Birch Living Riga guide

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Birch Living Riga guide

Cafés

My favourite spots for caffeinated brews and delicious bakes
My fave coffee in town and their cardamom pastries are to die for!
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Kalve Espresso Room
38 Stabu iela
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My fave coffee in town and their cardamom pastries are to die for!
Amazing sourdough and pastries, good Nordic design and friendly staff.
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Mīkla
42 Dzirnavu iela
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Amazing sourdough and pastries, good Nordic design and friendly staff.
Vegetarian food and good coffee. A lovely place to work at.
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MiiT Coffee
10 Lāčplēša iela
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Vegetarian food and good coffee. A lovely place to work at.
Gluten free bakery with fab design. Small but mighty.
Better Bread
31 Dzirnavu iela
Gluten free bakery with fab design. Small but mighty.
The best Berliners (doughnuts) in town. It feels a little like Paris.
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Kukotava
10/12 Tērbatas iela
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The 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!
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Parunāsim kafe'teeka
4 Mazā Pils iela
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As 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 iela
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.
Great atmosphere and interior design. Delicious bread and bakes!
Mulberry
14 Ausekļa iela
Great atmosphere and interior design. Delicious bread and bakes!
An amazing local bakery. Yum bakes and coffee. They also provide breakfast box service!
Katkevich
An amazing local bakery. Yum bakes and coffee. They also provide breakfast box service!
Healthy sandwiches, smoothies, salads and breakfast options.
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Mr Fox
34A Dzirnavu iela
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Healthy 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.
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Space Falafel
8 Antonijas iela
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Proper 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.
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cafe osiris
31 Krišjāņa Barona iela
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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.
Nice courtyard. Food is simple yet delicious! Also an institution, been around forever.
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Andalūzijas Suns
83 Elizabetes iela
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Nice 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 iela
Across the river in a cute neighbour good. In our option- best pizza in Riga. Cool but no frills. Nice, simple interior.
Simple sushi and Japanese food. Good for takeaway or quick bite.
BALTS
27 Ģertrūdes iela
Simple sushi and Japanese food. Good for takeaway or quick bite.
Best bagels in town!
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Big Bad Bagels
8 Baznīcas iela
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Best 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 iela
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.
A super modern Italian restaurant, discovering unique flavors.
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SNATCH
39 Elizabetes iela
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A super modern Italian restaurant, discovering unique flavors.
A chic restaurant that offers a range of local tastes through a fine dining experience!
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FERMA
7 Valkas iela
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A 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 iela
Top-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.
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The Catch
12 Antonijas iela
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Excellent sashimi, sushi& robata restaurant in the quiet center district of Riga.
A nicely decorated and lively Italian restaurant. Great pasta, wine and much more!
Italissimo
27 Baznīcas iela
A 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 iela
Great quality seafood. Located in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Riga- The art nouveau district.
The best ramen in town!
Shōyu
20 Ausekļa iela
The best ramen in town!
A cozy and quiet place for a nice meal or just a drink!
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La Kanna
5 Tērbatas iela
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A cozy and quiet place for a nice meal or just a drink!
The most popular local kebab place in Riga.
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Ausmeņa Kebabs
12 Skolas iela
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The most popular local kebab place in Riga.
Contemporary Latvian cuisine.
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3 pavāru restorāns "Tam labam būs augt"
4 Torņa iela
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Contemporary Latvian cuisine.
A very cozy and cute place with a fab garden. Chill vibes.
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Anna's Garden
44 Mūkusalas iela
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A very cozy and cute place with a fab garden. Chill vibes.
A chiq place at the old town of Riga.
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Neiburgs Hotel
25/27 Jauniela
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A chiq place at the old town of Riga.
A great place for brunch or drinks!
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Koya
5k-15 Andrejostas iela
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A great place for brunch or drinks!
One of the best seafood places in town.
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Zivju lete
41 Dzirnavu iela
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One of the best seafood places in town.
The only Mexican inspired food place in Riga.
Mañana
The only Mexican inspired food place in Riga.
High quality Indian food. A few location in town.
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Singh's
32 Ģertrūdes iela
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High quality Indian food. A few location in town.
Fine dining experience in an exquisite location, right between the Freedom monument and Opera house.
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Kolonade. Our Stories...
26 Brīvības bulvāris
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Fine 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
Hip wine bar in the Art Nouveau area. Food is also good!
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.
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Herbārijs
67 Dzirnavu iela
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Here they offer a range of delicious and unique cocktails, that are complimented by the beautiful view of Riga city.
A wide range of cocktails, a bustling atmosphere!
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Stabu Mākonis
42 Stabu iela
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A wide range of cocktails, a bustling atmosphere!
Unique and yum cocktails, that explore the Nordic flavors.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Gimlet Nordic Cocktail Bar
37 Baznīcas iela
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Unique and yum cocktails, that explore the Nordic flavors.
A popular place for the locals where to taste the most of our own, Latvian beers.
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Labietis
9a Aristida Briāna iela
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A popular place for the locals where to taste the most of our own, Latvian beers.
A cool place for drinks or pizza! They have the best vegan pizza in town!
Zefirs
A cool place for drinks or pizza! They have the best vegan pizza in town!
Classy dim-lit cocktail bar.
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Bar XIII
1A Strēlnieku iela
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Classy dim-lit cocktail bar.

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.
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Tallinas Pagalms
34 Miera iela
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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.
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 iela
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.
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.
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Andrejostas Kvartāls
1a Eksporta iela
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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.
A unique and edgy event venue, cafe, and bar. They often host live bands, drama shows and other artistic events.
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K.K. fon Stricka villa
9 Aristida Briāna iela
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A 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.
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Bergs Bazaar
83 Elizabetes iela
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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.

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.
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Zuzeum
101 Lāčplēša iela
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This 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.
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Latvian National Museum Of Art
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukums
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Latvian 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.
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Zanis Lipke Memorial
9 Mazais Balasta dambis
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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.
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!
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Albert Street
10 Alberta iela
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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!
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.
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The Corner House
61 Brīvības iela
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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.
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
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The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
1 Raiņa bulvāris
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Riga 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
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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.
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Cēsis
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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
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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.
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Agenskalns Market
64 Nometņu iela
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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.
Riga central market. You will find the best local delicacies here.
Zentralmarkt Riga
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.
Design paperwork and gifts.
Manilla, Dizaina papīrlietas
55 Tērbatas iela
Design paperwork and gifts.
Latvian design concept store.
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RIIJA
6/8 Tērbatas iela
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Latvian design concept store.
Handcraft store where you will find high-quality crafts, created by the best Latvian craftsmen.
MūsMāja
5 Tērbatas iela
Handcraft store where you will find high-quality crafts, created by the best Latvian craftsmen.
Latvian designer boutique.
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M50
17 Miera iela
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Latvian designer boutique.
Riga design concept store.
Miesai — Riga Design Store
121 Ģertrūdes iela
Riga design concept store.
A bookstore/ coffeeshop where you can purchase or just read new and pre-loved books in English.
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Roberts books
51 Dzirnavu iela
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A 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 iela
Madara cosmetics made in Latvia is a Latvian cosmetics and skin care brand. All their products are made in Latvia, exclusively from natural ingredients.
Fashion store STAG represents contemporary and modern fashion.
Stag
Fashion store STAG represents contemporary and modern fashion.
The coolest venial shop in town.
Down Street | Mūzikas plašu veikals | Record Shop
The coolest venial shop in town.
A new hype vintage store.
NorthernGrip Vintage Clothing
A new hype vintage store.