7 of Galway City's Best Spots For a Sweet Treat
From sugary cinnamon buns and more-ish fudge to deliciously rich ice cream, we've rounded up seven of Galway's best places to treat yourself to something sweet.
Wild Churn Gelato
The West of Ireland’s first dedicated gelato brand launched this summer at The Creamery in Salthill – and it's already a huge hit.
Founded by award-winning Galway entrepreneur Ronan Galvin, Wild Churn brings their flavourful, authentic gelato to the Galway ice-cream scene. With lots of delicious flavours (orange chocolate, black forest, and kinder, to name a few) you’ll be hard pressed to choose just one.
📍The Promenade, Salthill, Galway
Hazel Mountain Chocolate
If you've got a chocolate craving, award-winning and sustainably focussed Hazel Mountain Chocolate in the heart of Galway City is a must.
Their chocolate ages for three weeks and is ground in stone mills for two days, to create the beautiful depth of flavour all of their sweet treats boast. From chocolate doughnuts to chocolate bars to chocolate truffles, you'll be guaranteed your cocoa fix!
📍9 Middle St, Galway
Magpie
One of Galway's most beloved bakeries (and for good reason), Magpie offers a variety of sweet treats made from high quality, organic produce.
From strawberry matcha muffins to apricot danishes and caramel croissants, there's something for just about everyone; and they've got a great selection for vegan sweet-treat seekers too.
They're known to sell out fast so be sure to hit the shop early or pre-order online!
📍Unit 12, The Cornstore, St. Augustine Street, Galway
Meltd
If you're looking to indulge, Meltd's gooey New York-style cookies are a decadent sweet treat worth going all in on.
Baked fresh in-house daily, they come in a range of decadent flavours like red velvet, biscoff and nutella.
For the full experience, get your cookie warmed up with ice cream and sauce to match!
📍3 Middle St, Court, Galway
Gourmet Tart Co.
With desserts as sweet as their origin story, Gourmet Tart Company are located on almost every corner in Galway. Founders Michelle and Fintan met in Galway University in 1990 before falling in love and starting their journey in food.
Sweet treat lovers will be spoiled for choice among their creamy eclairs, buttery pastries and heavenly tarts.
📍15-1 St Francis St, Galway
Bakebox
Artisan bakery Bakebox are home to lots of sweet treat stories. Many of their goodies come from authentic and traditional recipes and often come with a fruity twist.
From raspberry pistachio doughnuts to peanut butter squares and berry meringues, there's something for just about everyone.
You can beat their long lines by using their online ordering system!
📍21 Abbeygate St Lower, Galway
Truffle
Sister store of Le Petit Delice, Truffle brings a little slice of Paris to Galway. Their (active!) chocolate fountain on the wall of the shop is just the start of all they have to offer.
Peruse their rows of French patisserie treats, from flavoured fudge and macarons to cinnamon rolls and fancy cakes, before choosing which delights you want to take with you.
📍19 Market St, Galway
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