Central Germany
Breakfasts, salads, snacks and Flammkuchen are served in the congenial cafe and snack bar in the basement of the Bauhaus Building.
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The Lot
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The Minho
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Bodrum Peninsula
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Picos de Europa
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Perugia
Perugia's covered market was out of action at the time of research as renovation work continued. When it's back in business, stop by to buy fresh produce,…
Southeast Iceland
The petrol station opposite Hótel Skaftafell has a cafeteria serving a well-priced hot dish of the day alongside burgers and pizzas, and it sells a small…
West Highlands
The cafe at the wildlife centre serves coffee, home-baked goods and lunch dishes, including fresh salads and sandwiches and homemade soup.
Sultanahmet
The food here is relatively cheap, the glasses of wine are generous, and the Efes is cold – all can be accompanied by some people-watching at the pavement…
Ypres
Tucked away in a quirkily decorated historical guildhall beside the stadhuis, this split-level café serves gigantic good-value meals, including some beer…
Central Sweden
Popular Café Kaka is a funky, upbeat cafe and meeting place, serving sandwiches, wraps, and big, filling salads, with the occasional crooner or live DJ to…
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Peak District
Bloomers is one of two establishments that claims to be the progenitor of the famous Bakewell Pudding. There's no sit-down dining; head to the pretty…
Gran Canaria
This cheery place, right on the square, has a fine selection of steaks as well as a traditional potaje of the day – perfect in winter when Teror can be…
East Kvarner Coast
Terrific pizza, sword-sized kebabs and decent cooking across a range of fish and meat dishes are the highlights of this family-run restaurant. Service can…
Lesvos
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The Dordogne
This cute raftered bistro is a local hang-out in the off-season, serving up hearty regional salads, lots of duck and crêpes. The staff is quite friendly,…
North Cornwall
A couple of miles or so inland from the sea in a sheltered valley, the ivy-covered Bolingey Inn is a cosy, old-fashioned country inn, good for pub mains…
Keszthely
This small vegetarian restaurant down the hill from the palace has buckets of good energy and healthy (if not terribly inspiring) daily menus during the…
Portugal
Overlooking the beach of the same name, this traditional restaurant serves decent, if unsurprising, traditional fare. More memorable are the ocean views…
Northern Hungary
Head for this simple little eatery on the main square under two mini lindens for lunch or early dinner. It serves the usual Hungarian staples as well as…
County Mayo
You get culture along with your cake at Beehive – the popular cafe doubles as a crafts shop. It's a decent choice for a coffee, soup of the day, panini or…
Borjomi
This simple but welcoming restaurant on the main road through town is a good place for a tasty meal and has a number of tables outside from where you can…
Thrace
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Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
An easy stop on Laugavegur for the foot weary. Choose from the coffees, salads and sandwiches on offer while allowing continued people-watching through…
Kalkan
Always-buzzing Merkez makes superb pastries and cakes, including a gorgeous chocolate baklava and coconut-and-almond macaroons. More substantial fare…
Northern Hungary
This riverside restaurant with its back terrace looking in the general direction of the Tisza is a cheap and cheerful option among Tokaj's rather limited…
Belfast
This no-frills, sit-down cafe deep-fries crispy battered haddock along with mushy peas and chunky chips. If you're in a hurry, there's a takeaway branch…
Catania
Catanians of all ages – but especially students – flock here on weekend evenings, drawn by the pizzas, draft beer, cocktails and outdoor courtyard, shaded…
Portimão
Famous hereabouts for its seafood, Carvi has a tiled dining room with rows of communal tables dressed in white linen, a brimming live tank and a long list…
Elba
Gelato, Sicilian-style granita (flavoured crushed ice) and even frozen yoghurt – this place is a showcase of quality iced confections but has a short…
Dorset
Sample crab sarnies, grilled mackerel, salted caramel hot chocolate and tasty cakes beside picture windows with views of the Fleet Lagoon and Chesil Beach…
Olomouc
Around 120Kč will get you a feast of salads, couscous and veggie lasagne at this self-service vegetarian cafe. It's popular with a cosmopolitan mix of…
Finland's West Coast
Panoramic views extend from this restaurant at the summit of the 70m-high Torni water tower; tower admission is free if you're dining.
South Cornwall
The owners of the Lifebuoy Cafe have branched out with a coffee bar and ice-cream shop, selling delicious Moomaid of Zennor ice-cream.
Andalucía
With a pretty patio and a good choice not only of hill-country meat and egg dishes, but also of seafood, friendly La Puerta Falsa is a welcome find in…
Basque Country
The cuisine at Cube, the modern restaurant at Artium, can be hit or miss. But it's certainly convenient if you're visiting the museum.
Sinaia
Next door you can hire skis, while inside goulash bubbles, tables are weighed down by heavy schnitzels, and there's a smattering of veggie-friendly salads…
North Iceland
Petrol, bathrooms, wi-fi, a shop and a grill bar – stop in, as there's not much else along this stretch of Ring Road for a while (until Blönduós, if you…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
Set behind Hotel Universal, and just above a roaring stream, this historic stone adega (wine tavern) serves tapas and wine. Saturday-night karaoke kicks…
