Cappuccino and trileçe on a terrace overlooking the turquoise Ionian Sea at Café Butterfly in Himarë Castle
Himarë Castle · Albania

Coffee, cake, and a view you'll never forget.

A tiny family café tucked inside the old castle walls of Himarë. Homemade trileçe, fresh-squeezed juices, and the bluest sea in Albania — right at the edge of your table.

Our Story

A hidden gem behind the church, run by a family who treat every guest like one of their own.

You'll find us by accident — most people do. A short walk up to Himarë's Old Town, past the church, through a doorway draped in bougainvillea. Step through our little kitchen and the sea opens up in front of you.

Everything is made by hand: the cakes, the lemonade, the warm welcome. It's the kind of place travelers come back to — sometimes every day of their holiday.

Sunlit stone terrace of Café Butterfly with pergola, grapevines and sea view

Why guests fall in love

Three little reasons to climb the hill.

01

Homemade Trileçe

Our family recipe — soaked in three milks, kissed with caramel. Locals call it the best on the coast.

02

A View Worth the Climb

Perched inside Himarë Castle, our terrace opens onto the Ionian Sea. Sunsets are on the house.

03

Like Walking Into Our Home

A tiny, family-run café. You walk through our kitchen to reach the terrace — and you leave as friends.

Loved by travelers

4.7 stars from 481 reviews.

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★★★★★
"We stumbled across this hidden gem in Himarë Old Town completely by chance, and wow — were we surprised."
James Evans
Google review · 3 weeks ago
★★★★★
"AMAZING! We each had trileçe and a latte. The two women who work there were extremely kind and helpful."
Vanessa Grace Young
Google review · a month ago
★★★★★
"A rare find. Felt like we were walking into someone's home — so welcoming. The homemade dessert was amazing."
Nicola Forster
Google review · 3 weeks ago
★★★★★
"You MUST try the Trileçe cake — truly one of the best desserts I've had."
Sabrina Mckindlay
Google review · a year ago
★★★★★
"Absolutely breathtaking view, desserts are homemade and the owners are the sweetest."
Lara Farrugia
Google review · a month ago
★★★★★
"Coffee with a view you'll never forget."
Love Albania
Google review · a year ago

Visit us

Up the hill, through the kitchen, into the view.

We're inside the old castle in Himarë. The walk up is steep but short — and absolutely worth it. Come hungry, come thirsty, come barefoot if you must.

Address
SH8, Himarë, Albania (inside the Castle / Old Town)
Hours
Every day · 8:30 am – 9:30 pm
Price
ALL 500–1,000 per person
Good to know
Cash only · Outdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian friendly