The Western Fjords - Norway - page 551

This excellent waterfront option occupies a converted fish warehouse and has a beautiful
full-height lobby and lounge area. Rooms have a smart maritime look and the deluxes are
super big. Rates include nice extras like a light evening meal and free waffles throughout
the day, along with a guest sauna.

Eating & Drinking

Ålesund's top-end dining is good, with seafood a highlight. While mid-range choices aren't
so plentiful, you can't go past a scoop of fresh shrimps procured directly from the fishing
boats that moor along the harbour front beside Skansegata.

Jacu Coffee Roastery CAFE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.jacu.no ; Parkgata 18; sandwiches Nkr99; 9am-3pm Mon-Fri,

10am-2pm Sat)
The west coast's most highly respected coffee roastery is head-quartered in this sensitively
remodelled industrial space. Drop in for an espresso or a made-to-order filter, breakfast
pastries and lunch sandwiches. If you're keen to discover more about the Norwegian coffee
scene, you can try one of the tastings and classes. Apart from churning out the best beans,
they also host art exhibitions.

Apoteker'n CAFE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 70 10 49 70; Apotekergata 16; sandwiches around Nkr50; 10am-5pm

Jun-Aug, 11am-4pm Tue-Sun Sep-May)
Within Jugendstil Senteret , this stylish, friendly little place offers excellent coffee and
cake. They also do a good lunch menu of sandwiches and salads, made from top quality
local produce sourced from Matbuda, a Stranda providore.

Nomaden CAFE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 97 15 89 85; Apotekergata 10; sandwiches Nkr79; 11am-5pm)
Affiliated with antique shop next door, this unpretentious cafe serves sandwiches, big
slices of cakes and fresh coffee and has its own changing art exhibition.

Invit CAFE