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Shells Cafe

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Seafront, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, Ireland

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S. M.

I love this place, visited a few times and always had amazing food. Staff are very helpful and pleasant. Great place to relax over tasty food and wee shopping.

A. M.

Lovely view, and fresh nicely presented food. Very pleasant friendly staff too

J. B.

Nice cafe to pop in Strandhill. It's the ideal place for a meal after a walk along the coast or a few hours surfing. Good menu for breakfast and lunch. There's indoor and outside seating. The cafe also has a deli and gift shop.

M. G. B.

I had a really nice lunch here. The staff were very nice. The only negative I have would be that the place was very cold, given that there are two ways in from the front and both doors were open I assume it was just because it was cold outside. Food was lovely though. Highly recommend it if you're in Strand hill.

B.

Lovely coffee & strawberry & rhubarb cheesecake. It was delicious! Staff very friendly & a wee giftshop to browse around afterwarda.

J. C.

Lovely quaint coffee /gift shop... Fabulous coffee and a really tasty wrap with a fab view and a beautiful beach to walk on xx love it and will be back...

S. F.

Super friendly service and food was delivered in a speedy manner!

j. j. v. r.

What a delightful little place.It is a well lubricated machine with friendly staff, great food and a runner that brings your take away with a smile on her face although behind a mask.I had the fish and chips and what better place to have this than next to the beach.Love every little bite and the view was Creator made🙌🏻🙌🏻😎😎

J. M.

Food was good (although I'd like my beef in the sandwich to be sliced a little thinner), but it was very tasty. When it was busy the wait was a little long and there was some confusion about an order which was made by a person who arrived earlier and who we joined, meaning that their order arrived some time after ours. However they are very friendly and helpful and reasonable prices for food. Thanks

R. Z.

They have a very delicious vegan dirty fries! I believe they also have a vegetarian burger on the menu. The cafe sometimes(if you’re lucky) does vegan cakes, I had a sticky toffee which was unreal! The interior is really cute, love the handmade jewelry they have!

M. O.

Started here with a caramel latte which was nice and sweet if that's what one enjoys. Then later on after hiking stopped in for a salad which was amazing!!! The cheese, dressing everything was delicious!

S. M.

Exceptional food in this tiny little haven. What a find this was. We happened upon this place and oh what a happy find it was for us. Vegetarian options available!

N. O.

Delicious vegan curry, great fresh OJ. We've only ever had good experiences at Shells. Love it.

G. M. B.

Fab food, Had amazing fish and chips. I asked what fish they used as I figured it wasn't Cod or Haddock, was told it was Cobblefish,and sustainable.. I wasn't impressed...

E. D.

Very good coffee, with variety of milk choices. Also offers gluten free treats. Very friendly staff.

L. M.

I was a first time visitor to shells cafe today. My friend and I had a beautiful break . Food and service was excellent. Deffintaly looking forward to going back again soon

M. S.

24/10/21. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Food choices and quality were very good. The staff were helpful and friendly. A very nice café and well recommended.

C. B.

Gorgeous tasty food, friendly staff and the coffee is 🙌👌👌

A. E.

Soup and bread was lovely. Cute gift shop attached too, where you can buy a loaf of the gorgeous bread

K. M.

Shells was recommended to us and I was glad it was. Absolutely delicious food, very decent sized portions and reasonably priced. Staff were very friendly and copped very well with an extremely busy breakfast period, every table occupied.

N. A.

It has a great atmosphere, but my fish and chips and tartar were a bit bland that day. My friends food wasn’t very tasty either, but in general it was a good experience. Maybe it was just that day as they were very busy. I will give it a second chance next time I’m in Strandhill. Lovely staff and the coffe was excellent!

C. M.

Great view for outdoor seating! Amazing food!

J. C.

Delicious bowl of hot chowder after a surf lesson at the beach! Highly recommend Shells cafe 👍🏼

L.

Very nice restaurant right on Strandhill! Loved their moules frites and got good comments on others’ cheese toastie and burger. Chips are a bit chunky but that’s just a personal preference :) Coffee and pastries are also quite good!

e. m.

Lovely staff , great food, always tastes very good and clean

A. L.

Never seen the attraction to this place was there recently as there were no other options in the village at that time,they had no WiFi so couldn't take card staff were quite poor I understand there are issues with staff retention the minute and it showed wouldn't be in any hurry to return.

B. A.

so! I know this place for years now! perfect spot for a delicious coffee while walking around beautiful Strandhill. And yes, I do eat here every now and then so I know the food is good and worth recommending..but!!! today's special- lamb shoulder - was PERFECT!! it was so good that I took another portion for take out to have it later. And I don't eat much meat at all. but this...magic!!! thank you!! please have it more often (I would set up allert on my phone even hahah). I feel grateful.

A. T.

Marvelous food! Extremely friendly staff, great location with view at the sea, they also have seating outside. Very popular breakfast place, especially on weekends. Very family friendly. The menu consists of mainly eclectic food, some vegan items, but also some hearty stuff with bacon. Great coffee, too.

d. r.

Great little spot on the coast. Nice twist on break role with Burrito roll with Siracha sauce, decent sausage Sambo too! Also after 12 really good toasting and the special board is great too

R. R.

Stopped in for coffee and cake & it didn't disappoint! Staff so friendly & helpful & service was food. Gorgeous little gift shop with lots of lovely items.

G. M.

Class. Great food, reasonable. Fab staff (thank you!). Sensibly Covid compliant. Will be back (again!).

A. B.

Lovely little cafe. Great food!

J. H.

Great food and service

B. G.

Stunning little cafe in Strandhill, very windy day, but the view from the cafe looking out at 20 ft sea waves, awesome, as was the food, beautiful food and the soda bread was to die for.10 out of 10.

C.

Food here is always great. I also love the little shop next door.

