{"id":481,"date":"2014-02-07T09:16:00","date_gmt":"2014-02-07T17:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/best-coffee-shops-in-moscow\/"},"modified":"2019-08-27T06:55:26","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T13:55:26","slug":"moscow-best-coffee-shops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/moscow-best-coffee-shops","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Coffee Shops in Moscow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Where is the most invigorating coffee in Moscow, the most airy pastry? What place is a\u00a0mecca for coffee tourists? What coffee do locals drink? We selected<strong> 11 best coffee shops in Moscow<\/strong>\u00a0that we take out tourists to on our tours in Moscow.<br \/>\n<em>By the way,\u00a0Russia became a full member of the International Coffee Organization in March 2015. Let&#8217;s go celebrate it in one of the coffee shops below!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_61542\"  width=\"1070\" height=\"602\"  data-origwidth=\"1070\" data-origheight=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0_J3zd-8kls?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Best coffee shops in Moscow<\/h2>\n<h2>11. Bulka<\/h2>\n<p>Strictly speaking, it is not a coffee shop &#8211; it&#8217;s a bakery shop where you can drink coffee. But! Coffee and pastry here are of such quality that they will beat any ten-course dinner.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Literary Cafe at the Moscow House of Books<\/h2>\n<p>Curl up with a book in a chair in the literary caf\u00e9 at the Moscow House of Books on Novy Arbat street. Freshly brewed coffee, hundreds of\u00a0books on the shelves to read,\u00a0 relaxed atmosphere. Sometimes you can witness\u00a0readings and presentations\u00a0of famous\u00a0writers and poets.<\/p>\n<p>To tell you the truth, the best Literary Cafe in Russia is in St Pete. Indulge in Russian cuisine on one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/saint-petersburg\/tours\">private tours St Petersburg<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Ochen Domashnee Cafe (Very Home-Made Cafe)<\/h2>\n<p>Warm colors, soft light, good atmosphere\u00a0&#8211; everything to plunge into\u00a0home\u00a0comfort. Don&#8217;t forget to get a hand-made souvenir for home.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1375\" style=\"width: 584px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1375\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1375 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/970061_10201435684952357_1101463304_n.jpg\" alt=\"Local restaurants in Moscow\" width=\"574\" height=\"960\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best coffee shops in Moscow. Ochen domashnee cafe<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>8. Boucle\u00a0Cafe<\/h2>\n<p>One of the oldest Moscow cafe located in the heart of the capital, on the Arbat street. Sip your coffee and watch literary events, film screenings and musical performances, sitting in one of those soft and colorful chairs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1376\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1376\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1376 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Best-coffee-shops-in-Moscow.-Bukle.-Photo-yell.ru_.jpg\" alt=\"best cafes in Moscow\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best coffee shops in Moscow. Bukle. Photo: yell.ru<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>7. Bulgakov House\u00a0Cafe<\/h2>\n<p>Lokated in Bulgakov House which is famous for its amazing atmosphere: you can pat Behemoth cat, talk on the phone with Woland, indulge in delicious espresso and traditional\u00a0desserts. Everything is literally saturated here with the spirit of the 1930s: tattered books on the shelves, retro lamps on the tables, vintage interior.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1377\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1377\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1377 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Photo-www.nemiga.info_.jpg\" alt=\"Bulgakov Moscow places\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1377\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best coffee shops in Moscow. Bulgakov House.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>6. West 4 Brew Bar<\/h2>\n<p>West 4\u00a0makes brewing coffee in siphon a meditative\u00a0and spectacular\u00a0process: brown drops\u00a0falling\u00a0through the filter paper super slowly. So if are excited to see how your Nicaragua with notes of milk chocolate and hazelnut is progressing, you are welcome to watch the whole process.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1378\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1378\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1378 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Photo-West-4-Brew-Bar.jpg\" alt=\"coffee tour in Moscow\" width=\"720\" height=\"479\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best coffee shops in Moscow. West 4 Brew Bar. Photo: West 4 Brew Bar<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>5. Double B\u00a0Coffee&amp;Tea<\/h2>\n<p>For coffee sampling\u00a0here we \u00a0recommend Ethiopia &#8211; neutral,\u00a0but lurking mature tones of summer fruits. The drink is served in a glass flask, all power of the drink goes to the flavor\u00a0&#8211; unusual amber hue, soft, fragrant.