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Shops and such
For the cappuccino you'll never forget! Sip coffee while the sea splashes onto the windows, and the seagulls outside gaze at you, begging for a taste. Numerous local and international second hand treasures, find a souvenir like no other!
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Trankokeriet Antikk
16B MolovegenFor the cappuccino you'll never forget! Sip coffee while the sea splashes onto the windows, and the seagulls outside gaze at you, begging for a taste. Numerous local and international second hand treasures, find a souvenir like no other!
You don't have to check out the exhibitions to visit, there's a café and gift shop offering just enough of that art noveau experience to say you've been there.
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Jugendstilsenteret and Kunstmuseet Kube
16 ApotekergataYou don't have to check out the exhibitions to visit, there's a café and gift shop offering just enough of that art noveau experience to say you've been there.
Eat and drink
Best picks for making your stay in Ålesund delicious!
Locally sourced seafood since 1987. Some meat on the menu too. Incredible ambiance.
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Sjøbua
1 BrunholmgataLocally sourced seafood since 1987. Some meat on the menu too. Incredible ambiance.
Locally sourced gourmet menu. In addition the city's finest cocktail bar. Also a barge for shorter meals and drinks.
Apotekergata 5
5 ApotekergataLocally sourced gourmet menu. In addition the city's finest cocktail bar. Also a barge for shorter meals and drinks.
From pizza to fine dining. Outdoor seating and cocktails.
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Anno Restaurant & Bar
9B ApotekergataFrom pizza to fine dining. Outdoor seating and cocktails.
Local microbrewery, hip pub vibe with games and outdoor seating. Great place to connect with the locals.
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Molo Brew AS
2B Keiser Wilhelms g.Local microbrewery, hip pub vibe with games and outdoor seating. Great place to connect with the locals.
Suitable for every occasion. Coffee and a delicious sprucesyruped cinnamon roll in the morning? A beer in the sunset at the deck of Brosundet? Locally sourced gourmet menu for dinner? Or my favourite: Norway's most unique and delicious hamburger, devoured for lunch as you sit by the window and admire the heart of Ålesund splash beneath you!
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Bro
1 NotenesgataSuitable for every occasion. Coffee and a delicious sprucesyruped cinnamon roll in the morning? A beer in the sunset at the deck of Brosundet? Locally sourced gourmet menu for dinner? Or my favourite: Norway's most unique and delicious hamburger, devoured for lunch as you sit by the window and admire the heart of Ålesund splash beneath you!
Great place to try the local speciality pancake-style "Svele", in addition to other pastries, as they are all fresh homebake recipe. Cinnamon buns, carrot cake, brownies, there's always a lot to crave! Their coffee beans are come from local roasters.
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Racoon Coffee AS
6 Kongens gateGreat place to try the local speciality pancake-style "Svele", in addition to other pastries, as they are all fresh homebake recipe. Cinnamon buns, carrot cake, brownies, there's always a lot to crave! Their coffee beans are come from local roasters.
Not a bad alternative if you lower your expectations and ignore the prices. Meat mains always safe, also toasties, salads and soups. And seafood. Don't bother with the burger. I come here for the backyard, and to sit by the window and watch people trot on the cobblestones.
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LYST CAFE-BAR & FOOD
12 Kongens gateNot a bad alternative if you lower your expectations and ignore the prices. Meat mains always safe, also toasties, salads and soups. And seafood. Don't bother with the burger. I come here for the backyard, and to sit by the window and watch people trot on the cobblestones.
Søstrene Fryd
28 Kongens gateOrganic restaurant and extremely popular hangout.
I mean, just walking past this gorgeous den makes you wish you were inside drinking wine!! Cute benches outside. Those who know their wine will appreciate the expertise, those who don't will sit in awe of the atmosphere!
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Bar Vino
10 ApotekergataI mean, just walking past this gorgeous den makes you wish you were inside drinking wine!! Cute benches outside. Those who know their wine will appreciate the expertise, those who don't will sit in awe of the atmosphere!
Trendy café but very homey, decent international fare, serving coffee from the local roaster Jacu. Their cakes are hyped all over town.
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Dråpe Ålesund Kaffehus
4 StorgataTrendy café but very homey, decent international fare, serving coffee from the local roaster Jacu. Their cakes are hyped all over town.
Ålesund's favourite lunch spot, do throw in some cake on top! There is also a branch at the Moa Shopping Centre.
