Garmisch-Partenkirchen
G-P's best bakery piles the cakes and sandwiches high and ladles out soup throughout the day. Lots of seats and good wi-fi.
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Gozo
This is a great traditional bakery, serving up ftira (traditional Maltese bread) and delicious varieties of pizza.
Sighişoara
Refresh yourself with coffees, salads, ice-cream sundaes and other snacks. Inside is cosy, outside there's a small terrace.
Akureyri
For a quick pit stop or for picnic supplies, this small bakery and cafe on the main drag sells breads, cakes and pastries.
Eastern Ukraine
The best supermarket in the city centre, located on the left as you head from Korpusny Park towards Kyivsky train station.
Mineral Water Spas
This small, pleasant cafe serves a mixture of European and Russian food including bliny, eggs and porridge for breakfast.
The Coast
Part takeaway kiosk, part waterside restaurant, part kick-on bar; come here for fish and chips in an unbeatable location.
Svolvær
This casual cafe-bakery right on the main square serves up a range of sweet and savoury snacks, from cakes to sandwiches.
İzmir
This institution is serious about the sweet stuff. Decadent delights include fruit-topped cheesecakes and creamy gateaux.
Altai
Behind a beautifully renovated old-town facade, this midrange cafe serves decent food and beer in a pleasant atmosphere.
Cagliari
A hugely popular hang-out on Piazza Yenne. Join the young crowd to linger over a drink and gelato, semifreddo or sorbet.
Alghero
Good for picnic supplies, Alghero's daily produce market is full of bountiful fruit and veg, all local and all seasonal.
Vorarlberg
You can grab picnic fixings and stock up on farm-fresh produce at Bregenz' weekly Bauernmarkt (farmers market).
Setúbal Peninsula
Pasta, pizza and great service draw hungry locals to this modern, glass-enclosed Italian joint at Residencial Mar e Sol.
Funchal
Typical owner-run cafe opposite the São Pedro Church serving light lunches (sandwiches, soups and pastries) and drinks.
Nafplio
A worthy contender for Nafplio's best souvlakia and gyros, this grilled meat joint has whimsical decor and a meaty menu.
Dublin
Burgers served '50s diner style. It's a 'faster' branch of Eddie Rocket's, which has locations all over the city centre.
Slavonia
A dignified cafe that attracts local notables for its proper service and a range of cakes that are worth every calorie.
Eastern Slovenia
Along with pizza, this place – just north of the Planja Hotel in Rogla – does breakfasts and some Slovenian dishes.
Old Town
The cafe in Edinburgh Castle serves good lunches made with fresh Scottish produce, and a range of Scottish craft beers.
Southeast Iceland
Inside the visitor centre at Fjallsárlón, a cafeteria offers hot dishes, soups, a salad buffet, and assorted snacks.
Munich
Retro '60s looks and triple duty as bar, DJ lounge and burger joint until the wee hours. Also has a small beer garden.
Fuerteventura
Facing the black-sand beach, Los Pescadores is a friendly place, serving seafood, paella and a standard line of tapas.
Norfolk
Renowned for its traditional menus (mains might include rack of lamb or steak) and contemporary pasta or curry dishes.
Serifos
Tucked behind Sykamia, one of Serifos' best beaches, this taverna serves fresh fish and good takes on Greek standards.
Bulgaria
Over near pl Sveti Nikolai, Restaurant Dionisi does hearty, home-cooked fare, including a range of meat and veg soups.
Southern Tuscany
You'll find flavoursome Maremmana dishes at this snug trattoria and pizzeria, with seafood and shellfish at the fore.
Central Germany
Vegetarian eatery featuring soups, salads and main dishes with curry and other infusions, changing on a weekly basis.
Romania
Feast on a full menu of Romanian food, including a delicious bean soup with smoked ham. The set lunch is just 14 lei.
Oslo
Come for light and fresh Thai and Vietnamese curries, soups and noodles at this simple and very popular little place.
East Iceland
You can get coffee, cake and a simple sandwich at the Sólbrekka schoolhouse.
Warsaw
This cosy Indian joint is small in size but big on flavour and value. Good selection for vegan and vegetarian eaters.
Outer Hebrides
Snacks are available at the Lobster Pot, the tearoom attached to Ardmaree Stores (a grocery store near the causeway).
Beyoğlu
One of the two branches of this much-loved dondurma (Turkish ice cream) chain that are on İstiklal Caddesi.
South Devon
Offers fresh fish for the BBQ, plus tempting (cooked) seafood platters and classy crab sandwiches (£5.20 to £6.50).
Eastern Siberia
For picnickers and self-caterers, the self-service Stolichny Supermarket is the city centre’s best-stocked grocery.
North Iceland
Supermarket by the N1 is open late; also has a grill-bar serving up burgers and hot food. The kitchen closes at 9pm.
Russian Far East
Across from the bus station, Mega has a top-floor food court with several cheap fast-food and canteen-style options.
Tröllaskagi
A big bakery popular with locals and tourists alike. Stop by for coffee and cake, or sandwiches and picnic supplies.
Rías Altas
A good spot for a wide variety of shellfish, fish and Galician meat grills, just above the beach at Porto de Bares.
