Canadian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Nelson
51 restaurant menus in Nelson, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Great food, good vibes, and fantastic staff.
Chef Jamie and his staff, have created something wonderful here, in Nelson.
Just what was needed..."
Chris Dawson
"Fantastic drinks - a great BC beer selection on draft, some pretty unique and tasty cocktails and very decently priced wine. Service was friendly..."
GO BC Wine
"The dining room is beautiful with a nice vibe. Servers and bar staff are very friendly and highly knowledgeable. The food fantastic, words don’t..."
Aeden Morrell
"Great food!! Great drinks!! Awesome staff!..."
Jamie Srigley
"The food, the place, the service, the price. .... amazing! !!
Totally recommend! This place is a hidden gem.
Burgers are the best I've ever tried...."
Lara Redondo
"This restaurant has an amazing interior. The food was fantastic and the staff was friendly and provided good service. The menu is quite diverse..."
The Dude
"Burgers are the best in town for sure, Caesar salad just about perfect, super friendly and quick service and a carefully chosen selection of great..."
Patrick Goldik
"Lovely classy comfortable decor.
The chicken wings were the best I ever tasted.
Spicy Ginger Beans and the Tuna Tataki ...Brilliant..."
"Amazing coffee. Had the pour over, the cold brew and cappuccino. Super affordable for the quality of coffee they serve. Hands down the best in..."
Jack Lee
"Hands-down THE BEST coffee in Nelson!
Please go there for all your coffee needs and no where else…you won’t be disappointed..."
Maria N
"Firstly, not a cafe it's a roastery and a tasting bar. Secondly, doesn't do single use cups. Thirdly, best coffee in Nelson. Nice space, lovely staff..."
Tom Dupree
"Really enjoyed a few late morning coffees here chatting about coffee farming and the local snowboard scene.
Standout cappuccino made with a..."
Jack Hsu
"Absolutely fantastic cold brew. they do a great filtering process that allows for incredible mouth feel and microcosm from the nitrogen that lasts..."
B D
"I ordered coffee from here a week or two ago and what a treat! I ordered a bag of decaf and a sample pack of single origin and filter blends. "The..."
Shawna Kaetler
"No6 Coffee rules. These guys are among the friendliest and most passionate folks in the industry, and their coffee is bomb. This is how coffee should..."
David Hunter-Smith
"I've hit up the bar a couple times for an espresso (or two!) and they are really a top notch boutique coffee bar. Coffee is their deal, and it..."
"Soild spot for great pub grub. Awesome friendly staff, and best burger in town in my..."
Anika Victoria Friesen
"I had the garden salad with house soup. They were both fresh and delicious. The salad had grated carrots and beets with sprouts and toasted pumpkin..."
Jacquie Montgomery
"Ive been going to Jacksons Hole for years and I love it a little more every time. Friendly staff and great..."
Aylene Tocher
"Went for lunch with a large group on Wednesday and it was great! I had a salmon burger with squash soup. Excellent! Service was superb as..."
Bonnie Bell
"I highly reccommend this place. If you are in Nelson, drop by..."
Sean Bateman
"Great service and food, even with us coming in right at opening they were very nice and our order came quickly. Definitely going back when I..."
James Anderson
"Amazing food. Great atmosphere and service was top notch. Good..."
Bill Warner
"Great family restaurant with a restaurant (Grill) seating or pub (watering hole) seating. Kid's menu has a lot of options, drinks are mostly local...."
Roxy S
"I put in Google the best burger place and it recommend this place. Let me tell you it was one of the best burgers I've had and that's hard to sell me..."
Carol Simmons
"Their food is great. Pretty much everyone of our group of six said they’d order what they had again. The prices are reasonable and the restaurant..."
Josh H
"Casual place with good food. Family friendly with a kids menu that includes noodles with butter. The beer selection is great, the staff are very..."
Karena Mallett
"Great , dog friendly patio. It was big enough so we could sit apart from other dogs. Service was excellent , very quick and efficient. We had the..."
Lynn Savoie
"It's a good hole but a tough one!
Service is good, Burger was excellent, steak sandwiche is the toughest piece of meat you'll ever have, so giving..."
A S
"Standard pub food menu, big portions, great service! The half portion of nachos was HUMUNGOUS. Picture to follow!