K. F.

Cool and Buzzing little cafe right by the sea. Hadn’t had a sausage sandwich in ages …. Was so worth it

T. M.

Nice coffee and veggie option. Great service. Lovely location.

L. S.

Definitely I’m coming back and I would recommended to friends. Staff are friendly, food is delicious and it’s healthy 💛

G. F. V.

Located at strand hill beach fron , shells offers good dining experience with fine dishes and friendly staff.

C. D.

Came for breakfast and a walk on the beach. Food was top notch. This is a very busy place but well worth visiting both the restaurant and the grocery store attached. The home made cookies are good for those not on a diet!! The owners recently published a cookery book which I bought and have made a few things from. Make this eatery part of your itinerary.

M. M.

The view is idyllic, the perfect location does exist for a fine cafe and shells has found it. The food is fresh, quirky, varied, wholesome and healthy nevermind simply amazing. The staff are very attentive, checking on you constantly without being intrusive. The only fault that I can find is the noise, due to its popularity it can get very noisy but hey its just a pet hate of mine. I will definitely be back the next time that I happen upon strandhill but maybe a trip to the seaweed baths will also be on the menu.

M. A.

Did I need a cupcake before breakfast? Probably not but it was delicious either way! The cake was a bit heavy, not light and fluffy and there was an equal icing:cake ratio, which was ideal. Breakfast was avocado toast and delicious (had to save half for later it was so filling). The wait was about half an hour around 10:30a for two on a Wednesday during Easter week.

s. l.

Highly recommend a visit. Delicious breakfast and coffee. The eggs even have woolly jumpers on to keep them warm. Picked up a few souveniers in the Little Shop also.

T.

Our favourite Café in strandhill because of the lovely prepared food (breakfast, lunch or cakes-all brilliant), the very friendly and hard working staff, the nice looking furniture and therefore the whole atmosphere! It's always busy because it's so good! ;) thanks you guys, hope to see you soon.

R. G.

Been dying to eat here for ages , loads of recommendations and amazing looking food picture on instagram etc .. finally did today and it was amazing , great food and great staff . I had the carrot cake after but my phone died so no picture

D. b.

Great food Great location

a. k.

Lovely place, good coffee, delicious food and cakes. Highly recommend

T. P.

Amazing food and lovely staff! Highly recommended if you are in Sligo!

F. D.

Staff members were very polite! The place was packed and people were coming and going all the time, but they managed to keep a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. The place looks nice and the food looked great (I only had a tea unfortunately!).

L. C.

A really nice spot for brekkie! Quirky twist on how to serve the usual fare but thoroughly enjoyed it.

J. L.

Great atmosphere. The breakfast & lunch options are great, the food is fresh and tasty. All the staff need a pay rise as they’re always run off there feet and are very consistent!

P. B.

Fab food after a trip up Knocknarea, the crispy roast potatoes got an all round thumbs up

P. D.

Great food..Best chowder iv ever had. Wonderful friendly service.

n. W. W.

Amazing choice of meals and can be powered in advance if required.Really tasty and considering how busy Shells Cafe is , your food/coffee/traybakes arrive quickly....well priced and fairly decent outside eating area.Stunning view over Strand Hill Beach. Definitely worth a visit.

M. M.

We had fish burger here 😋 was amazing will definitely go back to check out more

K. D.

The rare instance a place lives up to its hype. I'm an avid baker so I have pretty high expectations when buying desserts. All of the cakes I tried were good and their cappuccino is nicely made.

A. B.

Best fish & chips, good wine & great staff

D. W.

Very good food to be had here. Also great coffee, nice little trinkets in shop and a great view of the wild atlantic. A very peaceful setting and must sea in the winter months when the sea is at its most powerful.

r. m.

I always love to stop in here when in the area, great food and relaxed vibe about the place.

E. F.

Super breakfast spot and fab coffee

D. C.

Fantastic fish and chips and a great view

T.

I live in Wexford but am a Sligo woman. 2 weeks ago I called here with my Mum to get some takeaway food & drinks. The whole way the ordering process etc. was done was brilliant. Staff were so organised and very nice. Inside was spotless clean, again, while getting drinks the staff were so lovely. Waited outside for the order. Short wait, and I could see staff outside emptying the bins and brushing around the tables. When the food came it was gorgeous. Best BLT's we had in a long time! My Mum was nervous about going out, but she was really reassured by how well it was all done. These customers really appreciate all your staff's hard work to keep us safe. It is appreciated, and I was a proud (and smug) Sligo woman heading back to wexford.😀👍

m. m.

Great calamari salad. Iced Vietnamese coffee was delicious. Nice gift shop attached.

V. C.

Tldr: good food, friendly staff Had a soup and a drink. Both were great. Sea side view, a must visit if your coming to strandhill

C. C.

Shells is well worth a visit, it won't dissapoint. Can be busy and you could be waiting up to half an hour for a table but its worth it.. Buns and scones are also to die for..

C.

Lovely little cafe in Strandhill. We had breakfast here both mornings during our stay. We both enjoyed the breakfast burritos which really set us up for the day. Staff were welcoming and friendly and adhered to social distancing. We also took advantage of the take away cafe and treated ourselves to muffins which were delicious!

B. G.

Without a doubt one of the best places for breakfast/brunch in all of County Sligo! Everything on their menu has a small twist away from the norm. Amazing food.

N. R.

Great cafe for a burger, fish and chips or a coffee! They also have a retail store and have published a couple of books. Hunred percent recommend as the place to eat in Strandhill!

D. K.

4/5 Star. Quality breakfast, pleasant service, location to die for. Worth a journey. Back after 2 years - and Covid19 - and I think it's better than I thought. Great service, great food, exceptional location And good value. - enjoy😆😆

C. W.

Only open for bakery and coffee take out. Hazelnut coffee cupcake was good.

