Cafés

Situated in the busy Golden Island area of Athlone, the smell of freshly baked produce and friendly chat will draw you towards Poppy Fields. Whether you are looking for your caffeine hit and a little treat in a friendly and inviting environment or for tasty lunch, you won’t leave Poppy Fields hungry. With local ingredients and homemade breads, scones and desserts, it’s no surprise that Poppy Fields is a popular eatery with locals and visitors alike.

Classic china tea sets used for your favourite brew. A simple menu of soup of the day and sandwiches loaded with local produce. Wraps and salads. And the best tartlets and quiches you’ve ever tasted - freshly baked to order and coming out of the oven warm and runny and irresistibly delicious. Home baking to die for - buns, cakes, breads and scones. A small deli section allows you to buy some of this to take home. Ballinahown Tearoom is a treasure of a find. 

Steven & Martina's Linehan’s thinking is straightforward... don’t mess with fantastic ingredients, keep it simple! Bring out the best in them and serve in delicious sandwiches, salads, hot meals & desserts all made on the premises. All for reasonable prices to have here or to take home. And, judging by the deli’s popularity, it’s a recipe that works.

Eat Unique in Monksland are the healthy take away. Located just off Junction 13 on N6, Eat Unique pride themselves on making healthy eating easy with their collection of fresh, handmade salads and hot dishes served every week day. They are the epitome of feel good food with tasty, nutritious food that’s convenient and affordable. A must try is their Burrito Bowl or Fajita Chicken Wrap. Looking for a tasty snack? They also create a range of healthy snacks, packed with all the good stuff. All their produce and packaging is sourced locally as they strive to support local businesses. Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Open over 20 years, Savoury Fare is a firm favourite for breakfast, brunch and lunch for Athlone locals and visitors alike. With 3 restaurants in Irishtown, Monksland and Fernhill Garden Centre, Savoury Fare Athlone has been serving up tasty treats, delicious dishes and cakes and coffees. With great food and customer service at their core, Savoury Fare serves homemade, high quality wholesome food daily at their 3 restaurants. From firm favourites to daily specials, their dishes are sure to satisfy whether you dine in their restaurants or take away. Expect a warm welcome and food you love at Savoury Fare!

Harvest Homemade in Athlone Towncentre offers a wide selection of wholesome and homemade tasty carvery dishes, soups, gourmet sandwiches and most importantly sweet treats.