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The most popular market in Petersburg. There is also a curious antique shop in the market hall, which is impossible to miss. Pay attention to the babushkas selling solenias, flowers and herbs in front of the market entrance. Sometimes their goods are of better quality and always cheaper than in the stalls under the hall. In the near future, the market will be rebuilt and modernized like the European markets, but it is not yet clear when the work will start.

The name of the establishment means "coffee in the kitchen". The atmosphere is relaxed and informal. The neat and cosy decoration lends itself to long breaks with friends with a cup of hot drink and a plate of sirnikis (fritters made of fresh cheese, flour and eggs) with jam. The roasting of the coffee as well as the baking of the pastries or the preparation of the sandwiches takes place in front of the customers' eyes. Other establishments of the same team in town: Bol'she Kofe, Znakom'tes, Joe!, Prostovino, Obichnie liudi & Bols'he coffee roasters.

Far from the stereotypical souvenir shops, we advise you to push the door of this extraordinary confectionery shop. Lollipops in the shape of portraits of Russian writers or tourist sites, white chocolate pelmenis, sweets of all shapes and colors... Willy Wonka would be envious in front of so much imagination! The symbol of the shop is his lucky chocolate ticket, a replica of a numbered public transport ticket, the sum of the first three digits of which is equal to the sum of the last three.

This elegant sign is one of the largest black caviar temples in Russia. In this bar/shop you can buy legal sturgeon caviar from Russian producers, choosing from 100 brands, with all the necessary information about the selected farms and the possibility of tasting it on the spot. The dishes on offer in the kitchen all contain black caviar, including desserts (sturgeon and caviar pelmenis, tasting menu with 4 or 5 species of caviar, creamy Brie and caviar ice cream, etc.).

When walking on Petrogradskaya Island, comfort + warmth + a pastry break means Lastochka ("the swallow" in French). The cosy cafés of St. Petersburg have a special know-how and border on the art of living, and L'Hirondelle holds a place of honour in the hearts of the locals. The place may not look like much at first glance, but you feel like you're in a real rest stop, away from the noisy city, with a cup of hot drink and a view of the people passing by through the panoramic windows. Grab a book, a sea buckthorn tea, and give yourself a well-deserved break.

This market, which appeared in 1737 near the entrance to the town and specialized in the sale of hay, straw and wood, was once very large and very popular. Today, it is a very old school local market, frequented by the locals and very popular with Petersburg restaurateurs for supplies. All kinds of fresh products can be found there. To eat on the go, the stalls with Vietnamese salads (vegetables, fish and spicy meat) sold by weight are very practical even if they are at least as Russian as Vietnamese

This market is considered to be one of the most affordable markets in St. Petersburg for fresh produce. It was established in 1711. Its original name was Obzhorniy, which means "glutton" in French. Its many lively stalls are a real treat and invite you to wander through the aisles of this small neighbourhood market. On the left after the main entrance, a saleswoman from a charcuterie stall will make you a nice board to take away. Just point your finger at the delicacies that speak to you and the majestic owner of a solenias stand will accompany you with her beautiful homemade pickles.