\u00a0Warning:\u00a0do not drink at once, and let it cool down not to miss anything.<\/p>\n<p>Their own coffee shops remind laboratories, which constantly re-invent coffee drinks. There is no kitchen, but there is a large variety of coffee drinks. Apart from the classic espresso-based (cappuccino, latte, ristretto) there is\u00a0also a large variety of alternative slow ways of brewing: chemex, hario and aeropress.<\/p>\n<p>Double B&#8217;s signature\u00a0drinks are\u00a0latte with a variety of syrups, espresso with hazelnut mousse &#8220;Coffee wind&#8221; and raf-coffee, which is prepared on the basis of espresso with the addition of 11% -x cream and vanilla sugar. Worth a try is a lavender raf.<\/p>\n<p>Ingenious method of preparing Australian lungo was peeped from the Australian colleague Matt Perger on World Barista Championship. Double B is the only coffee shop in Moscow that does\u00a0Australian lungo\u00a0really well.<\/p>\n<p>Coffee gurus from Double B give some tips\u00a0for beginning coffee lovers: chemex\u00a0is served\u00a0in a recognizable vessel. Coffee from aeropress is usually rich and muddy: for this method very thin paper filters are used. A hario is clean and shiny. Hot coffee is always slightly bitter, it needs to cool down. A good drink with the loss of temperature does not lose flavor. Do not add sugar, give\u00a0your coffee a chance to become the most memorable experience in your life.<\/p>\n<p>This spring 2015 Double B shares with us their new ideas: latte creme brulee (became a hit overnight), latte basil (with pine nuts), as well as cucumber tea with chamomile, which is so good for you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1379\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1379\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1379 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/cream-brulle-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"most instagrammable cafes in Moscow\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/cream-brulle-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/cream-brulle.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best coffee shops in Moscow. Double B Coffee&amp;Tea.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>4. Les<\/h2>\n<p>Les is a unique place living under its own rules. Freshest salads, delicious sandwiches, tortillas and burritos and in-house desserts, combined with coffee master classes, sculpting, drawing, acting &amp; DJ sets on the weekend make this place extremely popular among locals.<\/p>\n<p>The interior of Les is\u00a0unpretentious: whitewashed brick walls, wooden planks and menu written in white chalk on a blackboard. This is the only place in Moscow where they roast\u00a0green coffee beans on the spot. Coffee is prepared only from beans\u00a0of one variety, this way you can really get\u00a0a taste of each type of coffee.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1380\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1380\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1380 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/les-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"instagrammable cafes in Moscow\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best coffee shops in Moscow. Les.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>3. Upside Down Cake Co<\/h2>\n<p>This is not only airy cupcakes and cakes, but also good-quality coffee. Espresso, cappuccino, latte &#8211; all coffee beverages are\u00a0prepared from freshly roasted\u00a0coffee beans.<\/p>\n<p>The menu consists of 11 kinds of\u00a0cupcakes\u00a0and 16 kinds of\u00a0cakes. Here you can also have breakfast porridge and soup for lunch. Dishes and pastries prepared by adapted American recipes Chef Isaac Correa. Almost half of the menu is updated every day, so it&#8217;s ideal for regular visits.<\/p>\n<p>Highly recommended is\u00a0aeropress Ethiopia Bokassa. Quite strong, completely black, no weaker than espresso, but with muted bitterness and bright grapefruit tartness. This coffee is ideal for wakening\u00a0up.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1381\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1381\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1381 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/UDC.jpg\" alt=\"most instagrammable places in Moscow\" width=\"960\" height=\"936\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best coffee shops in Moscow. Upside Down Cake<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>2. Coffeemania<\/h2>\n<p>Apart from\u00a0coffee and desserts, here you can get top notch\u00a0breakfast, lunch and dinner. Coffee from Coffeemania is repeatedly called the most delicious and expensive in the city. This is the only Moscow coffee place with\u00a0presentable interiors and\u00a0high ceilings, beautiful chandeliers, classic leather sofas and an open kitchen. At the same time, \u00a0there is no standard design for each new coffee house. Each Coffeemania is unique.