Kafejnīca Darbnīca

Latvia


A local hipster hang-out, this cafeteria-cum-bar serves burgers, Asian noodle dishes and Latvian faves. At night it turns into a bar with a great selection of Latvian beers on tap and a good soundtrack. The decor is retro and funky.


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