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Life According to KAWA

Cafe Coffee shop Wine store Market Boutique Coworking space

One of the Top rated Coffee shops in Dubrovnik


Address

Hvarska ul. 2, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Website

www.kawa.life

Contact

+385 20 670 730

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (144 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: (Epiphany), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Mark L. 4 years ago on Google
    A very nice souvenir shop with many eclectic items ranging from craft beers to handmade goods. Many unique items as well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oriol A. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome shop in Dubrovnik full of Croatian designs and very interesting products. Fantastic and really helpful staff. My experience with them has been really great. I bought a keyholder that had a small damage on the ring (but I realized it only when I was back home). I contacted them and kindly provided a replacement to my personal address. This goes beyond what I could expect from the typical "souvenir shops" abroad. Their staff really treated me (even being a foreign tourist) as if I would come back to the shop tomorrow. This makes a difference and I appreciated it. I will for sure visit this shop again when I will come back to Dubrovnik.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Really wonderful, well curated shop. Full of unique, made in Croatia gifts and food stuff (truffle products!) and in the back, a fun selection of international products. Love this shop!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen B. 4 years ago on Google
    What a fantastic place - a cave of exciting designer goods all made locally. We particularly enjoyed speaking to the owner and learning all about the area. Very friendly and efficient service. Most certainly would return.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eva B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little local shop, wonderful sales lady who was very welcoming and helpful, got gifts for friends back home that will be one of a kind!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dubravko P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Facts have nice (and expensive) things to do👍 (Original) Fakat ima lepih (i skupih) stvari👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven C. 3 years ago on Google
    What a beautiful little shop just outside the old town, definately worth a visit. I love Dubrovnik but it has well and truly been overtaken by tourist shops and restaurants selling the same things. This shop is very different, it sells a host of unique items made by Crotians. Everything from food, drinks, alcohol, clothes, Jewellery and household items. The prices are high but everything seems well made and very unique. The staff were very friendly and chatted away with us and it definately felt like more of a personal feel.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tomi H. 6 years ago on Google
    Lovely staff that helps you out. Genuinely nice people. Shop has handmade stuff, from towels to bowtie's to crafted beers. Might be a bit more expensive than the average stuff inside old town (some of it is imported from china), but is well worth the money!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 silverbeb4e 4 years ago on Google
    The best (souvenir) shop by far in Dubrovnik. It has everything - from the traditional magnets and colourful bowls, to unique pieces from independent Croatian artists, crafted beers and foods. My personal favourite were the leather handbags!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalia H. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely shop, lots of cool cosmetics, clothes and food products made in Croatia. Helpful and nice staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maximilian B. 6 years ago on Google
    Cute shop, worth a visit!

  • 5/5 Zach B. 6 years ago on Google
    Had the type of gifts you would find on Etsy or the cool hipster shop that's hard to find. Maybe that's why this place is located not inside the old town, but just outside the Ploce gate within shooting distance. They have cool pottery, clothing, food, beer, and just enough of the odd souvenirs that you'd actually want and I don't mean a gaudy magnet. Check it out.

  • 5/5 Izzy F. 1 year ago on Google
    A gorgeous selection of locally made gifts, souvenirs and crafts. Really friendly and welcoming and I loved that I got to know the back story about the items that I bought, who made them and why they're special. Very much recommend a visit!

  • 5/5 Sven N. 7 months ago on Google
    I visited this small shop with at least 20 of my coworkers, and we all wanted coffee. Leona managed to serve us all, and she did it with a smile. The coffee was excellent, and I especially appreciated that they offer oat milk as an option. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 karen s. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s a good thing this store isn’t near me or it would be a problem. It’s full of treasures you didn’t know you needed but do! A great selection of local food treats along with American food (pop tarts, Mrs butterworth) that are the things you miss when you don’t live in the US. They have cute bags, beautiful wallets, and a great jewelry selection. I loved the cat bracelets and necklaces that benefit a cat welfare group. ❤️🐈‍⬛ I could shop here daily and find a new treasure! Definitely visit if you’re in Dubrovnik.

  • 5/5 Yingqing G. 1 year ago on Google
    Such positive experience at the shop. The Croatan items are interesting, there are a nice variety of Asian goods, and the staff is just so friendly and helpful. Hvala Vana! :)

  • 5/5 Tom k. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic selection of craft beers and snacks. Very friendly and helpful staff, went back 3 times in one day

  • 5/5 Launa H. 6 years ago on Google
    Best place to buy a genuine Croatian gift that you will really like- no a cheap souvenir that was actually made in china

  • 5/5 Tim S. 2 years ago on Google
    Good authentic stuff here! Also some local beers and food products (lots of olive oil and truffle themed things). Prices are fair too. There's also an international food section in the back - this is great if you're staying a while and are missing some food variety.