The burgers are massive as well...."
"High-end food boutique in Nelson. Large selection of local and international cheeses, along with complimentary food products and kitchen wares...."
David Brown
"Amazing place, great service! So helpful she gives you little samples of so many great cheeses to help decide what to get! Love it here..."
Jamie Srigley
"Went in to purchase a few items for a Christmas gift exchange and the lady with black hair gave me her full attention to help me choose/ taste..."
Annick Trudel
"What a selection! Friendly staff, and patient. Absolutely worthwhile. Stop in and you will not regret..."
Jean-Marc Lacasse
"I could die happily in this store. The staff is always super friendly, and good at making suggestions without being pushy. Even if I didn't LOVE..."
Erin J. Bauman, The Panoptical Poet
"This place has a really nice selection of cheese including local cheese. The prices are pretty reasonable and the lady who helped me choose my cheese..."
Beanzie YYC
"A great shop! A lot of variety. We came in asking for a recommendation for our wine and she led us to several delicious options. We ended up with an..."
S S
"Excellent customer service and such a beautiful gourmet shop...."
Sheila Morrison
"It's a good little cheese shop, though it's location is a bit of a drawback being tucked out of the way almost in an industrial section of town.
It..."
Kid Kootenay
"Very nice but learning staff. Helpful in trying to find something local but unfortunately most was from closer to Vancouver than here. Also of course..."
Kirk Chantraine
"Such a great selection of cheese and even special gifts--would definetly..."
SL Knopp
"So far we have enjoyed the selection of cheeses. I'd like to see more specialty cheeses, only because we've already had nearly everything the shop..."
Traci R
"Amazing service and quality products well worth the price. This place is a must see for any meat, cheese, and jam..."
Nick K
"Really great selection of cheese, from local to European. Will definitely make a point of stopping each time we get to..."
Ken Blow
"Nice looking shop with some of the most amazing cheese I have ever tasted. Definitely worth dropping..."
Human
"Neat store, amazing variety of cheeses from BC and afar, and excellent grilled cheeses to have hot right..."
Alex Thumm
"Lovely little cheese shop -- knowledgeable and attentive staff. And great cheese!..."
"Over the years we have gone to the General Store Restaurant in the Hume Hotel many times. Clean, super friendly staff and great food is the best way..."
Percy Bloodworth
"Came here for lunch and we really enjoyed it! We got the daily special and the Reuben, which were both delicious. To finish the meal off we got the..."
Lynne Lien
"Nice family restaurant to bring the kids. Everyone enjoyed their food - grilled cheese and fries for one kid, spaghetti for another. I tried a..."
Roxy S
"Overall it was good but not exceptional. The presentation was fair but the quality was just above average. The staff wore faceshields in the seating..."
arose58
"Delightful! Cool old building with really interesting old photos (ask your server for stories), mocha was fantastic with real whipped cream (just..."
Raj
"This was a really neat restaurant and the atmosphere was so cool. Very old school building and the design brings you back to early Nelson settlement...."
Becky B
"Ohmygosh what a beautiful old hotel with an amazing restaurant with incredible food! Servings were huge so have leftovers for lunch!
What I wanted..."
Alissa willman
"Amazing food. I have not been disappointed with any food from any of the Hume's restaurants. Then again I suppose that's because they're all serviced..."
"It was a warm feel when you walk in. The made with love was my highlight! The chocolate orange espresso muffin was..."
Dea Miles
"Hands down, the best muffins in town. They also have a sugar-free, mushroom hot chocolate which I appreciated so much!
Thank you for feeding me so..."
Rachel Lamy
"I posted a 3 star by accident and just realized now. Daylin the owner is always very helpful and outgoing. The staff are always super sweet and..."
Dannika Soukoroff
"Cute little cafe on Baker Street, with great vegan and gluten free options. House-made nut milk, rotating features(our visit was almond). Nice mocha..."
Felicity H.
"Wonderful vegan offerings, incredible breakfast muffin (omg) and such a lovely owner. Will be back for..."
Bree Gaudette
"Just visiting Nelson and a friend told us to come here... now I think this will be our regular morning stop for the next 5 days👍🏼👍🏼. The..."
Eug Adi
"Nelson's oldest cafe with the BEST muffins (they're seriously like a full meal in a muffin).
