Finding a favorite café is one of the nicest ways to settle into Sofia. The city has everything from carefully brewed specialty coffee to relaxed places for brunch, a pastry or a drink after work. If you are exploring the centre or looking for a new regular stop, these are five Sofia coffee spots we think are worth adding to your list.

Coffee Syndicate

Coffee Syndicate is a good first stop for anyone who likes to pay attention to what is in the cup. The café serves beans roasted by Amsterdam’s Friedhats, classic espresso drinks and alternative brewing methods. Handmade éclairs give you a sweet reason to stay a little longer. For a central coffee break, the combination of carefully brewed drinks and handmade éclairs is hard to beat. Moskovska Street is an easy stop while exploring the city. Coffee Syndicate also has a second Sofia location, so check the pin before you set off.

Mova Cafe

Mova Café pairs coffee with an all-day breakfast menu at its central Sofia address on Serdika Street. The menu includes syrniki with sour cream, berries and cherry jam, along with avocado toast, bowls and desserts such as Basque cheesecake. If you are looking for a longer café stop rather than a quick espresso, Mova’s breakfast and lunch options make it easy to settle in for a proper meal with your coffee. The mix of sweet and savoury dishes also gives everyone at the table a few choices.

Memento NDK

Right by the National Palace of Culture, Memento NDK works well when you want a convenient meeting point in the centre. Coffee and tea are part of a broader café-bar menu that also includes wine and cocktails, with music adding to the social atmosphere. The appeal here is its flexibility. Stop by for a daytime coffee near NDK or meet friends later for a drink. Either way, it is a handy address to remember if your plans already take you along Vitosha Boulevard or through the surrounding centre.

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369 Specialty Coffee

369 brings specialty coffee together with breakfast, brunch and homemade pastries. Its menu makes it an easy choice when coffee is only one part of the plan and you want to sit down for something to eat as well. The café’s own profile describes it as pet-friendly, too. For a slower weekend morning, 369 makes it easy to pair a well-made coffee with a pastry or brunch dish. The welcoming setting suits a catch-up with a friend just as well as a relaxed breakfast out.

Bloom Specialty Coffee

Bloom keeps its focus on specialty coffee, with espresso, filter coffee and cold brew among the options listed for the café. It also caters for different preferences with decaf and plant-based milk. The central location makes it an easy stop while exploring the older streets north of the main shopping area. If you want to explore beyond your usual order, Bloom’s range of brewing styles makes it a good place to start. When the weather is right, outdoor seating adds the option of enjoying your coffee at a slower pace.

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