Lithuania
You’ll find decent coffee as well as ice cream, Lithuanian cookies and cakes at this French-style bakery and cafe, just next to the tourist office.
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Trieste
Be prepared for the crowds if you want to sample Zampolli's famous Sachertorte gelato, or the new mousse-style range which is currently all the rage.
Kalkan
A good spot for a Turkish or Western breakfast, this charming little cafe/patisserie also dishes up sweet and savoury delectables, including baklava.
Southern Norway
A friendly, always bustling pizza and old favourites (burgers, fish and chips, fish soup) place. It's as popular a spot for a drink as it is a meal.
Volga Region
Saratov's massive central market is clean and well run, and an excellent source for stocking up on fruits and vegetables, meats, cheeses and drinks.
Hania Province
Shady Lygaria, at the quieter end of Lake Kournas, makes decent traditional Greek dishes such as lamb tsigariasto (sautéed lamb).
Lake Siljan
This popular bakery-cafe on the main pedestrian street draws a devoted local crowd with plenty of homemade bread, sandwiches and delicious pastries.
South Pembrokeshire
This classic village pub has a rhododendron-shaded beer garden, a jukebox and live music on Saturday nights, as well as a decent range of pub grub.
West Flanders
Classic wood-panelled café with tulip lamps, Rodenbach beer on draught and inexpensive pub meals (cheese croquettes, baguette sandwiches).
Würzburg
No German-language skills are required to put together a budget breakfast or lunch at this no-frills self-service bakery opposite the train station.
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
A short walk east of the tourist office, this deli sells local cheese, cold cuts, sandwiches and regional products including honey, jam and liqueur.
Perpignan
Held on the old town's main square, this lively food market is especially popular on Saturday, when it's filled with stalls selling organic produce.
The Midlands
In the centre of town, Emma's serves a whole range of salads, sandwiches, pastries and cakes, along with local products such as jams and chocolates.
Malta
At the elevated Pjazza Café you can enjoy great views of the dome from a table by the window, while downing a light lunch or snack, pizza or pasta.
Evia
Look for the colourful tables and chairs opposite the ferry dock: this snappy grill does a great job with its fine pitta gyros and salads.
Fribourg, Drei-Seen-Land and The Jura
A quintessential Gruyères address, this cosy wooden chalet strung with cow bells and flowers has all-day fodder (fondue, raclette, grilled meats).
Wiltshire
A veggie and wholefoods cafe on the fringes of Avebury's stone circle that serves homemade quiches and cakes, chunky sandwiches and afternoon teas.
Pécs
Pécs’ excellent fruit and vegetable market is next to the bus station; food stalls lining the interior sell gut-busting sandwiches and sausages.
Chios
Busy port-side eatery touting oil-drenched sun-dried tomatoes, grilled cod, traditional Chios sausages and fresh gavros (white anchovies).
Isles of Scilly
Smart beachside cafe beside Porthcressa beach, housed in the island's old fire station. The menu dabbles in tapas and Mediterranean-style classics.
Western Finnmark
Despite its rather disconcerting name, this place on the road out of town towards Kirkenes does serviceable pizzas and dishes like steak and chips.
The Douro
For tasty seafood in a modern, unfussy place with tables overlooking the crashing waves, head to the beach, 2km north of Forte São João Baptista.
Brussels
Convivial fish restaurant, with mirror-panelled walls, model yachts, sensible prices and a jolly ambience. The wine of the month is €20 a bottle.
Delft
Fish has been sold on this spot since 1342. Display cases in the old open-air pavilion entice with fresh, marinated, smoked and fried fishy treats.
Småland
Grab a slice of cake and park yourself under a palm tree inside the pyramid greenhouse, or enjoy the outdoor tables overlooking this gorgeous park.
The Far North
The fairly standard Chinese food here probably wouldn't rate a mention elsewhere, but given the limited choice in Kirkenes, it's worth considering.
Bodrum Peninsula
Commanding pride of place at the start of the restaurant parade along Gümüşlük Yalısı, Siesta serves fish and meat dishes in ample portions.
Mineral Water Spas
Tired of shashlyk and khachapuri? Head to this modern, convivial cafe for good pizza, pasta, pastries, and a selection of tempting cakes.
Shetland
Just by the Unst ferry slip, this place is a fine spot to wait for the boat. It offers decent coffee plus sandwiches, panini and breakfast fare.
Around Berlin
For a quick fish snack, pop into this little shack along Mühlendamm overlooking the water. Pity their opening hours aren't more visitor friendly.
Baixo Alentejo
Packed to the basket-lined rafters with locals, this cavernous, rustic adega (wine tavern) serves typical food, with good daily specials.
Parque das Nações
Facing the Torre Vasco da Gama, this neat little Italian job is a kid-friendly pitstop for pizza and pasta. There's a terrace for warm-day dining.
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
Snikkeriet is known for its well-priced home-cooked Norwegian meals, including fjord trout and local sausages. It also hosts popular evening gigs.
Istanbul
Stop at this neighbourhood bakery cafe for a quick lunch of meat or cheese börek (filled pastry), followed by a cake or Turkish dessert.
Volgograd
This sprawling market, located near the corner of Sovetskaya ul and Komsomolskaya ul, stocks everything from Astrakhan watermelons to Volga fish.
Sudetes Mountains
A long-term favourite in Jelenia Góra, Tokaj is a cafe-bar serving a wide array of pizzas. There's a good selection of pasta and salads as well.
The Lot
Just on the Carennac side of the bridge, with drinks all day, and assiettes (platters) of local goat’s cheese, salads and charcuterie.
Tbilisi
A large branch of this useful chain serving reliable Georgian dishes with a helpful picture menu, and copies of Pirosmani paintings on the walls.
Paris
Berlin-style currywurst (chopped sausage slathered in curry sauce), fluffy pretzels and caffeine-packed Fritz-kola are sold from this food truck.
Dartmoor National Park
The perfect moorland refuelling stop: olives and local cheeses sit alongside pasties, pies and tempting cakes. It does takeaway hot drinks, too.
