Cafés
My favourite spots for caffeinated brews and delicious bakes
My fave coffee in town and their cardamom pastries are to die for!
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Kalve Espresso Room
38 Stabu ielaMy fave coffee in town and their cardamom pastries are to die for!
Mīkla
42 Dzirnavu ielaAmazing sourdough and pastries, good Nordic design and friendly staff.
MiiT Coffee
10 Lāčplēša ielaVegetarian food and good coffee. A lovely place to work at.
Better Bread
31 Dzirnavu ielaGluten free bakery with fab design. Small but mighty.
The best Berliners (doughnuts) in town. It feels a little like Paris.
31 abantu bendawo batusa
Kukotava
10/12 Tērbatas ielaThe best Berliners (doughnuts) in town. It feels a little like Paris.
As they describe themselves- the most romantic cafe in Riga. Great for coffee, cakes, and bakes or a glass of wine!
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Parunāsim kafe'teeka
4 Mazā Pils ielaAs they describe themselves- the most romantic cafe in Riga. Great for coffee, cakes, and bakes or a glass of wine!
If you find yourself on the other side of the river Daugava, visit this small and cozy cafe, that specializes in fresh bread, pastries, and cookies.
Bulka
76A Liepājas ielaIf you find yourself on the other side of the river Daugava, visit this small and cozy cafe, that specializes in fresh bread, pastries, and cookies.
Mulberry
14 Ausekļa ielaGreat atmosphere and interior design. Delicious bread and bakes!
Katkevich
An amazing local bakery. Yum bakes and coffee. They also provide breakfast box service!
Mr Fox
34A Dzirnavu ielaHealthy sandwiches, smoothies, salads and breakfast options.
Yet another coffee spot in Riga where people are truly passionate about beans and roasting. This location is just next to Birch Living. They have a few locations around town.
Rocket Bean Raiņa Bulvāris
Yet another coffee spot in Riga where people are truly passionate about beans and roasting. This location is just next to Birch Living. They have a few locations around town.
A small and independent lifestyle café, where you'll mainly meet the owner behind the counter. Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2021.
Crumble Cake, kafejnīca
A small and independent lifestyle café, where you'll mainly meet the owner behind the counter. Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2021.
Multiplying joy through harmonious meals in a dynamic environment. Super duper kids friendly.
Mr. Bunny Kitchen
Multiplying joy through harmonious meals in a dynamic environment. Super duper kids friendly.
Good food
From hole in the wall to fancy schmancy
Proper Israeli food. You can also expect great tunes playing. Design is top notch.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Space Falafel
8 Antonijas ielaProper Israeli food. You can also expect great tunes playing. Design is top notch.
Absolutely iconic restaurant. Frequented by Riga’s creme de la creme crowd. The menu or interior hasn’t changed since the inception of the place.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
cafe osiris
31 Krišjāņa Barona ielaAbsolutely iconic restaurant. Frequented by Riga’s creme de la creme crowd. The menu or interior hasn’t changed since the inception of the place.
Nice courtyard. Food is simple yet delicious! Also an institution, been around forever.
38 abantu bendawo batusa
Andalūzijas Suns
83 Elizabetes ielaNice courtyard. Food is simple yet delicious! Also an institution, been around forever.
Across the river in a cute neighbour good. In our option- best pizza in Riga. Cool but no frills. Nice, simple interior.
Street Pizza
4a Meža ielaAcross the river in a cute neighbour good. In our option- best pizza in Riga. Cool but no frills. Nice, simple interior.
BALTS
27 Ģertrūdes ielaSimple sushi and Japanese food. Good for takeaway or quick bite.
Big Bad Bagels
8 Baznīcas ielaBest bagels in town!
Perfect for lunch- menu changes daily. Super no frills spot, but real good food! The rare place in Riga where you can actually get some spicy food.
Stockpot XLs
36 Krišjāņa Valdemāra ielaPerfect for lunch- menu changes daily. Super no frills spot, but real good food! The rare place in Riga where you can actually get some spicy food.
SNATCH
39 Elizabetes ielaA super modern Italian restaurant, discovering unique flavors.
A chic restaurant that offers a range of local tastes through a fine dining experience!
32 abantu bendawo batusa
FERMA
7 Valkas ielaA chic restaurant that offers a range of local tastes through a fine dining experience!
Top-notch seafood, wine, and cocktail restaurant. Celebrates life with pure flavors and seasonal products.
Barents kokteiļu un jūras velšu bārs
3 Smilšu ielaTop-notch seafood, wine, and cocktail restaurant. Celebrates life with pure flavors and seasonal products.
Excellent sashimi, sushi& robata restaurant in the quiet center district of Riga.
