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Cafe Arena

Cafe Coffee shop

🫤 The kitchen didn't work. Some of the requested drinks were missing. Homemade lemonade a little sour. At least the view is well worth it. People often mention view, coffee, nice, good, Nice, service, Plovdiv, theater, drinks, ancient,


Address

TsentarPlovdiv Center, ул. Цар Ивайло 12, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Contact

+359 88 731 4121

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.70 (119 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: view (14) coffee (12) nice (10) good (10) Nice (9) service (9) Plovdiv (8) theater (7) drinks (6) ancient (6)
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  • 2/5 Ivailo H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The kitchen didn't work. Some of the requested drinks were missing. Homemade lemonade a little sour. At least the view is well worth it. (Original) Кухнята не работеше. Някои от поисканите напитки липсваха. Домашната лимонада малко кисела. Поне гледката си заслужава.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Veselin R. 7 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
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  • 5/5 Pixel P. 7 years ago on Google
    Outstanding view
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 nikola k. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mnogo dobro obslujvane i supe vkusno kafe (Original) Mnogo dobro obslujvane i supe vkusno kafe
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lora O. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice service and view (the reason for the whole 2 stars). Some things were missing from the menu. Our fresh juices felt like mixed with water and definitely with some sort of sugar(sugary thing). We were able to make the difference as they have proudly added a piece of the different fruits we have ordered for the juices - those fruits did not taste at all as the sugary juice. Too expensive for the quality provided, not to mention it took some time for 2 fresh juices.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Hristo H. 3 years ago on Google
    The rose wine tasted bad, not worth the price at all. The view is pretty nice though. I would stick to bottled drinks only next time and wouldn’t risk with the food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Teresa C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Large terrace overlooking the Roman theater of Plovdiv. On sunny days a good stop for a beer, coffee etc. They have a wide range of cocktails too. A coffee and a coke were just over € 2 ... Very good for a break in the old town if the weather allows you to enjoy that terrace. (Original) Terraza amplia con vistas al teatro romano de Plovdiv. En días soleados una buena parada para una cerveza, café etc. Tienen amplia carta de cocktails también. Un café y una cocacola fueron algo más de 2€...Muy bien para un descanso por el casco antiguo si el tiempo te permite disfrutar de esa terraza.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 P �. 8 months ago on Google
    The worst coffee I have ever had in my life . Expensive price in one of the most touristy places. The service is satisfactory.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nadeto K. 8 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Homemade lemonade - unique!! Super refreshing and delicious. Service was great! Very satisfied

  • 5/5 сла �. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    The best coffee and service in the most amazing place in Plovdiv!

  • 1/5 4i4o_van4o 6 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    It says it opens at 8:00, it's 10 to 10 and it's not open yet. Total bullshit I hope it never opens again

  • 5/5 Plamen K. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Interesting place! A unique sight. You will like everything! The food is uncompromising. Prices normal. I recommend!

  • 5/5 Wqxps 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    The best view, super coffee, perfect service, we will come again

  • 3/5 Hungry G. 1 year ago on Google
    Huge cafe with loads of tables located right beside the fountain.

  • 5/5 Мариета �. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Yes (Original) Да

  • 5/5 Нели �. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place for her! (Original) Много приятно място за 🍵!

  • 5/5 Anton T. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good place! (Original) Много добро място!

  • 5/5 Mihaela H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice cafe! It is worth sitting there! Cozy and nice (Original) Много хубаво кафене!Заслужава си да седнеш там!Уютно и приятно

  • 5/5 Nathalie R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice stop for a coffee or something with a view of the ancient Roman theater of Plovdiv. (Original) Halte sympa pour boire un café ou autre chose avec vue sur l'ancien théâtre romain de Plovdiv.

  • 5/5 Tanya 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place! (Original) Много приятно място!

  • 4/5 Blau b. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good drinks and nice stuff. Beautiful place to Look at plovdiv We will come back

  • 1/5 Justine S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very rude and there is a minimum spend for credit cards, a trick on tourist. The prices on the menu are tourist prices. Just another place to squeeze money out of the tourist. My advice is to bring items with you when going to see the Ancient Theatre. There is a charge to go and see the theatre.

  • 5/5 Ivan G. 2 years ago on Google
    Reasonable prices and great view to the theater. The staff were doing well considering how recently they were employed. It was extremely unsettling to see a supposed friend of the owner(s) sit at a table and harrass the personnel and passers-by verbally, even making physical threats when asked politely by the bartender to cease this toxic behaviour. 5/5 would visit again if this specific client isn't there anymore.

  • 3/5 Мартин �. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice location (Original) Много хубава локация

  • 5/5 Sarina G. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice casual place. At night you are able to watche different performance from the ancient theater

  • 5/5 Wesley van V. 2 years ago on Google
    Really good coffee, lovely personal and interesting to do your drink while wondering about what happened centuries ago

  • 5/5 Ewa P. 5 months ago on Google
    Coca cola with ice cream - bizarre but good.

  • 1/5 Miroliub V. 8 months ago on Google
    Minutes before the show at the amphitheater started all the tables were empty and had signs on them that said reserve. After I asked the waiter if he could find us a table for four people, he said the minimum order should be 50 BGN. This is all outrageous and unacceptable. Plovdiv Municipality should make sure that there is order and justice, not the mafia doing as it pleases, especially in places that have such historical and cultural significance.

