems to enjoy her job. The food and…read moredrinks were really delicious and everything had incredible flavors and so much variety. If only we didn't have a dinner reservation that night, I could have likely eaten and drank even more! It was more than just a tasting at each stop, a lot of food was served, and everything was good.

We did the Mystery Food Tour on Halloween with Michelle! It was a wonderful time and one of the…read morehighlights of our time in Galway. We got to try 5 different spots, all within walking distance. Everything was delicious! We loved learning about the local spots and learning a bit about Galway's history. Michelle was a wonderful guide and great storyteller! The company asked for any food allergies over email a few days before and those with allergies were accommodated so no one felt left out. Highly recommend and hope you'll keep doing the Mystery Food Tour for Halloween!

I went in today with my sister (who frequents here) and got a vanilla latte and a bar of chocolate…read more She got a mocha. Both of us absolutely loved our drinks and have added it to our list of places to frequent.

An Siopa Deas is a toy store filled with all kinds of cute merchandise and fun toys. I stopped in…read moreto see if I could find something fun for my grandson. They had a nice selection of the cuddly wool stuffed sheep. After seeing sheep everywhere for days I developed an endearing spirit for them. I wanted to purchase one but I doubted that my grandson would grasp their uniqueness. The store had lots of merchandise to go through with great options for both girls and boys. They had some nice games, learning toys, trucks and art supplies but I eventually ended up buying candy. It was packaged adorably and easy to pack.