Loaves and Fishes in Athlone

We found this place by chance. It was a quiet, very pleasant place. The staff are super friendly and make you feel at home. Locals eat there. The food is homemade and delicious. The simplicity is wonderful. I recommend trying the soup of the day! Good value. However, there's a slight fishy smell on your clothes, nothing unforgivable, a result of cooking in such a small place. If you're passing through Athlone, eat there!

Best place in town for a fry and the staff are so friendly. Food is served fast and hot. Would recommend everyone to go grab a bit to eat

We were in at a very busy time and were part of a large group. Even so, the team delivered great food, at a fair price, as quickly as possible. We'll done

What an amazing 👏 bistro. The most wholesome generous salad l have EVER had. Gorgeous service, efficient and Affordable. Can't rate highly enough!

Go here once a week for breakfast and the service is great, the staff are lovely and the meat omelette to die for . Highly recommend

So glad we stumbled upon this place! They were closing as we came in but the host told us to come on in and order. Great service a d food was SO good. Highly recommend. Such a gem!

Popped in for lunch with our mam on her 70th birthday. Had delicious food. Stand were so friendly and engaging. Lovely birthday cake treat from staff . Worth a visit. Make sure and pop in for lovely food and atmosphere.

Very nice food and staff are extremely pleasant. It's worth a visit.

I was recommended to try the Left Bank Bistro for lunch when in Athlone, but because I hadn’t made a reservation, they couldn’t accommodate me; on a Saturday at lunchtime they were booked. The hostess recommended Loaves and Fishes around the corner and I couldn’t have found a more perfect place to eat lunch. The Traditional Panini was delicious: a thick slice of tender home-baked ham with mild cheese and mayo inside perfectly toasted, fresh, buttery ciabatta bread. I chose salad for my side - mixed greens tossed in a light vinaigrette and also accompanied by a small serving of a carrot/cabbage slaw in a light sauce. They were also sweet to bring an extra cup of balsamic vinaigrette which I didn’t end up needing after all but was also a nice thick balsamic. The service was excellent, the portions generous, and the ambiance perfect. They also have pastries to eat here or to go. Tucked away on a side street, it would be easy to miss. Perfect for solitary diners like me, or couples and families with young children.

We stopped in on our way from Galway to Dublin. The food was worth the trip! Our server was a delight. We had the specials of the day, panko fish and homemade ravioli. The fish was maybe the best I've ever had. It just melted in my mouth. Everyone of us thoroughly enjoyed the town, the meal and the service.