Best breakfast in town?

Seaneh

Right lads and lassies...

Where in town does the nommiest breakfasts?

In the mood for something warm and nommy.

TobyZiegler

Jalapenos does a great breakfast, highly recommend it!

3fullback

Finnegans / O'Riordans / GBC

The Celler do a good breakfast.

Xiney

mr waffle used to be my brekkie of choice in town, but they're no longer on middle street - unconfirmed reports of them going somewhere near NUIG but I'm never that side.

galah

The Drum does/did a nice one (do they still exist? Haven't been on that side of town in yonks...)

amiable

All good places I'm sure but i think Galway could do with a really good Greasy Spoon or am i mistaken and there's already one? I'm open to correction here

paconnors

Friends in the town park centre, tuam rd, ya cant beat it

biko

I always get a Mother Hubbards whenever I have to go over to Dublin.
Otherwise Nimmos or Kelly's for me.

soundbyte

3fullback wrote: »

Finnegans / O'Riordans / GBC

Finnegans and O'Riordans (same owners) are my personal worst for food in town. Unless you like food that actually tastes of microwave! Tasteless sausages, dry bacon, hard fried eggs. And their packets of ketchup have a really weird taste.

In fact, those two places are totally over-rated on threads here regularly. Even their dinners are just microwaves muck. [/rant]

GBC is ok if you get in before 10.45am.

My faves are Friends on the Tuam Road, absolutely delicious and the Royal Rock in Ballybane (a real workman's and factory worker's brekkie).

gandroid

I would have to second Jalapenos. Had some right tasty brekkies in there and they have some options too if you don't want the full fry up. The Cellar used to do a good one as well but it's been a while since I tried it.

mrpig

The correct answer is the Huntsman.

gandroid

mrpig wrote: »

The correct answer is the Huntsman.

OP asked about the best brekkie in town!

Columc

Anyone ever remeber that place on dominic street(were the tappas resturant is now) that did the all day breakfast. Fantastic place, been gone a good few years now tho, cant remember the name of it now tho.

Robbo

Columc wrote: »

Anyone ever remeber that place on dominic street(were the tappas resturant is now) that did the all day breakfast. Fantastic place, been gone a good few years now tho, cant remember the name of it now tho.

Are you thinking of the Left Bank? That's was where Mocha Beans is now on Dominic St. They did a great breakfast.

soundbyte

Well, if you're talking Dominick Street back in the day, Spud Murphys would be the outright winner (where Apache is now).

steel_spine

Xiney wrote: »

mr waffle used to be my brekkie of choice in town, but they're no longer on middle street - unconfirmed reports of them going somewhere near NUIG but I'm never that side.

Mr Waffle never reappeared anywhere....

inisboffin

Or when Monroes was where the Róisín was (I get very confused about that old location) - the weekend brekkie/brunch, with papers, music and half of Galway. Aww.

Nimmos/Ard Bia is a fave, if a teeny spendy. Riordans has gone downhill imo. Jalepenos has upped the price from when it was the Tex Mex breakfast (same owners).

Kelly's wasn't bad last time I went tho.

Columc

Robbo wrote: »

Are you thinking of the Left Bank? That's was where Mocha Beans is now on Dominic St. They did a great breakfast.

Ah mocha beans ya that was it.

Galway Plate on the Tuam rd, Sunday mornings, dying with a sore head, jumbo breakfast with the fried spuds n all, ahh what a way to make you feel human again

Placebo Effect

inisboffin wrote: »

Or when Monroes was where the Róisín was (I get very confused about that old location) - the weekend brekkie/brunch, with papers, music and half of Galway. Aww.

Nimmos/Ard Bia is a fave, if a teeny spendy. Riordans has gone downhill imo. Jalepenos has upped the price from when it was the Tex Mex breakfast (same owners).

Kelly's wasn't bad last time I went tho.

Monroes has always been on the corner where it now stands

inisboffin

Placebo Effect wrote: »

Monroes has always been on the corner where it now stands

Sorry, meant ownership, not the building itself.

soundbyte

inisboffin wrote: »

Sorry, meant ownership, not the building itself.

wha? Dominic Lydon owns the roisin (its leased out), the monroes own monroes (ditto).

Pool4Life

The Trappers Inn on the Tuam Rd have a great breakfast

inisboffin

soundbyte wrote: »

wha? Dominic Lydon owns the roisin (its leased out), the monroes own monroes (ditto).

*totally confused now*

Didn't whoever used to lease the Roisin then Lease Monroes for a while in late 80s and early 90s then? There was a big shift at one point I remember with the crowd. Or at least the same breakfast 'gig' hopped venues? Them was fuzzy days. I mean running the business as opposed to the physical building (as in the Finns/Kings *own* Nimmo's but Ard Bia leases it).

Tell me I didn't dream all this!

Mrs OBumble

Trisha's on Lower Abbeygate St.

Seaneh

JustMary wrote: »

Trisha's on Lower Abbeygate St.

This is where we ended up.

Not bad for €6.50.

Two sussies, two rashers, black and white pudding, egg, beans and mushrooms, mug of tea and a basket of toast and brown bread.

only complaint is there were like a teaspoon sized portion of mushrooms, which is like my favorite of a fried brekkie

But for the price, ya couldn't bate it with a big schtick.

Seaneh

Xiney wrote: »

mr waffle used to be my brekkie of choice in town, but they're no longer on middle street - unconfirmed reports of them going somewhere near NUIG but I'm never that side.

Mr. Waffle is sadly missed.

R.I.P. Mr. Waffle.

soundbyte

john mannion (front door, dail etc) would have had the roisin back then (he made it what it is). Didnt think he ever had monroes? You've confused me too!

