This eagerly-awaited second cafe in Doughiska opened on Thursday 18 July 2024, saying "We still have some work to do to get everything absolutely perfect but you have waited long enough" - and it was incredibly handy not having to queue for a seat.
They're located in the Doughiska Road Industrial Estate, next door to Spice Bazaar, in-between Tesco (previously Joyces / Centre) and the NCT centre / Galway East Primary Care Centre (and soon-to-be Mr Price!).
This unit was previously the occasionally-open Half Barrel bar - and The Captain has kept some of the original decor, while introducing some interesting lighting and artwork.
This is a new move into coffee for The Captain, who also runs a popular chipper in Westside.
The interior is cozy, with a couple of private corner tables, and a some with power sockets for laptops too.
To start with, they're open 8am - 6pm Mon-Fri, and 9am-5pm Sat/Sun, serving coffee, breakfast and sandwiches - with more to follow as they fine-tune what's needed.
The menu is still being developed, but a lot of work has been put into the coffee, which was fantastic the day we visited: great aroma, full-bodied with no hints of bitterness, and just the right crema.
