We are pleased to welcome Buddy’s Farmer’s Market, Co. Dublin and Tuar Ard Coffee Shop & Restaurant, Co. Westmeath to the Good Food Ireland® family.

These new exciting additions to our Approved Collection all demonstrate a superior food & drink offering focused on the very best local Irish ingredients.

Buddy’s Farmer’s Market, Co. Dublin

Buddy’s Farmer’s Market is a state-of-the-art Farmer’s Market store located on the site of Seed Potato. Seed Potato was established by Andrew ‘Buddy’ Mathews (Maurice’s Dad) in the early 1980’s. The Mathews Family were potato traders and still are. Maurice’s Dad Andrew is known as ‘Buddy’ by everybody and this was the inspiration for the name of the new retail store.

Buddy’s Farmer’s Market is a haven for those looking for a locally focused retail experience. The shelves are teeming with the freshest produce sourced from nearby farmers and producers.

A very popular draw to Buddy’s Farmers Market is the in-house bakery and coffee shop. The bakery is run by Michelin star Chef Udo Whitman and his team. Early visitors can expect to see and smell fresh Sourdough & house Baguettes, Sourdough Loaves’, Brown Loaves’. etc.

Tuar Ard coffee shop & restaurant, co. westmeath 

Embedded in the local community of Moate, Co Westmeath, is the wonderful Tuar Ard Coffee Shop & Restaurant.

Here, locals and visitors alike are treated to a charming mix of warm hospitality and delicious food that will have you making frequent returns. Tuar Ard is run by Shirley Rooney and her dedicated team and interestingly the café is located in the larger Tuar Ard Arts Centre which is truly a feat of community spirit and determination.

Tuar Ard Coffee Shop & Restaurant is a charming eatery full of warmth and bright smiles from staff as they welcome you and invite you to take a seat. There’s an extensive menu for you to choose from and all appetites are catered for whether you’re famished after a busy morning or if you’re calling in for a cuppa and a cake with a friend.

Moreover, if you want to grab something to eat on the go, you can also order food online and collect it at your convenience.

In terms of ingredients, produce is sourced locally where possible and their meats are sourced by nearby Moate butchers in support of fellow local businesses and the local economy.

Tuar Ard also has a small retail offering in which they sell their own homebaked treats along with a selection of products from local artisan producers.