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... ;)

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!

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.

Tunnel work forced a stop in this quaint town so we took the chance to search for a coffee…read more KaffeTelegrafen is located near the town center. As soon you walk in you feel the warmth and local charm. Three of us got espresso drinks which were high quality and we are so glad we got to find this little gem.

From the owner: Her er alle velkommen! Og det smaker så godt!read more

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.

Just a minute from the bus station, which is great if you are passing through and the bus is…read morestopping for a longer period, is this super cozy café with almost a living room feeling. With friendly staff, great coffee and a bathroom that is almost like a spa this is an unexpected 5 out of 5 star encounter. As non-Norwegian it feels very strange that it is closed on a Sunday, but since this is the case for pretty much anything in Norway it is not fair to have that affect the rating. :)

Super neat coffeeshop next to the harbour. Small but fine selection. Good coffee. Excellent…read morecinnamon rolls. Fair prices and good service.

Stopped here early morning as a port stop on our cruise. Walked through the quaint town and came…read moreacross this lovely corner cafe with outdoor seating. (It's connected to a hair salon!) We had the most fluffy and delicious fresh-baked cinnamon rolls! Good espresso and ice cream and very friendly service.

This is just a food stand, in the shape of a viking ship of course, with two outdoor picnic tables…read more With only about 3-4 eateries in Balestrand, this is the cheapest lunch in town. 80kr/$10.50 Fish N Chips...delicious, and the best deal for Fish N Chips in all of Norway. 55kr/$7.33 Bratwurst...the bratwurst was so long that she cuts it in half. Good, but nothing special and didn't seem to have as much spices as I expect in a bratwurst. Perhaps they're custom designed for blander Norwegian tongues. Great little spot so long as no one is smoking nearby. (Note: At time of this review, the US dollar was up 50% against the Norway kroner...$1 = 7.5kr vs $1 = 5kr just a couple years ago)

We have been following some of Chun P's recommendations as we tour around Norway. He is usually…read morespot on, but failed us here. The fish and chips are terrible. If you like things soaked and dripping in oil, this is your spot. But the fish is terrible, its just frozen bagged and breaded fish you get at the grocery store. Save your self the trouble, walk across the street to the Mueller bakery in the aquarium and get a delicious looking salmon sandwich for 5kor more. We had some of their baked goods that were yummy.

We stopped for lunch. The gyros was tastless, the fries tasted fatty and the hamburger had some…read morestrange flavor. We can't recommend. At least we enjoyed the free and fast wifi (hosted by the shopping mall the restraunt is located at).