I still remember the cool breeze and the satisfaction of filling up on freshly prepared food after…read morea long day of travel. We opted to sit at the terrace, and it was one of the memorable dining experiences during our trip to Norway.

Drive up the steep road with hairpin turns to the small parking lot where the farmer directs you to…read morethe free parking for restaurant guests (not free for hikers). Enjoy the tasty lunch of open faces sandwiches and sweet potato soup (simple food) with incredible views of the valley below. Our friendly server explained the history of her family farming in this remote location.

A cozy and small restaurant in Geiranger that was perfect for our party of 8. There's plenty of…read moreitems on the menu to service most people, ranging from pizzas, burgers, and traditional entree dishes. I ordered the rainbow trout and tartar was decently pleased. The fish quality is top tier and well worth the value and price that they put out for their menu items. The only thing I felt like was that the dishes could've used a bit more seasoning and flavor--a bit too subtle for my taste for amazing cuts of seafood. They also have plenty of drinks here at average prices. My cocktail had some bright and fresh raspberries!

Absolutely Delicious! The Fish Soup / Stew was Amazing. The Special Fish Sandwich was outstanding!…read moreThe Mussels listed as a Starter was huge and the best I've ever had before. This place is not to be missed!

Oh man, Jamie W. and I still had a half-hour left before boarding our fjord cruise boat scheduled…read moreto get us back to Ålesund in (gasp) 3-1/2 hours. We just finished our lunch at Cafe Ole (review: https://bit.ly/3ckj0Zb), but we couldn't help but notice the tall soft serve cones that a lot of kids were getting. Our inner children were speaking to us and whispering in my ear..."Dude, you know you want one. Never mind that you're way too old and pudgy to deserve one, but hey, don't let that stop you." Gee, I hate that inner voice. But we saw this spot down the path from Cafe Ole and went for it, the 49 NOK ($5) Softis. They offered toppings which they turned into an exercise in dipping dexterity. The server botched his first attempt at adding rainbow sprinkles as the soft serve fell out of the cone as he turned it in the bowl, but his second try was a success (photo: https://bit.ly/3T9jRg0). Yep, it hit the spot. "Dude, you deserve it." That wasn't my inner voice, that was me in self-validation mode. SOFT SERVE - 4 stars...creamy indulgence AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...it was just a window but hey, Geiranger is gorgeous SERVICE - 4 stars...no penalty for the botched initial dipping TOTAL - 4 stars..."Dude, you deserve it." RELATED - Exploring Norway? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: bit.ly/3PEL4Fe

So, there aren't many places to eat dinner affordably in "downtown" Geiranger. The other two…read morerestaurants open for dinner cost an arm and a leg. So, my husband and I, after a day of hiking, settled on this little take-out window. We both ordered the 100 g cheeseburger combo, which includes fries and a soft drink. To our surprise, the burger was decent! It came on soft bread with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion slices, and thousand island burger dressing. The fries were crunchy as expected. We sat in the little outdoor area, people watching the other tourists looking for an affordable meal. Our meal cost about $14 per person with the current conversion rates. They also make pizzas, which many people were ordering to go. They looked pretty good. I'd rate the food three stars, but I am giving it an extra star simply because it was the only affordable restaurant actually open for dinner. Most people visit from the cruise ships and daytime bus tours, so once those people leave, most stores/eateries shut down, around 4-5pm. So kudos to them for actually staying open to feed the "poorer" tourists.

Just to give you a heads-up on your own packaged Norway adventure, Flåm and Geiranger are the two…read morevillages in which you'll spend an inordinate amount of time because they are the tourist hubs of the most picturesque fjords in Norway. Geiranger is the smaller of the two with only 250 residents, but it's Norway's third largest cruise ship port. It definitely felt like it when Jamie W. and I were there during a two-hour stop on our fjord cruise from Ålesund (review: https://bit.ly/3ckj0Zb). Beyond looking at the torrent that courses through town, we didn't much to do but eat. Options were pretty limited unless you want a hot dog. Like real bad. This cafe is on the main pedestrian walkway between the campground parking and the cruise ship terminal, and we weren't that hopeful of its quality based on its prime location. It was also drawing a lot of loudish tourists from various nations, and they weren't mindful of either the noise they were making or the excessive space they were taking. It was enough to test the limits of my butt-clenching abilities. However, we were pretty delighted by what we ordered and shared. First up was the 190 NOK ($19.30) Ham & Cheese Sandwich, generously portioned on a baguette with cucumber slices bringing fresh crunch (photo: https://bit.ly/3QHsgWn). Then there was the 280 NOK ($28.50) Dagens Suppe (Soup of the Day), a spicy and creamy carrot soup topped with toasted croutons and scallions (photo: https://bit.ly/3R363BP). Yes, it was like a school cafeteria lunch but a really well done one. We were pleased because we had a 3-1/2-hour boat ride back to Ålesund, and we didn't want no stinkin' hot dog. FOOD - 4 stars...surprisingly satisfying ham & cheese baguette sandwich and spicy carrot soup AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...well-kept to keep the tourists under control SERVICE - 4 stars...quite polite considering how rude some customers were TOTAL - 4 stars...if you're ever in Geiranger, this may be your best bet for a quick bite RELATED - Exploring Norway? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: bit.ly/3PEL4Fe

Had some coffee and a sandwich when we first arrived in Geiranger. It was good but expensive, $15…read moreUS for the sandwich, but that's to be expected.

Best Salmon I've had in a long long time. 10 stars. Owner…read moreis a great guy and very personable. Garlic aoli which is their version of Ranch is incredible. Definitely worth the stop and enjoy! Thanks!

Excellent food and beverage. Our best meal in our 19 days in Norway. Services were excellent and…read morethe small bar area was great.

This sweet little cafe became my local during my stay in Sylte, Norddal. It has a welcoming, homely…read moreatmosphere with friendly service, great seating, homemade cakes, and most importantly, good coffee! It's perfectly located, providing a breathtaking view across the fjord. I was tempted by all of the homemade treats but only gave in on one visit and tried the blueberry cake which was divine! Oh and don't even get me started on the strawberry infused water!

Perfectly situated on the pier in Valldal. Very friendly hosts, home made baked-goods, good coffee…read more The place also does rafting trips and kayaking tours.

Great food, reasonable prices, excellent service, extremely nice owner... what else would you need…read moreafter getting stuck in a small Norwegian town due to a flat tire on a rainy day? Extremely recommebded that you stop here for a lunch even if your tires are intact... ;)