19 abantu bendawo batusa
The Catch
12 Antonijas ielaExcellent sashimi, sushi& robata restaurant in the quiet center district of Riga.
Italissimo
27 Baznīcas ielaA nicely decorated and lively Italian restaurant. Great pasta, wine and much more!
Great quality seafood. Located in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Riga- The art nouveau district.
TAILS Restaurant
6a Antonijas ielaGreat quality seafood. Located in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Riga- The art nouveau district.
Shōyu
20 Ausekļa ielaThe best ramen in town!
La Kanna
5 Tērbatas ielaA cozy and quiet place for a nice meal or just a drink!
Ausmeņa Kebabs
12 Skolas ielaThe most popular local kebab place in Riga.
3 pavāru restorāns "Tam labam būs augt"
4 Torņa ielaContemporary Latvian cuisine.
Anna's Garden
44 Mūkusalas ielaA very cozy and cute place with a fab garden. Chill vibes.
Neiburgs Hotel
25/27 JaunielaA chiq place at the old town of Riga.
Koya
5k-15 Andrejostas ielaA great place for brunch or drinks!
Zivju lete
41 Dzirnavu ielaOne of the best seafood places in town.
Mañana
The only Mexican inspired food place in Riga.
Singh's
32 Ģertrūdes ielaHigh quality Indian food. A few location in town.
Fine dining experience in an exquisite location, right between the Freedom monument and Opera house.
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Kolonade. Our Stories...
26 Brīvības bulvārisFine dining experience in an exquisite location, right between the Freedom monument and Opera house.
Restaurant and bar Stage 22 is an ideal spot for savouring some ingenious snacks and drinks and relishing the city sights with some inspiring music in the background.
Stage22
Restaurant and bar Stage 22 is an ideal spot for savouring some ingenious snacks and drinks and relishing the city sights with some inspiring music in the background.
A new hype foodie place on the top floor of the Galleria centre shopping centre in the old town. They have a nice food court with a great variety of cuisines. They also do nice cocktails.
BURZMA
A new hype foodie place on the top floor of the Galleria centre shopping centre in the old town. They have a nice food court with a great variety of cuisines. They also do nice cocktails.
Incredible spot in the heart of Riga. Offering delicious, flavourful, and fresh food from locally sourced ingredients
B7, restorāns
Incredible spot in the heart of Riga. Offering delicious, flavourful, and fresh food from locally sourced ingredients
Fine dining contemporary restaurant. Offering guests, a 10-course tasting menu or a vegetarian menu which, at their choice, is paired with fine wine or homemade soft drinks carefully selected by their sommelier. First Latvia’s Michelin-star restaurant.
Max Cekot Kitchen
Fine dining contemporary restaurant. Offering guests, a 10-course tasting menu or a vegetarian menu which, at their choice, is paired with fine wine or homemade soft drinks carefully selected by their sommelier. First Latvia’s Michelin-star restaurant.
Drinks
Beer, cocktails and libations in between
Noble Wine
Hip wine bar in the Art Nouveau area. Food is also good!
Here they offer a range of delicious and unique cocktails, that are complimented by the beautiful view of Riga city.
21 abantu bendawo batusa
Herbārijs
67 Dzirnavu ielaHere they offer a range of delicious and unique cocktails, that are complimented by the beautiful view of Riga city.
Stabu Mākonis
42 Stabu ielaA wide range of cocktails, a bustling atmosphere!
Unique and yum cocktails, that explore the Nordic flavors.
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Gimlet Nordic Cocktail Bar
37 Baznīcas ielaUnique and yum cocktails, that explore the Nordic flavors.
A popular place for the locals where to taste the most of our own, Latvian beers.
75 abantu bendawo batusa
Labietis
9a Aristida Briāna ielaA popular place for the locals where to taste the most of our own, Latvian beers.
Zefirs
A cool place for drinks or pizza! They have the best vegan pizza in town!
Bar XIII
1A Strēlnieku ielaClassy dim-lit cocktail bar.
Garage will become your place for tasting intriguing food together with wine which complements it perfectly.
Vina bars Garage
Garage will become your place for tasting intriguing food together with wine which complements it perfectly.
Hangout districts
Areas to enjoy a hangout local style
A hype district for parties, live music nights, stand-up comedy shows, silent disco events or simply a night with drinks and simple snacks. You will find several bars, a food court, and a few clubbing places here. More for the younger crowd.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Tallinas Pagalms
34 Miera ielaA hype district for parties, live music nights, stand-up comedy shows, silent disco events or simply a night with drinks and simple snacks. You will find several bars, a food court, and a few clubbing places here. More for the younger crowd.