<\/p>\n<p>Coffeemania has a reputation of\u00a0a trend setter, they are long known for their Chemex.\u00a0Worth a try is\u00a0Chemex brewed\u00a0mono-sorts of highland Colombia &#8211; coffee\u00a0gets a lovely rounded taste and loses all coffee sharpness: no bitterness and smoke, only\u00a0chocolate with walnut.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1382\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1382\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1382 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Kofemania.jpg\" alt=\"insta worthy places in Moscow\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1382\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best coffee shops in Moscow. Coffeemania.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>1. Coffee Bean<\/h2>\n<p>Our absolute favorite. A mecca for coffee lovers since 1996.<\/p>\n<p>The menu offers over 50 high-quality coffee sorts. The most popular alternative coffee is purover with its soft, transparent,\u00a0succulent taste.<\/p>\n<p>Some of fun names of coffee sorts and fun short descriptions that we enjoyed ;)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Africa<\/strong><br \/>\nMocha Yemen\u00a0Matara &#8211; For those who live in the soul of the little emperor Anzaniya Piberri &#8211; For lovers of all unique<br \/>\nKenya Aa &#8211; For uncompromising perfectionists<br \/>\nRwanda &#8211; For those of you looking for a companion to your delicate dessert<br \/>\nUrundi &#8211; For those who love the different nuances of taste<br \/>\nEthiopia Harrar &#8211; For those who prefer the taste of history to any other tastes<br \/>\nMalawi Mapanga &#8211; For hard-working people<br \/>\nMocha Yemen Sanan &#8211; For people with strong character<\/p>\n<p>Uganda Bugis &#8211; For those who respect women&#8217;s work<br \/>\nNorthern Tanzania Bourke &#8211; For traditionalists<\/p>\n<p><strong>South \u00a0America<br \/>\n<\/strong>Brazil Yellow Bourbon &#8211; Rare varieties of yellow coffee berries<br \/>\nColumbiya Evrodekaf &#8211; For those who prefer decaf<br \/>\nBrazil Santos Bourbon &#8211; For those who prefer the eternal values<br \/>\nBrazil Rhine Forest &#8211; Buy coffee &#8211; Save a Tree!<br \/>\nColombia Suprema &#8211; For lovers of selected coffee<br \/>\nPeru La Florida FTO &#8211; For lovers of Titicaca<br \/>\nMexico Plume &#8211; For the adventurous<br \/>\nBrazil Alta Mozhiana &#8211; For connoisseurs of Arabica varietiesof katuay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Latin America<\/strong><br \/>\nJamaica Blue Mountain &#8211; Exclusive Arabica. Solely from the Blue Mountain.<br \/>\nMaragogype &#8211; For those who prefer larger sizes<br \/>\nCosta Rica Tarrazu &#8211; For those who prefer the Moldovan to Burgundy<\/p>\n<p>Mexico Koystepek &#8211; For real macho<br \/>\nNicaragua Santa Lucia &#8211; For those who like &#8220;beautiful&#8221; coffee with a bright bitterness<br \/>\nAntigua Guatemala &#8211; For those who love the taste of coffee lasting loooong after coffee<br \/>\nKauai Hawaii &#8211; For those who prefer modern technology<br \/>\nHonduras Finca Liquidambar &#8211; For connoisseurs of the best coffee from Honduras<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asia<\/strong><br \/>\nCopy Luwak &#8211; From the biggest expert on coffee beans<br \/>\nCelebes Kelossi &#8211; For those who love mysteries.<br \/>\nTimor &#8211; For supporters of Greenpeace \u00a0society<br \/>\nJava submarines. Blavo &#8211; \u00a0For fans of Java and opponents of monopolies.<br \/>\nPapua New Guinea &#8211; For an invigorating drink<br \/>\nSumatra Lake Tawara &#8211; For those who pay attention to shape and color<br \/>\nMonsoon Malabar &#8211; For those who are not looking for easy ways<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mixtures <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mixture Of French Cooking\u00a0 &#8211; For those who prefers only France<\/p>\n<p>De Balzac &#8211; For true romantics<br \/>\nMixture Elite &#8211; Perfect coffee for breakfast, lunch and dinner<br \/>\nMixture Of Italian Cooking &#8211; For lovers of sweet life<br \/>\nBlues &#8211; When you`re feeling blue I`m here for you<br \/>\nCoffee Bean \u21165 For those who like to be a real man. Or with a real man.<br \/>\nDaly &#8211; Unusual for coffee connoisseurs<br \/>\nExclusive &#8211; For lovers of exclusive<br \/>\nNew York &#8211; For the most ambitious ones<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1383\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1383\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1383 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/coffee-bean-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Moscow coffeeshops\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best coffee shops in Moscow. Coffee Bean. #1<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em><strong>\u00a0Are you a coffee lover? Do you coffee shop when travelling?\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where is the most invigorating coffee in Moscow, the most airy pastry? What place is a\u00a0mecca for coffee tourists? What coffee do locals drink? 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