A. H.

The coffee was not too good. The interior not really charming. Slightly dirty, slightly worn out. I was disappointed.

K. Z.

Food was good. Service was prompt. No complaints.

K. C.

The best burger I've had in my life, the big boy beef burger 🍔

S. R.

Such a lovely spot with a gorgeous Sea View. Myself & the girls enjoyed a lovely breakfast here last week. Our server, a local girl named Claire, was very polite & helpful with Sligo activity & site seeing suggestions. The service was prompt & the food was delicious. I would recommend the Breakfast Bap! This place is also doing a v good job at being COVID safe :)

M. B.

Love this place especially after a good beach walk

P. B.

Healthy and good food, service a bit slow but friendly

M. R.

Very nice atmosphere. Astonishing view from the cafe.

B. A.

Amazing food in a picturesque location. Super friendly staff 👍🏽. Highly recommend

C. D.

Beautiful place ..had the most delicious raspberry and almond bakewell tart I ever had x x

F. F.

Shells Cafe is the best little seaside Cafe around. Good food great coffee and the friendliest staff. They also have a takeaway area where you can order breads, cookies, pastry, treats and also Coffee.

a. M.

Fabulous little cafe right on the sea front at Strandhill, Sligo, great food and outside seating with water bowls for your dogs. Gets very busy ardcul weekends and holidays.

s. o.

Superb !! Good venue and decor. Really special chorizo salad amazing!!

M. K.

Always great food and very friendly staff

G. B.

We got some lovely breakfast to sit outside. Great food & coffee, lovely staff. Great spot

D. K.

Charming little ocean-side cafe. The locals tell me it's 'the' place for breakfast on the weekends. I was only there for a coffee, but it was very good and nicely prepared.

L. S.

Excellent food. Worth the trip out. Scenery fab too.

R. K.

Always excellent! Can't beat the food or the view, and the staff is always lovely to boot.

T.

Received a gift basket a couple of times and was very impressed with the quality of food. The brunch basket had gorgeous granola, coffee, homemade jam, delicious savoury spread for sandwiches and lots of other goodies. The other basket had the best brownies I have tasted in any country (and I've eaten a lot), I'd vote them the best in Ireland. If you can't get to Shells during the lockdown, get them to deliver to you - it's so worth it. The staff are wonderful to deal with and went above and beyond to get an order out. I've eaten in Shells many times over the years and would highly recommend.

m. m.

the bezt coffe, jam, bread ans scrambled eggs we have had. I fully recommend this place

L. C.

Staff very friendly and helpful. They do great food as fast as they can. They serve great coffee. Affordable. The baby changing facilities are in the second cubicle in the ladies toilets. Very easy and well laid out. It's very small so when its busy it is difficult to find seats. Lots of parking spaces around strandhill beach. Great views of the beach. Highly recommend visiting this cafe.

A. M.

Lovely vibe about this place. Great coffee, food and bakes. Lots of quality vegan and veggie options. And then you've got the surf right in front of you when you're finished. Ahh!

B. H.

Lovely vegan honey and other treats!

J. S.

I had the most delicious broccoli soup 🥦

L. C.

Best Fish and Chips I had in Ireland! 🐟🍟

P. M.

Try the roast chicken and red pepper sandwich. Possibly the BEST sambo I've ever had

K. K.

Funky, hip Beachside cafe with a fab menu and great staff. First place I'll call to on my next visit

C. D.

Best fish and chips I’ve had in a while. Great service too. Thank you

S. L.

The breakfast in Shell's is hands down the best there is.... Is is simply wow and that sauce on the beans. The place is usually busy so you might have a bit of a wait to get a seat but your patience is well rewarded. The staff are polite and friendly and the service is fast. Prices are very respectable. If you ever in or around Strandhill be sure to visit, you won't be disappointed.

m. i.

The best sausage roll on earth. it was a dream on a rainy morning, the memories of each bite will be forever with me. The pinnacle of ham and mustards marriage. Was the pastry slightly sweet or was the pork glazed in honey? It's my birthday and I can do what I want! Will I wait around until I'm hungry again?

M. S.

Great food and nice atmosphere right next to the beach.

M. O. B.

Food is always amazing, very busy restaurant sometimes have to wait for a seat but worth it!!

J. D.

Fish and chips are to die for. Very clean and tidy.

C. M.

Nice spot for lunch, it can be quite busy so I recommend calling before arriving,

S. G.

Lovely place, delicious food

G. H.

The coffee was really good and knew what a cortado was, the cookie was perfect. I wish I had been in earlier and was able to try the food. I was eying some moules frites on someones plate which looked amazing. If I'm out this way again, I will definitely pop in for a meal.

M. B.

Lovely coff and gluten free cake

n. a.

Great Experience, good tasting food and perfect coffe on friday afternoon..

L. C.

Nice little place, great quality food. Can be busy and you may have to wait for a table but the food is worth it. Staff are helpful and you can have lovely views of the sea. The chairs aren't comfortable ( If like me you have a big butt lol ) can feel a bit cramped and noisy when very busy. All the food is fresh and well made, I love the eggs Benedict and the fish and chips and they have 3 daily specials if you want something different.

D. C.

They call it the best BLT in Ireland, best ome I have tasted in a long time for sure

L. C.

Good food at reasonable prices.

D. B.

Excellent Fish & Chips

J. C. C. O.

Best Fish and chips ever tasted! i will come back.

S. P.

Food here is beautiful. Went in for lunch and was told there would be a 20min wait time, which was fine as it gave us a chance to grab a coffee and have a look around the little store part of the cafe. We were then shown to our table and served the most delicious food which was well worth the wait! Also cater to vegetarians and vegans which is amazing!

J. B.

Lovely cosy place to have lunch. Great food choices for everyone including vegetarians. Also have a great selection of cakes in their shop connected to the cafe. Would definitely recommend.

