Born in France and raised in England, I've got a straight forward sense of humour and hint of occasional wit that, if I'm honest, has landed me in trouble more than once 😬

I arrived in Galway back in 2005. Having worked in the hospitality industry most of my working life, I soon came to realise that working for someone else just wasn't my cup of… well, coffee!
I've always trusted my own instincts, and looking back now, I was probably a bit of a handful to my ex-employers - so to those of you who put up with my creative rebellions, I salute you!

After a couple of years running a franchise for a well known Galway company, I had my lightbulb moment: If I was going to do this, it had to be my way.
So, in April of 2011, Pascal Coffee House was born, in Edward Square, Galway, followed by Lower Abbeygate Street in 2015.

To mention the personal touch would be an understatement.

From the menus on the tables, to the photos on the wall. From the website you're browsing right now, to the Logo above the door, and the slightly-too-country Spotify playlist. Everything, and I mean everything, is a product of my own creation. No graphic designers or professional photographers. No website developers or Marketing Managers. Just me, doing what I love, the way I believe it should be done.

But let's talk Pancakes - because that's a big part of our story now. Believe it or not, our cafés weren't always all about pancakes. We used to serve more standard coffee shop food like sandwiches, soups and salads. But when Covid came along, everything changed. We had to streamline the menu and operate with fewer staff, which led me to make the big decision: focus on Pancakes.

And boy, did I not see the success that was about to hit us coming. During lockdowns, when the cafés were closed, I personally delivered thousands of pancake and brunch boxes all over Galway. The response blew me away. Our Pancakes proved so popular that when we reopened, we knew we had to keep them. The years following Covid have been our most successful yet, with each year beating the records of the previous one.

I don't say this lightly, because I know how hard Covid was for so many. But for us, it was a turning point. It forced us to think outside the box, and it paid off.

Now, as someone with young kids, now teenagers, I was always a fan of pancakes. But wherever we went, we could never find pancakes that didn't seem pre-made and reheated. So, I vowed that if we were going to do pancakes, we were going to do it right. Freshly made to order, fluffy, and delicious - Pancakes worth talking about. And judging by the queues and the love we've received, I think we got it right.

Fourteen years later, Pascal - Coffee & Pancake House, has become a well-loved part of Galway's café scene - proof that sometimes, trusting your gut (and a whole lot of hard work) really does pay off.

Together, we have an obsession with Coffee - Speciality Coffee - and a passion for good, honest, unpretentious food. Every item on our menu has been meticulously crafted by us, with the help of our kids - Charlie, Harry, Dominika and Sonia - to please our taste buds, and we guarantee yours won't be disappointed either.

We pride ourselves on the ability to surround ourselves with a top-notch crew. We personally hand pick every staff member, valuing personality over resumes. The result? The online reviews speak for themselves. A friendly, laid back, but always on spot-on atmosphere.

As well as our passion for Pascal Coffee House, we share our love of Galway with the Algarve region of Portugal. Having recently dipped our toes into the holiday rental property market, we spend a substantial amount of time there, putting the "Pascal" stamp on your next holiday. So if you fancy a break from the infamous Galway weather, pack your flip-flops and head to www.pascalvilamoura.com! ☀️

But for the time being, swing on by to Edward Square or Lower Abbeygate Street and give our claim to "The Best Pancakes in Town" a hearty taste. We can't wait to see you!


Pascal & Marta ❤️