Cafe Nero Oslo

Labor of love

Glenn from Oslo

""Cafe Nero" Oslo is the perfect mix of a cafe and bar. What draws me to it is that it is clearly a labor of love and willingness to share..."

I sit here together with the world's greatest philosopher and pretender to the throne of world emperor, a regular patron, contemplating the appeal of Cafe Nero.

Cafe Nero belies its sterile first impression by submerging you in subtle light (including candles) and the bartenders' deep, cultivated appreciation for music. Nero is the perfect mix of a café and bar. Up the street, a café serves morning and afternoon caffeine seekers. Further down, alcohol colors the evening and night. Nero caters to both.

The staff is intelligent, knowledgeable, and accommodating whether they're serving you tea, coffee, or whatever beer you choose from their impressive collection of bottles. Drop by during the day, afternoon, or evening. Play backgammon or chess among the screen-gazers. They don't serve food but you're welcome to buy something at one of the nearby food joints and enjoy it at Nero.

What draws me to Nero is that the bar is clearly a labor of love. The owners have invested their hearts into the bar to create an enjoyable atmosphere for themselves as well as their guests. It's also a great place for people-watching.

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Oslo Spotter Glenn

I was born and raised in Southern California, but my love of languages brought me to Norway in the early 90s. At the time, I hoped to stay for a year, but I quickly fell for life in Oslo. I've recently returned to Oslo after a year and a half studying in Scotland, and I was thrilled to get the opportunity to rejoin Spotted by Locals so I could share my special Oslo places with others. Oslo is a vibrant, multicultural city which appeases my need for interacting with all types of people. Having lived in Oslo for over 30 years, I've seen it grow and develop to the extent that much of...

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