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Billing itself as a 'theatre cafe' (due to its proximity to the playhouses on nearby pl Ivana Franka), this place is an arty delight. It's all scuffed-leather furniture, recycled wood, antique trinkets and soothing jazz. The chalkboard menu of light bites is in Ukrainian, but you can point to desserts such as carrot cake and handmade chocolate, accompanied by Turkish coffee.


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