Always a million options for any dietary restriction,..."
Maddie Storvold
"Wonderful little cafe. Batista's weren't overly welcoming but they did their jobs answering questions I or others had (mostly about the muffins or..."
"This little place is our go to for family celebrations! Intimate and cozy no matter what day of the week. The food is consistently delicious and..."
Pam Mansveld
"Absolutely best little find and we were surprised sooooo good. Beautiful evening sitting outside, windows were open with live guitar so perfect. Food..."
Sarah Fuchs
"The food was fantastic! I had the Veal. I had to take at least half ofit home. The spaetzle was amazing! I'll go back for sure! The fact that you can..."
Paul Sipos
"Great restaurant. Loved it. Great food, great service. Highly recommend! Fantastic..."
Steve Langston
"Love the food, service is always great. Eat here all the..."
Tiffany Radcliffe
"Absolutely delicious! I love the roasted whole garlic bulbs that come with your..."
Nathan Holt
"Super great! My daughter liked her food, my partner said his steak was one of the best he ever had and my pasta was amazing!! No wonder now that one..."
Tasha Bates
"Absolutely incredible as always! Those Deep Fried Pickles though..."
Kristy Nicole
"Drove in from the US for the day. Food was fabulous, really, really yum. All in all, delightful! We will be..."
Cheri Langston
"Love love love it....just had garlic prawns garlic burger/ west coast..."
Mary Kenny
"Food is amazing, live entertainment, what more can you ask..."
Dorthe Maybritt McCune
"Fantastic food. Always a number one stop for dinner or..."
Darshan Nickolchuk
"Came here for dinner one night since it was one of the higher rated places on Zomato. The restaurant is cute and has quirky decor throughout, even in..."
Nicole Justine
"Outstanding food and vibe here. Music was as good as the food and you feel quite protected from lurking vampires, surrounded by a slew of garlic..."
DanoRama
"Very delicious. So many cool dishes to choose from and the decor is wonderful. It is a little pricey, but the food is done well. Adorable handmade..."
CC
"Good food and service. Server was accomodating and the dishes were served in good time. I had a veggie burger and it was fairly soft but..."
Ang
"Love this place! So yummy and with a great atmosphere. Only complaint is how long the food takes. Great veg and gluten free options..."
Erin Musick-Neily
"Thoroughly enjoyed it!. Cozy and accommodating. Service was efficient and polite, and the food was delightful and well worth the money. Book ahead or..."
Glenphillips67
"Delicious and veg-friendly!. Hubby and I recently ate at the Outer Clove and I was really impressed by the number of vegetarian dishes available. I..."
UrbanVeg
"Went here solo while I was in town for work.Long and short - food was good, service terrible. Seat yourself and then wait. Then tepid water..."
Russ V
"Good in general. Needs more garlic and bread on their featured appetizer. Garlic is cheap and so is..."
Foodfrenzy
"Great choice for dinner tonight! Garlic expertly infused in everything but never overpowering. This is a garlic lover's dream come true and we loved..."
Foodie2shoes
"Delicious lunch special. Will definitely be back next and every time I'm in Nelson. Had the plum beef wrap & fries and also tried a garlic chocolate..."
Jade666
"Excellent food made with high quality ingredients. If you're not the burger and pizza kind of person and you're in Nelson, eat here! Good lattes..."
Rusty
"Warming. Ironic that people say this place is cold... Though there is some draft, I find the atmosphere quaint and warm. The folks are often..."
IHeartFood
"The restaurant was quaint and delicious. We just had the mediterranean appie dip and it was deliciously garlicky and we plan on going back for a full..."
Elisha Larkam
"Exceptional food. Really recommend the calamari, and the mole sauce is exquisite. Great..."
Lisa Statt
"This place rocks!. Come to Nelson for the skiing, stay for the food! Everything here is top..."
Samantha
"The BEST... Used to go to Nelson just to ski, but definitely going to go more just for this place. Never have I ever had such amazing food..."
Tess
"A garlic eden. Small menu done right. Have to try the garlic chip..."
Rick Tayal
"Obnoxiously Delicious. We were visiting friends in Nelson and decided to try something small and new. The outer clove was exactly that and more. The..."
