Grand Café Orient

Great spot that is both “hidden” and right in the heart of the Old Town. Stopped in for a nice lunch. Service was warm and prompt. Note that this location is on the 1st floor (American 2nd) and not to be confused with the cafe on the street below. Painstakingly restored from only 3 black and white photographs, you are transported back in time. Prices are very reasonable for lunch and portions are filling. Elevator available for those with mobility issues. We were able to pay with credit card with no insistence on cash.

This coffee shop is an excellent spot in the city center, ideal for meeting friends or relaxing with a book. The indoor design looks fantastic, and the terrace offers a beautiful view, which photographers will love. It's a nice place to unwind or read, but not really suited for working on a laptop. The food and espresso are tasty, making it a good choice for brunch, though not for large meals. Prices are reasonable, especially compared to more upscale places. The menu changes often, so check out the weekly or seasonal options. The service was excellent, and I felt well taken care of. For more travel tips for solo travelers in Europe and beyond, visit the website or follow @triathlongtrips on Facebook and Instagram.

We stopped by Grand Café Orient to see the famous cubist café. It’s located on the first floor, and when we arrived we were able to find a table right away, even though the place was quite busy. We ordered coffee, tea, and the well-known cubist dessert. The service was prompt and friendly, which we appreciated. The dessert was tasty, though it didn’t seem as fresh as we had hoped. One thing to note: when it came time to pay, the staff strongly encouraged paying in cash, and only hesitantly accepted a card. As for the overall experience, once inside there was nothing particularly special that stood out. It’s interesting to visit once to see what the hype is about, but in the end it’s simply a café/restaurant without much to distinguish it beyond its reputation. Overall, worth stopping by out of curiosity, but not a place we’d go out of our way to return to.

We stopped by for drinks and dessert, and were immediately struck by the beauty of the space—the expansive windows, the wooden grand piano, and the elegant cubist-inspired décor create a truly memorable atmosphere. We ordered Turkish coffee, ginger tea, and their Grand Café Orient, a light chocolate cake served with English mint cream. The Turkish coffee was pleasant; although it was unexpectedly served in a tall glass, the presentation didn’t affect the flavor, so no complaints there. The ginger tea was refreshing, and the handy little lemon-squeezing device was a surprisingly fun touch. As for the dessert, I have mixed impressions. The Grand Café Orient cake is visually stunning, and the English mint cream was a delightful surprise—smooth, subtle, and refined, avoiding the common mistake of making it taste like toothpaste.😊 However, the cake itself leaned a bit dry. It was indeed as light as promised, which kept it from feeling overly rich or heavy, but a touch more moisture would have elevated it further. The staff were warm and efficient, and we appreciated the dessert display near the counter. It would be even better if the individual items were labeled, as it would help guests identify the treats at a glance. Overall, a lovely experience in a beautifully designed café.

The place looks lovely and has amazing cubism interior. Coffee was nice but the lady serving us wasn’t. The savoury pancake dish I ordered was warm on some parts and ice cold on the others. Not sure I would come here again. It took us ages to get the bill as our waitress kept running away. When we finally got hold of another waiter, he was nice as he allowed us to pay in Euros (it’s cash only)