McHugh's Cafe

Dalton St, Clare, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland
+353 87 287 6987
$$$ Cafe
(82 Reviews)
Price Range €10–20

Welcome to McHugh's Cafe, a delightful spot nestled on Dalton St in the heart of Clare, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland. This charming cafe offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly embodies the essence of comfort food and community spirit.

As you step inside, you'll immediately be greeted by the friendly staff, who are dedicated to ensuring your visit is as enjoyable as possible. Though the cozy space might require a short wait for a table during peak times, the anticipation adds to the excitement of indulging in a meal at this beloved local gem.

McHugh's Cafe excels at serving up a menu that appeals to all ages, making it a perfect dining destination for families. The kid's menu is particularly affordable, ensuring that little ones can enjoy delicious meals without breaking the bank. For the adults, the offerings include comforting soups, hearty sandwiches, jacket potatoes, and flavorful salads. Don't miss the chance to try the superb baked potatoes, a customer favorite that comes highly recommended by Alice Gibson, who described them as “super!”

The sensory journey continues with every bite you take—imagine the aroma of freshly baked bread mingling with the rich scents of savory soups. Each dish is crafted to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. As Liam Pingree raved, "the coffee was the best we have had in a while," highlighting the cafe's commitment to quality.

One of the aspects that truly sets McHugh's Cafe apart is its dedication to customer service. Regular patrons, like Mary Craven, praise the team for their welcoming demeanor and helpfulness, further enhancing the friendly, local vibe. Don't be surprised if you're treated to a complimentary sweet treat, as happened to Liam during his visit—what a lovely touch!

Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite while your car charges, or you're simply looking for a cozy nook to unwind with a pot of tea, McHugh's Cafe is an excellent choice. So, step inside and experience the delightful flavors, warm atmosphere, and professional service that have locals and visitors alike returning week after week.

For inquiries, feel free to reach out at +353 87 287 6987. We can’t wait for you to experience everything McHugh's has to offer!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has kids' menu
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

82 Reviews
P CH (Duck watcher)

02 Oct 2025

Friendly staff and food is very affordable unfortunately prices although have gone up recently. Lovely staff but sometimes you have to queue for a table . Kids menu is affordable. We had lovely soup and sandwiches.

Alice Gibson

23 Sep 2025

Always a great experience at McHugh's. Lovely food, friendly staff and efficient service. The baked potatoes are super!

Thomas Clarke

22 Sep 2025

We visited here just after Christmas and while we were waiting for our car to charge just up the street. The first thing you noticed is space is limited and if you are looking to dine in a small wait might be required. It was after 12pm so I don’t know if they do breakfast but we were handed a menu with sandwiches, soups, baked potatoes and salads. I had the C-Amigos, the wife had The Real Boss and my daughter had ham & cheese toastie. For drinks I had the tea, which was lovely, and the two girls had coffee. The tea was loose leaf and was really good but the girls had to go back with their coffee as the waitress took the orders down incorrectly. The only hiccup was orders taken incorrectly, so we had to send back our daughters toastie as she asked for butter and no Mayo but it came down the exact opposite, same with the coffee orders for example she asked for a single shot coffee with two shots of caramel and she got a double shot coffee with a single shot of caramel. All that aside, I would go back as these were just human errors and didn’t take away from the quality tasting products available. It is on the expensive side as three sandwiches and tea and coffees cost €34 but as mentioned before everything was real quality and unfortunately prices are skyrocketing everywhere. Worth a visit.

Liam Pingree

25 Aug 2025

Such a friendly and welcoming café! The staff were so nice and helpful, the coffee was the best we have had in a while and yet super affordable. To top it off the staff were so nice they gave us some carrot cake for free which was amazing!! Would recommend this cafe through and through and will be returning!!!

Lisa Clarke

13 Aug 2025

We needed to stop and charge the car, and this place was just around the corner, so we popped in for a quick bite. The place is very small and compact, but they have an outdoor seating area out the front, too. The menu was mainly sandwiches, bagels, toasties, and I think jacket potatoes, I've added a picture of the menu. I think this is a family business, and the place is very nice. I ordered the boss and it was really tasty. My husband had the C amigo, and he enjoyed it. My daughter had a ham and cheese toasties. There was a slight mistake with her order. The waitress didn't ask if she wanted butter or mayo when we ordered. We were asked as it was being made, and we said butter but still got mayo, but they were very good and made her a new one. It was overflowing with ham, and she said it was very good. There was also a slight mix-up with our coffee, but that also got rectified. My husband ordered tea, it was loose tea, which you dont really see anymore, and he said it was the best cuppa he's had. Overall, we all enjoyed what we had, and I would go back.

Mary Craven

20 Jul 2025

Absolutely tops , staff are really welcoming n helpful, food is excellent, such a lovely place we go most weeks

Paul Mara

01 Jul 2025

Fine big pot of tea. Staff friendly though a little stressed

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