This is a new, hype district placed in a district that used to be an industrial/ sports events area in the city. Now you will find nice places for drinks and food here, such as "Zefīrs"- probably the best pizzas in town, local beers, cocktails, wine and oyster bar "Paisums", "Secret spot" which is a new, fresh venue for cabaret shows.
Mākslas un tehnoloģiju kvartāls "Sporta2"
2 Sporta ielaThis is a new, hype district placed in a district that used to be an industrial/ sports events area in the city. Now you will find nice places for drinks and food here, such as "Zefīrs"- probably the best pizzas in town, local beers, cocktails, wine and oyster bar "Paisums", "Secret spot" which is a new, fresh venue for cabaret shows.
Andrejosta district is a newly renovated area by the main yacht club of Riga (just by the river Daugava). Here you will be able to enjoy some brunch at the restaurant KOYA, have afternoon drinks at the Andrejosta kvartāls main venue or have an energetic dance party at the Andrejosta district, where they usually have live DJ sets and lively vibes.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Andrejostas Kvartāls
1a Eksporta ielaAndrejosta district is a newly renovated area by the main yacht club of Riga (just by the river Daugava). Here you will be able to enjoy some brunch at the restaurant KOYA, have afternoon drinks at the Andrejosta kvartāls main venue or have an energetic dance party at the Andrejosta district, where they usually have live DJ sets and lively vibes.
A unique and edgy event venue, cafe, and bar. They often host live bands, drama shows and other artistic events.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
K.K. fon Stricka villa
9 Aristida Briāna ielaA unique and edgy event venue, cafe, and bar. They often host live bands, drama shows and other artistic events.
A unique and quiet area very close from the old town. Here you will find a contemporary art gallery, cute cafes and restaurants as well as exclusive stores.
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Bergs Bazaar
83 Elizabetes ielaA unique and quiet area very close from the old town. Here you will find a contemporary art gallery, cute cafes and restaurants as well as exclusive stores.
Sightseeing
Museums worth visiting
This is one of the few modern art galleries in Riga. Besides, it has a very cute terrace and a cafe.
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Zuzeum
101 Lāčplēša ielaThis is one of the few modern art galleries in Riga. Besides, it has a very cute terrace and a cafe.
Latvian National museum is not only a home to numerous important local artworks but also a building representing both, the traditional and the new.
171 abantu bendawo batusa
Iziko lezwe laseLatvia lezwe lethu loMzantsi Afrika
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukumsLatvian National museum is not only a home to numerous important local artworks but also a building representing both, the traditional and the new.
The memorial of Zanis Lipke is not only a unique architectural object but as well an important artistic expression, which tells the story of a Latvian man, whose bravery and humanity left an important mark on the Latvian Jewish minority.
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Zanis Lipke Memorial
9 Mazais Balasta dambisThe memorial of Zanis Lipke is not only a unique architectural object but as well an important artistic expression, which tells the story of a Latvian man, whose bravery and humanity left an important mark on the Latvian Jewish minority.
Alberts street, together with Antonijas street is the Art Nouveau district of Riga, also known as the quiet center. Stroll around and enjoy the eye-catching architecture!
85 abantu bendawo batusa
Albert Street
10 Alberta ielaAlberts street, together with Antonijas street is the Art Nouveau district of Riga, also known as the quiet center. Stroll around and enjoy the eye-catching architecture!
The corner house, a project by the Occupation Museum, provides the opportunity for the wider public to gain insight into the former KGB or 'cheka' headquarters in Riga.
37 abantu bendawo batusa
The Corner House
61 Brīvības ielaThe corner house, a project by the Occupation Museum, provides the opportunity for the wider public to gain insight into the former KGB or 'cheka' headquarters in Riga.
On the left bank of river Daugava, culturally significant landmark, the castle of Light- the National library
Gaismas pils
On the left bank of river Daugava, culturally significant landmark, the castle of Light- the National library
I-Museum yokuKhusela uLatvia
1 Raiņa bulvārisRiga escapes
Here you will find some of our favourite city escapes. Good for a day trip.
One of the most beautiful cities in Latvia. Super family-friendly. Unique sights, such as Sigulda castle, Gūtmaņa cave, and Turaidas castle (not in the city, but nearby). You will also find cute, local cafes for coffee, cake, or lunch here: Mr. Biskvīts is on of our favourites.
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Sigulda
One of the most beautiful cities in Latvia. Super family-friendly. Unique sights, such as Sigulda castle, Gūtmaņa cave, and Turaidas castle (not in the city, but nearby). You will also find cute, local cafes for coffee, cake, or lunch here: Mr. Biskvīts is on of our favourites.
Another unique and historical town, which is perfect for a day trip (if you are in Riga). Visit Cēsis castle and the museum next to it, castle park, or just enjoy the small and eye-catching streets in the city center. Grab lunch in cafe Priede, H.E. Vanadzins Ziemelu restaurant, or Janoga.
