The Best Cafés in Lithuania
What started as a dessert subscription has become one of Vilnius’ most inventive bakeries. Asta Petrus and her team make everything in-house at Desertų klubas (“Dessert Club”): croissants, buns, donuts, and their own ice cream. The lemon tartlet with unsweetened cream is a good place to start.
mon. hides on a narrow Old Town street, inviting lovers of Scandinavian pastries and light, easygoing brunch. From interior design to plating, every detail feels considered, and a small inner garden welcomes sunshine seekers.
Backstage Café helped shape Vilnius brunch culture with an artistic spirit. Creative interiors catch the eye, baristas work with ease, and the whole city seems to know the scent of their fluffy, perfectly moist cinnamon buns.
Nestled on a tiny street in Žvėrynas, Espresinė feels more like a community living room than a café. Founded by a few friends passionate about coffee culture, it serves freshly roasted beans daily, drawing familiar faces.
The first café by Latvian coffee roasters KALVE is centrally located with a contemporary, modern space. The counter features high-level pastries from GRUDAS Bakery, and the coffee—especially the milky ones—is consistently excellent.
The first Rocket Bean café in Lithuania, even with limited outdoor seating, stands out with a high-quality interior. Cinnamon buns and cheesecake are local favorites at the dessert counter. Well-trained, professional baristas bring expertise and care.
A converted factory loft houses a café, gallery, and Michelin-starred restaurant in one. By day, Lithuanian specialty roasters are curated by barista Andželika Jokubauskaitė, with V60, AeroPress, and batch brew offered. By evening, conceptual tasting menus are presented by award-winning chef Tadas Eidukevičius.
Habits Coffee House feels like an interior design masterpiece, where coffee quality plays with the bold aesthetic. At times, it resembles an art gallery, while pastries and sandwiches from the nearby Habits Bakery do not let anyone stay hungry.
Huracan Coffee has been roasting in Vilnius since 1999, long before specialty coffee was known in the Baltics. Today, its cafés invite with the aroma of freshly and carefully roasted beans, welcoming both focused work and easy conversations.
Koffee Lab in Kaunas Old Town is a family-run café founded by Luis and Kristina. It offers specialty coffees from around the world, crafted to highlight unique flavors—you might even meet the founders and creators behind the bar.
Coffee Spells, founded by coffee expert Aistė Košienė, surprises with fresh homemade bread for brunch, a wide specialty coffee menu, a cozy historic space, and views of Vilnius’s only functioning Jewish synagogue.
Kiras is a café well known among those seeking vegan dessert options. All sweets are crafted from carefully selected vegan ingredients, while the specialty coffee menu is complemented by their signature cacao drinks and curated tea selection.
One of the smallest coffee places in the city, it fills the street with the aroma of fresh coffee and pastries from early morning. A great stop for both a quick catch-up with a friend and a few productive work hours.
DMV Bakery is well known for its sourdough bread, homemade pastries, and breakfast plates. Almost always full, it draws people in with its inviting atmosphere, thoughtfully constructed menu, and balanced flavors.
Musangas is Klaipėda’s first coffee roaster, now serving freshly roasted beans in a conceptual loft that draws both lovers of good food and unique interiors. A surprising coffee selection, tempting desserts, and highly professional staff create the experience.
Strange Love is tucked beside Bernardine Garden in the Old Town, in a tiny white house with its own lush green yard. Sunlight fills the space, and cozy brunch plates welcome everyone from kids to grown-ups.
Part of the worldwide Coffee Circus community, Coffee Circus Piano is a small café in the heart of Vilnius Old Town. It charms with its mood, welcoming staff, and strong community vibe – plus an eye-catching red piano that gives the space its name.
Elska Coffee is popular among those spending time in central Vilnius, standing out for its artsy interior, cozy community vibe, and excellent selection of specialty coffee—ideal for a quick city break or relaxed moments on the sunny terrace.
Italala sits on a lively Old Town street, offering a strong selection of coffee in a cozy interior where you can even sip your drink on a swing. Cakes, croissants, and maritozzo add a sweet Italian touch.
Bundu in Kaunas charms with its cozy, ever-changing, blue-windowed space full of people. Handmade pastries, fresh sourdough, quality coffee and teas, vegan-friendly options, and community gatherings make it a hub for locals (and their pets).