Mazais Ansis is a popular roadside cafeteria/restaurant located some 15 km from Valmiera town (if driving from Riga). This place serves a traditional Latvian cuisine.
When traveling to the Vidzeme region in Latvia, I love to take a stop here and have a lunch. Here comes my latest review back from Summer 2017.
The outdoor terrace at Mazais Ansis
Seems that at the nearby lake there are some water attractions available
Interior at Mazais Ansis
Classical Latvian decors with modern touch
A meal at Mazais Ansis
Typical "Latvian cuisine" - French fries with some salads and meat. Tastes good.
Mazais Ansis near Valmiera
Wood carved sculptures are very popular across the Baltics (for sure in Latvia and Lithuania). See: Rural Tourism in Lithuania - Karpyne
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