Bare Pantry Cafe — Restaurant in Galway

I remember coming here before Covid while I was interning at an office close by. I needed a change from my usual spot, so decided to work from here on a rainy Friday afternoon.

I love how spacious the place is, so you don’t have to struggle with finding a quiet corner for yourself which is quite normal at a cafe in the city.

The girls at the cafe are really warm and nice. They’re quick to get you your order, food or coffee. So full marks on the service from my side.

I ordered a mocha and a roasted veggie wrap. The wrap was very appetising with the stuffing of falafel, feta cheese and veggies. Great portion size as well — I was empty stomach when I came here and it filled me up well. My mocha was great too — they have the option of white chocolate and dark chocolate. I chose the dark one. While it’s difficult to screw up mocha, I have had my own experiences of disappointing mochas, so happy to know this is one of those places that get it right. The price you pay for the portion size ain’t that bad tbh.

I love that they have a great options to try on their menu. Sometimes you need more than just a muffin or a sandwich.

I’d love to try some of their breakfast options and smoothies. So hopefully, more visits are in...

Went here for lunch on Friday at about 1 o clock. The place wasn’t all that busy however it did take an awfully long time for our order to get taken. We actually weren’t sure if we were supposed to go up to the counter and order because no one was coming to our table. This all being said the waitress with purple hair and purple shoes was extremely kind and polite. We ordered two sandwiches, a tuna bap and a club sandwich. We also ordered a banana smoothie and ice coffee to drink. The drinks came out rather promptly and both were amazingly delicious. Very impressed. However, the food took almost a full half hour, 29 minutes waiting on two sandwiches. I wasn’t all that impressed by the long wait time considering it’s two sandwiches. When they eventually came out they were fine, it’s a sandwich, nothing to write home about. When I went up to pay I did express my annoyance at the long wait times....

I went to get myself some take away food. It was really quiet, maybe 3 tables, all of them had their food already. I've ordered a salmon benedict and bacon pancakes and then I sat down to wait ( I wasn't hidden away, they saw me) . I've been waiting for 25 minutes and then got up to have a look. As I got up, I saw, the boxes where just sitting there. I ask if this is my food, the lady sayed "oh yeah." She didn't offer to make it new, or anything. It was completely cold and there was bacon and salmon on my benedict, weird compination I didn't order. The pancakes where really thin, likes french craps and burned. I use to have their pancakes befor and those were completely different. I'm very disappointed, I wanted to give this place an other chance, because it hasn't been what it use to be for a while anymore, I think everyone deserves a chance though, but I think...