A. G.

Lovely place. Great menu. Try the breakfast burrito its incredible. The C19 measures are reassuring and the staff are very attentive. Don't miss this place.

D. B.

Really fresh ingredients and well prepared food in a beautiful location

R. M.

Food was okay. It took 30mins for 2 melts to arrive. Not fast.

L. M.

The food was good but the service is unfriendly. My bill for soup and salad came to €12.20 and I was giving a €20 note plus €2.15 in change. The sour faced person in a green top wouldn't accept that and demanded the extra 5cents !!! What kind of customer service is that ? Money grabbers, horrible. She actually said in a condesending, cynical manner "Have a nice day".

M. W.

Fantastic brunch here, all 3 specials on the board looked amazing. We also tried the toasted ham/cheese/onion sandwich and I really loved it at first but then the sweetness of the onion relish was just too much for me personally. Cute little shop attached with some local goodies, and some quirky odds and ends.

L. K.

Went here for a lovely breakfast. Staff were friendly, food was quick and really nice. Would definitely be there all the time if I lived locally!

p. g.

Lovely food and good service

C. E.

Delicious food. Generous portions and reasonable prices

P. S.

What can You say about Shells BRILLANT NOT TO BE MISSED ON THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY

J. S.

Beautiful food and great staff. Highly recommend their breakfast burrito

E.

Perfect setting overlooking the sea. Excellent service, very attentive staff. Presentation of food exceptional. Went there for breakfast and was delicious and perfectly cooked. Good coffee too!

A. G.

One of the best establishment in co.Sligo. great produce and fantastic staff makes this place just wonderful. Ocean view is great company to your breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a coffee and cake.

T. N. L.

beautiful family run cafe with a little shop right beside it. great varied menu throughout the day

C. K.

The food is always fantastic and staff are so friendly! I've been here a hundred times by now and I just love everything about the place. Lots of vegetarian options also. Shells is definitely one of the best places for breakfast in Sligo!

C. C.

Excellent food quality and service. Dropped a star though from my previous visit a s when I asked for a toothpick horror of horror's I got a plastic one. Hopefully this will be be righted next time. Thanks for a great meal.

L. L.

Lovely place. Food was delicious. Little shop at the back has good variety of craft and home made bread and scones.

M. A.

Good food coffee and staff. Nice outdoors area to spend breakfast lunch or even just a coffee

A. A.

The food is high level, local produce and hot chocolate is one of the best I ever tried! Super good place

B. K.

Had a great brunch here on New year's day with good variety of breakfast options, some good cakes, smoothies and coffee also. The breakfast is served until 1 and lunches served from 12 so between 12 and 1 you have a big selection of options. Good healthy and vegetarian options available.

P. O.

Food & coffee here were excellent, will visit here when I return to Strandhill

n. m. h.

Best breakfast! The Avocado toast was just 👌

M. M.

Great service and wonderful staff, food is also delicious.

S. K.

Great cafe and great food. Little Shop is also fantastic spot to pick up fresh bread or unique gifts.

A. V.

Amazing food, vibe and staff. Couldn’t recommend more. Tried a lot of their food and never let down.

J. G.

We had lunch here. It's the bomb! The food was so good, the detail in the flavours were just so good. I love to go to a place that does the most it can to use the best ingredient available used in the best way. Made me so happy.

F. A.

Staff were very friendly. The fish and chips was very delicious. Would recommend the thai calamari salad as well

B. S.

Great food with the perfect view. Love their merchandise also.

M. T.

We ended up coming here 3 days in a row as it's in the perfect spot for a post-surf meal at strandhill beach. They do delicious breakfasts and lunches, with plenty of veggie options. The cakes (especially th coffee cake) are great and the hot choc is good too. The staff are all vey friendly and attentive - even let me charge my phone with their charger for a while. A true gem of a place :) There's also an attached shop with nice local gifts, jewelry and foodie stuff Find it easily at the what3words location ///charm.incurring.duds

D. O.

I had the Open Vegan Sandwich and it was really good, but they need to up their vegan game. It frustrating to ask if something is vegan and get the response 'Well it's gluten free' or 'Well, it has honey in it' - just say no. Also, charging the same price for the vegetarian burger without a bun and simply calling it a naked burger is insulting to one's intelligence - why would you pay the same price for less? Most burger buns, with the exception of brioche buns, are vegan, so the 'naked bun' creation is just laziness.

C. B.

Great place for breakfast. We really can recommend it.

S. P.

Was recommend this place by a colleague. We enjoyed our meal here so much, we went out of our way to eat here a second time on our trip to Sligo. Come hungry as portions are generous! Great coffee. Our second time here was on a Sunday and it was very busy... arrive in plenty time to avoid queueing.

A. J.

My family and I were in Ireland few weeks ago on vacation and stopped by the Shells Cafe for lunch we had the toasted ham and chicken sandwiches with all the frills it was delicious ,the service was very efficient the waiter was very accommodating went out of his way to make us happy. We will definitely go back the atmosphere was very cozy and warm.

G. S.

Nice atmosphere, fast service, good coffee. I liked the fish platter. The chocolate cake looked very enticing but was a bit dry. This place was recommended to me by several locals. I think it's worth a stop i fyou hppen to be in Strandhill.

S. M.

Kind staff and delicious food with ocean view

M. E.

Excellent food. Great staff really friendly and helpful

R. B.

Food, views and service always fantastic.

C. G.

Very tasty and reasonably priced!

S. C.

Great food and sea views - love to reward myself after a bracing walk along the dunes. You can tell everyone there is enjoying themselves. A quirky gift shop extension is always worth a browse.

J. L.

Extremely busy cafe. Nothing to write home about.I had an ok soup and an ok coffee. It apparently has an excellent reputation but dont really understand why. It is just a pretty ok cafe in a scenic location.Ice cream place a few doors down is well worth visiting.

