Unusual cocktails, homemade cakes baked by the owner's mother and art works by local artists – Marmelāde at the market's second floor is the perfect place to meet away from the market's hustle and bustle, work undisturbed or take in the market's vastness and delve into the study of architectural details.​

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22458896, Marmeladeriga@gmail.com

Riga residents' favorite city bar Vest resides on the left side of the Daugava River in the market. The drink menu features locally brewed Rocketbean coffee, lemon/thyme and rhubarb homemade lemonades, craft beers and ciders, wines from various countries, sparkling drinks, and, of course, cocktails. The drinks are complemented by interesting Latvian snacks, such as sprat sandwiches or ""rasols in a jar.​​

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For 17 years, the Žentiņš family has been baking authentic Italian pizzas at their countryside home in Beverīna Municipality, at Vīnkalni Open-Air Pizzeria. Āgenskalns Market is the first place in the capital where you can now enjoy their delicious, oven-baked pizzas on a regular basis. Vīnkalni pizzas are loved by both locals and international visitors, who enjoy them at one of our pizzerias in Valmiera or Riga, or at our Travelling Pizzeria, where pizzas are freshly baked in a wood-fired oven at any location.

Want to experience the hospitality of Latgale and taste kebabs in the Latgalian style? Served in lavash, on a plate or in homemade bread – Ausmeņa kebabs is possibly the most talked-about kebab in the entire country. Visitors especially favor the kebab with marinated chicken, but vegetarian options with grilled cheese, vegetables or falafel are also available.

The owner of Hačapurija, Raivo, lived in Abkhazia, Georgia for 7 years and learned the art of making the best khachapuri from the locals. He established an authentic Georgian cuisine café right here in Latvia. Traditional Georgian khachapuri is filled with homemade cheese, prepared on-site at the market. The menu also includes khinkali, regional soups and vegan Georgian salads. After a hearty meal, you can refresh yourself with lemonades imported from Georgia. Be sure to try the tarragon lemonade.

When Asian flavours are craved, all roads lead to Bao Bun, where you can enjoy steamed, home-fried bao burger buns with duck, chicken, oyster mushrooms or pig, and seafood poke bowls in different variations. As an indispensable accompaniment to every order, the hosts add a mood-boosting treat.

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28396638, kriss.zupins@gmail.com

At Meat Me, guests can enjoy steaks cooked over hot coals on a Kamado grill for lunch and dinner, as well as beef burgers, sous-vide duck breast, beef carpaccio, and other carefully crafted recipes.

Often the longest line of diners lingers at Borščs – delicious at the Ukrainians'. Here hearty, homemade meals arrive every morning from the Ģertrūde Street kitchen, so warm lunches are available right away. The menu features classics from Ukrainian and neighboring cuisines, but everyone must try the borscht served with pampushky and salo at least once.

Possibly the most legendary café in Āgenskalns is also hidden in the market. The Eastern cuisine café Fei-Fei prepares lunches every weekday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, offering a choice of 3 different soups, 4 hearty dishes and 3 side dishes. On weekends, the owner invites you to gather friends and enjoy special dishes, such as tiger prawns.

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67612036, dzintaradumi@inbox.lv

On Sunday mornings (and not just then!), the real stop is Bravo Johnny Pankūkas. Here you can choose from more than 10 different savory and sweet pancakes with fillings or toppings, such as chocolate, maple syrup, fresh berries, mushrooms, cheese, meat, prosciutto and more. For complete indulgence, we recommend trying a milkshake or a healthy smoothie.​

28354848,bravojohnnypankukas@gmail.com

If you’re craving Asian cuisine, head to Asagi on the second floor without a second thought. The café’s menu features all your favorite Japanese dishes (including vegetarian options) – warm and cold sushi, kimchi, wok dishes, ramen, miso and tom yum soups, poke bowls – and the drink menu includes characteristic bubble teas and Hata Ramune.

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Every day in the market courtyard, Bahtijars prepares authentic Uzbek plov with a recipe passed down through generations. It is cooked for four hours with lamb and beef, and yellow carrots are added as a special ingredient. Plov is traditionally served with fresh salad and warm tea. On weekdays, the menu also includes the national Uzbek noodle soup lagman and kharcho, while on weekends, the owner grills lamb or chicken shashlik over coals and steams traditional manti dumplings.

Every day in the market courtyard, Bahtijars prepares authentic Uzbek plov with a recipe passed down through generations. It is cooked for four hours with lamb and beef, and yellow carrots are added as a special ingredient. Plov is traditionally served with fresh salad and warm tea. On weekdays, the menu also includes the national Uzbek noodle soup lagman and kharcho, while on weekends, the owner grills lamb or chicken shashlik over coals and steams traditional manti dumplings.