Osta Cafe and Wine Bar Stephen Street, Sligo, County Sligo

"We went for a breakfast here, amazing. There is a Chilean guy working here who is handsome and kind"

"Tasty breakfast in popular cafe. Was happy to get real sourdough bread, as in most places what is advertised as sourdough bread is not. Location is super, overlooking the lovely river. There's a reason why this place is so popular with the locals! You can see that the owner really cares about food/service etc."

"Excellent coffee enjoyed looking out on Garavogue River"

"****Original review of 2 stars**** I stopped a local on the street and asked where would she recommend for lunch and she pointed out here so off we set. My husband and I and two kids both under the age of 4 secured a table outdoors at about 2.30pm on Wednesday. We asked for a highchair which we got. We waited a few minutes for menus then we decided on our order. A waitress came to take our order: we originally were going to order soup of the day, open ham sandwich and croque monsieur. We were told that there was no longer soup available or any ham left so we couldn't order either the ham sandwich or croque monsieur. She asked did we want another few minutes to decide, we said yes. Nearly 10 minutes later when there was no sign of the waitress, I waved at another to take our order. Order taken of chicken and spring onion Mayo sandwich@ €6.75; 3 egg omelette with all listed toppings @ €10.50; Breakfast bap €7.20; 2x Babyccinos €1.80; Americano €2.50 & Cappucino €3.20. Coffees arrived relatively promptly in dribs and drabs-Americano 1st, then the Babyccinos but I had to ask for the Cappucino. After 15 minutes of a wait after the last drink arrived, we had to ask where the food was as the kids were getting restless and we were ravenous. Others who came in after us who were seated indoors got served before us. At this stage, we asked how long more our food would be and were told a lot of orders came in together. We were on the verge of leaving. We were told 10 more minutes, I pointed out that my Cappucino was long gone at this stage thinking they may offer another, they didn't. Only after we complained and asked how long more did our food eventually arrive, 30 minutes after we ordered and 40-45 minutes after we had originally sat down. When a different waitress dropped it down, I said we thought the wait had been ridiculous and we were very disappointed & that it wasn't good enough. She apologised. The food was excellent to be fair once we got it but the good had gone out of the meal. I went to pay and told the girl that we were happy with the food but the wait was far too long and was told that they were short staffed today and that we should have been told when we ordered. I said because of this I wasn't leaving a tip. She said she understood. Service needs serious improvement. Staff came across as inexperienced and offered no redress. I wouldn't return nor recommend as a result. *********5 star 2nd review********* Redress kindly & promptly offered by owner after our first experience here so 2nd visit in a week by my husband and I and two kids. Everyone has off days and moments. Today, we ordered 3 egg omelette with all the trimmings, Eggs Osta and half portion of pancakes with maple syrup to share for the kids, a Cappucino, an Americano and two glasses of milk for the kids. Service matched the excellent food on this occasion. My husband said it was the best breakfast (Eggs Osta) he had had in a long time and my omelette was delicious. Keep up this standard of service and thank you."

"Was here on Saturday afternoon, just stopped in for a coffee but we ended up getting their pancakes with maple syrup, my husband got his with bacon and we both absolutely loved them!!! We sat outside and enjoyed the view of the river. Staff were very attentive. Blankets available if you get cold outside. Would go back in a heart beat! Great food, cakes looked amazing and well priced."