I. B.

Had breakfast at this lovely Cafe and could not help feeling that I was in a Country eatery in rural Australia. The Bircher Cereal, according to my wife, was one of the best she has had. The menu is Aussie inspired and so surprised to see 'Smashed Avo' (Avocado ), a Melbourne Staple for a Saturday Brunch, on offer. Our waitress was lovely and all said well worth the visit.

S. M.

Shells is brilliant, love the atmosphere, the staff and of course the food. My favourite place for fish and chips anywhere! Seaviews and fresh fish and chips is very hard to beat.

S. C.

Had a nice flat white here. Shells has well trained baristas and good speciality coffee so the drinks are always good. However the place is always uncomfortably busy and the layout /flow of people is poorly designed. In the shop section there is just a big jumble of people queuing up to order / others entering through the door/others browsing trinkets/ others waiting for coffees and staff bustling through with trays from outside. It's uncomfortable /noisy and I feel like it could be so much more pleasant if the flow was just controlled/thought out a bit better.

K. N.

Amazing brunch and very well presented

N. M. H. (.

An absolute must when in Strandhill, food and service are second to none in this café right on the shore, there is also a shop on the premises selling healthy produce, fresh baked goods and take-away coffees. If the weather is nice there is also an outside dining area too. Peak times can be busy, they dont take bookings, put they take names for the queue, its well worth the (usually short) wait.

S. K.

Excellent food, really great service, staff took great pride in the restaurant,

C. N. F.

We love this place! The breakfast is incredible, the coffee is great and the adjoining shop is adorable.

G. A.

Lunch here on our road trip. Had a wee wait to get a table but it was worth it. Food was very good and it’s in a great location. After lunch we watched the local surfers tackle the pre-storm Ali surf!

J.

Food is good, but orange juice is watered down & is disappointingly out of a carton considering it isn't cheap. Service is usually good; although the same cannot be said for the little shop where I often get served with aloofness. I've even been short changed & when I've politely pointed this out I've had a less than pleasant reply.

D. M. S.

Absolutely amazing experience here, such friendly, happy and helpful staff, especially Luke who looked after us so well.. Definitely will be back to visit this fabulous restaurant again, loved it..

J. O. N.

Yes good food for family good menu Freshly prepared as you want it. Sea view ample parking. Try the coffee best ever freshly ground.

C. C.

Offers vegan options. Two today. The open sandwich sounds good but we had the veggie plate of the day: penne with seaweed pesto, asparagus, zucchini ribbons and cherry tomatoes. Fab!

M. P.

Love Shells' philosophy, fresh juices, innovative food and store products! It gets very busy on weekends and holidays, though, so they don't take bookings and you might have to wait - keep that in mind if planning to eat with your little ones at brunch or lunchtime, or else they'll get hangry ;) Inside, decor is lovely but it's small and when busy it can be feel crowded. There's wooden tables outside with clear windscreens - those are a great alternative to noice/crowd or to avoid waiting to sit inside on sunny days :)

D. D.

Nice seaside coffee shop & bakery/cake house overlooking the beach at Strandhill, just outside Sligo Town. Food was delicious with the Lambwich being exceptional. Lots of homemade cakes etc for desert offerings, all looked nicer than the other. All in all really nice food in comfortable surroundings. excellent.

T. d. B.

Great food, good coffee, lovely staff.

A. M. E.

Lovely food. Great location. Very friendly waiting staff

S. R.

Delightful place serves fantastic healthy and good food and staff is so professional and friendly. We have been here a few years ago and it hasn't changed a bit.

D. G.

Delicious food and diverse menu, and best lemon drizzle ive ever had

C. B.

Food was quite nice, staff hang around like vultures that were very quick to clear tables under our nose without asking if we where finished and hurry us out. Was told to check this place out but would not go out of my way again. All in all wouldn't recommend at all, head into sligo town for food.

B. M.

Excellent food and fabulous location. Very busy. Staff seem hassled. Would recommend cakes and vegan choices.

J. O.

Fab service, spectacular views, best sandwich ever

m. k.

Who there for a meal, planned by a family member for my mum's birthday, really good food, staff are very professional and kind. Very busy, very popular and in a beautiful location.

J. S.

Amazing coffee and pastries. Staff aswel super friendly.

K. S.

Whilst in Ireland for a short break we were highly recommended to go shells cafe.what a absolute gem of a place.the staff are incredibly friendly & polite,the food is of a very high standard & the atmosphere is very vibrant. It is all of these qualities that make this a place you must go to .

G. W.

Lovely place with great food and stunning views. Friendly staff and good service round out the experience nicely.

S.

Shells Cafe is a lovely, picturesque cafe along the seaside. The food is always good but it's always busy. There is the main restaurant/cafe with a takeaway coffee shop attached to the side (which also sells little gifts). It is a must if you go to Strandhill!

W. D.

Excellent food all day or stop in for coffee and delicious homemade pastries. There's a great little gift shop area as well. Can't miss it.

Y. D.

Best Cafe I was ever in. Amazing food staff brilliant but extremely busy and always have to wait for a table . Well worth the wait.

R. D. P.

Lovely coffee and cake shop with some outdoor seating available. Reasonably priced and very friendly staff

V. N.

Lovely small cafe serving delicious wholesome food, good kids menu. Eat in or out & watch the waves.

J. G.

Great food, nice staff, a bit of a breath of fresh air. Top spot

S. M.

Excellent food, lovely staff, massive portions good value

T. M.

Nice setting and service, clean. Pleasant staff. Food ok, but I'd advise tasting before adding salt. Nice atmosphere. (No wifi)

f.