Gardenflower
"Food - amazing. Service - decent Wait times for food - very long but worth the wait. Just be ready to wait minimum 30 min for..."
TheHunger
"The place to eat in Nelson. If you only have time for one meal while you are in Nelson, make it The Outer Clove! Consistently amazing food and good..."
I Mac
"For those wishing to spice up their breath, The Outer Clove boasts every type of garlicky dish imaginable, though the pungent flavour is toned down..."
Bill Corbett
"Small restaurant - reservations recommended, or come early. Everything appears homemade and garlic in every savoury dish. My wrap had garlic..."
Roxy S
"Lovely restaurant with great food and friendly staff.
Ordered the goulash and poutine after reading some of the comments on Google, and I was not..."
Myriam Viau
"Made a reservation for Saturday late afternoon. Place was empty when we arrived and we got to choose a pretty setting by the window. Server was very..."
Justine Yiu
"This place is excellent! Food was fantastic. Great patio. Fair prices. Good portions. By far, this was some of the best food we enjoyed during our..."
Harriet Carlson
"Great palce with nice selection of east European food for good..."
George Sisic
"Favorite restaurant in town! Everything we had was delicious. The cabbage rolls, pirogies, crepes, and fried pickles were all fantastic. Portions..."
Gene Kishinevsky
"Absolutely amazing! Fresh ingredients and unbelievable chef! We will definitely visit this place every trip to Nelson.
Thx..."
Lisa Folvik
"Amazing service. Delicious European food, beer and spiced wine. Made me feel right at home, and tucked away in an amazing little venue! I would..."
"Great coffee and a lot of options for desserts. They had vegan options which I really appreciated! My only complaint is really unfriendly staff -..."
Jodi Kennett
"friendly staff, lovely environment, and great options. we tried the cold brew and the frappe for our drinks and they were both good. The gluten free..."
Levi and Victoria Films
"We were on the prowl for a morning coffee and stumbled in here. Trust me you won't be disappointed. We also fell victim to yummy treats. Had to walk..."
Muhammed Alibashev
"Such a friendly little place! The baked goods are amazing, the chai latte and London fog are phenomenal. The staff are very kind and friendly and the..."
Michael Walmsley
"With MANY coffee options to choose from, John Ward is still at the top of my list here in Nelson for Coffee. First, the location is ideal right in..."
Nicholas Cameron
"Friendly staff. Lovely patio that fits two comfortably. Area is good for people watching. Ordered two Cortados, one with milk and the other with oat..."
Justine Yiu
"They make their own chai in house and it is AMAZING. One of the best chai lattes I’ve ever had. Seriously, this could end world hunger and stop..."
Chris Ball
"Latte and Americano were nice. Yummy gluten free black bean brownie. Cute interior and small..."
"Owners of The Rose Garden Cafe. We are the proud owners of The Rose Garden Summer Cafe, located in the main park by the orange bridge in Nelson, BC...."
Jill LaBelle Sophie
"I love their menu options, they are great and staff is very friendly, loved it..."
Chandan Sethi
"Great place with good food, and are doing wonderful even though they are..."
Kate Friesen
"You first get there and it seems like a very casual cafe but after having the food I am blown away. They cook everything top tier. I've paid way more..."
Brendan Mierau
"I was so pleasantly surprised! It isn't your average ice cream burger place in a park! They have something for everyone, vegetarian, burgers, hot..."
Rebecca Corona
"They have delicious food here and they make their own fries. They also have ice cream. And if you're vegan, that's not a problem here. It's so nice..."
Marcia Vernon
"Love this spot. Great burgers, ice cream and such. The unsweetened house made popsicles are awesome. And they do a proper tea service which is just..."
Tim Austin
"Cute little cafe! Sits right outside a large playground and is perfect to grab coffee, decent food or popsicles/ice cream while the kids play. There..."
"A must stop if you're in Nelson. Awesome food, great beverages, and friendly staff. Must try the mojito smoothy! The fish and chips were some of the..."
Kat
"Great spot in downtown Nelson! Love that there is outside seating with patio heaters - great for those who are covid conscious and don't want to sit..."
Essa Rachel
"Baked Potato Poutine ❤️ Fantastic service, thank you Lawrence ☺️ Ambiance was warm and welcoming. Definitely heading back to try some other..."