  • 5/5 Fraser M. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place in town to get gifts and souvenirs. The owners curate amazing locally crafted goods, so you can feel good about supporting local Croatian artists. They also have a great selection of North American snacks and ethnic food supplies in the back room if you’re missing a taste of your home country!

  • 5/5 Amy M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is an adorable shop. I had read about it and I'm so glad I was able to visit. My husband enjoyed it too and we got a bunch of Croatian handmade goodies, MUCH better than standard souvenir shops!

  • 5/5 Jared L. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are looking for some unique local craft beer, there is a small selection of different beers. They also have lots of unique things you dont see in all the other touristy shops. The lady working that evening was very friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 Isaac K. 1 year ago on Google
    What a quirky shop! There is even an Asian corner at the back with single use wooden chopsticks. Wish I'd known about it before I ate my cup ramen with a teaspoon.

  • 5/5 Denise D. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a nice shop with lots of local products - and local craft beer! The cold brew coffee is really nice and the owner is so friendly.

  • 5/5 Dominika N. 1 year ago on Google
    A gorgeous concept store with a very eclectic selection of Croatian products. Great for getting thoughtful souvenirs or to treat yourself. They also do coffee.

  • 5/5 Theresa B. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful Croatian made crafts. Wish I had an endless budget- I would've bought some of everything in the store! Super fun to taste their award winning olive oil. We walked out with some beautiful, unique souvenirs and a few Croatian IPA beers to sip. Delicious!

  • 5/5 Hiromi O. 8 months ago on Google
    Lovely concept store! Not like other ordinary souvenir shop, you can find good quality and unique gift to yourself and your loved ones. Also as a coffee lover, I can highly recommend you to try “cold brew” in hot summer days :)

  • 5/5 Sarah O. 9 months ago on Google
    It took me so long to decide what to get for myself, friends and family because they have so much cool stuff! I made three visits total to pick up earrings, tea towels, and local wine. I was sorely tempted by many more things, like the very cool sunglasses, art prints, and liquor sold in stainless steel flasks. Everything is made in Croatia and there are often stories behind the items. Do yourself a favor and check them out!

  • 5/5 Mia H. 9 months ago on Google
    Such an amazing store! Bought some of the best local Croatian products from here. And the staff working here were very kind and knowledgeable.

  • 5/5 Kadi M. 11 months ago on Google
    Such a lovely concept store! ❤️ Definitely a (litte bit hidden) gem! Loved the selection of local goods that are suitable as souvenirs - teas, shirts, oils, truffles, bowties, shirts etc. The customer service was also really good.

  • 5/5 Nastia D. 6 months ago on Google
    Good coffee, they have plant based milk. €5,5 for a flat white (same as in Conto coffee roasters and they both use same beans).

  • 5/5 Mahlet Y. 5 months ago on Google
    This was the best place on our Dubrovnik trip! Leona is the sweetest soul and she has magical energy! She was so kind and showed us all the beautiful pieces made by local artists in the store and she also makes incredible coffee!!! Highly highly recommend this place! Will definitely be back when I return! Incredible vibes!!!

  • 1/5 Alexandra M. 6 months ago on Google
    Horrible service!!!!! Went in to buy some food and was told of for trying to use the toilet which was “out of order” for customers but wide open with no sign of do not enter. Have never received such horrible service in all of old town Dubrovnik or even Europe! Being told off and horrible rudeness for simply trying to use the bathroom (of which door was wide open with no sign) is simply unacceptable for a store/coffee service which lives off tourism and the service industry. The store is cool but honestly don’t spend your money in a place where they don’t appreciate clients!

  • 5/5 Vera V. 7 months ago on Google
    The best coffee in Dubrovnik, and a fantastic range of unique and beautiful gifts, a far cry from the usual mass-produced tourist tat. Leona at the shop was great, also gave us excellent local restaurant recommendations!

  • 4/5 Dejan S. 7 months ago on Google
    If you're looking for your special caffeine bit this is your place. The owners cooperate with a well established coffee bar from Zagreb Cogito. The atmosphere is cool because it's basically a souvenir shop with Croatian products which also has amazing coffee. The only reason why I am giving a 4 star review instead of 5 is that I like to sit and enjoy my coffee and there's not much seating place in the bar. There's a table which fits 6 people and that's it.

  • 5/5 John H. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it! Original and creative gifts and souvenirs. This is a really well done shop. We got such a warm welcome when we walked in with our little pup, the quality and selection is really good and authentic & creative and it was just a really cool spot to pick up some great gifts for our friends.

