Cafeneaua Veche 9 is the oldest café in Bucharest, located in the Old Center, on 16 Covaci Street. The historic building, documented in 1812, has been a meeting place for important personalities such as Mihai Eminescu, Ion Luca Caragiale and King Carol II.
What does Cafeneaua Veche 9 have to offer?
Varied menu: From pike roe, beef carpaccio,...
L’Amande is a 100% gluten-free bakery and cake shop, one of the most trusted in Bucharest by people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Everything here is made in a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, which means you don’t have to ask twice about contamination — it’s simply not an issue.
The desserts go beyond just “safe”: they’re well-made, vis...
Cărturești Carusel is an architectural gem tucked into Bucharest’s historic Lipscani district, once the city's financial heart. Originally built in the early 20th century for the Chrissoveloni banking family, the building served as a bank headquarters, then a general store, and fell into disrepair until the early 2000s . In 2015, it reopened follow...
Carusel Café, tucked away in the old center of Bucharest, in the Cărturești Carusel bookshop, is the perfect place for a coffee break in a fairy-tale setting. With a modern and airy design, the café adds a touch of charm and tranquility to an already magical place. Carefully selected coffee beans are ground just before they become the perfect drink...
The Odeon Theater in Bucharest is a cultural institution founded in 1946, with a tradition of over 70 years in promoting theatrical art. Located on Calea Victoriei, in Sector 1, Odeon Theatre is recognized for its quality productions, which combine both classical and contemporary works, offering a wide range of performances.
Over the decades, the...
The Replika Educational Theatre Center is an independent, nonconventional performance space known for its strong focus on social, educational, and civic themes. It functions as an artistic laboratory, where theatre becomes a tool for cultural activism and critical dialogue. The productions are often based on documentary research, real-life intervie...
Anthony Frost English Bookshop was for many years a unique cultural landmark in Bucharest—the only bookstore dedicated entirely to English-language books, founded in 2007 on Calea Victoriei. Small but welcoming, the shop curated a carefully selected range of literature, nonfiction, art, history, comics, and children’s books, all handpicked by found...
ESHTE is more than just a café – it’s a creative corner in the heart of Bucharest, located on Strada Doamnei. Here, the café blends seamlessly with art, design, and Romanian craftsmanship, offering a unique atmosphere far from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The warm lighting and minimalist decor create a relaxing, inspirational space, perfect...
McDonald’s Drumul Taberei has long been a local landmark, serving as a familiar and consistent meeting point in the neighborhood. Located in a high foot-traffic area, it’s easily accessible for both residents and passersby. The space is renovated and well-organized, featuring digital ordering and quick service.
The menu sticks to McDonald’s classi...
For many, Gara de Nord is their first contact with Bucharest. And unfortunately, not the best one.
The main building, inaugurated in 1872, was meant to be a gateway worthy of a European capital. And for a while, it was. Today, it’s a mix of the old and the decayed—cracked walls, crumbling plaster, and an overall sense of improvisation that reminds...