Cacao Rijeka

Coffee & sweets

Iva from Rijeka

I am a traveler, food lover, gym lover and book lover. In that order. And all other kinds of lover. I love to enjoy life. Maybe that's why I still haven't found my regular job. I started with the Faculty of Law but didn't finish my studies. Then I became a Croatian language and philosophy professor. At the moment, I am working on a project that will have a lot of impact on my city. I ...
""Cacao" is one of the best places in Rijeka to enjoy a great sweet with your coffee, like a lava cake. But I truly recommend their ice cream..."

Rijeka is not a city with lot of pastry shops, even though it is known for some original sweets. Cacao opened in 2016. At first, people didn't recognise it as a place where you could eat cakes and drink coffee, specially because you can't smoke there. Today, a few years after, it is crowded almost all the time.

In Cacao you can eat delicious ice cream. I recommend the pistachio, but all their flavours are creamy and full of taste. I don't know which cake to recommend, because all are really good. Mostly, I eat the lava cake, the que bueno cake and pistachio mousse. I also just have to recommend the macarons. They're delicious and tasty, not dry. If you are not such a fan of sweets, you can drink coffee, tea or craft beer.

Cacao is a spot for families with kids. It is one of the few places that have a kids playroom. Don't expect a big playroom, but it is enough to keep your kid occupied while you are eating your lava cake.

The interior of Cacao reminds me of a living room, so you will feel like you're eating the best sweets in the comfort of your home.

If you want to be outside, Cacao has a big terrace. During winter time, you can also sit outside near the heaters.

I can't forget to tell you: you can pay with card.

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I am a traveler, food lover, gym lover and book lover. In that order. And all other kinds of lover. I love to enjoy life. Maybe that's why I still haven't found my regular job. I started with the Faculty of Law but didn't finish my studies. Then I became a Croatian language and philosophy professor. At the moment, I am working on a project that will have a lot of impact on my city. I like to try all kinds of food. So, if I want to eat a lot, I have to train a lot. That's why I like/love/adore doing Crossfit. Love. Love. Love. Rijeka is the third-largest city in Croati...

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