Perfect spots to warm up or recharge any time of year

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The website Discover Moscow has published a list of what it calls the best coffee shops in the Russian capital — places perfect for warming up or recharging during a long stroll through the city, whatever the season.

The site begins its list by affirming that Moscow truly deserves the title “Coffee Capital.” Wherever you go across its neighborhoods, you’ll find specialty coffee from all over the world and local roasters who master the art of roasting and extraction with remarkable precision.

It then goes on to highlight the city’s top coffee spots as follows:

OMG Coffee
A charming café in the heart of the city on Kuznetsky Most, offering a wide selection of desserts and seasonal pastries that change throughout the year. Guests can enjoy “cube croissants” filled with cream and berries, all-day breakfasts, and coffee drinks that look like works of art — topped with whipped cream and fragrant sprinkles.
Addresses: Rozhdestvenka Street 6/9/20с1 | Yermolayevsky Lane 7

Skuratov Coffee
Originally from Omsk, Skuratov brought its own coffee culture to Moscow. Its cafés open early at 6:55 a.m., quickly filling with laptop users. With more than ten branches across the city, Skuratov serves excellent coffee and fresh pastries — and its roasted beans make a great souvenir or gift.
Addresses: Bolshoy Ovchinnikovsky Lane 16 | Myasnitskaya Street 13с2 | Stoleshnikov Lane 11 | Kalashny Lane 5 | Bolshaya Sadovaya Street 14с10

Flight Coffee
A must-visit for aviation enthusiasts, this café issues receipts that look like boarding passes and names its signature drinks after travel routes. The menu is divided into four “journeys” — Asia, Europe, the East, and Russia. Highlights include coffee with halva, Vietnamese tea, a Belgian flat white, and the “Siberian Express.”
Address: Rozhdestvenskiy Boulevard 5/7с1

AAARK
Tucked near Pokrovka Street and Chistoprudny Boulevard, AAARK features minimalist interiors of dark wood and white tiles. It’s ideal for early mornings, serving specialty coffee from Fauno roasters, fresh focaccia, and hearty sandwiches. Don’t miss the Italian maritozzi and Swedish cardamom buns — rare finds in Moscow. The café has a creative, pet-friendly atmosphere.
Address: Chaplygina Street 20с7

Rockets Coffee
Run by expert roasters, Rockets offers several concepts — from the stylish “Concept Store” cafés perfect for lunch or remote work, to smaller “Cappuccino Kids” outlets for coffee on the go. Each branch has its own character but shares the same high-quality coffee and delicious pastries.
Addresses: Tverskoy Boulevard 3 | Sadovnicheskaya Street 82с2 | Valovaya Street 35Б | Timura Frunze Street 11к2

Surf Coffee
Perhaps the most popular coffee chain in Russia, Surf Coffee is known for its warm, inviting vibe and creative seasonal drinks. Every branch has a unique design and menu, often with plant-based milk options. Outside the city center, you’ll even see locals dropping in with their dogs for a morning coffee.
Addresses: 2nd Ostankinskaya Street 3 | Mira Avenue 40 | Neglinnaya Street 14с1А | Novokuznetskaya Street 6 | Pushechnaya Street 7/5с2 | Bolshoy Cherkasskiy Lane 2/10

Aeroplan
A small but promising brand with two branches inspired by the theme of flight — “Aeroplan Blue” on Bolotny Island and “Aeroplan Green” on Pyatnitskaya Street. Both are cozy and welcoming, offering hand-brewed black coffee, creamy cortados, breakfast options, and light meals.
Addresses: Pyatnitskaya Street 65/10 | Sadovnicheskaya Street 80

Coffeemania
A well-known Moscow brand with branches across the city — from Kutuzovsky Avenue to major shopping malls. It’s a reliable choice for a long, relaxed coffee break, offering a full menu of coffee and tea drinks, breakfasts, and desserts. During the holidays, its themed sweets are especially popular.
Addresses: Pokrovka Street 18/18с3 | Kutuzovsky Avenue 17 | Maliy Cherkasskiy Lane 2 | Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street 13 | Trubnaya Square 2 | Noviy Arbat Street 19

Coffee Eleven
Located inside the century-old Khudozhestvenny cinema, Coffee Eleven combines art, culture, and comfort. You don’t need to watch a film to enjoy the atmosphere — just sit back with a pastry and a cup of coffee and watch the city pass by. The menu includes signature drinks, matcha, cocktails, wine, and a selection of breakfast dishes and desserts.
Address: Arbatskaya Square 14с1

ABC Coffee Roasters
A respected specialty chain known for precision and creativity. Purists can enjoy black coffee brewed with methods like Chemex or Aeropress, while adventurous drinkers can try lattes flavored with palo santo or tonka beans. Their beans also make perfect take-home souvenirs.
Addresses: Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street 19/16с1 | Pokrovka Street 7/9-11к1 | Milyutinsky Lane 3 | Ordynsky Blind Alley 4А

Mama Varit Kofe (Mum Makes Coffee)
Founded in Ufa, this brand has expanded to Moscow with spacious cafés featuring separate work areas, cozy tables, and a vibrant social atmosphere. The drinks menu includes filter coffee, cocoa, matcha, teas, lemonades, and unique in-house specials.
Address: Stremyanniy Lane 2

Niqa Pâtisserie & Café
Just a few steps from Teatralnaya Square, Niqa brings a touch of Parisian elegance to central Moscow. The patisserie offers French-style desserts, fresh salads and soups, Dammann teas, and specialty coffee — all made with natural ingredients. The warm, refined setting even allows you to order an XXL cup of coffee for sharing.
Addresses: Teatralny Drive 5с1 | Tverskoy Boulevard 14с5 | Ostozhenka Street 27к3

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