The Nook

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.

stayed 3 nights at the barracks inn! ate here every morning with no hesitation among my group. Do…read moreyourself a favor and do not underestimate the bagel. I love bagel sandwiches. This bagel beat out every other i've had, new york included. The mini fry was also awesome. loved th white pudding and hash and bacon and all of it! not pictured but the waffles are real good too! not as jawdropping but a good belgian waffle nonetheless. But go with the bagel or the fry. It'll change you. Every morning i drank a whole tea and it was always incredible. Strongly recommend this place to any and every traveler. Great atmosphere, music selection, kind staff, and wonderful rooms if you're staying overnight. :)

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The Pantry

4.2(5 reviews)

69.3 km

Where do I start. Hair in a vegetarian breakfast and also in kinder bueno pancakes. Vegetarian…read morebreakfast comes out with 2 sausages. Better places to go in Ashbourne for breakfast. Place is cold aswell inside.

Just had an amazing lunch of goat cheese/beat/walnut tart and a very yummy potato leek soup. You…read morewalk up to the counter and order takeaway- there are two tables outside but it was a bit cold and windy when I was there. I definitely recommend this place.

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A random and wonderful stop for lunch.

tea and garden room

4.9(13 reviews)

33.6 km

This is a wonderful local spot for lunch or tea. I cannot recommend it enough. The service is great…read moreand usually a local young person. The interior is cozy but not cluttered. The sun patio is gorgeous and full of flowers. The baked goods are made in house and are so so delicious. The soup of the day is always delightful and the sandwiches and quiches are perfect. The little carrot salad on the side is a treat. I come here every time I come to Ireland and have for 12 years. If you are visiting the area, don't miss it.

This is a beautiful tea room set on the harbor in the picturesque village of Ballyvaughan. The…read morefront of the building faces the water and the rear faces a walled garden. Inside the tea room is finished in modern Irish decor. This was a lovely place to stop for tea and a snack. They serve tea, coffee and other drinks, plus an assortment of pastries and cakes. We ordered tea for two and shared a single piece of coconut cake with a sable crust that was topped with a lemon custard sauce. The tea and cake were very good.

Entry area

Sun patio

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Sun patio

Joe's Cafe

4.7(18 reviews)

57.0 km

Delicious food in a quaint corner of Lahich! We were greeted with a bright building and kind server…read moreand quickly shown a table. We ordered an americano and chai tea, both which were good. The boast pizza and wraps for lunch, both which were fresh and flavorful!

We went to Lahinch for a trip and when we arrived we were starving, so we tried out Joes cafe. I…read moremust say, it did not disappoint. It was AMAZING and the staff were very friendly. The only downfall was that it was manic and some people had to wait. Some of the customers, I thought, were very arrogant, but that's not the cafes fault. Looking forward to going back again and trying out the lunch menu

Sourdough bread

Avocado on toast

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The Secret Garden Galway

4.7(16 reviews)

20.9 km

A very cute place! The inside is beautifully decorated with plants and fun finds for a garden vibe…read more It has tables and also a low seating area with pillows. The outside is also beautiful with tables and lots of greenery. I was disappointed to find only one curry on the menu. It is a small shop so I understand it can be hard to have a large meal menu. Lots of pastries and tea/coffee available. I just needed. some food before a sweet The staff were very nice!

Quaint café, located right outside the main strip of Galway. Staff was kind. Many tea options and…read morecoffee/espresso too! Baked goods, vegan options as well which are very good! There was tea bags to buy. Cozy inside and outside seating, with the outside having a cover. I loved this spot

Inside the tea house

Vegan baked goods

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Outside patio

Providence Market Kitchen & Gallery

4.0(1 review)

11.7 km

Stopped here for lunch today after having thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast at the Galway location…read moreyesterday. The food was great and tasty, reasonable, service was good and again a great experience. Nice place to stop for Breakfast, brunch or lunch :-))

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Sticky Bakes

4.0(3 reviews)

12.4 km

This is a small bakery turned café, with just 6 tables. Perfect for coffee or tea and a baked good…read moreor scone. They have a few sandwiches which are made to order, as well as a soup of the day. Their brown soda bread is among the best I've ever had. I'm sorry to say that our table and water glasses were not clean, which holds a lot of weight for me. The soup portion is smaller than in most Irish restaurants, but then you wouldn't really come here if you were feeling hungry for a large meal. They do have a shelf of specialty jams and sauces. This is the perfect place for a chat and tea with a friend if you feel cleanliness isn't an issue, but I wouldn't recommend this place to friends and won't be returning myself.

Fantastic selection of delicious cakes to choose from to go with that coffee you have been craving…read morefor all afternoon!

Interior seating, with cupboard of jams- really what it looks like.

Bakery counter offerings.

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Coffeewerk & Press

4.7(46 reviews)

20.5 km

Coffee was amazing and the baristas were even sweeter…read more There was a very long line when I arrived so it took about 30 minutes before I received my coffee. However, I loved looking at the postcards and pictures on the first floor as well as the extra seating and gallery on the other two floors. The barista explained the notes of my coffee which was wonderful and educational.

Excellent coffee with 2 levels upstairs for a quick reprieve from showers, and people watching…read moreopportunities from the windows. There are no tables, but instead their gathering spaces have stools and benches for a more casual atmosphere.

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Another sitting area on the 3rd floor.

Maple Moose

5.0(1 review)

20.2 km

Great little cafe. Serves ice cream, waffles, crepes, tea/coffee, slushies…read more The owner is super nice , the place is really clean, I noticed him washing his hands frequently between customers. He was also giving out free ice cream samples which is helpful for super fussy kids ! The crepes are amazing - great place downstairs in the Eyre Square centre.

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