Best of Ljubljana: Best Cafe 2024
Ljubljana boasts many cafes and are popular rest-spots for both locals and tourists. Whether you want to enjoy a hot cuppa with cake, a spot of lunch, or maybe just a good people-watching place, the city's cafes can pretty much cover all your needs. Here's our carefully selected nominees for this year's Best of Ljubljana Cafes 2024 category.Stow
Genuinely revolutionising the Slovenian coffee scene and way more than just a café, Stow are specialty coffee roasters that source coffees directly from farmers around the world, have coffee academies where experts share the secrets to specialty coffee and, yes, Stow also have a café serving their own specialty coffees. At Stow we usually opt for a perfect espresso poured from the La Morzocco, the F1 of coffee machines, although coffee nerds will more like be impressed with the brew bar. Read more...
Špica Caffe
The latest effort from the fabled Kaval Group, Špica is guaranteed to become a true summer favourite in Ljubljana. Situated at the Špica itself, where the Ljubljanica divides before entering the city, it is tailor made for lounging on the riverside with a cold drink watching the days go by. The modern bar does a great line in refreshing cocktails, which go together almost too well with the scenery. Don’t be surprised to see spontaneous dancing on the terraces as well. Read more...
Kavarna Union
Located on the ground floor of the excellent hotel of the same name, this is the quality café experience taken to its very sophisticated best. Named after a former café once famous for its artistic clientele, this updated version keeps its original charm and continues to attract a wide range of interesting and colourful visitors. As well as some great machine-made coffee there’s also Turkish coffee served in a classic cezve, plus an excellent wine list and plenty of quality snacks too. Read more...
Kavarna Rog
Kavarna Rog is one of our favourite cafés around - and not only because it's a 30-second walk from our flat. Located along the Ljubljanica below the old Rog bicycle factory, the café is one of the few places in town where you can find a proper breakfast, and the lengthy menu of gourmet soups, sandwiches, salads and desserts (not to mention wines) makes it a popular lunchtime stop. It stays open late as well, and the dark and moody modern interior is perhaps best suited for a drink than anything else. Read more...
TOZD
TOZD may have jumped over to the other side of the river but they’ve lost nothing of their style and rustic charm. From their new premises on Cankarjeva cesta, they still deliver all the delights that we’ve come to know and love since they established themselves with Ljubljana’s cool crowd several years ago. Swing by any time of the day or night and be greeted with a warm welcome from staff who will keep you topped up to your heart’s desire. Read more…
POLO cafe & bar
Conveniently located within Siska’s market, this excellent cafe makes a welcome stop at any time of day. From morning coffee through to evening cocktails, with a whole host of other options in between, POLO cafe and bar has you covered. Read more...
Nebotičnik
High up on the 10th floor of the building of the same name, this brilliant blend of old and new is an excellent place to enjoy high quality Slovene food in opulent surroundings with the added bonus of a magnificent view of the city from their upstairs terrace. Now focusing all of its attention on local cuisine, the menu is packed with good things to eat, from traditional Slovene salami to mouth-watering cheeses found in very few other places. Read more...
Lana's Corner
Incredible coffee and aperitivo bar with an awesome garden, good music and friendly staff. Read more...
Grajska Kavarna
Overlooking the city from one of the best vantage points possible, sits the wonderful Grajska kavarna, where you’ll find home-made natural juices, top-quality wines, freshly prepared snacks and some truly exquisite sweet treats waiting for you. And of course, superb coffee that you can sip as you relax and soak up the atmosphere of one of Slovenia’s most loved castles. Read more...
Rafinerija Cukrarna
Classic cafe with a twist of craft beers, and home made pastries alongside guest coffee roasters, music, dance, art, and yoga events all under one roof. Read more...
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