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  • 5/5 Barbana K. 1 year ago on Google • 22 reviews
    This place is great! The food is always fantastic and no matter what I order I am always delighted with my meal! The coffee and pastries that they have are so delicious also the interior and architecture of this place is gorgeous. Servers are also great and always efficient, happy and polite.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jordan K. 11 months ago on Google • 271 reviews
    We were in the mood for coffee, but once we saw the sweets we couldn't resist. They were as delicious as the looked. Edit: second visit, different sweets, as good as before!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Doris K. 2 months ago on Google • 737 reviews New
    Super central location. The staff is absolutely helpful, nice and respectful. The atmosphere is very cool and welcoming. Nice options of wines, beers and cocktails.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adriana Z. 11 months ago on Google
    Best Cafe in Sheshi Skenderbeu: the view was amazing, the amount of people, the service was quick, food and drink on top. Highly recommend
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 umut eren e. 1 year ago on Google
    A place with a view of the city square. their coffee is delicious. I didn't try it but croissants looks very tasty.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Romelda M. 11 months ago on Google • 105 reviews
    I posted pictures of the french toast and avocado toast (barely any avocados) so others won't be as shocked as I was because I was not expecting these basic sandwiches. The eggs Benedict also didn't agree with my husband's stomach. Service was friendly and attentive and the restaurant is quite beautiful.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander L. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was delicious and the waiters were very friendly! I would surely recommend this place
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James L. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favorite coffee shops in Tirana. Everything i’ve eaten or drank here has been fantastic, love the environment with all the plants, and the staff is always very professional and kind. Definitely recommend it for a spot to hang out and get some work done or to grab a quick bite.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Julee S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place in the center for a coffee or tea. The breakfast is nice. I had the eggs Benedict which I enjoyed. They present their dishes beautifully. I will add that I went back in the evening recently. The dragon roll was nice as were the truffle fries/chips. The cheddar chicken sandwich I won't try again. The quinoa chicken salad was good. It was pretty crowded which made service a bit less satisfactory.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrian B. 3 months ago on Google • 223 reviews New
    We enjoyed it the most. There are 4 coffee shops at the Opera but by far this is the best one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 hiieliin 5 months ago on Google • 131 reviews
    Good place to have a breakfast or brunch (until 12pm). Even though it was very busy, the service was very fast. It next to the main square and the view and atmosphere is great. Food: botanica breakfast was delicious and we were happy with the granola bowl as well. Card payment accepted.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 jeremy s. 7 months ago on Google • 69 reviews
    Had a drink and watched the world go by. Then made a mistake and bought something that I thought was a chocolate Sunday. It was a pudding cake thing. Meh 😒 Good place to hang and some interesting people watching. The one weird thing is they made me pay 1000lek and then gave me back the difference. It must help with fees.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alda S. 1 year ago on Google
    The service was excellent! The waiter very attentive. Unfortunately the two cocktails I tried were horrible so I didn’t drink them. Prices do not match the quality of the food and drinks that we tried; too overpriced. Giving three stars as a sign of respect for the effort and the service of the waiter.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emre A. 9 months ago on Google
    Excellent ambiance, a wide menu selection from starters to desserts, along with a variety of nice drinks. Their pistachio pate a choux was divine. I definitely recommend it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Reni 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to be in Tirana for a drink, snacks or even fully meals. The prices are totally worth it and normal, and the location is great in the center of Tirana. Recommend it! It has become now my place to go in Tirana during evenings when I’m in town.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 B H. 1 year ago on Google
    I love everything about this place. The ambiance, the service, the staff is very helpful and the view is also amazing. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a breakfast place, drinks, lunch or coffee or date kind of place :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sally S. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool cafe and bar overlooking the main square, really nice vibe, a great place to catch up with friends to enjoy a drink, people watching, and having some nice casual food. The service was fantastic, very warm and friendly, along with high quality food and drinks. We can definitely recommend the Negronis.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arjen H. 1 year ago on Google
    Near the square, you'd think its a commercial restaurant but the food is still good, just like the drinks they have to offer. Their specialty cocktails are a nice twist on the traditional cocktails. Our waiter Mario was a very friendly and thoughtful and we had a little chat, great service!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nomad 2 years ago on Google
    My favorite Cafe in Tirana. Great food, great atmosphere, great music. What more can you ask for :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darya N. 5 months ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Great location of the cafe with nice ambient. There are lots of tables and you can sit both inside and outside. I can recommend croissant with pistachio cream (generous amount of cream). Coffee is tasty, but scrambled eggs are not really classical scrambled as you will see on the photo :) Service is friendly and professional. Waiters speak very good English. You can pay with card. There is a free walking tour around Tirana that starts near this cafe on the stairs of opera at 10:00 and 18:00 daily.

