Got a sweet tooth? Aunty Nellie's has you covered…read more This is a chain store, so most of the goods are packaged. Still, you'll find a wide selection of handmade chocolates and other sweets you can order individual pieces of. Packaged sweets range from the mass-produced kind you'll find in the supermarket to the nice kind you'd feel comfortable gifting to somebody you like. Unfortunately, they no longer sell the "Galway Girl" chocolate that's shown in one of the pictures on Yelp. The cashier pointed me to other chocolate bars that she said were the same chocolate but different packaging, like "Hello from Galway" and "Kiss Me, I'm Irish". There's an 8 euro minimum for credit cards. Also, I didn't see any free samples being given out. This is a fine place to get sweets for yourself and those you care about, but it being a chain store makes the experience a little less personal.

The selection in these Aunty Nellie's sweet shops is almost overwhelming; you nearly hope for a…read morequeue so that you actually have a chance to look at all the different jars of goodies. In this particular shop, a massive amount of patrons are the school-chlidren from English-language courses, usually in groups of 20 or more and all getting their own sweets separately. In fairness to the staff here, they never seem to break a sweat or get stressed out by this occurrence, and they're always super sound.

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.

Possibly the first candy store I've seen in the wild that only stocks *actual* Wonka sweets!…read more It was amazing - an entire wall of glass jars containing all the different sugary wonders Wonka has created over the years. Although clearly a boutique candy shop, the prices weren't astronomically inflated either, which is almost as amazing as it existing at all.

Tucked away in a shopping center at Arthury's Quay parking building (best for downtown Limerick) is…read moreGourmandises Time . Americans on vacation, we were heading to our car from inside the center and stopped at a tiny gourmet patisserie and candies shop. We purchased a cake--it was Sunday and the cake was half off so why not. It was THE MOST DELICIOUS CAKE I HAVE EVER HAD. I am a candy maker myself and this is a very unique review because I know what I'm talking about. If you live in Limerick or are there for any reason, you may find yourself parking at Arthur's Quay (the largest and most centrally located public garage). Be sure to stop by Gourmandises Time. You will not be disappointed. Lovely owners too. (Summer 2017)

A cute, little chocolate shop that offers some delicious, pure chocolate treats. While they do make…read moretheir goods here, it's much smaller than what you're thinking when they use the word "factory." It's essentially two rooms and you can watch the chocolatiers at work. The lady who was working the store did a small sampling with us and gave a quick backstory. It was a nice, local business to stop in and support on our way to Galway.

What a lovely spot. The chocolate tasting we had was great, and the service was as if we were…read morefamily coming by for a visit! Every piece of merchandise was clearly crafted with care, and to know that this is a bean to bar company makes it all the better.

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!

This is a really cute and unique gift shop. They have all kinds of everything here, rocks (of…read morecourse) of all shapes and sizes and from all different places. They have jewelry, decorations, candles, you name it. A great little spot to pick up a gift for someone. There is a lovely cafe at the back which serves a great selection of cakes and coffees. Staff were very friendly. I popped here on a very wet day, and warmed up with coffee and a slice of lemon drizzle cake. A latte, flat white, slice of lemon drizzle and a slice of apricot and almond cake €13.20. Yummy.

Your basic touristy rock shop, with rocks and minerals from all over the world. The typical North…read moreAfrican trilobites, polished stones of no intrinsic interest for anyone over the age of 8, geodes from Brazil, etc. Probably of the most interest to the visitor was a small display on the back center that consisted of minerals found in Ireland. If you're looking for that, this is a good stop. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have some of the local fossils, some of which were abundant in the paving stones at the Cliffs of Moher park. In fact, we stopped to buy those--but they are probably not of interest to the types of tourist that this shop is geared towards. I did find a dark chocolate whiskey candy bar here, which I enjoyed. They do have a little coffee shop with desserts and pastries...a bit incongruous with the concept of a rock and gem shop.

