CAFÉ SINGER
Read moreLocated in one of the most beautiful addresses in St. Petersburg, on the banks of the Nevsky Prospect and the Griboedov Canal, Café Singer, with its turn-of-the-century (past) atmosphere, is an ideal warm stop on your stroll through the center. Some of the tables offer a nice view of Our Lady of Kazan, just across the Nevsky. The café shares the second floor of the Singer building with Dom Knigi - literally "House of Books" - the city's largest bookstore. Elegance, sophistication and hospitality.
COOPERATIVE "CHERNIY"
Read moreIt's an institution in the city. Hidden in an inner courtyard, this independent coffee shop opened on the initiative of coffeeaficionados and has been a revolution in Moscow's coffee culture. Its signature drink is roasted locally according to secret recipes and brewed using V60 and Aeropress techniques (you order your coffee tightly, and black). In a creative and relaxed atmosphere, you can also pick from its cakes (or its selection of wines) while listening to the owners' vinyl collection. A must on your to-do list !
MICROCOFFESHOP TCHK
Read moreThe shop is not easy to find, but if you have an adventurous spirit and a bit of patience, you will be rewarded with a delicious homemade cherry crumble (like all the pastries in the establishment), a hot, creamy chocolate or a tasty cup of coffee. Tchk is really microscopic, only 11 m², and looks like a doll's house. Inside, it is difficult to accommodate more than 3 people, but the café has a private courtyard.
DRINKIT CAFE
Read moreEntering this café not far from the Belorusskaya metro station, you feel as if you are entering the holy of holies of a design album or a life-size catalogue. Rest assured, rather than intimidating, this commitment to the light blue decor provides a highly convivial (and very instagramable) setting in which one quickly feels at ease. It's even better when you taste the superb coffees, teas, traditional drinks and cakes, crumbles or even the triangular sandwiches freshly prepared with a masterful hand by the staff.
BOL'SHE KOFE
Read moreA family burner opened by the creators of Bolshe Koffee Roasters, creators of several reputable coffee spots in the city. Its privileged location, an intimate cocoon in the historic Aleksandovskiy Park, is tastefully decorated. The menu of coffees on offer changes almost every day. The menu also includes milkshakes, smoothies and light dishes. You can leave with packets of ground or bean coffee blends and other items that will delight aficionados of the precious nectar.
GRANVILLANO CAFFE
Read moreLocated on the ground floor of the Gogol house-museum, this small café has won over tourists and locals alike. Opened and run by a passionate Italian couple, this is the place in Moscow where you can taste the true flavours of Italian coffee, from 7 different types of coffee. The reputation of the place was formed mainly thanks to the kindness and attentions of the barist-owners, so don't hesitate to come and chat! Finally, their pastries and croissants are also very good. Be careful, the place is very small.
RESPUBLIKA KOTOV
Read moreAn original place inspired by the cat bars so popular in Japan and recently in France. In Russia, where the situation with abandoned animals is more than complicated, this establishment is more than useful. All the cats present, mainly males, are available for adoption. The Republic is part of a project that brings together three places: the Cat Republic (Yakubovicha 10, mainly females) and the Cat Museum in Vsevolojsk (20 km from SPB).
TOCHKA DOSTUPA
Read moreIn the continuation of the lipki park and not far from the quays you will find this small café, ideal for a stop in the middle of a walk (summer, we recommend it). As evidenced by its permanently full room, this young establishment has been a dazzling success. It is thanks to the excellent service and the very good coffees that you can find there, a regularly changing menu of home-made sweets and desserts and thanks, it must be said, to the lack of competition in the neighbourhood. So it's literally a must stop if you want to settle down in the area.
ESPRESSOVARNYA BRO.WE
Read moreBro.We is a Moscow café not belonging to any chain that attracts by its interesting presentation - the guys are focused on promoting espresso, the one you should drink here and now, a strong drink full of caffeine and a thousand flavors. In addition to coffee, you can enjoy alcoholic tea cocktails, as well as desserts, among which the homemade Berry Pavlova deserves a special mention. This espresso bar states that communication with customers is just as much a part of the barista's job as the preparation of the coffee. Perhaps it's time to find out if they speak English.