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Cafés<br />
In Croatia, as in Italy, café culture rules. Life is simply not worth<br />
living without a daily gossip over a macchiato. This process<br />
seems to last at least five hours, leaving outsiders wondering<br />
who <strong>the</strong> hell does any work around here. So <strong>the</strong> cafés are<br />
always busy, and <strong>the</strong> c<strong>of</strong>fee usually good. The standard<br />
espresso and cappuccino are available everywhere, while<br />
a latte here is called a bijela kava (white c<strong>of</strong>fee).<br />
Africa C-2, Vetranićeva 3. Among <strong>the</strong> many little cafés<br />
tucked in <strong>the</strong> side streets <strong>of</strong>f Stradun, this is one <strong>of</strong> our<br />
favourites for <strong>the</strong> cool artwork and good music. It’s a place<br />
where locals catch up over a brew. QOpen 08:00 - 02:00.<br />
PBX<br />
Biker’s Cafe L-2, Petra Krešimira IV /39, tel. (+385-)<br />
091 764 69 19, bobara-komerc@du.t-com.hr, www.<br />
bikers-caffe.com. Perched up in a neighbourghood just<br />
above Ploče, this place is worth seeking out to meet up<br />
with bike fans from around <strong>the</strong> world. The friendly staff will<br />
try <strong>the</strong>ir best to sort you out with a place to stay. QOpen<br />
07:00 - 23:00. PNB<br />
Blue Planet G-2, Masarykov put 3. Calling mums and<br />
dads: <strong>the</strong> Blue Planet is unadulterated heaven for you and<br />
your tribe. There are special kiddies’ toilets, a case full <strong>of</strong><br />
picture books, a Nintendo Wii and non-stop cartoons on <strong>the</strong><br />
TV, as well as c<strong>of</strong>fee, sandwiches, cakes and salads for your<br />
devouring pleasure. QOpen 07:30 - 22:00. TB<br />
Fashion Café H-2, Kralja Tomislava 7. In <strong>the</strong> heart <strong>of</strong><br />
Lapad, this is a café dedicated to those who know <strong>the</strong>ir Bvlgari<br />
from <strong>the</strong>ir Balenciaga, with even <strong>the</strong> occasional fashion show<br />
going on. Sunglasses <strong>the</strong> size <strong>of</strong> dinner plates are mandatory.<br />
QOpen 07:00 - 24:00. PGB<br />
Festival D-2, Placa bb, tel. (+385-20) 32 11 48, stijepo.<br />
sanje@du.t-com.hr. This c<strong>of</strong>fee house right on Stradun is<br />
<strong>the</strong> place where local bigwigs and intellectuals coagulate to<br />
chew <strong>the</strong> fat, literally and metaphorically. You can pick up a<br />
well-priced light lunch special here, and <strong>the</strong> terrace location<br />
couldn’t be better. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00. PAGB<br />
Galerie C-2, Kunićeva 5. One <strong>of</strong> a plethora <strong>of</strong> little cafes<br />
stroke drinking holes in <strong>the</strong> side streets leading north from<br />
Stradun. This one is nice enough inside, has a couple <strong>of</strong> shady<br />
tables out, and plays <strong>the</strong> pop, rock and dance beloved <strong>of</strong> its<br />
youthful clientele. QOpen 08:00 - 02:00, Sun 09:00 - 15:00.<br />
PAGB<br />
<strong>dubrovnik</strong>.inyourpocket.com<br />
CAFés<br />
Glam Café C-2, Palmotićeva 5, glamcf44@gmail.com.<br />
If you fancy a healthy breakfast you might try here: as well as<br />
c<strong>of</strong>fee, <strong>the</strong>y do excellent fresh juices and smoothies. In <strong>the</strong><br />
evening, this is a good place to get <strong>the</strong> night <strong>of</strong>f to a good<br />
start with one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir range <strong>of</strong> cocktails. QOpen 08:30 -<br />
24:00. JBW<br />
GradsKavana D-3, Pred dvorom 1, tel. (+385-20) 32<br />
12 02 / press 2, sales@mea-culpa.hr, www.mea-culpa.<br />
hr. A kavana is a Austro-Hungarian style c<strong>of</strong>fee house, and<br />
<strong>the</strong> wonderful thing about this one, apart from <strong>the</strong> fine<br />
architecture and location, is that it’s been given delightful<br />
modern touches and <strong>of</strong>fers a selection <strong>of</strong> fantastic cakes. Try<br />
<strong>the</strong> cake made with macaroni and walnuts. QOpen 08:00 -<br />
24:00. PJAGB<br />
Laura L-2, Frana Supila 1, tel. (+385-) 099 506 22<br />
60, brigita.mrkic@gmail.com. Easily overlooked, but<br />
shouldn’t be - <strong>the</strong> view over <strong>the</strong> walled city from <strong>the</strong> terrace<br />
just above <strong>the</strong> Ploče gate is phenomenal, and inside great<br />
music (commercial dance and local rock) plus fine local<br />
travarica (herb brandy) rule <strong>the</strong> roost. Turns into a night bar<br />
weekends during high season. QOpen 06:30 - 24:00, Sun<br />
08:00 - 24:00. PBX<br />
Living Room I-2, Ante Starčevića 7, tel. (+385-20)<br />
46 86 52/(+385-) 091 567 26 32. A café/bar that is<br />
comfortable and relaxing, it’s great for that casual chat<br />
amongst friends in a setting that is neat, casual and well<br />
known for its fine c<strong>of</strong>fee. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00. Closed Sat,<br />
Sun. PNGBXW<br />
Porto Put Bruna Bušića 6, Mlini, tel. (+385-) 098 23<br />
32 34. It’s a hop out <strong>of</strong> town in <strong>the</strong> village <strong>of</strong> Srebreno (you<br />
can get <strong>the</strong>re on <strong>the</strong> bus heading for Cavtat), but this big,<br />
modern space which serves as a chillout zone by day and a<br />
lively bar with dancing by night has proved to be very popular<br />
with local trendseters at weekends. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00,<br />
Sat 07:00 - 24:00. PGBX<br />
Talir C-2, Antuninska bb. A classy spot to sup your c<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
amidst antique style furnishings and artwork. If that’s not<br />
enough to satisfy your aes<strong>the</strong>tic as well as caffeine cravings,<br />
you can pop into <strong>the</strong> gallery opposite afterwards. QOpen<br />
08:00 - 24:00. PB<br />
www.inyourpocket.com<br />
Winter 2011/2012<br />
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