Trending Cafe's in Galway
If you’re landing in Galway and your first instinct is “where’s the good coffee?”, you’re in luck. For a city its size, Galway seriously punches above its weight when it comes to speciality cafés. Here’s a local-style guide to the spots that are genuinely worth your time (and your money).
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Coffeewerk + Press
📍 4 Quay Street, Galway
Right in the heart of the Latin Quarter, Coffeewerk + Press feels like a little discovery. It’s tucked upstairs above Quay Street, giving it that hidden-gem energy. They rotate quality beans and the baristas really know their stuff — properly balanced espresso, silky milk, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer than planned.
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Kali Coffee Bar
📍 133 Upper Salthill Road, Salthill
If you’re walking the Salthill Promenade, Kali is the stop. Small, minimal and laser-focused on quality, they serve consistently excellent coffee with a sea view just steps away. Grab a cup and take it down to the seawall — it’s one of the best simple pleasures in Galway.
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Ré Coffee + Design
📍 137 Upper Salthill Road, Salthill
Ré blends speciality coffee with a beautifully curated design space. It’s stylish without being pretentious, and the coffee is steady and thoughtful. A lovely stop if you want something a little calmer while exploring Salthill, especially if you appreciate good interiors as much as good espresso.
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Plámás
📍 37 Dominick Street Upper, Galway
Plámás is ideal for a slower morning. Bright, welcoming, and known for great pastries (the cinnamon rolls are genuinely worth the hype), they pair strong coffee with solid brunch options. It feels like a proper neighbourhood café, even though it’s right in the city centre.
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Here For Now
📍 6 Woodquay, Galway
Just beside the canal in Woodquay, Here For Now is one of the newer additions to Galway’s speciality scene. They take their coffee seriously but also lean into creative seasonal drinks and beautiful presentation. On a sunny day, sitting outside by the water with a cup in hand feels like you’ve found one of the city’s quieter gems.
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Fairhill Coffee
📍 11 Abbeygate Street Upper, Galway
Fairhill is cosy, relaxed, and consistently good. Tucked just off Shop Street, it’s the kind of place you duck into while exploring the city centre. Strong flat whites, great matcha, and a solid pastry selection make it a reliable favourite.
Galway’s café scene isn’t flashy — it’s just quietly excellent. Whether you’re strolling along the Prom, wandering the Latin Quarter, or finding a quiet canal-side seat, there’s a seriously good cup waiting for you.