Every year I purchase birthday cakes for all the family in Fraynes. Their cakes are so fresh and…read moredelicious. I just ordered one for dads birthday next week.

Wow! Breakfast is my favorite meal so when I'm traveling, I always look for the best local…read morebreakfast. I think I found, not just the best breakfast in Athlone, Ireland, but probably the best breakfast I've eaten! Fresh, local ingredients and the best latte I have consumed.

Cute little cafe! We got some coffee and chai latte to go with the healthy high proten muffin and…read morethe decadent almond flour pistachio cake. Everything tasted really yummy!

Small bakery with items baked at the location. We stopped in for a quick pastry. Very tasty.read more

Chances are you drove past this small charming bakery on your way to the Cliffs of Moher, and…read morechances are you didn't even bother to stop in this charming tiny town of Ennisytmon. Real locals were coming in and out of Unglert's, taking with them some tasty homemade pastries. We got some too! There's a nice selection of goods under 1 euro, some under 2 euro. Good stuff! Unglert, a friendly fellow, saw us taking a photo of his shop outside, so he decided to get into the photo with me, and even gave me a free postcard so that we would remember his charming, tasty bakery. As for the pants Unglert was wearing that day? Spectacular! :)

The Cake Shop is an independent bakery selling some seriously scrumptious cakes, scones, cupcakes…read moreand sandwiches. Very popular in Armagh for bespoke birthday and special occasion cakes. Not the cheapest, however you do pay a bit more for quality and it's quality you get with this bakery.

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

Outstanding lunch here, one of the better meals I've had in all of Ireland. Simple, yet artful…read morecreations. I had Mimo's Spiced Chicken Sandwich and it was fresh and flavorful. For my side item, I chose the potato salad, which is some of the best that I've ever had. It was super fresh and included fresh dill along with some chunks of pickle. Would love to take this stuff back home! Service was attentive and cheerful.

A place like this just makes my heart sing. Starbucks it ain't. It's local independent, cosy and…read morequality. Our waitress was joy personified - the welcome was warm and she fussed over us to get us seated then brought menus. The cafe has a take away go left and a separate sit - in area go right where we nestled into. The cafe was busy - both takeaway and sit in - just into the early afternoon. It was a flat white, a cappuccino and a generous chunk of home - made, zingy lemon meringue pie between us. The coffees and the light airy pie were delicious. The rest - rooms were well appointed too. Once the food was delivered to the table I asked for the bill so that we could just leave once we were done. My wish was granted with a smile. €14.35 or £12.37.

We were driving through Doolin and decided to follow signs to the Doolin Crafts Gallery, hoping to…read morepick up a few gifts for folks back home. We found Brian Hackett hard at work in his jewelry studio, which I think has taken over the Crafts Gallery space. In any case, we were impressed by Brian's work but were not in the market for jewelry, so we moved along. In the other wing of the building, we were astounded to find the most AMAZING little bakery - to think we almost drove right by this place and didn't even know it existed. Fabiola, Brian's partner, has brought a little piece of France to this quiet corner of Ireland! Her delicate pastries and exquisite desserts reflect professional training and an artistic eye. They taste every bit as good as they look, too... I am still dreaming about the raspberry tart. Oh, la la. Fabiola herself is a welcoming host and will make you feel right at home as you enjoy her sun-bathed cafe, which overlooks the patio garden and fields beyond. A magical place, with cheerful touches of color and character in every inch of the decor...the perfect spot to sit and stay a while as you savor a mouth-watering pastry or scone and linger over a cup of dark, true coffee. Not to be missed if you are passing through Doolin. If the signs for the Doolin Crafts Gallery lead you astray, here is my best attempt at directions: take R479 northeast out of Doolin. About 1.0km out of town, you will see a large white church on a right-hand corner. Take a right on the lane just before it (L1036, I believe). The cafe and jewelry gallery will just a few hundred meters up on your right.

