Top 5 Bakeries in Riga: From Traditional “Bulciņas” to Trendy Cruffins

Ugnė Vedeikaitė, 12.04.2026

Riga’s bakery scene moves between tradition and modern pastry trends. Classic biscuits and honey cake share bakery shelves with laminated croissants, cardamom buns and playful creations like cruffins. These five bakeries reflect the variety of Riga’s pastry culture — from nostalgic local treats to contemporary masterpieces.

Riga’s bakery culture reveals itself in small, everyday rituals. Walk through almost any district of the Latvian capital and you will quickly find a bakery window filled with pastries, pies and savory buns ready to take away. Unlike in some cities where bakeries focus primarily on bread, Riga’s scene often revolves around ready-to-eat pastries.

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Top 5 Bakeries in Riga: From Traditional “Bulciņas” to Trendy Cruffins