Coffee & Cakes

Photo by Višnja Arambašić

CAFé FESTivAL This coffee house right on Stradun is the place where local bigwigs and intellectuals coagulate to chew the fat, literally and metaphorically. You can pick up a wellpriced light lunch special here, and the terrace location couldn’t be better.QD-2, Placa bb, tel. (+385-20) 32 11 48, www.cafefestival.com. Open 08:00-01:00. APGTB6 CAvE bAR MORE This natural cave, located under Hotel More, has, with a little help from the human hand, been transformed into a delightfully relaxing bar. Enjoy a cocktail and give rein to your imagination!QF-2, Kardinala Stepinca 33 (Hotel More), tel. (+385-20) 49 42 00, www.cavebar-more.com. Open 10:00 - 23:00. A COGiTO COFFEE SHOP In an arched passageway near the maritime museum, this cute semi-hidden gem is the place to go for people who are serious about their coffee. With beans supplied by the Cogito coffee-roasting outfit in Zagreb, the cuppas that come out of this place are reliably strong, full of flavour and carefully prepared by a trained barista. The place itself is tiny, but seats outside on the cobbles make it an altogether charming place to recharge.QD-4, Stajeva 5, www. cogitocoffee.com. Open 09:00-15:00. Closed Tue. A DOLCE viTA This colourful little spot does great cakes, muffins and ice cream – among the best in town – just off Stradun.QC-2, Nalješkovićeva 1a, tel. (+385-20) 32 16 66/(+385-) 098 944 99 51. Open 09:00-24:00. NPB LibERTinA (Lući) Cosy, snug, intimate – all words to describe some place small, and indeed small it is, but it also the oldest café within the walls, and not even 35 years old at that. Opened specifically for locals it would be fair to describe this place as Dubrovnik’s best kept secret. Opened by Lući, one of the famed Dubrovački trubaduri it should really be on your list of places to enjoy a beer or two. Don’t be surprised if you find you’re sitting in someone’s seat though. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.QD-2, Zlatarska 3, tel. (+385-20) 32 15 26. Open 10:00 - 14:00. GB6 MALA TRubA Dubbed by locals as one of the best places to get a nibble, the ‘Mala truba patisserie’ (meaning ‘little trumpet’) is a cute little store filled with delicious pastries, freshly baked bread, sandwiches, cakes, tarts and a world of eatable delights. Lucija Tomašić, a cake master who studied at the prestigious school Le Cordon Bleu in London uses fresh local ingredients and attention to detail is seen in all her crafty foods. The concept is ‘good to go’ so you’ll take your supplies out to eat! QI-2, Vukovarska 22 (Mercante Centar). Open 09:00-18:00; Sat 09:00-14:00; closed Sun. N PuPiCA Situated in the Old City, Pupica is the sort of patisserrie (slastičarnica) which would be right at home in almost any European city, town, or village, of character. Teas, coffees, and juices are a given, but it’s the wide selection of homemade cakes and confectionary which offers a relaxing and refreshing change from the cafe culture of Croatia. This should be a definite on any list of places to visit, and you’ll likely find yourself making any excuse just to stop by and sample yet another slice of whatever has taken your fancy.QC-3, Cvijete Zuzorić 5, tel. (+385-) 099 216 54 54, www.pupodubrovnik.com. Open 08:00-23:00. APGTUBJ6 SOuL CAFFE This vintage chic cafe and rakija bar, hidden within the backstreets of the Old City, is the perfect spot to kick back and relax with some friends. The musically inspired dim atmosphere offers a great environment for a low-key night out on the town. For some fresh air, there’s additional seating outside, tucked in between the historic stone walls. QC-3, Uska ulica 5, tel. (+385-) 095 199 85 07. Open 08:00-02:00. APGTBEJ6 dubrovnik.inyourpocket.com