Let`s Eat Deli Ålesund
32 Keiser Wilhelms g.Ålesund's favourite lunch spot, do throw in some cake on top! There is also a branch at the Moa Shopping Centre.
With a passion for ice cream and an education in gelato. The best place for cold pleasures, you would have to travel far to experience finer craft!
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Lamella
5 LøvenvoldgataWith a passion for ice cream and an education in gelato. The best place for cold pleasures, you would have to travel far to experience finer craft!
Best described as gourmet street food. This is international inspired locally sourced slow cooked fast food, and probably some of the best you'll ever find coming out of a food truck.
Evergreen
KiperviktorgetBest described as gourmet street food. This is international inspired locally sourced slow cooked fast food, and probably some of the best you'll ever find coming out of a food truck.
Krua Thai
34-42 Keiser Wilhelms g.This Thai truck is the only place in Ålesund that will cure your craving for Asian food.
The owner is a great guy and passionate about his business, tends the grill very well - this is the only place to go if you crave real kebab.
Master Mat
1 SundgataThe owner is a great guy and passionate about his business, tends the grill very well - this is the only place to go if you crave real kebab.
Number one place in Ålesund for beer and pizza. Also the place to go for take out pizza, why not enjoy it in the park two minutes away?
7 recommandé par les habitants
Steinovnen Bar & Pizzeria
4 GjerdegataNumber one place in Ålesund for beer and pizza. Also the place to go for take out pizza, why not enjoy it in the park two minutes away?
Believe it or not, first Italian restaurant in Ålesund, opened a couple years ago. The locals stick to pizza and salad here. And wine.
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Nonna Lina
4 KorsegataBelieve it or not, first Italian restaurant in Ålesund, opened a couple years ago. The locals stick to pizza and salad here. And wine.
The hottest Hotel in town is also the best coffee bar in North Western Norway. Access Green Garden through their lobby, or take the back entrance through the top floor in the adjacent Shopping Centre. They often have Scandinavia's favourite cake on the menu: Success Tart, ask if they have it or request if they can bake it while you are in town. It's the one with yellow buttery cream on top of an almond base! Green Garden should be excellent for lunch too.
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Hotel 1904
8 LøvenvoldgataThe hottest Hotel in town is also the best coffee bar in North Western Norway. Access Green Garden through their lobby, or take the back entrance through the top floor in the adjacent Shopping Centre. They often have Scandinavia's favourite cake on the menu: Success Tart, ask if they have it or request if they can bake it while you are in town. It's the one with yellow buttery cream on top of an almond base! Green Garden should be excellent for lunch too.
Only open a couple of hours on Fridays, this is one of the finest Roasteries in Norway, with several championship top 3 wins. Often a wide choice of ecologically certified beans. Can be enjoyed at cafés all over Ålesund and beyond, but going there to learn about Norwegian coffee culture is a unique experience.
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Jacu Coffee Roastery
18A ParkgataOnly open a couple of hours on Fridays, this is one of the finest Roasteries in Norway, with several championship top 3 wins. Often a wide choice of ecologically certified beans. Can be enjoyed at cafés all over Ålesund and beyond, but going there to learn about Norwegian coffee culture is a unique experience.
Unique café, which happens to be the local cobbler. Fire place and cold brewed teas in vintage flair.
Skomaker'n Cafe
12 KirkegataUnique café, which happens to be the local cobbler. Fire place and cold brewed teas in vintage flair.
Trendy bar with backyard, great for meeting locals.
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Ta det Piano Art cafe & Gallery
1B KipervikgataTrendy bar with backyard, great for meeting locals.
An institution. Only remaining authentic and independent bakery in Ålesund, and quite unique in Norway. They have the local speciality "Grovkake" and "Turtle". Since 1893.
Walderhaug Bakery and Confectionery
6 TollbugataAn institution. Only remaining authentic and independent bakery in Ålesund, and quite unique in Norway. They have the local speciality "Grovkake" and "Turtle". Since 1893.
Typical Norwegian fast food kiosk, the locals go for fish and chips, fishcakes and the regional tradition "Potatoball", as well as their selection of sausages. Get your soft serve ice cream fix here.
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Stuen AS
1 TollbugataTypical Norwegian fast food kiosk, the locals go for fish and chips, fishcakes and the regional tradition "Potatoball", as well as their selection of sausages. Get your soft serve ice cream fix here.