I bought pork sausages and chicken to roast for a potluck-dinner-party-debrief for 10, the last…read morenight of the HearSay17 Festival, in Kilfanane, Ireland. We were a bunch of tired and starving international radio/audio makers and I wanted create a solid, comforting and satisfying main dish that held cross-cultural appeal. After an in-depth conversation with the proprietress, Deirdre, I bought my meat and several giant carrots and parsnips as well. I was happy to learn that all of the fresh foodstuff they carry are sourced from local farmers. I made something like a butterflied chicken and sausage tray bake with the meats layered upon a pile of chopped onions, carrots, parsnips, whole garlic, dried apples, liberally doused with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper. My spice choices were a bit limited as I hadn't thought to bring any from Brooklyn, and was staying at the Ballyhoura Mountain Lodges (review to come) which while perfect, super comfortable, and packed with every single eco-certified modern convenience possible, didn't have a spice rack. Next time, I'll know what else to pack! Still, the product from Hennessy's was so fresh and gorgeous that I shouldn't have worried at all. The roast/tray bake earned top points from all who helped themselves to seconds and thirds. I also made a couple of frittatas with farm eggs given to me as a gift (!!! OMG !!!) local mushrooms, tinned Cerignola olives (from Malta!) and my housemate's handmade stale, crumbled, savory brown soda bread (WTF SO GOOD), with loads of chopped, crisped Irish bacon and teeny cubes of local seaweed cheddar; and a massive, four-heads-of-butter-leaf-lettuce-salad with a quick pickled onion and fried tomato, cider and olive oil dressing. Folks brought tins of pate (France); crunchy South East Asian rice cracker-based snacks (Vietnam and Malaysia); some tinned headcheese-in-aspic-with-leeks-and-celery (Wales); a cold prawn salad with apples and prosciutto (Australia); a savory green onion and stinky cheese custard (Brussels); and a couple of ice-cream-flake-cakes (purchased by an Italian at the local Amber gas station grocery store); plus candied persimmons (Iran) and dates (Saudi Arabia); and whiskey and maryjane (Los Angeles--LOLOLOLOL)--guys, it was interNATIONAL. We hung. We ate and drank a ton. We laughed our faces off. Maybe there was some dancing and a rap-off? And as the evening wore on and the wine and beer bottles piled up, I tossed the chicken carcasses into a pot with lots of cold water to make a quick and simple stock for congee in the morning with random leftovers for my cabin mates and those who crashed on our couches.. Can you say #favorite #HearSayFestival #attendee? :) I think you can!

Purchased Beef on the bone for Christmas instead of Turkey . Cost much the same but beef so tasty…read moreand succulent . Hennessy's have a long tradition of sourcing their meat locally over generations of butchers Service so courteous, friendly and fast.

This place has the most friendly staff - everyone is nice. Ice cream is solid, and on par with most…read morelocal ice cream places. I thought prices we a bit expensive. €6.50 for 2 small scoops? Seem really expensive for me, but I am not sure what is typical here. Place can get super crowded and has limited seating. So expect to take your order to go if it's busy, otherwise they only have a bench for 4 or 5 folks.

The best ice cream! Lots of different and unique flavors including Dingle Sea Salt and Irish Brown…read moreBread. The staff was great and encouraged me to try as many samples as I wanted. I tried not to take advantage of that! I settled on the Dingle Sea Salt because I LIVE for a sweet and salty moment. And that's exactly what I got. A rich, creamy ice cream with an acidic salty pop. It was perfect!

The staff here are so friendly!!! They run a neat and colorful ice cream/gelato shop on a busy…read morestreet in Galway! I was greeted by warm and welcoming customer service, and I ordered a single cup with a double scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream and Reese's gelato! The Reese's gelato had rich tones of flavor and sweetness, coupled with the crunch of the Reese's cups! The mint gelato had a nice and crisp mint flavor, coupled with the vibrant bite of the chocolate chips! Their gelato is of top quality! This added some shine to my day! Check it out!

Me and my boyfriend wanted to have a sweet treat to end our date and Gino's seemed like just the…read morespot. I was very excited but then soon met with disappointment. It was 2 hours before closing and the workers had already packed up to close with only vanilla ice cream available. Then my "bueno" hot chocolate had no beuno, came in lumps, tasted earthy and the worker did not know what the product even was when i was pointing to the huge poster that was on the wall. To top it off, when we were leaving, the other worker started shouting that we did not pay despite me having paid in cash just beforehand, making us both extremely embarrassed and confused. I think this spot has horrible staff.