Sweet Nothings
Ballyconneely
Homemade Food in a
Thatched Cottage
by the Sea
Vegetarian cafe on the Wild Atlantic Way, Ballyconneely. Sourdough wraps, legendary cakes, and the beach around the corner.
Thu-Sat, 9:30am to 4pm · Seasonal opening
A Thatched Cottage Where Connemara Meets the Atlantic
Sweet Nothings sits in a thatched cottage on the R341, right where Connemara meets the Atlantic. The old post office turned cafe, with its stone walls and blue-painted benches outside, looks like something from a postcard. But the food is the real reason people come back.
Everything here is made from scratch. The sourdough, the wraps, the cakes, the falafel. The BBQ jackfruit wrap has its own following. The hummingbird cake gets mentioned by name in reviews. And the brownie with raspberries and cream has stopped more than one cyclist mid-ride. Dog's Bay and Gurteen Bay are a short walk away, so you can earn your lunch or walk it off after.
With 155 Google reviews at 4.9 stars and a Best Cafe in Galway nomination at the 2025 Irish Restaurant Awards, the word is well and truly out. But it still feels like a secret. Pull up a chair outside, order a coffee, and watch the Connemara sky do its thing.
“Such a lovely spot in Ballyconneely! The staff are some of the friendliest I've ever met, so warm and welcoming. The food is fresh, clean, and comforting.”
Kaela Burrows · Google
What's On Today
Vegetarian and vegan. Made here, from scratch. Gluten-free options on most dishes. No reservations, just turn up.
Prices approximate, from Aug 2023 menu. Please ask for current pricing.
Gluten-free bread available on request.
Made Here, From Scratch
The newer entrance with the day's menu on the board
From Our Visitors
“Sweet vegetarian cafe. Nice friendly service. I enjoyed a delicious Hummingbird Cake with my coffee. Good stop point after a swim or walk on the local beaches.”
Chris Robinson · Google
“A wonderful welcoming Cafe with amazing food options. Cakes are stunning. A relaxing stop on a blustery day. Highly recommended.”
Mary · Google
“Passed by on a cycling trip the other day. What a wonderful little cafe for a break! Friendly staff, nice vibe, good music, excellent coffee, and heavenly cake. GO THERE!”
Alex M · Google
Find Us on the R341
Old Post Office, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway. Open seasonally, Thursday to Saturday, 9:30am to 4pm. Give us a ring if you're making the trip.
Opening Hours
Seasonal cafe. May open more days in peak summer. Ring ahead to check.
Give Us a Ring
087 970 1221
Get Directions
R341, Old Post Office
H71 D282
Nearby Beaches
Dog's Bay & Gurteen Bay, a short walk away