Kavarna Nebotičnik

Kavarna Nebotičnik is a café on the 12th floor of the Nebotičnik skyscraper at Štefanova ulica 1 in central Ljubljana. The building is a landmark of the city's interwar architecture, and the café is best known for its 360-degree view over the Old Town, the castle hill, the river and the surrounding Alps on clear days. The menu is a café offer rather than a restaurant one, so there is no chef lineage or tasting menu; the focus is on coffee, cake and cocktails served with the view. Signature items include coffee, the kremna rezina, a Slovenian cream cake with a custard layer and whipped cream that is closely associated with Lake Bled and widely sold across the country, and cocktails for the evening. Prices are higher than ground-level cafés because of the location, with coffee and cake costing about €5-9 (~$5.50-10). The atmosphere is relaxed and scenic, with a moderate noise level; it is quieter in the morning and early afternoon, and livelier at sunset and in the evening when cocktails are served. There is no dress code, and the clientele includes visitors, couples and locals taking guests for the view. Opening is typically daily from about 09:00 until late, though hours should be checked before going. Reservations are not usually required for coffee, but visitors wanting a window table at sunset, especially on clear summer evenings, may wish to ask the venue about arrangements. Access is by lift from the ground floor of the building. The café sits at the junction of Slovenska cesta and Štefanova ulica, within walking distance of Prešeren Square, which makes it an easy stop at the start or end of a day in the centre.