Tuam is home to the top cafe in Connacht

TUAM can now boast to be home to the top cafe in Connacht.

Leaf and Bean Cafe which only opened its doors in the town centre last autumn scooped the Best Cafe in Connacht title at this week's regional final of the Irish Restaurant Awards.

Over 500 people attended the prestigious awards where the top establishments in each county were named.

The team from Leaf and Bean, headed up by owner Damian Cosgrove were thrilled when their name was read out as winners.

At Leaf and Bean Cafe their passion is to excite customers by delivering healthy, natural food, drinks and remarkable coffee in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

The aim is to provide food that’s fun, fresh, tasty fairly priced, and swiftly served by people who smile because they want to smile.

“We have an appreciation for what we eat, for the journey of our food from farm to fork, and for the dedication of those working in the food industry to serve up Ireland’s finest food,” said Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland.

 

The Connacht Regional Winning Categories were:

Best Café – Leaf and Bean, Tuam, Co Galway

Best Emerging Irish Cuisine – Aniar Restaurant, Galway city

Best Kids Size Me – Café Rua, Castlebar, Co Mayo

Best Restaurant Manager – Eimear Killian of Brasserie on the Corner, Galway city

Best World Cuisine – Wa Café, Galway city

Local Food Hero – Stefan Griesbach of Gannet Fishmongers, Galway city

 

County Winners 2017

Best Restaurant – Kai Café & Restaurant, Galway city

Best Chef – Enda McEvoy of Loam Restaurant, Galway city

Best Gastro Pub – O’Dowds Seafood Bar & Restaurant, Roundstone

Best Casual Dining – Cava Bodega, Galway city

Best Hotel Restaurant – Upstairs at West @ The Twelve, Barna Village

Best Customer Service – Roisín Dubh Restaurant at Renvyle House Hotel, Connemara

Best Wine Experience – Sheridans Cheesemongers Wine Bar, Galway city

Best Newcomer – Hallorans Café & Restaurant, Oughterard

Pub of the Year – Paddy Coynes Pub, Renvyle