Wendy Allen
"Excellent food and service! Their tzatziki dip is amazing, and they have the best garlic toast you've ever had. Our steak was done perfectly. ..."
Keen Candace
"Loved it here growing up, for a while it got disappointing, but the newest management has done an incredible job of bringing this place back to one..."
Alex “Master Typhon” L.
"Nelson offers SO many options to go out and eat. But, Main Street Diner is truly my favourite place to go. The owner, Nick, is very personable and..."
Amanda Lipke
"This is a Nelson staple and a must eat. Restaurants in Nelson come and go but the Diner has stood the test of time. The Cesar salad dressing is so..."
larry Ottewell
"Ordered the fish and chips. Fish was piping hot, moist and delicious!
Laurence was our server. Made the recommendation for the fish and was super..."
"Sliightly more expensive than your usual cafe but they had lovely staff as well as great baked..."
karin håll
"Good coffee and pastries. They also have some hot food and pizza by the slice. The cream filled Long John and chocolate croissant were yummy. Stop in..."
Mark Reid
"The bagel sandwiches made on their fresh sourdough bagels are absolutely delicious. Perfect to grab quick! Every treat I have had from here is..."
Abby Verigin
"I ordered a shephard's pie with carrot juice. I enjoyed the juice. My wife got cheese and broccoli croissant with coffee.
$26.00 altogether. A very..."
Alex Gaidachev
"Delicious long Johns, pretzels, croissants.
Nice pizza too :)
Giving 4 stars cause the food is awesome but they always run out of the best stuff too..."
"I added some photos of the current menu, because it seems like nothing online is current. The hours posted on google are also incorrect-- they close..."
Katherine Connolly
"Finally a western fusion of indian cuisine that uses real spice flavors and combinations. Leagues above the typical butter chicken huts you find..."
Art Serov
"The food tasted very fresh and was full of flavour! Lots of interesting dishes to choose from. All wraps can be made into a bowl for a few dollars..."
Aaron Nowak
"Really delicious food, great gin and tonics. Service was friendly and..."
Dustin Grof
"So much delicious food and great staff. Palestinian Pizza and Loka salad were particularly..."
Wesley Crossman
"Food is awesome! Every dish full of flavour. Had to ask what half the ingredients are on each dish. Drinks are original and delish! Often busy in..."
"Great energy in Oso Negro’s cafe. Steadily busy and lively. Great coffee and consistently high quality beans. Food is good too! Had the..."
P A
"One of my favourite coffee shops, not only for the coffee but also for the vibes! The outdoor patio and sitting area is the things that dreams are..."
Jodi Berry
"Loved this cafe! Amazing locally made coffee and their breakfast buns were to die for! The atmosphere was very comforting and soothing! I would go..."
Briana Hall
"This is not just a coffee shop, this is a place you must experience. The garden is so serene. There is such a peaceful feeling the moment one walks..."
T G
"This place absolutely deserves and justifies it's high rating - I had a sensational flat white along with a freshly baked lemon and blackberry muffin..."
Luke Robson
"Really wonderful coffee and ambience - the place itself is very serene and inviting. They had really nice options for desserts, I had the vegan..."
Jodi Kennett
"Wildly busy, but coffee was yummy and the breakfast bagel, while waited for a while, was very delicious and definitely worth the wait! I really,..."
"Get the duck. It comes with mushroom risotto and crisp broccolini. Pair that action with a Burrowing Owl Syrah and you're in flavour..."
Andy Clockwork
"Great seasonal food...service was friendly and attentive...I highly recommend the..."
Tony Pereira
"Excellent service and food! The outdoor patio was a beautiful spot for..."
Wannetta Briggs
"Our most memorable meal since, well for..."
Cornelis F. Grijpma
"Awesome food and friendly staff! They know how to be friendly and..."
John C Zuck
"Superb dining experience in a quaint venue. Great service and a very short walk from our downtown Nelson hotel. Highly..."
Jerry Geen
"Best restaurant ever! Great food, nice atmosphere, very kind, friendly..."
Michelle Jamison
"Its restaurants like this that make vacations special. This will be a regular spot everytime we come to..."
Lauren Steele
"Amazing food, great service and the most magical patio in town. Thank you for a perfect..."
