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Coffee in Sofia.
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The back story
Coffee in Sofia
From Turkish coffee to specialty roasters: how Sofia drinks its coffee.
23 of the best · Sofia, Bulgaria
The Best Cafés & Bakeries in Sofia
Sofia takes its coffee seriously. Here are the pioneers of its specialty scene, cafés among books and Roman stones, and the best patisseries and bakeries.
Our 23 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Sofia.
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Bulgaria’s coffee pioneer
Dabov Specialty Coffee
The roastery that brought specialty coffee to Bulgaria, founded by Cup of Excellence judge Jordan Dabov, with coffee bars around the city.
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Since 2014
Chucky’s Coffee House
One of the pioneers of Sofia’s specialty coffee scene, open since 2014 near Vitosha Boulevard, with a strong espresso programme.
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A café among antiquities
Art Club Museum
A café and restaurant in a garden beside the National Archaeological Museum, among Roman stones and old trees.
The full list: Cafés & bakeries, A–Z
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Neighbourhood
Specialty coffee 7
Coffee bars run by people who care about every cup.
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A neighbourhood café
+ Tova
A friendly neighbourhood café in Oborishte.
Марин Дринов 30Explore View on map
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Stay a while
Altruist
A calm specialty coffee bar with room to sit, read or work for longer.
Екзарх Йосиф 49Explore View on map
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Good for working
Barista Coffee and More
A friendly coffee bar on Bacho Kiro Street, popular for a coffee and a quiet hour of work.
Бачо Киро 26Explore View on map
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Since 2014
Chucky’s Coffee House
One of the pioneers of Sofia’s specialty coffee scene, open since 2014 near Vitosha Boulevard, with a strong espresso programme.
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Bulgaria’s coffee pioneer
Dabov Specialty Coffee
The roastery that brought specialty coffee to Bulgaria, founded by Cup of Excellence judge Jordan Dabov, with coffee bars around the city.
Cafés with character 8
Terraces, bookshops, a garden and a tea house.
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A café among antiquities
Art Club Museum
A café and restaurant in a garden beside the National Archaeological Museum, among Roman stones and old trees.
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Books and coffee
Fox Book Café
A cosy bookshop café near Vitosha Boulevard, with books in Bulgarian and English and good coffee.
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Healthy food
Green Deli Café
A local chain of cafés with salads, sandwiches and coffee.
бул. Черни връх 32Explore View on map
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A café among books
Peroto Literary Club
A bookshop café in the National Palace of Culture, popular with readers, students and writers.
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A terrace on Vitosha
Social Cafe
A big, sociable café and kitchen with a terrace near Vitosha Boulevard, open from breakfast to evening.
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Hundreds of teas
Tea House Sofia
A calm tea salon with a long list of loose-leaf teas and herbal blends.
Patisseries & bakeries 7
Cakes, pastries and real bread.
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Cakes and croissants
Caffeteria
A central patisserie and café on Maria Luiza Boulevard, with cakes, croissants and coffee.
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза 9-11Explore View on map
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A neighbourhood bakery
Kiselo i Sladko
A bakery for sweet and savoury pastries.
бул. Константин Величков 14Explore View on map
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Breakfast and pastries
Sweet & Salty Bakery
A friendly bakery café with sweet and savoury pastries and coffee.
Prices: € budget, €€ moderate.
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