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Viskan Cafe Bistro Bar

Sodra Strandgatan 5, Boras 503 35, Sweden
+46 33 10 25 80
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Ranked #4 of 27 restaurants in Boras
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- 7 May 2013
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20 reviews 20 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I ordered a vegetarian salad. It was said to consist of red beets and chevre cheese. This is one of the simplest salads that exist. Boil the beets, peel them. Slice the chevre in reasonably big chunks. Add some seeds on top and some salad leafs. It's foolproof. Or so I thought. When the salad arrived I was so surprised... More

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Boras, Sweden
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This is the most popular place in Borås. There's lots of good seating options and the view outside is nice and the decor in the various rooms inside attractive. The food is all pretty average but not disappointing, and at any rate the food is not the main attraction, it's seeing and being seen.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

Nice hang-around for the Borås people located nice by the river Viskan. A nice menu of lighter food and cafe food/beverages. Reasonably priced.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012 via mobile

Nice and cosy place that's quite cheap, only a pity that the kitchen closes at 8. Lunch offers are really nice.

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Rohnert Park, California
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6 restaurant reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

This is the most popular spot for fika (Swedish afternoon coffee and snacks) in Borås. It is seen as the "cool" place to hang out. There are a variety of small, cozy rooms with comfortable chairs and sofas, as well as many outdoor tables along side the Viskan river for those somewhat rare sunny Swedish afternoons. The food is very... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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49 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2012

Had the pleasure of dining at Viskan Cafe on the recommendation of a colleague. I was observing low carbs, my dining companion was after a lighter meal. No problem for Viskan, food was served perfectly and in good time, considering a very busy lunch hour. Lovely setting next to the river and plenty of outdoor seating to the front and... More

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6 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

This place was amazing! It was our favourite spot in Boras, always busy but the staff were quick and efficient. We loved sitting by the window looking out over the river enoying a coffee and one of the amazing selection of cakes they have. We also had lunch one day, and the chicken ceasar salad and open prawn sandiwch we... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Wanting a place to have a coffee while visiting family in Boras, we stopped at Viskan. The sun was out, and it was nice to sit with a view by the river. The service and coffee was fine, although I would not say anything more special then you would expect. A decent place for a coffee during the day.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2011 via mobile

You must visit this warm café / restaurant. A really nice place where people meet for coffe, something to eat or to drink a glas of wine/beer. In summertime we use to sit outside, overlooking the river Viskan and the park.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2010

A really pretty and nice place with a lovely atmosphere and a good looking, welldressed crowd. Lunch was a bit salty but still a bargain. It was so nice that we went there in the afternoon to have coffe and a place to work/ read before we caught the train back to Stockholm.

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