Kolobok
Колобок
A Soviet-style canteen and bakery in the old town, popular among locals for affordable lunches and pies.
This long-standing establishment retains the look of a Soviet canteen, where customers collect food on plastic trays, and the walls are decorated with illustrations from the fairy tale "Kolobok". Signature items include clear chicken broth with half an egg, fish soup, cutlets, baked cheese pudding, and poppy seed buns, with their pies also being highly popular. Prices are very low, though sources do not provide a specific average spend. The space is small, so there are often queues and difficulty finding a seat during lunchtime, but the line moves quickly; some items may sell out in the afternoon, and some sources report a break from 14:00 to 15:00. There are no restrooms inside. Located in the commercial area, it is within walking distance.
Opening hours
Daily 08:00–20:00 (some sources report a break from 14:00 to 15:00)
Nearby sights
- Yaroslav's Court
- Church of St. Theodore Stratelates on the Brook
- Znamensky Cathedral
- Pedestrian Bridge over the Volkhov
- Church of the Transfiguration on Ilyina Street
- St. Sophia Cathedral, Novgorod
- Chamber of Facets (Archbishop's Palace)
- Novgorod Detinets (Kremlin)