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Shells Cafe

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1,301 reviews#1 of 7 Restaurants in Strandhill€€ - €€€Irish Cafe European

Sea Side, Strandhill, Sligo Ireland+353 71 912 2938WebsiteMenu

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Face masks required for staff in public areas

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4.5 1,301 reviews

#1 of 7 Restaurants in Strandhill

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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, Irish, Cafe, European, Healthy, Vegetarian Friendly

Best Fish & ChipsLove this cafe.. great food offerings on the menu.. we enjoyed coffee and glu...The sandwiches were amazing,as was the staff.

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Sea Side, Strandhill, Sligo Ireland

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+353 71 912 2938

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Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, After-hours

CUISINES

Irish, Cafe, European, Healthy

FEATURES

Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront

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CollierTheRobber

59 reviews

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Out Of This World

We weren't even hungry. But as we sat there drinking our coffee and transgender beer we stared heavily at the food sailing by until eventually our eyes browbeat our stomachs into ordering off the rich and varied menu. I selected the ham and cheese toastie....Three words, Oh My God. Forged up above by Jesus God's personal angel chef, every bite I took of that manna sent spasms of ecstasy shooting through my soul. Before her meal Grace said, 'I'll just have something small' and opted for the warm winter salad with goat's cheese. It wasn't small. But it was paradise on a pearly plate. Shells is indeed 'heaven on earth'.More

Date of visit: November 2021

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gish27

66 reviews

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Lovely food

Ate here in October 2021, the food (BLT and chips), chicken sambo) were both lovely..staff were very friendly..just missed the breakfast menu but I'll make sure I don't next time I'm in sligo

Date of visit: October 2021

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tourl

118 reviews

Reviewed 13 October 2021

Wonderful staff

We had an amazing experience at this kittle cafe. The sandwiches were amazing,as was the staff. A must try before you head next door for deserts 😉

Date of visit: October 2021

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Clubworld76

47 reviews

Reviewed 5 October 2021 via mobile

Absolute gem

If you want the best breakfast of your life, coupled with an amazing view, perfect coffee, and the most unbelievable friendly service. You need to look no further than Shells. What Myles and Jane have created in this beautiful little corner of the world is...absolutely wonderful. I cannot recommend this restaurant more. Its perfect.More

Date of visit: September 2021

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rosceite

26 reviews

Reviewed 23 September 2021

Jaded

Shells is now an attraction in its own right. A fabulous addition when it opened first but now there are many other choices. The attitude of the staff leaves a lot to be desired showing little interest in the customers especially if you need to...queue ( you nearly always need to queue/wait for table). Real take it or leave it attitude. They can do this because people arrive from all quarters. Food is ok - not quite the novelty it used to be. But it is all a bit too cool for school....More

Date of visit: September 2021

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Tony M

28 reviews

Reviewed 22 September 2021 via mobile

Lovely food

Seen the place as we was walking went un for a bite to eat ... what an excellent place food amazing recommend a visit Reasonable price and excellent service

Date of visit: September 2021

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girlhastoeat

67 reviews

Reviewed 3 September 2021 via mobile

Not that good

Unfortunately Shells is not as good as it was when I visited several years ago. Maybe due to the impact of Covid. Maybe not. The caesar salad was drowning in dressing making the salad limp and the slices of fatty bacon looked unappetising, would be...better if pre cut into bite size pieces, especially for purpose of takeaway. The chicken was tasty.Coffee was fairly good.More

Date of visit: September 2021

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243MichaelL243

13 reviews

Reviewed 28 August 2021 via mobile

Great food excellent service with fantastic staff

Visited today great experience and COVID protocols adhered too. Fantastic food & exceptionally fresh produce. Great menu with good options and variety. Very busy with queue but well managed and worth the short wait 5-10 mins

Date of visit: August 2021

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Filo1972

19 reviews

Reviewed 15 August 2021 via mobile

Lovely lunch

Had a casual lunch with the family... soup and sandwiches outdoors on the sea front.... absolutely delicious especially the chorizo and sweet corn soup (which I was wary of but loved!)

Date of visit: August 2021

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ashta10

48 reviews

Reviewed 11 August 2021 via mobile

Beach day in Sligo

Love this cafe.. great food offerings on the menu.. we enjoyed coffee and gluten free cake and also had a breakfast.. great spot and very busy.. love it.. only a small criticism as a coeliac it important that the same utensils are not used for...gluten free food as ur regular food to avoid cross contamination.. love this place!More

Date of visit: August 2021

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