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Best Coffee Shops in St. Petersburg
Are you looking for the best coffee shops in St. Petersburg? Look no further! Check our guide and enjoy the delicious coffees, desserts, and more that this beautiful city has to offer.
Published February 28, 2022
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Yker Valerio
Coffee experts@The Coffee Lab
Finding the best coffee shops in Saint Petersburg in Russia isn’t too hard. The city is beautiful, rich, and bright, with exquisite and inviting aesthetics. Modern St. Petersburg is radically different from Dostoievsky’s gloomy depiction.
If you’re a fan of Dostoievsky like me, it’s hard not to feel excited in Saint Petersburg. The place is full of alluring views, busy streets, and sophisticated architecture.
The city still holds some of its ancient charms, which put it at the same level as Vienna, Paris, and Bohemia at some point in history.
St. Petersburg coffee shops aren’t trying to emulate a distant past but instead offer a delicious contemporary offering. Most of them serve good coffee with delicious and authentic pastries and desserts. Furthermore, some coffee shops in our selection go beyond that, with artistic and cultural activities for people with a hungry mind.
A few in our selection are for those who would enjoy a delicious meal as well, without the protocols and waiting times of fancy restaurants.
If anything, rest assured that you’ll find great coffee in our selection of the top 10 coffee shops in St. Petersburg.
Kofe na Kukhne (Coffee in the Kitchen)
Entering this coffee shop is like getting into a good friend’s home. And that’s the main proposal of Coffee in the Kitchen, led and owned by coffee professionals.
The place is welcoming for everyone. They have a good and affordable menu with delicious coffee from different countries.
Coffee geeks quite enjoy Coffee in the Kitchen because you can ask for all kinds of espresso drinks and manual methods, including Chemex, V60, and Aeropress-brewed coffees.
The interior is cozy and crafty with handmade furniture. Regulars praise the quality of the coffee, the excellent service, and the affordable prices.
Surf Coffee
Surf Coffee is a surprising concept. As a foreigner from the Caribbean, I don’t think about Russia as a surfing spot, but Surfer Coffee tells something completely different.
Surf Coffee has a strong group of regulars in several locations around Russia with a strong surfer and skater community.
They serve premium coffee, and all baristas are true pros. Still, like all things surfing, it’s chilled and relaxed, with a hammock, comfy chairs, and a nice spot to watch movies occasionally.
Bonch
Bonch’s philosophy can be intimidating for specialty coffee beginners. But Bonch is what you need if you’re entering coffee’s loophole. This coffee shop promotes specialty coffee culture through education, and visiting the place will immediately transmit a single message: coffee is the star.
Nothing in this coffee shop distracts from appreciating top-quality coffee. The aesthetic and decor are uncomplicated. But the coffee bar offers everything you need to enjoy a glorious cup of coffee.
Perfect for coffee lovers looking for single origins and fascinating blends.
Books And Coffee
I can’t be objective when people put together my favorite things. Books and Coffee is one of those examples, but it’s a coffee shop worth visiting.
The place isn’t only crowded with bookshelves, but it’s a vibrant place that brings back the social and cultural purpose of the first cafés.
Few people know this spot still. Famous Russian writer Aleksandr Zhitnitsky opened Books and Cafe, and you can enjoy a cup of coffee and read some of the fine books there.
Additionally, you can indulge your mind with art exhibitions and concerts. Frequently, the café offers cinema screenings, and you can also meet local artists.
It’s a place that I could enjoy over and over. And let’s not forget that it has a good menu of coffee-based cocktails and ice creams.
The Dreamers
A curious name for a café, but we don’t need to fall asleep to dream, right?
The Dreamers is a lovely spot to enjoy a proper meal, and it feels more familiar. It isn't too focused on specialty coffee, but coffee is still good, and desserts are delicious.
They serve coffee-based cocktails, too, so that you can visit this coffee shop in later hours and have a drink or two.
Schastye (Happiness)
Self-defined as the home of happiness in Saint Petersburg, Schastye -Happiness in Russian, has been a successful coffee shop, now grown into three locations.
The place has a light atmosphere, friendly service, and a good offering. Their café in front of Saint Isaac’s Cathedral is one of the favorites among tourists and locals alike.
Cake & Breakfast
Cake & Breakfast is relatively hidden, and it’s a great spot to enjoy a cup of coffee far from the noise of Saint Petersburg streets.
The coffee shop is in a small plaza. It’s more frequent to find locals here than tourists because it isn’t close to most Saint Petersburg landmarks.
The coffee shop offers freshly baked pastries and coffee and has a good assortment of hearty breakfasts.
The plaza is peaceful, and it’s great to rest after a long walk.
Café Singer
This coffee shop is more about its aesthetics and cultural significance than its coffee offer. Still, Café Singer has a seasonal menu with delicious European and Russian dishes.
The building is a city’s landmark, and having a cup of coffee with a delicious treat is a must when visiting Saint Petersburg.
Café Singer is a place to enjoy the sophisticated ambiance of modern Russian architecture while indulging your eyes with the views of the city.
And the range of desserts is stunning: Viennese, French, and Russian delicacies are available, and all suit perfectly a good cup of coffee.
City Coffee
City Coffee is an excellent place for specialty coffee enthusiasts. The coffee shop brings together premium coffee with exquisite profiles and top-quality.
The coffee shop has an exclusive selection of coffee beans, and it offers them to take home. City Coffee is a great spot for you if you love brewing coffee manually.
Are you the kind of person that carries a hand grinder and a brewing device with you everywhere? Then, you’ll want to get some coffee beans from City Coffee and brew them on the go.
Additionally, the place is pretty friendly and welcoming, led by Roman Cantola, a skillful barista and coffee expert.
People recommend their desserts, and if you have a sweet tooth, you’ll enjoy them with a nice cup of coffee.
Coffee in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Saint Petersburg is well known for its rich history, literary culture, and sophisticated architecture. But, as you may have noticed, coffee shops are essential to enjoying the city, both as a local or a traveler.
Look no further if you’re looking for coffee and desserts or a delicious coffee-based cocktail. Visit some of the best coffee shops in St. Petersburg and let us know your thoughts.
About the author
Yker Valerio
Yker Valerio (he/him) is a freelance content creator. After more than 10 years of working as a management consultant, he started his blog Bon Vivant Caffè to share his passion for specialty coffee.
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