Cofeels

Why it matters: opened in 2021 by Lucian Butnaru as Cluj’s first social cafe, Cofeels employs people with disabilities – its operating company, Eyes Love Coffee, is a state-authorised protected unit, so the inclusion is the business model rather than a marketing line. The coffee holds its own regardless: freshly roasted specialty beans, the house Seaside blend, single origins from Ethiopia, Colombia, Peru and Brazil, plus pastries and fresh juices. Order an espresso drink at the counter and take a bag of Seaside home with you. It is a daytime place – doors close at 17:30 on weekdays and 16:00 at weekends, so do not save it for the evening.