Coffee shops and tea rooms Bucharest

An apothecary-style tea room, with wooden shelves up to the ceiling, featuring a wide selection of teas, coffees, infusions and rooibos. These are also sold in bulk. Old-fashioned sweets such as candied fruit and caramels are displayed on the counter. The decor, too, is old-school: sewing machines as tables, old sepia photos on the wall, vintage placemats and crockery... What's more, the prices are reasonable and the music soothing. A gentle bubble amidst the hustle and bustle.

You'll find this chain at various locations in the capital, including Calea Victoriei. The French touch is there as soon as you step through the door: it smells of warm croissants, the pastries are pure butter, the decor is vintage and the radio plays old hits that will sound familiar to your ears. It's a pleasant place to sip a coffee, hot chocolate or fresh fruit juice, while enjoying a viennoiserie. You can also grab a bite to eat at any time of day: salads, sandwiches, quiches or even shepherd's pie are all on the menu.

In a small street near Lipscani, away from the crowds, this café has an industrial look, which doesn't prevent it from being warm: exposed brick and concrete walls, large bay windows, wooden slats on the floor and colorful touches. A small terrace stretches out on the sidewalk in front. It serves speciality coffees, burnt on site, as well as Romanian craft beers and milk drinks, plus a number of dishes (bagels, burgers, salads, etc.) and sweet treats (croissants, tarts, muffins, etc.). A good place for a rejuvenating break.