The fish and chips were cooked fresh and came out hot crunchy and very very tasty. Also very reasonably price. Had to wait for table as it was very busy but well worth the wait

M. Q.

Worth every mile of the drive down from Donegal

H. S.

Shells is a welcome sanctuary from the wild winds of this little seaside town. Great home cooking which is guaranteed to warm your cockles after a brisk walk on the beach. Everything on the menu is made fresh daily onsite and is always served up with a smile. I have sampled everything from the sandwiches served on pillow fresh bread through to the famous fish and chips. Whatever you are hungry for Shells provide a substantial supper. Don't even get me started on the cakes - if you cant fit one in don't leave empty handed - believe me you will regret it - get a sweety to take away. All the cakes and slices are delicious as the view.

D. G.

Great food and service. Nice terrace

T. M.

Decent food, well priced lunch menu. Lovely seaside location.

D. J.

Really good food here and a quality cup of coffee.

D. R.

Atmosphere outside is very nice. Food os generally good. However. Had to wait close to 40mins for the breakfast after ordering.

A. M.

Lovely cafe and good menu. Nice food and friendly staff. It is generally quiet busy but worth waiting for a table 😁

D.

A lovely atmosphere with a great location. Even in horrible weather it's great to pop in for a coffee and a bun. They do good eggs too!

C. P.

Awesome delicious food oukey priced. Sometimes too busy and hectic, but still friendly staff which will help you out with any question.

J. D.

Had breakfast everyday here, unbelievably delicious. Best scrambled eggs of all time!

I.

Very nice spot, great atmosphere and excellent coffee. The eggs Benedict with salmon were super fresh and tasty. Can only recommend.

b. o.

Just came back from 3 weeks in Ireland. Really nice place so chilled out. Lovely coffee and with a view of strandhill beach. What more could you want.

D. H.

Chilli Eggs here - probably the best breakfast I have ever had. Great little cafe. Coffee was good too.

P. D.

Delicious food and friendly staff.. We had calamari salad and it was top class

J. K.

Pleasant Staff fish and chips was excellent topped off with a very nice coffee. Could recommend a visit and a nice sea walk after.

A. R.

Awesome food for a very reasonable price with Great service, but remember all good things take time so be prepared for a small wait for a table during busy periods you won't be disappointed

S. M.

Expect a line. Even early in the morning there will be a wait for a table. Very tasty food and great quantity, but way too busy to have a conversation.

P. D.

The best place to eat and snack in Strandhill,,Sligo. The views over The Wild Atlantic Bay are to die for, so spoiled yourselves and visit this establishment. 🍰🍜🍨🍔🍲🥚🌮🥑🍅🍉

B. F.

Beautiful coffee and amazing selection of food , gifts etc

L. G.

Amazing little cafe over looking the beach. Food was great and the staff were very nice and warming. They also do great coffee with soya almond and coconut milk available

T. C.

Very nice cafe with very good quality everything. Can get very very busy but it's well worth the wait. Definitely worth a visit if your in the area.

N. M.

Fab coffee veggie sausage rolls are amazing Tunisian orange cake 4.75 for a bite or two not quite sure maybe a bit overpriced but queues don't lie well worth the visit

H. K.

Quite good menu. Quick service and very helpful staff. Food good with quite large portions and all at normal prices

K. T.

Great food as always. Was a chilly but sunny day so we were lucky to be able to sit outside and enjoy the fab view

A. F.

Great start to the day. Food is perfect, staff are super, fab place to eat. Highly recommend!!!

j. 7.

Great staff. Vet nice and friendly vibe. Good that it is open during the pandemic.

F. M.

Awesome.......right on the ocean!!!!! Fantastic food. I purchased their cook book it is great. I could sit there for hours.

L. H.

Excellent fish and chips. Staff were brilliant too

M. P.

Super spot with fantastic food! Well worth a visit! Keep up the good work guys! 👌👏

A. D.

I visit my grandson in sligo every 3 months and we always make a point of going to Shells cafe in Strandhill. It's got everything - beautiful location and stunning views, the smell of the brine, sandy beach for great walks and fabulous food at Shells. I love the whole ethos of Shells and the quality of their foods and drinks. If you are ever in Strandhill, anytime of year, visiting Shells is a must.

C. Ó. M.

Got the last coffee before they closed for the holidays and it was absolutely delicious.

C. H.

Great food. Worth a visit after a lovely walk along the beach.

M. A.

Perfect place for post or pre walk / surf food and hot drinks. Great food and coffee, lovely staff.

J. L.

Food is amazing, great coffee cakes - you need to try the open chicken sandwich

D. H.

Great spot for lunch or a quick snack. Staff was super friendly. It can be a little crowded but the wait is worth it.

J. M.

Always a pleasure to eat here Extremely good service and friendly helpful staff. Thanks for the gluten free food too.

M. B.

Brilliant food and coffee. Friendly staff

A. E.

Good quality food, decent prices and a seaview. what more can you want?! little shop next door if you need anything to take away.

S. B.

Very nice food, good service and nice deserts. The only thing is is that it's always very busy, and it takes a while to be served.

M. S.

Great place. Beautiful view and lots of vegan options

r. m.

Busy spot.great view of the sea . enjoyed our fish and chips love the lemon flavoured mayonnaise.

N. M.

Stopped in Shell's for breakfast after a wedding the night before in Castle Dargan..food was delicious..staff were lovely..the view was simply amazing..loved it😊

T. C.

Great food, great atmosphere, great location. The girls always make myself and my granny or whoever I'm with feel welcomed!

A. H.

Loved the food here and the coffee. Great view of the back of cars, if that's your sort of thing, then the sea front!

M. F.

Class place. You have to go if your visiting Sligo. So Cool and the food is first class. Love the place. Micheal Feehily

A. M.

Savage view and class food . I had the beef burger and fries . Top class ... and eggs Benedict for breakfast which was the best I've ever had

D. J.

Lovely lunch with fresh ingredients. Staff very pleasant .

