Galway, Ireland
RoastingSince 1997
From one small roaster to 13 locations
The Beginning
Cathal and Fionnuala Keogh open Mocha Beans on Cross Street, the West of Ireland's very first espresso-style café. Starting with a small handheld roaster, coffee roasting comes to Galway for the first time.
Salthill and Beyond
Word spreads fast. A second location opens in Salthill as Galway embraces the craft coffee culture Mocha Beans introduced. The roastery grows to meet demand.
First Recognition
Mocha Beans wins its first Blas na hÉireann award, Ireland's most prestigious food and drink accolade. Quality recognised at a national level for the first time.
Roasting for Ireland
The roasting operation expands significantly. Mocha Beans begins supplying coffee wholesale to restaurants, hotels, and offices across Connacht, bringing Galway-roasted coffee to the wider island.
A Fantastic Team
A decade and a half in, the team has grown alongside the brand. New cafés open across the city. The culture of craft, quality, and community that started on Cross Street now shapes every single cup served.
Resilience and Growth
Through the challenges of 2020, Mocha Beans doubles down on community. Online subscriptions launch, bringing freshly roasted Galway coffee directly to homes across Ireland.
13 Locations and Counting
From one small handheld roaster on Cross Street to 13 locations and a roasting operation that supplies the whole of Ireland. The mission has never changed: roast exceptional coffee. Deliver an exceptional experience.