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Cafes The guide was updated: 2023-03-08

Keeping pace with emerging European destinations, Cluj boasts a vibrant cafe scene. There is often a rather fine line between what constitutes a cafe versus a bar, and the former often double as latter after sundown. One dessert to simply not be missed is the quintessential Romanian "papanasi" - a deep-fried pastry stuffed with a cheese or jam, topped with a sweet cream more often than not. Cheap eats on the go include pretzel-like "covrigi" and sugar-dusted doughnuts called "gogosi" .

Bistro Viena

Bistro Viena

The Viennese-style bistro specializes in Austrian cuisine, and offers a selection of food and drink to match those of its many Austrian counterparts. Viena serves everything from the quintessential schnitzel to strudel and Sachertorte for dessert, along with an extensive list of drinks and coffee.

Cafe Bulgakov

Cafe Bulgakov

Favoured by the local student population, Bulgakov isn't an easy one to simply stumble upon due to its location off the main walking streets. The search is worth the time, however - it serves a good selection of Eastern and Central European dishes, and turns into a lively bar come sundown.

Olivo Caffe

Olivo Caffe

Centrally located Olivo is an Italian cafe whose breakfasts enjoy a good reputation. Aside from those, the menu lists salads, a decent selection of pasta dishes, meat and cheese platters, as well as a few decadent Italian desserts (including everyone's favorite cannoli).

Zama

Zama

Trendy and affordably priced, Zama showcases Transylvanian cuisine at its finest, combining elements of long-established culinary tradition with modern international influences. The menu features everything from stews, sausages and polenta to steaks and pasta. Coffee or tea on the house with order of breakfast.

Toulouse

Toulouse

French to the bone in its interior, Toulouse is Cluj-Napoca's very own brasserie, with a menu that truly surprises by extending far beyond French specialties alone to burgers, pasta, and further international dishes. The drink list is extensive to match.

Roots Urban Tastery

Roots Urban Tastery

Known primarily for its excellent quality coffee, Roots is a compact, trendy cafe that instantly transports visitors to a hip Scandinavian neighbourhood it might as well have come from. Do not miss out in the stylish breakfasts, wine platters and artisan cakes.

Yolka

Yolka

With trees sprouting from the ceiling and live green plants adorning the walls, Yolka (Russian for "fir tree") is a wood-dominated cafe and bar whose curious interior is complimented by unbeatable views over Cluj's central square and cathedral. Equally fit for a daytime coffee or evening drink.

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