A. B.

A must visit while in Sligo. Very popular. If it's busy be prepared to book a table and come back in 15 minutes.

L. B.

Lovely.. Breathtaking views of sea.. Even met the lovely Kian Egan from the brilliant Westlife!! Grt day:) food delish, shop has lovely take away coffee and food

J. R.

Always a pleasure to visit here, really friendly staff. Great buzz and atmosphere and the food is always great

A.

They make the best chicken burgers here. The staff are friendly and the wait for seating is always worth it

D. N.

My fave in norgh west for casual brunch..love it. Always try the specials board. Food always top class,thank you

R. S.

Always great fresh food and very busy with wait at weekends. Outdoor seating with the Atlantic just metres away.

T. D.

Always look forward to coming here... The food is amazing and always presented with a high standard. Can't wait to return.

S. M.

First Class! Staff absolutely lovely - very welcoming, attentive, polite & professional. Food and ambiance brilliant.

H. P.

staff very nice as were the views went here a few times could have more choice food wise though

M. P.

Love Shells. Creative tasty food, great services and wonderful views. One of my very favorite cafés.

E. M.

Fabulous food - super friendly staff. I would highly recommend

S. L.

Unreal food ! So tasty! Lovely, friendly and helpful staff! 👌👌

G. G.

Best coffee in Sligo

C. M.

Great service from lovely people

L. L.

Excellent food and very pleasant Staff. Small menu but delicious.

D. O.

Great food. Nice staff. Enoy your meal watching the waves crashing in.

C. M.

Great location. Great food. Amazing scenery, lovely atmospere. Well worth a visit

H. J.

Food and service was amazing, would definitely recommend.

D. C.

Really love this place. We actually travel over 50 miles several times a year to have lunch and a desert hear.

D. G.

Alway special To go to shells when we visit strandhill. Would not be complete without a meal there. Great Food great location. Great staff. Very memorable café

M. O. D.

The food was lovely but the portion was small and overall very expensive

a. s.

Terrific food, great service and good value.

L. R.

Fantastic for breakfast over looking the sea!

G. K.

Excellent food and a lovely friendly atmosphere

F. H.

Great food. Not overpriced. Ocean view. What more could you ask for?

C. H.

Just fell in love with Shells.The staff and the food and the atmosphere is amazing. 100% recommend. Will be returning soon again.

J. L.

Great place to go for breakfast or lunch, top quality ingredients to make great meals. Great coffee also

H. G.

Very good food reasonably fast big crowd the best chips sense Dublin b u r d o x everything was of a high standard

C. M.

A must for anyone in the area, looking forward to our next visit

A. M.

I highly recommend Shells Cafe, the food is amazing and you can enjoy it looking a beautiful landscape. Service good and very good value!

D. G.

A great Cafe & as I write struggling to think did I ever have a breakfast as good, Strandhill it's location is such a vibrant village with lots to do, definitely worth a visit

I. N.

Nice and tidy cafe with a straight view to the stony beach. Breakfast till 1.00 am. Great fish&chips

M. A.

Great chicken salad. Superb Irish bread. Worth the shor detour if you are on the Wild Atlantic Way.

S. O.

Always busy so be prepared to wait but worth it. Great coffee and food is consistently good

T. W.

Great food and service. Nice for a quick bite and coffee.

V. S.

Good menu. Nice food. Nice staff. Can be a bit tight for space

R. E.

Amazing from experience to food. Staff are amazing and friendly and it's overall just a great place

S. H.

The best place we ate in Ireland.

M. K.

A lovely place with ocean view. try the Dainish on Saturday... huge full of raisins and delicious!! Also allows cash back as no ATM near the place

P. D.

Brilliant location. Great coffee and food AND very doggy friendly.

C. D.

Food is fabulous friendly staff perfect after a walk on the beach. Good veggie options

L. K.

Very busy on Sunday morning. Expect a 30 mins wait for a table. Great breakfast though. Worth waiting for.

D. M.

Coffee is best ever particularly from the take away side ... food is good but the frantic pace of coming and going in small cramped space make it not a very pleasurable experience.

I. N.

Great food, great deserts. There is usually a queue outside when it's nice and sunny but very worth it.

D. T.

Excellent coffee and views. I didn't eat here but the food looked wonderful!

S. M.

Excellent food. Definitely worth a visit

T. O.

I love Shells, the food is fresh and so delicious. Well done to all the hard working Staff.

R. v. d. h.

Great food, lovely atmosphere and love the little shop!

M. G.

Fab food, gorgeous location and the staff are superb!!

r. d.

Never fails in fantastic grub, service and ambiance........have had a lovely day. Great wee gift shop now open next door!

r. h.

Perfection. Quite possibly the nicest food I have tasted in years... Restaurant quality food at cafe prices.

G. B.

Delicious food and fab views of the sea🌊

M. B.

What a wonderful place. Just love it. Food, Staff and Location are outstanding 😀

E. L.

Food was amazing and staff are wonderful! Most fab setting for a cafe!

K. D.

Lovely service, food, selection, and modest prices.

L. G.

Great food, friendly and accommodating staff and a shop laden with unique goodies and gifts.

L. T.

Food is nice and service is good but its a small venue so they cant always accomodate you

Z. S.

Some vegan options.

C. M.

Excellent food and service will definitely recommend and return soon

M. H.

Beautiful food at a gorgeous location, will have to return very soon again !!

J. C.

Great little cafe wirh good selection of food. Lemon squares are a must taste

D. V.

Amazing place!

J. D.

Great food. Very busy so hard to get a table but fantastic location.

A. G.

Beautiful location by the beach at Strandhill. Simple cafe with a great menu.

L. H.

Absolutely worth a visit, the homemade soup and fishfinger & chips sandwich are top class.

