Antigua Specialty Coffee

I saw this place recommended on a travel blog. The girl recommended it and said she returned to Antigua several times during her trip. I totally understand why. It’s a very cute and modern cafe. The coffee is nice and obviously high quality, but the really special thing is the baked goods. They had several options from cheesecake, chocolate cake, carrot cake, cookies, and even pumpkin pie. I wanted to try all of them, but I stuck with the pumpkin pie because as an American traveling all throughout the fall season, this is special. It was soooo nice. It wasn’t as sweet as one I might have in the US at thanksgiving but it was still very nice.

I’m only in Tirana for a few days, but I could see myself going out of my way to return here to try some more goodies.

Very good coffee, one of the best in Tirana. Superb matcha cheesecake (slightly overpriced for Tirana). The service is however a bit random and staff seem to come and go quite frequently.

The place was a bit smaller than it looked on photos 😅 . The deserts were from the best I have ever tried 😋 . Unfortunately the matcha latte wasn’t too my taste 😅 I don’t recommend it .

This is one of the best coffee shops in Tirana, great espresso drinks, tea selection, and dessets. I love hanging out here to read, relax, meet friends, and chill. One of the few "coffee culture" shops in town. V60, pour-overs, etc. are available. Love it!

Fantastic café in Tirana! The girl working here crafts the best Americano I've had in the city. The bakery delights with superb banana and carrot cakes – simply amazing!

I am thrilled to share my enthusiastic review of the coffee shop that, in my opinion, stands out as the best in Tirana. This remarkable establishment has perfected the art of both classic and filter coffee, creating a haven for coffee enthusiasts like myself. The menu boasts excellent coffee options, from traditional classics to a wide selection of filter coffee, tea, matcha and author drinks. Whether you're in the mood for a rich espresso or a meticulously brewed pour-over, this coffee shop has it all. Not only do they serve exceptional brews, but they also sell their own carefully sourced and roasted beans or filter-coffee devices, including Chemex, Aeropress, and V60, which will be liked to coffee enthusiasts who enjoy exploring different brewing methods. The cozy and stylish ambiance creates a comfortable space to relax, work, or engage in conversations with friends. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to share their expertise or recommend options to try. I recommend it to anyone searching for an extraordinary coffee experience.

Atmosphere was nice. I think this is the only 3rd wave coffee cafe in the whole of Tirana.
Kismet has it that the morning I visited there was a power outage so I couldn’t try their espresso :(
The matcha san sebastian cheesecake was really good but at a very high price 600 Leke for a small slice. I was quite taken aback by the price. Croissant was 150, vanilla san sebastian cheesecake 550. Not complaining about the price as they have the right to price their products whatever they like. Customers can choose to buy or not to buy. Toka fermentary kombuchas can also be bought here.

Friendly and warm specialty coffee shop in Tirana, Albania. The baristas are very kind and even funny. The ambience is relaxed. We came here about four times in our five days in Tirana because it was our favorite coffee in town. They often have pastries on hand as well and the croissants we tried were delicious!

Easily the best coffee I had in Albania and among the best I've had on the continent of Europe. Brili, the barista, is kind and welcoming and consistently pulled delicious shots of espresso mixed with perfectly textured milk complimented by beautifully executed latte art. I must have had at least 6 coffees during my stay in Tirana and the quality remained reliably excellent with every cup. The cafe is clean, modern and comfortable and they also offer a variety of pastries, which I did not try but looked delicious. Highly recommended.

Antigua is the only 3rd wave coffee shop in Tirana. We visited them as a family and we really enjoyed our time. They have lovely staff who are super friendly and kind. They're very easy to talk with and serve delicious coffee. They might possibly have the best cappuccino I've ever tasted in my entire life. We also tried their salted caramel cake and with lotus cheesecake along with our drinks! it was amazing!! We were visiting Tirana for only 4 days and so grateful to find a great coffee shop like Antigua. Wish we could go back but we're already back to our home country. I would highly recommend visiting this unique and exciting coffee shop.

Probably the best place for coffee in whole Tirana. If you are into specialty coffee, dont look for any other places, you will be happy here. We’ve had 2 cappucinos and 2 kombuchas for 1100lek, which is probably above average for Tirana, but normal price for most of european specialty coffee shops.

Very large latte for 220 ALL. The milk wasn't very hot, but still quite good. Seems like a light roast. The barista brought it over and was very nice.

It looks like a working cafe, so I would say it lacks a bit of specific character to make it memorable.

I absolutely love the coffee and all the sweet treats here, especially the pistachio and chocolate cookie. The staff is really nice and friendly, however sometimes the service is slow. A bit pricy for Tirana, but totally worth it. ❤

Best coffee place in Tirana and they even have plant based milk!
It's a pity that the kitchen was closed, while we were there. Hopefully they can serve some good food again soon. Instead we got a croissant, which was ok.

I was in Tirana and my friends told me that I’ll not find the place which serves my type of coffee . I said you don’t know me guys , and that’s how I found this lovely place . The atmosphere is amazing , the V60 is amazing and Cold Brew as well .
For everyone who is in Tirana and love alternative coffee- must visit place !

Oh! This coffee shop was the savior of my life in Tirana, as it provided me with the first and only real and proper coffee I had in Albania. The coffee was amazing, the service was great, the place was perfect. If you are a coffee maniac around, i recomand it with all my heart.

If you are in tirana, you should start your morning by cup of filter coffee. They have a good quality of Columbian beans. Unfortunately the breakfast was stopped for some time.

An actual specialty coffee shop in Tirana! I couldn't believe it. So, as one does, I stared reading the negative reviews first, and unconvinced, decided to go give it a try myself. I'm not sorry to say that I completely disagree with the negative reviews and that this place is amazing. Truly the best coffee I've had in the city, and to top it off it came with a great atmosphere, delicious food, and super friendly staff! Sure, there's a very limited number of plugs to plug in your laptop and work, but this is a coffee shop not a library or co-working space... so honestly I don't understand the problem. Antigua, great job you guys! Keep up the good work!

Tirana is full of nice coffee shops but Antigua is the nicest one, as a speciality coffee lover based in Munich I had chance to try it today and absolutely loved it. Coffee shop is very cozy and not so crowded which makes it perfect place to sit and spend time. Apart from drinking coffee you can also buy equipments and coffee beans from famous roasteries like SEY from NY. My V60 was nice and smooth today, but probably from the coffee beans that were used I wasn't able to get the taste notes, no I don't have Corona :)

I also loved the journey of coffee that was drawn on the wall

As a big fan of specialty coffee, I can definitely say this coffee shop checked all the boxes! The best place to enjoy a great coffee! During our stay in Tirana we went here every day ☕😊 Service is fast and the staff is super friendly and helpful! The cozy atmosphere in the coffee shop is also very pleasent and relaxed, perfect location for a nice refreshing coffee break. Highly recommended ❤