We felt very lucky to stumble across Fabiola's Patisserie & Cafe outside of Doolin. Service was…read moregreat, and Fabiola makes the best brownie my wife has ever had! Highly recommend. The 'poolish' bread and lemon meringue pie were also great. Thanks, Fabiola!

A fabulous place for lunch in Milltown Malbay (home of famed piper Willie Clancy) if you're looking…read morefor something quick, cheap and filling. The sandwiches here are commendable. For less than €5 you can order beef, turkey, ham or chicken -- and they're all excellent. Thick, soft bread, generous salad fixings and coleslaw, and tender cured ham. Everyone in our family was impressed by the portion and quality of the sandwiches here -- you can eat-in or takeaway and the service was very friendly. They also have a tantalizing selection of pastries and light snacks. I tried a sausage roll (average) and some vegetable soup with brown bread. I sampled a few of the pastries. Would definitely recommend this place as a pit stop for lunch if you don't want to eat something upscale or in a pub. It will be on our list from now on!

We got some delicious pastries here and had to come back for lunch the next day! I got the ham and…read morecheese toasted sandwich and it was delicious! We also loved the chocolate eclair and the hot chocolate. Great place to grab some food and relax for a bit. Take advantage of the free WiFi as well!

Kate's Kitchen just keeps getting better - they've expanded the seating area so you can have a…read moreleisurely browse through their collection of cookbooks and hip foodie magazines. The place rebranded a couple of years ago, and looks very cool and contemporary - wouldn't look out of place in Dublin city, but retains the charm of Sligo - facilitated by the Sisters O'Hara, the three sisters who are the creative energy behind the place. As well as a deli selling a wide range of speciality foods, teas, a 'free from' section, fresh cheeses, teas/coffees, sweet treats and lunches/dinners to go - there's also a dedicated skincare section, with some high end and reasonably priced beauty products. The window display changes with the seasons, as well as the stock. They're always ahead of the crowd, and this is a great spot to pick up a special gift. They're very active on social media and their instagram @kateskitchensligo is a feast for the eyes if you can't get instore. There's usually a veggie option at lunch, and try one of my personal faves - the coconut macaroons!

Kate's Kitchen/Hopper & Pettit is a tantalising "twinshop" consisting of a Delicatessen and…read moreToiletry Unit. The deli has a whole host of delights not all Irish sourced but of very good pedigree none the less. I bought a fantastic carmelised chutney that I would like some more of. There are an abundance of fresh produce available here . The cosmetics and toiletries are in a separate little store within the main store and you can treat yourself to a selection of delights here also. The staff are charming.

I'm not sure if I can say enough nice things about this place. Any review will fall short in how…read moremuch we loved this place. We stayed here for 4 nights and loved every moment. The kindest people, nicest rooms, and seriously.... The best breakfast I've ever had in my life. This b and b and restaurant will forever live in my heart.

I stayed in the hotel, and I could not stay for breakfast but one of the girls was kind enough to…read moregive us muffins. Hotel: there is narrow parking in the back. Check-in is only between 3-7pm. I arrived around 6:30 and the parking lot was packed, I assume from the dinner rush from the restaurant next to it. When I came back home after dinner, I was disappointed to find out that the radiator was not working (I also later found out that they turn it off from midnight - 6am which doesn't make sense to me since those are the coldest hours). It is cold outside, so I was thankfully that I packed a sweater to wear during sleep. The most annoying thing is that the shower water does not get hot. It only stays warm, so if you like hot washers, you'll have to adjust to the cold/warm water only. The only way to communicate with the manager is through phone call- so if you're traveling internationally it's almost impossible to communicate them since they don't reply on Airbnb chat right away. I do think the room is nice and clean, and the bathroom is a decent size. If it wasn't for the issues with heating, I would recommend this place. Muffins: The apple crumble muffin looks delicious and it does have apple inside, but it tasted like it could have been baked for 5 minutes more. The walnut muffin has what seemed like Dulce de leche - I enjoyed this one more than the apple one.