  • 5/5 Priyanka P. 6 months ago on Google • 59 reviews
    Very pretty cafe with lots of plants. I had the vegetarian pizza without the cheese. There are a few vegan options available (detox salad, hummus). The food is good, nothing extraordinary.

  • 5/5 Tanvi D. 5 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Loved this place! Had a lot of amazing modern dishes. Absolutely loved the Albanian donuts that were served with honey and feta. The chicken in pistachio sauce and hummus was also extremely delicious. They make very good salads and have a variety of drinks. The bar tender also makes customized drinks. 100% recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Ertug E. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice cafe. The sandwiches are great.

  • 3/5 Abdulrahman A. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing cafe in Tirana center with modern interior design and spectacular outdoor view. But there is one waitress who treated us and other people too badly and unprofessionally. The place recommended but tried to avoid that lady or go there when she is off!

  • 5/5 Johanna A. 5 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Super nice spot! We had good coffee and a great breakfast - definitely try the albanian donuts! Nice service and inside there are plants everywhere!

  • 5/5 Editë P. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place, very good service and delicious food and drinks. I had a great time there!

  • 4/5 Purplefin 7 months ago on Google
    Very nice ambience. But this is reflected in the price. The coffee was very tasty, as at some other cafes in Tirana. The service is attentive and fast. If it is just a coffee, there are cheaper alternatives. But if you value a nice location, Botanica is a very good choice.

  • 2/5 n a. 7 months ago on Google
    Avocado toast is essentially a very basic white bread with half poached eggs and a little drop (literally a drop, no exaggeration) of smashed avocado here and there. Good for desert and coffee not so much for food.

  • 5/5 Krist K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place to have just a coffee or even breakfast or lunch or dinner... Delicious side or main dishes or even sweets. Signature detail, dj music most of the time. Nice interior style, with plenty of plants. Very luxurious overall. Would recommend. Good staff!

  • 5/5 Viktorija G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and food. The pistachio croissant and blueberry cake were heaven. Also the sushi was nice. It was crowded because of a concert on the square, but the staff was very efficient despite the rush.

  • 4/5 Scott 1 year ago on Google
    Nice cafe overlooking skanderbeg square. Lots of outdoor seating. Enjoy some sun and coffee here on a sunny day. Reasonable prices. Lots of people but not overcrowded.

  • 5/5 Aleks A. 3 years ago on Google
    Very comfortable place! Tasteful food . Good beers. Situated in the heart of the city.

  • 4/5 M D. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, lovely sushi and pizza (shame they only serve it after 7pm!). Great décor. Last night I had a salmon burger and my other half a veal one. Both super tasty, shame the fries arrived cold...

  • 2/5 JA M. 2 years ago on Google
    I only liked the cheesecake without sugar syrup, other deserts were horrible. I did NOT like the staff atittude tho

  • 5/5 Sinan A. 2 years ago on Google
    The best restaurant in Tirana. Fantastic food and amazing staff! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • 4/5 R 1 year ago on Google
    Poshy and pretty expensive for Tirana. Waiters tend to forget your orders so anticipate your orders. This said, food is good and drinks are qualitative. I still recommend.

  • 5/5 Ergys R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great view, good location, and the brunch is perfect

  • 5/5 Anila H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is pur fav spot in Tirana. Good food and very good service. My son loves the burger there and I love their varieties of salads. Fully recommend


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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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