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Cafés in Tirana
505 Café draws a steady crowd for its pistachio latte and Arctic Monkeys aesthetic — a deliberate, cohesive design that makes the space feel like a proper third place. The café operates as a casual spot where you can nurse a coffee for hours, order wine or beer, and settle in with your laptop. Service is notably welcoming, and the whole operation runs on cash only. It's budget-friendly, sits well on Rruga Ylbere Bylykbashi, and has built genuine affection among its regulars.
Exceptional · based on 285 Google reviews
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Scores above 8.5 represent outstanding quality. 10.0 is reserved for editorial picks.
Why we like it
We return to 505 because it nails the café formula: strong coffee, a genuine sense of place, and staff who make you feel like you belong there. The pistachio latte alone has built a loyal following, but what keeps people coming back is the cozy, creative atmosphere and the fact that it works equally well for a solo work session or time with friends.
Rruga Ylbere Bylykbashi, Tiranë 1001, Albania
Plus Code: 8RG3+F3 Tiranë, Albania
Source: Google historical busyness data