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... ;)

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.

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.

I think overall the food and beverages here are what you'd expect from your average cafe--nothing…read moremind blowing but will definitely be sufficient to your overall needs. They have various soups, sandwiches, and other cafe items--I had the reindeer soup and thought it was overall pretty decent. The meat was very gamey and the soup was heartwarming. They provide jam for you to add to the soup which I thought was interesting (my American tastebuds could never) which added a nice unique flavor to the soup. The atmosphere is amazing though. That's why most people come here. The all glass exterior looking out to the remote country is gorgeous and I would just grab a coffee and spend hours reading a book here or something.

cafe valldalsveien 1425, 6210 sylte…read moreNORWAY Gudbrandsjuvet Cafe This is the place where I felt the trustworthiness of Norwegians the most. My husband and I left our passports and wallets with cash here, and we found them the next day as if nothing had happened. I still can't forget the warmth of the cafe. The kind and relaxed attitude when you returned our bags will remain in my memory for the rest of my life. This must be a place where clean and clear fairies live. I want to express my gratitude once again, and I regret that I didn't take better care of them that day

Cafe Souvenir in Urke is really the most stunning location I have ever had a coffee in. It is…read morenestled in the Norwegian Fjords. You of course don't come here for fancy coffee but it has black coffee and some yummy home baked waffles and cakes. The owner is very sweet and the cafe has this typical small town feel to it, except this one is with million dollar views! You can easily spend a couple hours here basking in the sun listening to the birds and the sheep graze. Dont forget to bring a nice camera and you will never forget this place. :)

Cute little coffee shop with family friendly sitting. There's also place for diaper changing…read more The food is delicious and from the photo, you can see there are a tons of tea options, especially from Puka, a brand I love. I got the full package sandwich, carrot soup and apple pie with whipping cream. Would love to spend more time here.

This place was a dream come true. From the moment we walked in we were welcomed with the brightest…read moresmiles in all Norway. The young ladies in charge are nothing short of amazing. They immediately made us feel at home and provided us with one of the best customer service experiences we've ever had. And then the food was amazing too, and the town a reflection of paradise. It was even conveniently located just a step away from Romsdalsgondolen, the place we had stopped in Andalsness to see and experience. Norway has a special way of making random, unexpected discoveries incredibly perfect, and running into this magical place certain was a great example of that! I highly recommend everyone visiting Trollstigen, Geiranger, and/or Romsdalsgondolen to definitely make a stop here, talk to the people, grab a glass of wine, and something to eat. You won't be disappointed! I frankly can't wait to go back!

Food with a…read moreview Fjellstua Cafeteria is actually two restaurants, one is a fancy place up on top and the other is a casual café type of place on the bottom. I didn't buy anything in the fancy restaurant but the cafe area has the typical food that you would expect. What you probably won't expect are the prices. But this is Norway and until you get use to it just about everything is shocking expensive once you convert your dollars into Norwegian Krone. The restaurant wouldn't be anything special if it wasn't for the fact it's up on top of Aksla Mountain with stunning views in all directions. There is a road going up but the fun way is climbing the four hundred something steep steps that start from the Alesund City Park. Really cool the way the steps kind of meander up the side of the mountain, complete with little lookout platforms with transparent bottoms. Not really that difficult if you take your time and enjoy the views on the way up. Once on top there are bathrooms as well as the cafeteria and some hiking trails that go off in different directions. You can get something to eat and drink up on top but be prepared to pay for it. The real reason most people climb those stairs are the views from the top. And those are always free.

It's a long way to the top so I would suggest you take the City Tour Train or drive up. Make you…read moretime on top much more enjoyable. We just had coffee after we got the since we had limited time and wanted to enjoy the views as much as possible. This is a must visit spot when you are in Alesund.

We stopped here after hiking Molden. The food was really nice. I had the fish soup and the Quiche…read more Warm bread... fresh butter. A lovely find! Recommended highly!

I love this cafe! As someone traveling from America to Norway, I appreciate this cafe having a wide…read morerange of syrup flavors, as well as iced coffee! There is also so much seating, tables and couches, and even some seating outside of the establishment as well. This is a great place to enjoy a cozy atmosphere, there are candles everywhere and cute decorations. The service is great as well, I have never had any barista here be rude to me as a foreigner and I really appreciate that. All in all, whether you're getting coffee to go, or sitting at the cafe, the experience is very hospitable :)

All I could find while looking for a nice cocktail bar were pubs... When we got to Alesund, we…read morefinally found a nice cocktail bar here at MILK! Also, EXTENSIVE drink menu with a lot of very common cocktails but there are a few gems like the Alesund Iced Tea and Aquavit Sour (since Aquavit is a Norwegian spirit). We ended up paying around $80 USD for 6 drinks which all came out quickly and tasted great. The view is great and at a great location. Definitely worth a visit if you're in town.

This bar chain is located all around the world. The Milk Bar never disappoints and the view is…read morebreath taking here! Stop by for a great cocktail and a good conversation.