The 10 Best Cafés in Cluj-Napoca

A morning at Meron is about a moment for yourself, a moment to enjoy all that is surrounding you. Their coffee is made with a lot of care and a little bit of magic, ensuring that you start your day on the right note. Every sip is another step into the coffee world, brimming with alluring flavours – and all of this in a cosy, warm atmosphere. Try their delicious cakes together with your coffee and start your day with a big smile.

Serving one of the best coffees in town and having friendly staff, Narcoffee Roasters is a place where quality, knowledge and passion define every cup of coffee. With a modern design and a warm atmosphere, the coffee shop is perfect for coffee addicts. Try their double shot espresso in the morning or their cold brew on a hot summer day. At Narcoffee, there is no question that the staff can’t answer, and all of the coffee will delight you.

At ROOTS, you choose which type of coffee suits you best. Maybe you want a ‘Confort Blend’, coffee with caramel and nut flavours, or a Single Origin Blend coffee with beans coming from Africa and Central America. If you don’t feel inspired, let the barista help you with your choice, as coffee is their speciality. And if you feel like enjoying your coffee while taking a walk in the city, ask for a takeaway one.

Promoting coffee culture as a whole, Tucano is a place where high standards meet a cosy atmosphere. The team will gladly serve you their drinks made from speciality Arabica beans while explaining to you the whole philosophy behind their freshly roasted coffee. Using beans from Africa and Latin America, their coffees are full flavoured. Their Love.Peace.Coffee philosophy gives the café a heartful ambience that is about sharing and communicating while enjoying high-quality coffee.

Located in a 16th-century Baroque building, the Rhédey palace, Rhédey Café is steeped in history and, of course, good coffee. Their terrace faces the Gothic-style Saint Michael’s Church that rises majestically in the central square. Savour your coffee with a vargabeles – a traditional dessert – and let the old photographs of the Rhédey family tell you the stories of their time.

Did you ever imagine yourself having your coffee between kinetic machines in a space decked out in steampunk décor? Now you have the chance to experience it in Cluj. At Enigma Cafe, you will step into another world, a world where there’s not a single day without coffee. You can enjoy your cup inside or in their secret garden while having a long talk with your friends or tasting one of their delicious cheesecakes.

Pergola is about coffee with a view. The café’s terrace, located on Cetatuia Hill, offers a charming panoramic view over the city. Enjoy your coffee with one of their delicious cakes, or after climbing the hill in the summer, refresh yourself with an iced coffee. Warning: you may want to linger for quite some time.