Business of the Month: Greenway Café 1709

  • Exterior image of Greenway Cafe 1709 Rathkeale outdoor seating area

Tucked along the scenic Limerick Greenway, Greenway Café 1709 is more than a stop for great coffee and fresh, local food, it’s a gateway to the well-known village of Rathkeale.

From visitors exploring Limerick Greenway to locals catching up with friends, the café offers a warm West Limerick welcome and a perfect pause on your journey.

To celebrate being Limerick Greenway’s November Business of the Month, Greenway Café 1709 are offering everyone who congratulates them on being Business of the Month 10% off their order.

Customers enjoying outdoor seating at Greenway Cafe 1709 Rathkeale

Part of a Vibrant Hub

The café is part of the Bloomers Restaurant Group and is located at the newly restored Limerick Greenway Hub @ Rathkeale. Nestled within the historic Irish Palatine Museum Building and adjacent to the beautifully restored 19th-century railway goods building, the hub is bursting with history at every corner. With ample car parking, fully accessible toilet facilities, picnic benches and a children’s playground, the hub is designed to make every visit convenient, comfortable, and fun for the whole family including the dog.

Display of baked goods at Greenway Cafe 1709 Rathkeale

Delicious Food with a Local Touch

At Greenway Café 1709 you can find anything from fresh scones, gourmet sausage rolls, açaí bowls, sandwiches to homemade pastries and indulgent sweet treats. Ingredients are sourced locally whenever possible, not to mention barista coffee, iced matcha and ice cream. It’s the ideal stop to refuel before a cycle or run, or to simply enjoy an afternoon with friends.

Greenway Cafe 1709

More Than a Café

Greenway Café 1709 isn’t just about food and drink, it’s a hub of community life. Visitors can connect with locals, soak up the history, and enjoy a warm and welcoming environment.

How Limerick Greenway has Impacted Greenway Café 1709’s Success

Limerick Greenway begins or ends in Rathkeale depending on your chosen route. It has been a major driver for local business. By transforming the old railway line into a safe and stunning route, Limerick Greenway has significantly increased tourism and footfall, bringing visitors eager for an authentic rural experience and a chance to explore the countryside. Greenway Café 1709 has benefited from this new wave of visitors and it has helped strengthen their service offering at the Rathkeale Hub.

Greenway Cafe 1709 @ Rathkeale Hub

Visit Greenway Café 1709 on Your Next Visit to Limerick Greenway

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