  • 5/5 Деси �. 3 years ago on Google
    Sweet and chill place to get a refreshing drink while looking over the architecture.

  • 1/5 Laurent J. 4 years ago on Google
    They charged me more than the order and didn't bring back the change. I had to complain to fix it.

  • 5/5 Cam G. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice casual seating with shade alongside the top of the ancient theatre. Excellent coffee and reasonably priced. Pleasant waitress with good English too.

  • 3/5 Anuska S. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice views of the Roman theatre and sofas. Mediocre service. It closes early.

  • 4/5 Kemeny S. 7 years ago on Google
    Good place for a coffee. Nice environment, just at the leg of ancient theater

  • 5/5 Tiina K. 5 years ago on Google
    Very good service and nice view

  • 5/5 Dorotea P. 6 years ago on Google
    Lovely views, good service, low prices :)

  • 5/5 Lili B. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place with great view.

  • 1/5 David I. 4 years ago on Google
    Miserable service

  • 2/5 asan a. 5 years ago on Google
    petrol station

  • 5/5 Jan Q. 3 years ago on Google
    Great coffee and view

  • 1/5 Светлана �. 3 years ago on Google
    Poor quality fresh juice. Watery and seems blended with sugar. Everything overprice.

  • 5/5 Frédéric C. 4 years ago on Google
    Best place to have a drink in Plovdiv enjoying THE view on the theatre. Normal prices.

  • 5/5 Виктория �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) "Arena" is a wonderful place for consumption and rest. Inside the atmosphere is comfortable and perfect. I have liked Arena since 2000. From the outside, it is also nice to see friends, or family, or even to sit alone and watch the movement of Jumayat. In the Arena restaurant the food and drinks are always served exquisitely and with finesse. Quality food is prepared and it is very tasty. (Original) "Арена " е прекрасно нясто за консумация и почивка. Вътре обстановката е комфортна и перфектна. Харесвам " Арена'още от 2000 година. Отвън също е приятно да се видиш с приятели, или със семейството си,или дори дори да поседиш сам и да наблюдаваш движението на Джумаята . В ресторант "Арена"храната и питиетата винаги са поднесени изискано и с финес. Приготвена е качествена храна и е много вкусно.

  • 2/5 Pierfrancesco A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lavazza 2 Lever Coffee. Dearest for Bulgaria (not even at the table) and the guys who serve are as nice as a kick in the ass! They don't speak English. (Original) Caffè Lavazza a 2 Leva. Carissimo per la Bulgaria (neanche srvito al tavolo) e i ragazzi che servono sono simpatici quanto un calcio nel sedere! Non parlano inglese.

  • 1/5 Violeta N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The atmosphere and the ancient theater are incredible, of course. Beyond that - a tasteless fruit-milk shake and diluted orange juice. For the cover, the waitress rounded up the bill alone with 2 levs for a tip, which I would have left anyway. (Original) Обстановката и античният театър са невероятни, естествено. Извън това - безвкусен плодово-млечен шейк и разреден портокалов фреш. За капак сервитьорката си закръгли сметката сама с 2 лв. за бакшиш, които така или иначе щях да й оставя.

  • 4/5 Alexandru C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good stopping place only after a day spent in the old town, with a magnificent view over the amphitheater. (Original) Un loc de popas numai bun dupa o zi petrecuta in orasul vechi, cu o vedere superba asupra amfiteatrului.

  • 1/5 Александрина �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The kitchen didn't work! We ordered a white frappe, which was pure water, mineral water served without a glass or straw! Unfriendly attitude towards the client! I do not recommend give my money elsewhere! (Original) Кухнята не работеше! Поръчахме си бяло фрапе, което беше чиста вода, минералната вода се сервира без чаша или сламка! Недружелюбно отношение към клиента! Не препоръчвам, дайте си парите на друго място!

  • 1/5 Bianca M. 4 years ago on Google
    The drinks are terrible! We've ordered an ice cream coffee and it was hot, but guess what, the waiter told us that it's normal for a drink with ice cream to be hot.. how come? Please avoid this place for the sake of your money!!!

  • 5/5 Georgina S. 4 years ago on Google
    Perfect location, quick service and the beer is cold! Comfy soft furnishings. Will definitely visit again.

  • 4/5 Yosif G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice coffee at the entrance to the ancient theater. (Original) Приятно кафе на входа на античния театър.

  • 5/5 Ivo K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place. Very smiling, energetic, positive waitress (blonde girl) (Original) Приятно място. Много усмихната, енергична, позитивна сервитьорка (русо момиче)

  • 5/5 Angel V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great! (Original) Супер!

  • 5/5 Erik K. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The view is simply unbeatable. Espresso, ice cream, soft drinks. (Original) Die Aussicht ist einfach nicht zu toppen. Espresso, Eis, Softdrinks.

  • 5/5 Violeta C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great view! (Original) Страхотна гледка!

  • 5/5 Сергей �. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) ... An ice cream on the doorstep of the Ancient Theater. (Original) ...По един сладолед на прага на Античния театър.

  • 1/5 Nadia U. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Ugly attitude from the staff when there is a problem.

  • 1/5 ᄋᄋᄋ 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Never go to this store. It's a total scammer. It's the worst. It's a store that ruins the image of Plovdiv. Check carefully when you pay. They make a quick calculation and check it, so they won't refund your card later and ask you to take water or beer for the amount you paid. Not even a single star is extravagant.


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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