Crunchy, crispy and oozing cheese...is your mouth watering yet? A simple sandwich can often be overlooked but, when it's done right, it's so much more than the sum of its parts. Here are our picks to get your hands on that dreamy sandwich around Galway!
Do you agree with our list? Where in Galway is your number one sandwich spot? Be sure to let us know if we've missed any and we'll put our top toastie-tasters on the case!
Meltd
3 Middle St, Galway City Centre // Find out more here...
This snug city centre takeaway sandwich shop has loads to offer! Everyday you can call by to enjoy a range of Meltd Sandwiches, specialty coffees, baked goods and delicious sweet treats – all made in house. You won’t find anything similar to their weekly sweet treat specials anywhere else and they are the perfect curb to any and all sweet tooth cravings. Their unbeatable menu of hot cheesy Meltd sambos and we for one absolutely love every single one. These buttery sourdough melts include the Cheesus, Honey Buffalo, Notorious P.I.G and the G.O.A.T.
above: photo courtesy of Meltd
Top Shelf Coffee Bar
Fairgreen Rd // Find out more here...
Located just beside Galway Coach Station, Top Shelf Coffee Bar is the ideal place for you to get your toastie fix before you hit the road or after you arrive into Galway. It may take a village to raise an child but it take a town to make one of nicest sandwiches in Galway. Using fresh sourdough bread from Magpie Bakery, produce from McCambridges, Tom and Ollie, and Ballymaloe Foods, Top Shelf Coffee Bar have created a little bit of heaven in food form. Top it all off by pairing these cheesy toasties with some delicious speciality coffee and you've got yourself the perfect lunchtime combo.
above: photo of Top Shelf Coffee, by Ado Lyons
Plámás
6 Dominick Street Upper // Find out more here...
Plámás is an independent speciality coffee and retail shop in Galway's Westend and they are home to some of the most popular sandwiches in Galway. To bring you these tasty lunch treats, they have teamed up with the amazing team from Hapi Bakery. All their sandwiches are made with locally sourced ingredients and locally baked bread to bring you the some of the best flavour combos you'll have ever tasted. Their menu changes regularly so you'll always find something new in your Bosca Lóin. If these sandwiches are sold out by the time you arrive, good news because you'll find them in two other locations in Galway City and Salthill, at Ré and Fairhill.
above: photo courtesy of Hapi Bakery
The Bakery at The Twelve Hotel
Barna // Find out more here...
There is a new sandwich on the block and we are super excited to share it with you! The Bakery at The Twelve Hotel in Barna have just got a new focaccia sandwich menu and it tastes every bit as good as it looks! These sandwiches are made fresh daily and served on focaccia bread baked by the in house baker. Available Monday to Saturday from 12pm. When they're gone, they're gone! Be sure to pay them and visit and try them for yourself because they really are that good! Sandwiches include; the pulled ham, the vegetarian, and the roast lemon pepper chicken.
above: photo courtesy of The Twelve
An Tobar Nua
25/27 Lower Dominick Street // Find out more here...
An Tobar Nua is a beautiful café and speciality bookshop on the canal in Galway’s Westend that provides the ideal coffee with a view experience. We highly recommend them for your next lunch break as their sandwich menu includes some absolutely divine options. While the Tommy sandwich might just be over favourite, the menu also includes a stunning falafel wrap, southwest wraps, chicken roll, a gourmet grilled cheese, bacon jalapeno melt (which you can see a photo of below) and other scrumptious options.
above: photo courtesy of An Tobar Nua
Olive Tree Kitchen
Wildlands, Moycullen // Find out more here...
Out in Moycullen, the Olive Tree Kitchen at Wildlands Activity Centre, has loads of fabulous lunchtime options, however we want to focus on their incredible sandwiches for this list. Served until 4pm, the sandwiches here include; pulled free range roast chicken, Connemara smoked salmon and chilli hummus, veggie melt, thick cut house baked ham and smoked applewood melt as well as the roast of the day ciabatta. Whatever you go for, they can all be made gluten free and all taste delicious! Best of all access to Olive Three Kitchen is not limited to those doing activities at Wildlands, meaning all locals and passer-byers are welcome.
above: photo of Wildlands, by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
Greens & Co.
4 Henry St, Galway's Westend // Find out more here...
If you are after a sandwich that's packed with flavour, the vegetarian and vegan restaurant in Galway's Westend, Greens & Co, have a menu that won't disappoint! A lunchtime favourite of ours, their new kimchi cheese toastie is to-die for! Additionally we can never resist one of their delicious wraps and as though it wasn't hard enough to pick just one to mention, the veuben sandwich is basically everything you could possibly want between two slices of bread. At Greens & Co, no matter what you opt for we can guarantee your tastebuds will thank you!
above: photo courtesy of Greens & Co
56 Central
5/6 Shop St // Find out more here...
Locally owned by Gill Carroll, 56 Central has made a name for themselves thanks to their freshly made 'melt' sandwiches - perfect for a quick lunch or snack on-the-go. These Melts have been a favourite of Galwegians since the original Melt was sold in 2013. The original cajun chicken melt sandwich is a 56 Central signature dish and bursts with fantastic flavours. Its a menu staple and no matter whether you have lived in Galway for years or visiting for the first time, we highly suggest you pop in to try in - it's that good.
above: photo of 56 Central, by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
Magnetti's Salthill
Salthill Prom // Find out more here...
For a sandwich with a little bit of continental flair, head to the Italian restaurant, Magnetti's in Salthill. Overlooking The Prom, this bright and spacious restaurant is as beautiful as its stunning selection of freshly baked focaccia sandwiches stacked behind the counter! Available for eat in or takeaway, these sambos are all made fresh with authentic Italian ingredients such as prosciutto, pesto chicken and mozzarella. These sandwiches are really something special so be sure to order yours the next time you are in Salthill.
above: photo courtesy of Magnetti's Salthill
Mary Mullens
10 Prospect Hill // Find out more here..
One of the highlights of Mary Mullens is their fantastic food menu, which we have return time and again to enjoy while out with pals. For this list, of course, we are talking about all things sandwiches which is why we wanted to give a special shout out to the delicious sandwich menu that is available at this iconic city centre bar and restaurant. This menu includes; the classic BLT, Cajun goujon wrap, veggie sandwich, steak sandwich, open crab sandwich and a customisable toasted sandwich that can be made with your choice of filling. Additionally, all their sandwiches are served with your choice of either soup or twice fried chunky fries.
above: photo courtesy of Mary Mullens
The Pear Tree Café
Grattan Rd, Salthill // Find out more here...
It's a sandwich lover's paradise at The Pear Tree Café. From open loaded toasties to fresh sourdough sandwiches, whatever your sandwich cravings are calling for, these guys have the solution! Available until 3pm every day (even on Bank Holidays), make The Pear Tree Café your next lunchtime destination and we are certain that you'll be a regular in no time. Here, their triple cheese sourdough toasted sandwich is our personal favourite, so we highly recommend you try it for yourself and let us know what you think! Made with goat's cheese, yellow cheddar and white cheddar - what's not to love?!
above: photo courtesy of The Pear Tree Café
Feature photo courtesy of Meltd.
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