ARTE CAFE
Read moreIn the pretty Copou district, this pleasant café is located in the former home of Mihail Kogălniceanu, a great 19th-century political figure. This 1807 building also houses a museum dedicated to him. The café exudes a vintage atmosphere, with its rustic furniture, sections of baroque tapestry, paintings and multiple antique lamps. It attracts a young, intellectual crowd. Ideal for a drink while enjoying the exhibitions currently on show. There's also a small terrace at the front.
TIME OUT
Read moreA large, trendy bar in the university district. It attracts chic young people in a lounge setting, with a pleasant terrace in fine weather. At night, the atmosphere turns to that of a discotheque, with themed evenings organized every week. Excellent cocktails are served. You can also eat here: daily lunch menus are available, as well as breakfasts and a multitude of dishes such as sushi, pasta, burgers, grilled fish, meats, pizzas, sandwiches... Enough to satisfy party-goers at any time.
BEER ZONE
Read moreThe ideal place for lovers of good foam. It's tucked away in a passageway off pedestrian street Alexandru Lăpușneanu. The Beer Zone bar is a small space with a festive atmosphere, serving Iași's best beers. The setting is charming and warm, with its wood-panelled interiors and slate board announcing the beers of the moment. The choice is more than vast, to be operated among more than 200 carefully selected Romanian and foreign craft beers. There's also a terrace overlooking the park.
JASSYRO
Read moreOn the main boulevard running from Piața Unirii towards the Palace of Culture, don't miss this charming little coffee shop, with just a tiny counter and a few steps in front for seating. Opened by two coffee aficionados, this place has a very New York hipster feel and makes excellent lattes, flat whites, espressos, Turkish coffees... You'll also find good teas. What's more, prices are very reasonable. The managers also organize cupping sessions, including coffee tastings.
ACAJU
Read moreThis trendy bar has taken up residence in a house in a residential area. Tucked away in the greenery, you have to go down a flight of stairs to find it. The first thing you see is a terrace sheltered by vines. The interior resembles a vast loft, entirely open on two levels, colorful and furnished with salvaged furniture. Excellent cocktails, specialty coffees, all kinds of teas, fresh fruit juices, homemade lemonades... The venue, which hosts numerous cultural events, also has a coworking space upstairs.