Steyr

Hunstman FTW, Pudding is massive!!:D

inisboffin

soundbyte wrote: »

john mannion (front door, dail etc) would have had the roisin back then (he made it what it is). Didnt think he ever had monroes? You've confused me too!

Yeah, ok it was deffo when he had it I think, but have it in my head that he had Monroes for a bit too? Anyway, and either way, those breakfasts were gorgeous!

ErnieBert

GBC brekkie is always luke warm.

Trisha's is very slow.

Cellar used to be good but it is very dear now.

Busker Brownes is very tasty - they get Colleran's sausies and pudding - nyom nyom

Lynch's is a bit old fashioned but it is the best value and they also use Colleran's pudding

The Lisheen was the best it is no longer with us.

Gooseygoosey

Robbo wrote: »

Are you thinking of the Left Bank? That's was where Mocha Beans is now on Dominic St. They did a great breakfast.

The left bank was owned by the lot what are Riordan's /Finnegans

I am sorry, and I know that many will disagree with me, but I don't see the attraction of these places.

Both Riordans and Finneganss smell of feet. The food (a ninties menu of "traditional" irish food -- Lasagne, chicken curry and garlic bread) is at best boringly ok and at worst shockingly awful.

The service is between a poor bamboozled waitress who may or may not get your order right to a half decent waitress who will serve you when she stops flirting in a very uncomfortable manner with a guard.

I think that they are the elephant in the room and I did give the 2 places plenty of opportunity but never again. Sorry, I know loads of people will disagree with me.

I like Lynch's for breakfast by the way

sentient_6

Cellar and Finnegans have the worst breakfast & service in town. Especially finnegans when it comes to service. Your wan than seems to run the place is ignorant as f**k.

Frends is the best breakfast im my opinion. Food & price.

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sentient_6 wrote: »

Your wan than seems to run the place is ignorant as f**k.
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+1

Didn't want to say that in my earlier post, but couldn't agree more. On my final visit there, she ignored my specific breakfast order (no mushrooms, no brown bread, a soft egg), and managed to not speak a word to me until I went to the till (she didn't even acknowledge me when she came to take my order).

I said "lovely service with a smile" and gave a big dramatic grin in her face as I left. Haven't been back since. She's far too interested in the guy that does the bread deliveries to bother with customers.

fergywergy

finnegans is by far the worst,i would agree on that but it always seems to be busy must impress some people.elles on shop street do a good breakfast bap which is very tasty although more of a hungover brunch option.i ve heard good things about kellys(front door) and its always fairly busy on weekend mornings.daybreak do good enough breakfast rolls for cheap.

Maja

Cream Cheese Bagel in Providence Market Kitchen , you can also look at the walls...

Newport81

+1 you wont get better than huntsman pity they stop breakfast at 12 though.

Nowhere even comes close in town

holly8

inisboffin wrote: »

Yeah, ok it was deffo when he had it I think, but have it in my head that he had Monroes for a bit too? Anyway, and either way, those breakfasts were gorgeous!

maybe you meant Speedie Smith era? thats what I rem. late 80s. No Front Door then

poolfan

Home Plate has a very decent breakfast too. taaaasty!

Duffbeer

Worst food in general = Finnegans.... Left Bank was legendary!
Best......Riordans....and River Inn is very tasty also. Tried one of their breakfast omlets (spelling..sorry) last sunday and it was savage...
Cellar used to be good, havent been there in years
Pucan was great 8-10 years ago until one groggy sunday morning I poured a cup of tea and a cig butt landed in my cup.....never again i said..
Best way OP to find out is try them all!

mhigh86

ya friends on the tuam road is always good for a fry.

Madame Razz

Sam Baileys is good for brekkie. Good quality food. They stop at 12 Monday to Saturday and 3 on Sunday. Wish they served it til 3 on a Saturday aswell.

Like the Huntsman aswell; very relaxed there. Revive is good also, but at typical Revive prices.

inisboffin

holly8 wrote: »

maybe you meant Speedie Smith era? thats what I rem. late 80s. No Front Door then

Remember Speedie too. Just remember the good craic - but think it was early '90s at the height.

I seriously want a good fry-up now. Where's the cheapest?

sentient_6

brokenlaptop wrote: »

I seriously want a good fry-up now. Where's the cheapest?

Id say frends. Full fry up for about 7.50. You'd pay a tenner in town for what your getting.

Wompa1

I tried Riordans a few times due to the people raving about it on here before. It's not very good in my opinion. I get the idea people like it because its trying to be old fashioned or something. Haven't had Kellys breakfast I don't think. Liked the Living Rooms..it wasn't spectacular but that ketchup went very well with the wedges and sausage they served.

I have gone to the Galway Arms Inn quite a bit over the last few years. I really like their breakfast and the guy in there is pretty sound. Plenty of Bread, plenty tea. A good sized breakfast for what your paying.

The staff in Riordans can be unbelievably rude sometimes.

lalalovely

Wompa1 wrote: »

Liked the Living Rooms..it wasn't spectacular but that ketchup went very well with the wedges and sausage they served.

Kelly's is the same as The Living Room! The Staff, food preparation, suppliers or Chefs havent changed since changed its name! It should be the same Brunch!

steel_spine

If someone can tell me somewhere, whre when you ask for crispy bacon, an effort is made to ACTUALLY give you crispy bacon, I will patronise there forever.
Everywhere puts 'crispy bacon' on their menu because it sounds more delicious, but 99% of the time it's as crispy as damp laundry :mad:

CuLT

In Galway with girlfriend for weekend, Went to Jalepenos on recommendations here, good brekkie! Cheers!