Café · Sligo
Closed now Opens today at 08:30 4.2 on Google · 237 reviews
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| Monday | 08:30 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30 – 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 – 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 – 18:00 |
| Friday today | 08:30 – 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:30 – 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directions34 O'Connell St, Knappagh Beg, Sligo, F91 V8WT
Insomnia brings a café experience to 34 O'Connell St, Sligo. Expect good coffee, breakfast plates, soup-and-sandwich lunches and home baking.
If you are sightseeing, Model Niland Gallery is only 480 m away. By rail, Sligo Mac Diarmada Station is the closest station at 440 m. Sligo has 124 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. Poppadom is right next door if you want to compare.
Good to know: takeaway, delivery, table reservations and wheelchair access are available here. Doors are open every day. The earliest start is 8:30am on Monday, and the latest close is 6pm on Monday. Its public Google rating stands at 4.2 stars (237 reviews), with recent reviewers most often mentioning atmosphere and busy at peak times. A typical bill comes to roughly €1–10 a head.
| Cuisine | Café |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Typical spend | €1–10 per person |
| Google rating | 4.2 / 5 from 237 reviews |
| Good for kids | Yes |
| Address | 34 O'Connell St, Knappagh Beg, Sligo, F91 V8WT |
| Eircode | F91 V8WT |
| Phone | +353 71 933 5905 |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Open | 7 days a week · 65 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Sligo Mac Diarmada Station (440 m) |
| Nearby landmark | Model Niland Gallery (480 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 178 km |
| Coordinates | 54.27150, -8.47528 |
At a glance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
Ham, poached eggs, hollandaise, muffin
Soup of the day with half a sandwich
Bacon and maple or berries and cream
Parmesan, cos
Cream cheese frosting
Double shot
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of café. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 1pm on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for café venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
AtmosphereBusy at peak times
Came in for a quick lunch and to get some relief from the heatwave. Sandwich was great, but I brought with me a soda I had just purchased at another shop, and an employee very rudely told me I could not drink it in there. I have never heard of a restaurant with a rule like that. It was odd and the employee’s attitude was very off putting.
Great space on O’Connell street with loads of seating. Coffee is great and good atmosphere but I have to give credit to the two baristas Lena and Deirdre who always have a smile on their face despite often busy times. They both always have a enthusiastic welcome for all customers alike and I’ve personally seen them dealing with challenging customers very professionally. A credit to the hospitality industry , well done ladies, keep up the great work 😃🫶🏼🙏
Thank you for Ice Vanilla Matcha 👌
Regards from Poland 🫶
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Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 10:00 – 18:00.
It is currently closed. Opens today at 08:30.
Yes, takeaway is available.
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
Yes. Reservations are accepted — call +353 71 933 5905 to book.
The closest alternatives are Poppadom (10 m), Otto pizzeria and wine bar (20 m) and Cafe Fleur (30 m).
Insomnia has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 on Google, based on 237 public reviews. Reviewers often mention atmosphere and busy at peak times.
Most diners report spending about €1–10 per person.
Yes — it is listed as family friendly.
Sligo Mac Diarmada Station is about 440 m away, roughly 5 minutes on foot.
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