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Grains Bakeri

French Crepes and Cakes

Grains Bakeri is also a pastry shop that embodies a passion for food, high-quality ingredients, and handmade delicacies crafted with care by pastry chefs.

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Synne

Dalen

Mar 18, 2025

Himkok

Mini-world of many pleasures

"Himkok" Oslo is a place I find something new each time I visit - a new bar, a barber shop, a live concert... Impossible not to leave full of good spirits!

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Bars

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Glenn

Wells

Mar 15, 2025

Kampen Bistro

A shrine to the palate

If I could recommend only one place for food lovers to visit in Oslo, it would be Kampen Bistro. I love the atmosphere, the leisurely pace, the food...

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Bars
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Restaurants

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Glenn

Wells

Mar 15, 2025

View over Oslo

Munch's "The Scream" setting

The "View Over Oslo" from the side towards the plateau of Ekeberg, is much better than where most tourists go to, namely Holmenkollen, and the locals know!

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Relaxing

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Glenn

Wells

Mar 15, 2025

Oslo Mikrobryggeri

Granddaddy of 'em all!

"Oslo Mikrobryggeri bar" has been serving up beer brewed on location since 1989, and has basically stayed unchanged since. Its atmosphere is its real quality.

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Bars

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Glenn

Wells

Mar 15, 2025

Café Fiasco

Sit back and watch the world go by

"Café Fiasco" is next to Oslo Plaza and the perfect spot for watching all kinds of stories unfold. It's also one of my favorite burger joints around.

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Bars
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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Glenn

Wells

Mar 15, 2025

Cafe Nero

Labor of love

"Cafe Nero" Oslo is the perfect mix of a cafe and bar. What draws me to it is that it is clearly a labor of love and willingness to share...

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Bars
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Snacks

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Glenn

Wells

Mar 15, 2025

Café Laundromat

Good, clean fun

It has an open area vibe with plenty of space so that you can be left alone to do as you please. It's also a good spot for a casual meet-up with friends.

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Bars
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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants

By

Glenn

Wells

Mar 15, 2025

The Botanical Garden

Oslo's urban oasis

"The Botanical Garden" in Oslo is an oasis for both young & old. It's a lush, expansive area that will appeal to all visitors but particularly to children!

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Relaxing

By

Glenn

Wells

Mar 15, 2025

Kampen Økologiske Barnebondegård

Fun for kids

"Kampen Økologiske Barnebondegård" just outside Oslo is a quaint farm/petting zoo oasis where kids can interact with animals and learn about farms & ecology.

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Relaxing

By

Glenn

Wells

Mar 15, 2025

Gutta På Haugen

For culinary delights

Take your culinary exploration a step further with gourmet items like Russian caviar, truffle-infused products, French pâté, snails, or Japanese tea.

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Shopping

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Synne

Dalen

Mar 10, 2025

Lakrids by Bülow

Licorice delights

What sets Lakrids by Bülow apart from traditional licorice is the innovative range of flavors that have captured the hearts of connoisseurs worldwide.

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Shopping

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Synne

Dalen

Mar 10, 2025

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