Less is more: three places built around one product
Doing one thing, and doing it well
Some places feel special because they know exactly what they do.
You go there for one thing, confident it will be good. As menus get longer and choosing can become more tiring than eating, a simpler idea has appeal: why do everything when you can do one thing really well? That’s the single-product concept, a place whose identity revolves around one product, making it both a signature and a reason to visit.
These places aren’t trying to please every appetite at once.
They put their faith in one idea. That’s the charm: a clear focus, a recognisable flavour and the knowledge that when you want precisely that, you know where to go. These Sofia addresses show how memorable a little concentration can be.
Can you think of a better pairing than tiramisu and coffee? We’re struggling. At Doppio, tiramisu comes with a particular setting, atmosphere and approach.
Patisserie is an art here, and happiness comes in layers. All with mascarpone.
The morning smell of freshly baked sponge fingers mingles with speciality coffee before you’ve properly stepped inside. Doppio also organises morning runs, exhibitions and cuppings featuring different roasters. If you’re around Ruski Pametnik or Macedonia Square, there’s a coffee subscription with a price said to come close to making it at home.
31 Ivaylo Street
+359 887 109 008
doppiotrmsu.cafe
Liquorice is big in Scandinavia, but let’s be honest: it isn’t everyone’s favourite. Persuading you otherwise is Lakrids by Bülow’s mission. The Danish brand offers plain liquorice and sweet liquorice coated in chocolate, in dozens of flavour combinations. Think dark chocolate, caramel, lime, or peach with white chocolate. There’s plenty here to tempt a sceptic.
The liquorice at the centre of each piece is handmade at a Copenhagen factory.
Founded in 2007, Lakrids by Bülow has built an international name on quality, flavour and originality. Alongside the sweets, which pair well with wine, there’s organic liquorice syrup. The little chocolate-coated pieces are gluten-free, and the brand gives particular attention to the environment, describing its packaging as made entirely from recycled and recyclable materials. Whether you’re already a liquorice lover or have yet to try it, this is a good place to discover how surprising it can be.
Paradise Center, 100 Cherni Vrah Boulevard
+359 876 716 885
www.lakridsbybulow.bg
Pizza Slice brings a bold New York spirit to Sofia’s street-food scene. Each slice uses quality local ingredients, with dough fermented for a full 72 hours for a light texture and plenty of flavour.
The menu gives familiar classics a playful turn:
try Shpekeroni or the Pepperoni, served here with hot honey and Parmesan. Aperitif cocktails and prosecco on tap make good company for the slices. It’s a lively stop that gives you every reason to leave well fed, smiling and planning your next visit.
12 Patriarh Evtimiy Boulevard
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