Gourmet products local specialties and wines Sofia (София)

An adorable organic store in the bobo district of Sofia, in front of the organic restaurant-bakery Soleil Lune. The small shop window at the corner of the square opens on fruits and vegetables, bulk products, a nice selection of teas, cereals, Japanese, Indian or Bulgarian food, with very good products. The reception is competent and very kind, in English for some of the employees. A practical address for organic lovers who have rented a studio or an apartment in the area with a kitchen!

The department store of Sofia occupies the huge propaganda window during the communist regime. It has been rehabilitated into a large shopping center spread over three floors. You can find everything there, including souvenirs and the headlines of the foreign press. If the building keeps its authenticity on the outside, when you are inside, the presence of international signs and the commercial atmosphere make you forget that you are in Bulgaria! Good shopping.

This is the Ladies' Market, the oldest (over one hundred and forty years old), the most important and the most lively in Sofia, located on Stambolov between Slivnitza Boulevard and Ekzarh-Yossif Street. It is a profusion of seasonal fruits and vegetables, spices and sweets, some butchery, some fish, dairy products and flowers. Some food pottery too. A real show. Take advantage of this opportunity to shop for fresh products at very low prices.

Built between 1909 and 1911, the big market of Sofia is a model of national Romantic architecture. This magnificent hall, which evokes the one in Prague with its metal structure, was a very lively market. In recent years it has become an empty shell, deserted and rather sad. The stands are closing one after the other. The potential of this magnificent building is undeniable, but awaiting a rehabilitation project.

This central square is one of the places most frequented by the inhabitants of Sofia. There are a number of shops, as well as the famous book market where books in different languages are sold at very attractive prices. Don't hesitate to buy one in Cyrillic as a souvenir of your visit to a Slavic country. At the corner of the square is a monument to the two great writers Petko Slaveykov and his son Pentcho Slaveykov, after whom the square is named.

A brand dedicated to Bulgarian wines, but not only. This wine shop, which has seven stores in Sofia, is also located in Varna. Casavino is a bit like the Nicolas of France! You will find a nice selection and excellent advice. The opportunity to discover the variety and beauty of the labels of wines made in Bulgaria! These labels can help you make a choice, especially if the seller speaks only Bulgarian and you do not. On the website, you will find the different products of the store, but no English translation.

The appointment of the gourmands! Created in 2014, this pastry shop gives us the eye with its window where temptations, cakes and homemade pies are lined up. In addition, there are brioches and hot breads. After the pleasure of the eyes, the pleasure of the palate is confirmed from the first bite. You can eat in or take away. Do not miss the walnut pie or the carrot pie! The pastry creations change according to the day and the season. Good warm and intimate atmosphere. Quality service, dynamic and available. Drinks too.