Ejam! Discover Riga’s hidden gems with Spotted by Locals! From charming courtyards to local art galleries, our Spotters share the city's best-kept secrets. Experience Riga like a true local with our travel guide.
Kozy Eats is a lot more than just an outlet for vegan diets. The service is always splendid, and their menu items bloom with mouth-watering flavor combinations.
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This historical building is not just a spot for picking up fresh, local produce, but a place of exploration and gastronomical degustations.
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"La Kanna" is truly 'light and tasty'. This fine restaurant in Riga is perfect for brunch with friends or even a romantic dinner!
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"Cake House Amalija" in Riga was created by a food photographer, set designer & artist. Its green location and terrace make it a beautiful pit-stop!
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"Tallinas Ielas Kvartāls" in Riga is a joint complex of 16 renovated ex-residential buildings that have become an epicenter of art, culture and hipness!
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When Riga Central market is closed, life is not over out there! There's a nights farmer's market as well. I like it because it's very convenient for me...
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This street food joint combines cuisines from both the East and West, never sacrificing quality or price range and the atmosphere is cozy and relaxed.
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Biķernieku forest is truly a place where you can find yourself getting lost, taking in the scent of pine, and realizing that you might just be the only soul on the horizon.
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The interior is decorated with sports memorabilia, beer slogans, and posters that add a touch of Latvian culture to the walls, hugged by wooden frames.
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It is an experience that takes you back many decades. You can sit in an old-school bus and drive through the Latvian countryside or ring up a soviet-era phone booth to listen to anecdotes.
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Lunch offers here cannot go unnoticed, offering both a reasonable price and an exciting array of soups, dishes, and sweets that you didn't even know you wanted to try.
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The layered brick walls, shelves, and ceiling are painted white, giving the interior a contemporary, modern feel. One which invokes a sense of business and a desire to get things done.
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59 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
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