Desirée Amber De Sousa
"Excellent food, great service. What more can you ask for out of a small but fine establishment? Fine dining... I have never been..."
Steve Chivers
"Incredible spot in Nelson to have a great 3 course meal with great ambience! The food was incredible and well priced! The ambience on the deck was..."
Quinn L (Lateral Drift)
"The 3 course dinner is superb in both quality and value, the specials are always creative and very flavorful. The best part are the amazing deserts..."
Brad Gaulin
"Hidden little spot down a little alleyway. Atmosphete was great, and the food delicious. I got a special with cod and scallops and it was amazing...."
Bryan Kenney
"The atmosphere and layout of the restaurant is very welcoming and comfortable. The service was very friendly, informative which made for an..."
KEVIN ROTHWELL
"Great preparation and amazing value!! From the service to the food, the meal was excellent. We had five dishes and all of them were well prepared!..."
Gina Trinh
"Just visited All Seasons for the first time last night. It was one of the best experiences I have ever had. We were served by the Owner of the..."
"Wait's on Nelson was awesome. The waiter we had by the name of Tom was courteous, served us quickly and was knowledgeable with the menu. He ran the..."
Jonathan Figueroa
"Friendly local dinner with fabulous food and great menu. We stumbled upon this place very close to closing time and very hungry but they were lovely..."
Kitty Lau
"Great little restaurant! For people that love old school, simple, fresh and honest food. The decor is very retro 50s-70s diner vibes, old glass..."
Nick Vaillancourt
"Fantastic little diner with awesome decor. Food was..."
Wes Worswick
"The servers are amazing, the food is classic and the price can't be beat! Miss the old location, but they've done so well at making Waits on Nelson..."
Hanna Ferris
"Fifties diner type feel. Even better than the previous location. Will always be stopping at waits whenever I come through..."
"Oh my goodness if you've not stopped here you need to. Everything is made in-house. You got to try the lemon something it's in the picture this so..."
Carol Simmons
"Don’t be fooled by the rustic look, this bakery is AMAZING! And affordable, which makes it even more amazing.
We bought a cinnamon bun, pepperoni..."
Lisa Unrau
"Great snack and coffee definitely worth a stop in if you around..."
Mountain Lion Chaser
"Fantastic bakery! Opens at 5:00am before the first 6:30am ferry. Friendly service and good choice of freshly baked goods &..."
Ray Heberer III
"The tarts you find in this little cafe taste like they’re from a different universe.
Great small town hospitality and great food..."
Arvin B
"What a great find. Wonderful little bakery with delicious options! Everyone was so polite and helpful. A great place to spend some time while..."
L T
"What an incredible delight they call "Apple Turnover" I call the best "Apple Hand- Pie " worth ensuring your indulgence by ordering a dozen one day..."
Datalive Enterprise (Live data)
"Best breakfast sandwich I’ve had in a long..."
Jeremy Calder
"Amazing food and nice staff definitely worth a..."
BunN L
"Updated review April 2023: Found two beard(?) hairs in my cinnamon bun 😢. Glad they had oat milk for lattes! Just no gluten free options if..."
"It was a warm feel when you walk in. The made with love was my highlight! The chocolate orange espresso muffin was..."
Dea Miles
"Hands down, the best muffins in town. They also have a sugar-free, mushroom hot chocolate which I appreciated so much!
Thank you for feeding me so..."
Rachel Lamy
"I posted a 3 star by accident and just realized now. Daylin the owner is always very helpful and outgoing. The staff are always super sweet and..."
Dannika Soukoroff
"Cute little cafe on Baker Street, with great vegan and gluten free options. House-made nut milk, rotating features(our visit was almond). Nice mocha..."
Felicity H.
"Wonderful vegan offerings, incredible breakfast muffin (omg) and such a lovely owner. Will be back for..."
Bree Gaudette
"Just visiting Nelson and a friend told us to come here... now I think this will be our regular morning stop for the next 5 days👍🏼👍🏼. The..."
Eug Adi
"Nelson's oldest cafe with the BEST muffins (they're seriously like a full meal in a muffin).
Always a million options for any dietary restriction,..."
Maddie Storvold
"Wonderful little cafe. Batista's weren't overly welcoming but they did their jobs answering questions I or others had (mostly about the muffins or..."
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