Catering

Saloons, cafes and other places in small towns and the countryside which offer tasty dishes made of local products and on the basis of traditional Latvian recipes – ones which differ from region to region.

  • Special programmes are offered to visitors, with meals, stories about holiday and everyday traditions, and songs. Sometimes visitors are involved in preparing the food.
  • Menus use local names for dishes along with explanations and a discussion of the local dialect.
  • Providers of Latvian foods also use ethnographic styles for interior design, as well as dishes, furniture, textiles, etc., from local craftspeople.
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The “Pures bekereja”

Located on the main pedestrian thoroughfare in town, the baker offers bacon pierogi, cottage cheese and cinnamon pastries, sweet pretzels and tortes. Vintage bicycles can be rented.

Distance from countries capital city38 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers
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The “Vilhelmines dzirnavas” saloon

The saloon is in the historical centre of Līgatne, alongside a pond, and in a building that was once home to the first Līgatne paper factory.

Latvian cuisine: Vidzeme stroganoff, grilled Kolka herring, grilled pork, Amata trout, potato pancakes with cream, pancakes with jam, beer, kvass.

Special foods: A special dessert.

Distance from countries capital city71 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups Accommodation available
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The “Celavejs” café

The cafe is situated in Jekabpils, at the edge of the Jēkabpils ring road (A6), on the right bank of Daugava river. You can have breakfast, dinner and supper in here.

Latvian cuisine: Cold soup, homemade steak haché, crepes.

Distance from countries capital city142 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups
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The “Eglaines” guesthouse

The guesthouse is on the shore of the Ancient Amata River Valley, and it was built with natural materials – local dolomite blocks. It serves ecological foods, including potatoes grown in bio-humus, wild berries and mushrooms, and country treats and greens from the guesthouse’s own garden.

Latvian cuisine: Baked and grilled trout, beefsteak, wild mushroom and chanterelle sauce.

Special foods: A puffy Eglaine cake made of rural eggs, pecan cake with ice cream.

Distance from countries capital city78 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Pre-order required Accommodation available Accepts tourist groups
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The “Plaza” restaurant

The restaurant is in the Park Hotel Latgola with a broad view of the city from the 10th floor.  It offers Lettigalian and global cuisine.
Latvian cuisine: Baltic herring salad, caraway cheese salad, Lettigalian snacks with bacon, potatoes, cheese and pickles, pork ribs with sauerkraut, potato pancakes and dumplings, potted peas, sausages, cottage cheese cakes.
Special foods: Cabbage soup with wild mushrooms.

Distance from countries capital city223 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accommodation available Accepts individual travellers
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KAFEJNICA "BEMBERI" (RAINA IELA 7)

The cafe in the centre of Saulkrasti. There are offered not only baked goods, but hot meals as well. The Latvian-style kebabs made here are very popular among the citizens of Saulkrasti and town guests. The cafe offers high chairs for children.

Working hours in the summer: 8:00 – 20:00, from September to May: 8:00 – 18:00

By the sea Distance from countries capital city46 Active season months1-12 Optional meals
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The Andrupene farm

This is an authentic Lettigalian farm which dates back to the early 20th century. It features a house, granary, cattle shed, sauna and smithy. Folklore groups perform here. You can celebrate the Summer Solstice, attend a St Michael’s Day market and learn ancient craftsmanship skills. Lettigalian foods are served to groups.
Latvian cuisine: Cottage cheese pierogi, pancakes, homemade bread, butter, cheese, herbal teas, moonshine alcohol.
Special foods: Andrupene bread.

Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city252 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Pre-order required Must register in advance
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The “Kupfernams” café

The café and guest house, located in the centre of Ventspils, is housed by a classical 19th century wooden building that used to belong to the Kupfer family and is listed as European Heritage. Latvian cuisine: farmer's breakfast, oat or semolina porridge, potato pancakes.

Distance from countries capital city188 Active season months1-12 This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Accommodation available
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The “Galas nams” café

The café is in the centre of Jēkabpils and offers pizzas, pastries, cakes, tortes and sweet pretzels, as well as cured meat, tasty venison and wild boar dishes, and products from local producers and farmers.

Distance from countries capital city136 Active season months1-12 This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers
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The “4 veji” saloon

The saloon is on the Rīga-Liepāja highway (A9) at the 72nd km road marker. Live music evenings are organised.

Latvian cuisine: Vidzeme salad, herring with cottage cheese and soured cream, grey peas with bacon, sautéed cabbage with sausages, cabbage rolls, potato pancakes, bread soup, stacked rye bread.

Special foods: “4 vēji” – pork with sauerkraut and potatoes on a hot pan.

For parties Seminars Distance from countries capital city72 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Internet access
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