S. C.

Fresh food, friendly and efficient service, and at a good price. Ticks all the right boxes!

G. F.

Great friendly service, excellent home made brownies, coffee was good too.

A. B.

Fish & Chips were tasty. A nice place to stop and have a bite to eat outside on their patio.

S. S.

Fab food & friendly staff. Well run cafe with the additional shop next door for takeaway.

m. p.

Lovely soup & brown bread for lunch, perfect after a walk up that steep hill

C. P.

Lovely place staff lovely menu needs updating and pricey also

K. M.

Good food reasonable price.. walked in and short wait for table

S. K.

Fantastic food. Friendly staff. Not expensive

R. H.

Lovely place for food and coffee and drinks

S. N.

Always a great spot amazing food and fantastic service

L. H.

Very nice surrounding excellent coffee and fish and chips should be sampled.

C. H.

Really good food and friendly staff. Reasonably priced and a good view of the sea.

A. B.

Great food, staff, location and views!

R. J.

Most heart-warming and cosy and authentic place in the west coast. You feel the love as soon as you enter. You, me and the sea <3

B. M.

Lovely to sit inside, have a coffee and see the surf (over the cars). Good food.

M. B.

Lovely food and can be very busy at peak times.

c. n.

Great place. Lovely staff. Food was lovely. Will be back

K. W.

Nice menu, good service, would eat there again

M. M.

Loved it. Brilliant food and nice friendly staff

G. K.

Great food and finally found a Double Espresso the way it is suppose to be!

S. c.

Excellent food, friendly staff...

G. B.

Excellent brekkie, great coffee, great views... food great but merchandise overpriced...

P. B.

Great food. Wonderful location.

M. M.

Love love love this place. Excellent food excellent service always

S. M.

Had a fantastic breakfast at Shells. Nice place to relax and enjoy the view.

C. O. D.

Only ever disappointed if it's too busy to get in. Never disappointed with the service or the food & coffee

e.

Great place.. very tasty food..well priced

e. k.

I highly recommend the fish and chips here it's very tasty the staff are friendly and the scenery is beautiful🌅

N. C. M.

It's a lovely place and it has very nice pancakes and ice cream😋

K. B.

Fantastic food and a view of the Atlantic ocean to top it off.

J. W.

Super tasty breakfast. Nice selection. High recommend.

s. g.

Great food all local with a wonderful little shop

A. P.

Great food,coffee and atmosphere

S. G.

Great veggie burger .

E. E.

The food here is so good it's worth coming to strandhill just to eat in Shells.

F. H.

Fantastic food and great service, also a great view of the waves

J. M.

Very good service from friendly staff.

G. M.

The food was gorgeous. The fish and chips were Devin's😘

S. A.

The food was great, but the cappuccino was even better!

D. P.

Great food and extremely friendly staff

S. K.

Friendly staff. Lovely food. Excellent coffee

F. K.

A fantastic place to start the day with a home-made breakfast, meet a friend for a snack or even buy a last minute gift.

d. f.

We enjoyed a very tasty breakfast in this cafe.

E. W.

Shell's is a fab place to eat in Strandhill - always busy which is a testament to the delicious food on offer!

F. D.

Great food and very friendly staff

D. P.

Excellent food and very attentive staff

V. R.

Lovely

Ł. R.

Testy food, oldschool atmosphere.

N. P.

Delicious local food, coffee and juices at great prices, well recommended

J. P.

Lovely food and gift shop. Lovely fish and chips.

F. L.

Lovely food, excellent location

S. B.

Great spot. Good food/coffee and friendly staff.

P. H.

Beauitful lil place food was amazing

K. F.

Good menu but overenthusiastic service & somewhat overpriced

A. W.

Always love going to Shells for Sunday brunch.. Worth the wait on a table

D. H.

Very cold door should be closed.Stsff excellent. Food very good.

D. K.

Great place, right on the sea, good food done well

D.

Great place and amazing food

T. L.

Great place, great food, very popular...😀

H. S.

Great food well worth the wait, very busy

B.

Loved the fish and chips!

T. M.

Consistently excellent food and lovely atmosphere.

M. M.

Delicious food, great place to eat main and dessert...

A. F.

Gorgeous food

M. B.

Excellent food and great service.

P. D.

Great staff and fantastic coffee. Love this place.

P. M.

Lovely food and well presented

S. R.

Fantastic views, great staff and delicious food!

H. H.

Great products. Macha latte was soso, the brownies are AMAZING!!!

D. H.

Fab food & coffee and friendly staff 👍🏻

f. h.

Fab food, location, staff and price. Love it.

M. A.

Great spot. Always busy. Lovely food.

S. H.

Everything is perfect, home made with love, sourced locally and served hot fresh. Yum

P. J.

Great breakfast, service quick despite the crowd.

D. B.

Grand spot for a quick bite Friendly staff add to the experience

M. T.

Super stuff done really well. Great coffee

B. M. C.

Great family spot. Make sure you get there early!

c. w.

Fish and chip was amazing

P. F.

Fab food, friendly staff & child friendly

P. D.

What a lovely spot

F. R.

Well worth a visit. Excellent fare. Browse while you wait

J. G.

Great place by the beach. Excellent food!

s. b.

Great food, service and views.

P. B.

Fantastic bread, get a loaf! Get two! And a coffee!

M. T.

Great food choices, beautiful view of the shore

A. R.

Best irish breakfast ive had in years

F. L.

Best chips I've ever had!

P. K.

Great coffee and cookies

A. M.

Good takeaway coffee, too busy to wait for a table

A. V.

Nice food, great view on the bay

B. O.

Beautiful setting. Lovely food.

J. H.

Vibrant place with good breakfast, can get very busy so get in early.

j. s.

Lovely atmosphere brilliant food

P. M.

Surfy, cool location, fab organic food, eat while watching the highest waves imaginable.

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