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Café & Bookstore Letter (Bukva, Bookva), located in the heart of Centar, Skopje, is a delightful fusion of culinary and literary experiences that captures the essence of cultural life in North Macedonia. Numerous patrons have praised this venue for its unique atmosphere, merging a traditional café with a vibrant bookstore. As Dejan Petrovik notes, it offers more than just drinks and books; it's a hub for alternative music, poetry readings, and live gigs, making it a cultural cornerstone on the bustling pedestrian street of Macedonia.
The café caters to a variety of tastes, featuring an inviting terrace perfect for social gatherings or solitary reflection. Marija Burgieva highlights the distinct private feel within the café, enhanced by the option to enjoy delicious dishes from Gorki, one of the city’s respected restaurants. Aynur Kaso also emphasizes the chill ambiance, particularly during the day. The evenings come alive with excellent events that resonate with local culture, as Becca Nutley describes—as a little gem in the city.
Whether you're a literature lover or simply seeking a cozy place to unwind, Café & Bookstore Letter promises an enriching experience enveloped in warmth and creativity, all while enjoying the company of friendly staff who enhance the welcoming spirit of this lovely café.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
Popular for
- Good for working on laptop
Dining options
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
Reviews for Café & Bookstore Letter (Bukva, Bookva)
Review highlights
Based on 105 reviewsCafé & Bookstore Letter (Bukva, Bookva) in Skopje’s city center is widely appreciated for its unique combination of a café and a bookstore, creating an inviting and intimate atmosphere. Visitors often highlight its rich cultural programming, including live music, poetry readings, and alternative events that foster a strong community vibe. The venue’s support for local writers and poets is frequently praised, and the availability of an outdoor terrace adds to its appeal as a social and relaxing space. Overall, the brand is recognized for blending a chill daytime environment with vibrant evening activities, making it a notable cultural hub on Macedonia’s main pedestrian street.
Awesome place! A regular coffee and drink bar and a bookstore in one, alternative music, great location, nice people, rich culture events program, poetry reading, live gigs, authentic concerts and more. Highly recommended to visit if wandering around the main pedestrian street Macedonia in Skopje.
It's an interesting cafe/bookstore in the center of the city, and yet the private atmosphere that fills the place is amazing. You can order food from Gorki, and you can eat at Bookva, which is great.
Great bookstore with cool music and a chill environment during the day. Excellent events and music selection in the evening.
This place is a little gem. They hold a range of culture based events as well as live music. Terrace area is nice to meet friends or have a solo drink.
A really lovely place in the center of Skopje. Besides being a café, it's also a bookstore that sells local writers' and poets' work, which is really commendable. There are a few tables outside for people to sit, and there's usually some music playing from the inside. This summer, they are doing a lot of cultural events such as poetry reading evenings or dance parties, so I recommend you go whenever you're free. The people working there are really nice, something thst should always be an imperative in any café.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Sunday Closed
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