Needing to buy a charming little gift to go along with your morning coffee? Galway has no shortage of quaint cafes that put the 'shop' in coffeeshop. Check out our favorite selections down below!
Súil Eile Space
Unit 4, Súil Eile Space, An Coirnéal, Seapoint, Bearna
Súil Eile Space in Barna is charmingly tranquil spot to sip your coffee. The warm space is home to yoga classes and breathing workshops (gift vouchers can be purchased for classes and workshops, if you wish to gift an experience to a loved one.) You can certainly feel the sense of calm within the shop.
Photo courtesy of Súil Eile Space
PLÁMÁS
6 Dominick St Upper
PLÁMÁS is home to a gallery to promote local artists and craftspeople, which you can browse while you wait for your coffee. Serving Compass coffee, roasted locally in Tuam by Geometry Coffee, they are all about the ethos of the area and community. They also have a wide selection of colourful gifts that would be perfect for both a coffee enthusiast and a non-enthusiast alike.
Photo courtesy of PLÁMÁS
Kindf_olk
Unit 10, The Cornstore, Middle St
If the wall filled with colourful Snoopy paraphernelia caught your eye as you walked by, you're not alone! Kindf_olk is a spacious and eye-pleasing coffeeshop and menswear space where you can browse the shelves of high quality products with a delicious coffee drink in hand.
Photo courtesy of Kindf_olk
Ré and Fairhill Coffee and Design
137 Upper Salthill Rd / 11 Lower Abbeygate Street
Ré and Fairhill are two wonderful coffee shops options run by Sinead Curran; Fairhill, located on lower Abbeygate street and Ré in Salthill. These cafes allow you to get your coffee fix on either side of the River Corrib. The shops pride themselves on interior design and carrying everything you could dream of, such as crafts, socks, mugs, chocolate, soaps, and more.
Photo courtesy of Ré
Coffeewerk + Press
4 Quay St
Working with a variety of international roasters Coffeewerk + Press brings the world of specialty coffee and international design to the forefront of one of Galway's busiest areas. They are a multi-roaster café and proudly work with over 30 local and international coffee roasters who maintain ethical business practices. They also stock an array of designers who create hand crafted products from all over the world. They are simply a Galway staple!
Photo courtesy of Coffeewerk + Press
Tree Bark Store
Kilrainey Shopping Centre, Moycullen
Tree Bark Store, situated in Moycullen, is an all-stop shop with specialty coffee from local roaster Calender Coffee. The cute interior has a lovely earthy feel that will make you feel right at home. The store prides themselves on supporting local Irish businesses and stocking all the best gifts, such as jewellery from A Little Idea, prints from local artists, organic wines and much more.
Photo courtesy of Tree Bark Store
My Little Flower
Main Street, Cregg, Oughterard
My Little Flower out in Oughterard is a great place for a bake and a silky smooth coffee. The once rugby player turned coffee connoisseur has the shop decked out with all things coffee brewing related; it's the perfect shop for any friend or family-member who is coffee obsessed. While there, treat yourself to a baked good provided by Mór bakes. Anything from cookies to cakes, with gluten free and vegan options too, you simply cannot go wrong.
Photo courtesy of My Little Flower
Feature photo courtesy of Ré Coffee
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