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Cēsis
Another unique and historical town, which is perfect for a day trip (if you are in Riga). Visit Cēsis castle and the museum next to it, castle park, or just enjoy the small and eye-catching streets in the city center. Grab lunch in cafe Priede, H.E. Vanadzins Ziemelu restaurant, or Janoga.
Historically a resort town, Ogre now is one of the most family-friendly cities in Latvia, as well as a home to a gorgeous forest park Zilie kalni (blue mountains). Located only 35km away from Riga, it is the perfect city escape. You will be able to rent bikes, and cross-country ski equipment in the forest park and wonder all the way to the Dubkalnu karjers (lake) which is located right in the middle of the forest park. For lunch try some of these places Melnā Kamene, Pūres beķereja (more for coffee/ afternoon tea), Senjorita Kukū.
Ogre
Historically a resort town, Ogre now is one of the most family-friendly cities in Latvia, as well as a home to a gorgeous forest park Zilie kalni (blue mountains). Located only 35km away from Riga, it is the perfect city escape. You will be able to rent bikes, and cross-country ski equipment in the forest park and wonder all the way to the Dubkalnu karjers (lake) which is located right in the middle of the forest park. For lunch try some of these places Melnā Kamene, Pūres beķereja (more for coffee/ afternoon tea), Senjorita Kukū.
Jūrmala is one of the closest seaside cities to Riga. Here you will find a public beach, small street market boutiques located on Jomas street, as well as Dzintari forest park. Nevertheless, there are some underrated and unique sights as well, such as Aspazija house museum (she was a famous Latvian poet and writer during the time of our first independence) or the former bathhouse of E. Racene, which is an important architectural landmark in Jūrmala. Outside of the city, you can enjoy some of Latvia's unspoiled nature, by visiting Ķemeri national park, Ķemeri bog, or Ragakāpa nature park.
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Jūrmala
Jūrmala is one of the closest seaside cities to Riga. Here you will find a public beach, small street market boutiques located on Jomas street, as well as Dzintari forest park. Nevertheless, there are some underrated and unique sights as well, such as Aspazija house museum (she was a famous Latvian poet and writer during the time of our first independence) or the former bathhouse of E. Racene, which is an important architectural landmark in Jūrmala. Outside of the city, you can enjoy some of Latvia's unspoiled nature, by visiting Ķemeri national park, Ķemeri bog, or Ragakāpa nature park.
Shopping
A newly renovated market on the other side of the river. On the 1 st floor you will find a local farmer's market, however, on the 2nd floor, you will be able to eat, drink or just enjoy the atmosphere.
19 abantu bendawo batusa
Isakhiwo se-Agenskalns
64 Nometņu ielaA newly renovated market on the other side of the river. On the 1 st floor you will find a local farmer's market, however, on the 2nd floor, you will be able to eat, drink or just enjoy the atmosphere.
Riga Central Market
Riga central market. You will find the best local delicacies here.
A unique design store where you will find creative and special gifts for the loved ones or just for yourself.
PIPARMĒTRA - dizaina veikals
A unique design store where you will find creative and special gifts for the loved ones or just for yourself.
Manilla, Dizaina papīrlietas
55 Tērbatas ielaDesign paperwork and gifts.
RIIJA
6/8 Tērbatas ielaLatvian design concept store.
Handcraft store where you will find high-quality crafts, created by the best Latvian craftsmen.
MūsMāja
63 Tērbatas ielaHandcraft store where you will find high-quality crafts, created by the best Latvian craftsmen.
M50
17 Miera ielaLatvian designer boutique.
Miesai — Riga Design Store
121 Ģertrūdes ielaRiga design concept store.
A bookstore/ coffeeshop where you can purchase or just read new and pre-loved books in English.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Roberts books
51 Dzirnavu ielaA bookstore/ coffeeshop where you can purchase or just read new and pre-loved books in English.
A local food and goods store which cultivates the zero waste lifestyle in Latvia.
BURKA, beziepakojuma preču veikals
A local food and goods store which cultivates the zero waste lifestyle in Latvia.
Madara cosmetics made in Latvia is a Latvian cosmetics and skin care brand. All their products are made in Latvia, exclusively from natural ingredients.
Madara Ecocosmetics , veikals
16 Audēju ielaMadara cosmetics made in Latvia is a Latvian cosmetics and skin care brand. All their products are made in Latvia, exclusively from natural ingredients.
Stag
Fashion store STAG represents contemporary and modern fashion.
Down Street | Mūzikas plašu veikals | Record Shop
The coolest venial shop in town.
NorthernGrip Vintage Clothing
A new hype vintage store.