So Retro near Opera that is not very far from the other one near CasCade is the newest one. It opened a year or two ago. The little café near CasCade was not able to accommodate the big flow of visitors so the owner made the smart decision to open another point somewhere near the city center where they would be able to host the big number of visitors. So they chose the place near Opera that really is a nice one.
This one is really different from the first one. First of all the place is larger. The benefit of this is that they have a separate smoking and non-smoking sections which was not the case in the first Retro. So if someone was smoking you were indirectly becoming a passive smoker. Fortunately, due to larger space we do not have the same problem now.
When you enter the new one you immediately notice that here more attention is paid to details, designs and generally everything here is better planned and thought about. The reason maybe is experience that the management or the owner gained during the years of the operation of the first Retro Café. BUT the biggest weakness of this place is that there is no summer open section. Sad isn't it? No matter summer or winter you always have to be seated inside and lose the chance to enjoy the nice weather. Oh well, the other pluses compensate somehow this weakness.
So, let’s move on to the interior. As mentioned, it is well planned, designed and very big attention in paid to details. The general style however is the same. So let me say you will find here old wooden chairs and table, vinyl record player that actually WORKS and some vinyl records that you can listen to in the special area, vintage posters and photos on the walls and naked walls. By saying the latest I mean just stones that the wall is made of are actually seen so we get the impression of an unfinished wall here. But generally this works well with the overall place.
The menu here is very rich with drinks, salads, sandwiches, soups and generally everything that someone would expect to find at an ordinary café. My favorite dish they make is their mushroom crème-soup that has a finger-licking taste. Coffees are great too here alongside with the deserts.
As said earlier, the waiters here again are very helpful, nice and friendly and always smile which sometimes to pleasant for the visitors. They are especially happy and smiling when they get a good tip so try to be generous.
Overall, Retro or maybe both of the Retro are a must-visit café of Yerevan. So if you want to spend good time with your friend and just relax, do not hesitate and visit Retro.
This one is really different from the first one. First of all the place is larger. The benefit of this is that they have a separate smoking and non-smoking sections which was not the case in the first Retro. So if someone was smoking you were indirectly becoming a passive smoker. Fortunately, due to larger space we do not have the same problem now.
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So, let’s move on to the interior. As mentioned, it is well planned, designed and very big attention in paid to details. The general style however is the same. So let me say you will find here old wooden chairs and table, vinyl record player that actually WORKS and some vinyl records that you can listen to in the special area, vintage posters and photos on the walls and naked walls. By saying the latest I mean just stones that the wall is made of are actually seen so we get the impression of an unfinished wall here. But generally this works well with the overall place.
The menu here is very rich with drinks, salads, sandwiches, soups and generally everything that someone would expect to find at an ordinary café. My favorite dish they make is their mushroom crème-soup that has a finger-licking taste. Coffees are great too here alongside with the deserts.
As said earlier, the waiters here again are very helpful, nice and friendly and always smile which sometimes to pleasant for the visitors. They are especially happy and smiling when they get a good tip so try to be generous.
Overall, Retro or maybe both of the Retro are a must-visit café of Yerevan. So if you want to spend good time with your friend and just relax, do not hesitate and visit Retro.
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