St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful and large cities in Russia, where life is really seething, both day and night. More than 5 million people live here permanently, most of whom rush to work, study or just about business almost every morning. I wonder why suddenly it came to morning affairs? It's simple: in the morning, not everyone can wake up on their own, and if you still manage to do it, then you just can’t do without a cup of strong coffee.
In this short article, we will discuss in detail the best coffee shops in St. Petersburg in order to nevertheless determine where to come to try delicious coffee, which can easily be called the best in the city. Let's get started!
Network "Coffee House"
Institutions of this network can be found in almost every city in Russia. "Coffee House" is the largest chain of coffee houses in our country. Here you can always have a great time in a cozy atmosphere, having a cup of good coffee.
In addition, each cafe has a menu that offers delicious dishes, including set breakfasts, so that the visitor can recharge with energy for the whole day. SPb coffee houses of this network are located in almost all areas of the city. For example, you can visit an institution in the Gulliver shopping center (Staraya Derevnya metro station, work schedule: daily from 10 to 22 hours), on Zhdanovskaya embankment, 3 (Sportivnaya metro station, work schedule: 24 hours a day), in the Balkansky shopping center (work schedule: every day from 10 to 22), 44 Sadovaya Street (Sadovaya metro station, work schedule: around the clock) and so on.
Pitcher Coffee Shop
This place is one of the best in the city, because it serves delicious coffee at an affordable price. Pitcher - St. Petersburg coffee shop, which is open from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday opens 2 hours later.
The average bill here is 200 rubles (excluding drinks), and the price of coffee will pleasantly surprise you. There is a cafe near Mayakovskaya metro station at the following address: Marata street, house 2. You can also visit this restaurant on Basseynaya street, 12. Reviews of this coffee house are almost all positive, which makes it possible to attribute it to the best in St. Petersburg , like Coffee House.
Gourmet
The establishments of this network are not only coffee houses with excellent drinks and dishes, but also online stores. On the official website of the project you can order both coffee and various types of tea, and at good prices.
One Gurme coffee house can be found on 86 Marata Street (Planet Neptune shopping and entertainment complex), while the other is located on Moskovsky Prospekt, 2nd Building, 109 (metro stations Electrosila, Frunzenskaya) and "Moscow Gate"). In addition, in other areas of St. Petersburg you can also find coffee shops of this network: Chkalovsky Prospekt, 11; Vladimirsky Prospect, 15; pr. Artists, 14; Foundry avenue, 16 and so on.
Sicaffe
This institution is not only an excellent coffee shop, but also a good bakery. Here everyone can drink a cup of real coffee, the grains for the preparation of which are manually roasted by experienced specialists. Drinking drinks here is treated with due responsibility, therefore, when listing the best coffee shops in St. Petersburg, Sicaffe should be noted.
This institution is located on Gorokhovaya Street, 2 (Admiralteyskaya metro station). From Monday to Friday, a coffee shop opens at 9 a.m., and on weekends it is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The average bill here is about 600 rubles, including drinks and food. If you come here, be sure to try not only coffee, but also desserts, the choice of which will pleasantly surprise you.
Doubleby
If you want to know where the best coffee is in St. Petersburg, be sure to come to one of the coffee houses called Doubleby. It is worth noting that this network was formed in the capital of Russia, where at the time of 2016 18 points were operating. Gradually, the brand also reached St. Petersburg, where only 3 coffee houses are currently operating at the following addresses: Millionnaya street, 2, Kronverksky avenue, 65 and ul. Italian, 19.
Beans for coffee are selected by a professional barista in different countries: Kenya, Ethiopia and so on. If you don’t know what kind of coffee to choose, contact a coffee sommelier who will tell you a drink to your liking.
By the way, the espresso coffee gets extremely positive reviews here, so be sure to try it!
"Bush"
This is another cozy place in St. Petersburg, which is worth a visit to try a real specialty coffee. Of course, this cafe specializes in baking, but drinks are treated with no less responsibility. Unfortunately, not all St. Petersburg coffee shops can compete with the Boucher bakery and confectionery, which is located on 1 Zvezdnaya Street.
If you plan to get on the subway, then go to the Zvezdnaya station. Please note that the cafe is open from 10 to 22 hours, and the dishes here serve exclusively European cuisine. The average bill is about 400 rubles per person. A pleasant bonus for everyone will be the availability of a free Wi-Fi network.
Frida
In this article, we discuss not only the best, but also the most interesting coffee shops in St. Petersburg. These include the vegetarian institution "Frida", where coffee is considered a cult drink. One of the advantages of this project is the method of preparing the most common product in the world. Coffee is brewed in hot sand, according to ancient Turkish technology.
"Frida" is located on Tchaikovsky Street, house 57, art. m. "Chernyshevskaya", and works daily from 10 (weekdays), 11 (weekends) until midnight. As you know, it serves vegetarian cuisine, and the entrance to the cafe is possible after reaching the age of 18.
"Mango"
In this institution, everyone can try coffee from around the world. In addition, the “Mango” refreshment drink is served in interesting interpretations, for example, with creams from different fruits. The coffee house has only 2 halls, the interior of each of which is represented by warm sand tones.
By the way, the bar is really amazing here, because it is made in the form of an African hut, which gives the institution an originality. Address: 52 Furshtatskaya Street, Chernyshevskaya metro station. A coffee shop is open every day from 10 to 23 hours, and the average bill here varies from 800 rubles per person. Free Wi-Fi is also available.
"Shop Artemy Lebedev"
When discussing the best coffee shops in St. Petersburg, one just cannot help but mention the project of Artemy Lebedev, which in 2009 opened an excellent restaurant on Zhukovsky Street 2. Here everyone can buy coffee from Peru, El Salvador, Honduras and other countries. I wonder if you are ready to try an invigorating drink with chestnut honey or, for example, grapefruit juice? It may seem like wild delirium, but it is really very tasty, as evidenced by hundreds of reviews.
In addition to coffee, in the “Artemy Lebedev Shop” you can order a variety of salads, snacks, desserts, pasta, hot dishes and so on. By the way, sandwiches are also presented in the main menu. This coffee house is open seven days a week from 9 am to 11 pm, and the nearest metro station is Mayakovskaya.
"Rubai"
This institution cannot be called only a coffee shop, because here you can try different types of tea. When the management had a question about the name, I had to think for a long time, and as a result the “Rubai” tea and coffee house turned out.
The premises of the cafe are made in a classic oriental style, and the dim light and homely atmosphere set up for a leisurely evening with a cup of delicious coffee. The choice of this drink at Rubai is really great. In addition, the client can also choose a cooking method.
This cafe is located on the corner of Nevsky Prospekt and the embankment of the Fontanka River (house 40) and is open every day from 11 to 5 in the morning. The average bill varies between 700-900 rubles.
To summarize
Today we discussed the 10 best coffee shops in St. Petersburg, where you can try real coffee and delicious desserts, as well as other dishes. Reviews of all the projects listed above are in most cases positive. Sometimes, of course, there are negative comments in which we are talking about inflated prices, but you should not pay attention to this.
Have a good rest, good mood and delicious coffee!