  • 5/5 Ivana B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great shop for special Croatian souvenirs and gifts for yourself. High quality products for every target group. Whether gourmets or lovers of unique items, everyone will surely find something here. The cordial staff can tell something about every little product. We will definitely come back here on our next visit. (Original) Toller Laden für besondere kroatische Souvenirs und Geschenke für sich selbst. Hochwertige Produkte für jede Zielgruppe. Ob Feinschmecker oder Liebhaber einzigartiger Artikel, hier findet sicher jede/r etwas. Das herzliche Personal kann zu jedem auch so kleinen Produkt etwas erzählen. Wir kommen bei unserem nächsten Besuch ganz sicher wieder hierher.

  • 5/5 Maria S. 4 years ago on Google
    The BEST shop near old town! Local design, craft beer etc. Really cool stuff and super friendly staff. This shop you simply must visit!

  • 5/5 Andreas E. 5 years ago on Google
    Really nice authentic place with quality items and good selection of beers.

  • 5/5 Jason S. 6 years ago on Google
    Great locally-made crafts. Best way to shop local in Dubrovnik and support local merchants. John hooked me up with killer local beer too.

  • 5/5 Els B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice shop with nice stuff. Super friendly manageress. (Original) Mooie shop met leuke spullen. Super vriendelijke uitbaatster.

  • 5/5 Martin S. 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice souvenirs!

  • 5/5 Hilary L. 4 years ago on Google
    Unique souvenirs. Very tasteful. Helpful staff.

  • 5/5 Christoph G. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely things made by local craftsmen and women. A friendly and open mood is filling the store.

  • 5/5 Christoffer �. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome vegan ice cream and some craft beers! In addition, other locally crafted stuff.

  • 5/5 Piotr B. 4 years ago on Google
    Can get quite pricey but all the high end items are quite nice, and worth it. From drinking horns to pillows of Jon Snow's face, you'll see a lot here.

  • 5/5 Melissa M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely local artists! Thank you for your help!

  • 5/5 Mia M. 4 years ago on Google
    Fab!

  • 5/5 Mats O. 4 years ago on Google
    Good quality products, and a nice staff

  • 5/5 Marcus N. 4 years ago on Google
    This is the souvenir shop to go to first.

  • 5/5 Jian Ting L. 6 years ago on Google
    Unique local designs for a different kind of souvenir. Expect prices to be a little steep but you get what you pay.

  • 5/5 Peter S. 5 years ago on Google
    Best handmade goods at Dubrovnik. Nice and friendly girl give you perfect explanation for every thing. Too much beautiful stuff for baggage... Love!

  • 4/5 Jan L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice shop for quality products from Dubrovnik and Croatia. Who does not want to buy tourist scrap is right here. (Original) Schönes Geschäft für hochwertige Produkte aus Dubrovnik und Kroatien. Wer keinen Touristenschrott kaufen will ist hier richtig.

  • 5/5 M N. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fashionable goods made in Dubrovnik are on sale. Recommended! The clerk is very kind, and there is no loss! (Original) ドゥブロヴニクで作られたおしゃれなグッズが売っています。おすすめ!店員さんはとても優しく、行って損はない!

  • 5/5 Sherrie K. 5 years ago on Google
    Great selection of items made in Croatia.

  • 4/5 Abu S. 5 years ago on Google
    Its nice and unique, but a bit pricey

  • 5/5 James K. 5 years ago on Google
    By far the best shopping experience we found in Croatia. Oodles of hip, cool, interesting and high quality products hand-selected from across Croatia. Stop for the microbrews, chocolate, housewares, and other unique items. Fun, helpful staff too.

  • 5/5 Tobi S. 5 years ago on Google
    superdobro!

  • 5/5 Natalia D. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All her things are spectacular! (Original) ¡Todas sus cosas están espectaculares!

  • 5/5 Hsin-Jung L. 6 years ago on Google
    The ladies there are friendly and super helpful. Got some great local craft beers and chocolate. It is a great place to support local products, produce and artists.

  • 5/5 Manon R. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice crafted beers and apple ciders from the region! Staff is super friendly.

  • 5/5 Stephen D. 6 years ago on Google
    Craft beer, cold brew coffee and kombucha! The girl serving us was really friendly and knowledgable, helping us to find vegan products. On a hot day of sightseeing finding a fridge and freezer full of eco, vegan and delicious food and drinks was great!

  • 5/5 Max M. 6 years ago on Google
    Great store with lots of nice things for your home or to bring as souveniers.

  • 5/5 marie m. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and authentic objects. A rare address in Dubrovnik. (Original) Des objets beaux et authentiques. Une adresse rare à Dubrovnik.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed inside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup

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