StayAwake.38

StayAwake.38 is an all-day cafe and wine bar at 38 Neofit Rilski Street in central Sofia, Bulgaria, in the fashionable area near Vitosha Boulevard, Ivan Vazov Street and the Vasil Levski Monument. Neofit Rilski is one of the city's best-known cafe streets, lined with independent bars and shops, and the venue fits the local pattern of places that shift from coffee by day to drinks by night. It is a cafe and bar rather than a restaurant in the fine-dining sense, so no Michelin context applies. Signature offerings include speciality coffee, raw pastries and natural wine, which together define the concept. In the morning and afternoon, the focus is on espresso-based drinks and lighter bakes, often plant-forward and less sugary than traditional patisserie. In the evening, the lighting dims and the menu turns to wine and cocktails, with natural and low-intervention wines drawing a younger, design-minded crowd. The room is compact and stylish, with a relaxed, creative mood. Noise is low to moderate during the day and rises on Thursday to Saturday evenings. Dress is casual. Prices are mid-range, with coffee typically about 4 to 8 BGN, pastries about 6 to 12 BGN and wine by the glass about 8 to 16 BGN. Opening hours follow a daytime cafe pattern before switching to evening bar service, though exact closing times vary and are worth checking before visiting. The venue operates walk-in only and does not take reservations. Early evening is a good moment to catch the changeover, while later on weekends the small room can be full, so arriving soon after the switch to wine service gives the best chance of a seat.