Discover our locals' 59 hidden gems in Riga

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Street Food Points

Deliciousness in Riga

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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Ēriks

Lasmanis

Jul 8, 2025

Biķernieku Mežs

Serenity in the City

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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Ēriks

Lasmanis

Jul 8, 2025

Vecais Pēteris Krodziņš

A Homey Tavern

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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Ēriks

Lasmanis

Jul 8, 2025

Motormuzejs

Polished History

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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Ēriks

Lasmanis

Jul 8, 2025

MiiT Coffee

More Than a Café

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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Ēriks

Lasmanis

Jul 8, 2025

MĪKLA Bakery

Baked with sophistication

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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Ēriks

Lasmanis

Jul 8, 2025

Burzma

Restaurants and a bar with rooftop views

This is a place of many tastes and events – 10 various food places in one area and the best cocktail or any other drink with a rooftop view.

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Dace

Strigune

Jun 18, 2025

Hanzas Perons

Modern venue meets history

Hanzas Perons is a top pick in Riga's cultural life. You can find big concerts, exhibitions and other events in this renovated old cargo train warehouse!

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Dace

Strigune

Jun 12, 2025

Cadets de Gascogne

Stop for a sweet moment

"Cadets de Gascogne" in the center of Riga does something magic: the moment you step inside this cafe, you leave all the hustle & bustle outside the door.

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Dace

Strigune

Jun 11, 2025

Lavandas

Eco shopping

"Lavandas" in Riga is an amazing eco-shop where you can buy everything from food to cosmetics to reusable water bottles... but I really love it for gifts!

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Dace

Strigune

Jun 10, 2025

Rīgas Botāniskais Dārzs

Not boring at all!

"Rīgas Botāniskais Dārzs" (Riga's botanical garden) sounded boring. How wrong I was! Every season is a new absolutely beautiful discovery here...

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Dace

Strigune

Jun 9, 2025

K.K. fon Stricka Villa

Artistic oasis in the city

"K.K. fon Stricka Villa" in Riga is a reborn old villa from the late 19th century. It is easy-going yet hip, with elements from the past yet so modern!

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Dace

Strigune

Jun 9, 2025

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