Why Košice?
Košice, the second-largest city in Slovakia
Košice is situated on the river Hornád at the eastern reaches of the Slovak Ore Mountains, near the border with Hungary. Being the economic and cultural centre of eastern Slovakia, Košice is the seat of the Košice Region and Košice Self-governing Region, it belongs to the Košice-Prešov agglomeration, and is home to the Slovak Constitutional Court, three universities, various dioceses, and many museums, galleries, and theatres. In 2013 Košice was the European Capital of Culture, together with Marseille, France. Košice is an important industrial centre of Slovakia, and the U.S. Steel Košice steel mill is the largest employer in the city. The town has extensive railway connections and an international airport.
The city has a preserved historical centre which is the largest among Slovak towns. There are heritage protected buildings in Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Nouveau styles with Slovakia's largest church: the Cathedral of St. Elizabeth. The long main street, rimmed with aristocratic palaces, Catholic churches, and townsfolk's houses, is a thriving pedestrian zone with boutiques, cafés, and restaurants. The city is known as the first settlement in Europe to be granted its own coat-of-arms.
Cafés
My favourite cafés in Košice
Doraz Café
Doraz was founded in 2011, with focus on high quality coffee production and accessibilty. The simple idea of an authentic approach has become a key element the cafés growth and development.
Address:
Dominikánske námestie 590/6
What I like about it
Offering some of the best coffee in the city and situated in the picturesque Dominican Square, Doraz Café is the perfect spot to visit when the sun is out.
Frištik
A relaxing atmosphere with brilliant coffee and trandtional cakes and pastries, baked according to the old classic recipes of Slovak mothers and grandmothers
Address:
Zvonárska 3181/2B
What I like about it
Based in the heart of Košice, Frištik is the perfect spot to pop in to grab a coffee or a sweet treat. The staff are friendly and there is seating both inside and out depending on the weather.
Nico Caffé
A third wave design cafe & bistro with modern breakfast menu and pan asia bistro menu. They don't just serve speciality coffee, but also craft beers and local wine.
Address:
Kuzmányho 1181/1
What I like about it
A short walk from the heart of town, this café not only offers fantastic coffee, but also beer and wine if you are visiting later in the day and fancy drink of a different kind.