Oban
Opposite the Oban Distillery, this pleasant cafe offers tea and scones, delicious Luca’s ice cream and home-made soup with crusty bread.
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Småland
Head to this chocolate shop–cafe for exquisite homemade ice cream and chocolates (try the namesake Jolla with cognac, orange and lime).
Ayvalık
Established in 1903, this bakery in the Macaron quarter of the Old Town has hardly changed over the century. Sells bread and sweet treats.
Marseille
You can still buy the fresh stuff here at the Vieux Port, among the vestiges of what would once have been a thriving quayside fish market.
Northern European Russia
Next to the train station, this 24/7 cafe is a decent enough place to wait for onward trains. Serves kalitki, a Karelian pastry.
Skåne
Packs people like sardines into its tiny shop. The smokehouse’s salmon baguettes and crayfish cakes on brown bread are worth the crush.
Southern Malta
This long-standing family-run restaurant is popular with locals for its delicious fresh fish. Head here for a long lazy lunch or dinner.
Grazalema
Join the local chatter at this bubbly, flowery-walled haven of homemade cakes, pastries, tostadas, coffee and cooked breakfasts.
East Iceland
Come to this popular, central grill bar for cracker fish and chips, burgers, hot dogs and pitas, or to start the day with eggs and bacon.
Funen
Run by a real-deal Sicilian family, this archetypal old-style Italian restaurant is unafraid to flaunt its chianti bottles at all comers.
Budapest
This popular pizzeria, with more substantial pasta dishes as well, is conveniently attached to Gödöllő's Szabadság tér HÉV station.
Transylvania
A good stop for a coffee, pizza or salad; eat inside its Europop-blasted interior or, better still, outside on the Piaţa-facing terrace.
Navarra
With outdoor seating on the main square, this restaurant is popular with Galicia-bound pilgrims. The menu focuses on steaks and seafood.
Évora
You can pick up cheeses, olives, smoked meats, fruit and vegetables at the municipal market. There's a small cafe near the southern end.
Transylvania
This restaurant near the park could do with a refresh to its decor, but it serves a satisfying set of schnitzels, sandwiches and grills.
The Lake District
Tasty Thai cuisine with fiery green, red and yellow curries served in the surrounds of Ambleside's old market hall. Also does takeaways.
Cyclades
A civilised all-day spot at Porto Sikinos Hotel, with a jazzy soundtrack and a big menu of coffee, cocktails, crêpes, salads and pasta.
Graubünden
Fill your picnic basket with award-winning cheese from this dairy. Or refuel over a cheese platter or a slice of cheesecake in the cafe.
Listvyanka
The Podlemore has porridge and oven-fresh pastries, but rather flummoxed serving staff. Early opening makes it a popular breakfast halt.
County Donegal
Cooking since 1976, Jim's does a tasty selection of largely greasy-spoon fare, all-day breakfasts, fish and chips, burgers and curries.
Carvoeiro
Outdoor tables overlook the pool (romantically illuminated by night) at this upmarket resort restaurant with seasonally changing menus.
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
Datça's oldest and most reliable seafood joint on the marina, Emek serves good grilled catches and köfte with views of Symi.
Lourdes
Lourdes’ covered market occupies most of the square. It's a fine spot for cheeses, charcuterie, antipasti and other good picnic fare.
Brela
For well-prepared traditional seafood, head to this attractive tavern on the waterfront; try the squid grilled with garlic and parsley.
Macedonia
If you're waiting for a train, this taverna on the crossroads above the station serves good Greek standards in a faux-rustic interior.
Yerevan
Brightly lit fast-food joint serving pizza, pasta, salad and alcoholic drinks. There are over a dozen locations in and around Yerevan.
West Flanders
Amid the cracked paintwork of this recycled old café, Ludwig busts sniff enviously at the range of ribs, steaks and fondues.
Central Montenegro
This zooshed-up local produce market is the best place to stock up on fruit, vegetables, Njeguški cheese and traditional cured meats.
Izola
There’s a supermarket opposite the bus stop and a more central Mercator near the inner port.
Central Norway
The fish-and-game restaurant at the Forestry Museum serves traditional Norwegian cooking and has views over the swishing river waters.
Fethiye
Fethiye's enormous market takes place on Tuesday along the canal between Atatürk Caddesi and Pürşabey Caddesi, next to the stadium.
Zealand
This family-style bakery has a big old kitchen table for those wishing to eat in. Wine and Kastbergs gourmet ice cream also available.
Heidelberg
This aromatic spot serves Syrian-style falafel, along with kebabs, hummus, baba ganoush and Middle Eastern salads. Enter via Heugasse.
Parga
This chain cafe on Krioneri Beach tempts your sweet tooth with chocolate-drizzled waffles and ice cream. It also has very good coffee.
Hora (Mykonos)
This waterfront cafe offers a small menu of Mediterranean dishes, good breakfasts, friendly staff and protection from the north wind.
Neuchâtel
Contemporary and stylish, with a well-deserved reputation, this is a lovely spot for Asian- and Meditteranean-influenced modern fare.
Hora (Mykonos)
Hidden in Hora's labyrinthine depths, this tiny cafe serves simple breakfasts, plus salads, sandwiches and juices throughout the day.
Sarajevo
The highly adept sushi chef at this tiny six-stool restaurant learned his trade in San Francisco and now caters to various embassies.
Troödos Mountains
Located opposite the playground, this restaurant is geared towards tourists but still serves reasonable food, including local trout.
