‘Zdravstvuyte‘ and welcome to a journey all things ‘coffee’ related in the flat-white-capital of the Ukraine – Lviv.
I’ve said it once before and I’ll say it again. I’m shocked. Who knew that such a bubbling coffee scene could exist in the Ukraine? I’ll be the first to admit that unlike other trips, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from this city and it’s done nothing but impress me.
This will be the first of quite a few blog posts to come but the only one dedicated to the coffee scene. Below are my recommendations. These were the only cafes I could visit during a 3 day weekend. However, I did hear about and do some research on other really good roasteries which were just outside of the city centre but I couldn’t make it happen as we had such a full schedule.
If you are keen on seeing some more from Lviv, keep an eye on Kaptain Kenny as more is yet to come. And tell me, have you been to the Ukraine? Or Lviv? And if so, what did you think of it? Were you equally as impressed as I was?
If you don’t believe me about the flourishing coffee scene, just click here to read what the Guardian said about Lviv below:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/nov/06/letter-from-lviv-ukraine-cafes
I’ll let my series of photos below tell the story of this incredible story. Do get in touch if you have some comments. Did I miss any fabulous places? Feel free to share information with the other fellow coffee lovers.
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- Something Interesting – This is such a wacky and interesting place! Enjoy looking around the courtyard while you sip on your flat white. The interior of their cafe is equally as sweet and right next door, there’s a shop with handmade jewellery and handicrafts. Something Interesting – Facebook
- Alternative Coffee – This is a really cool spot and quite a gem. The guy who runs it is half Lithuanian and half Ukrainian and he was very friendly with plenty of coffee know-how. He gave me lots of tips for other locations in Lviv. His English was perfect too. You can find this spot about a 5-10 minute walk outside of the old town. It’s in an old hut next to a tram station. Alternative Coffee – Facebook
- Lviv Candles Manufactory – I believe these guys specialise mainly in candle production but we were taken here on a private coffee tour of Lviv and were told their brew is famous because they mix coffee with wine. We bought a glass and gave it a try – it was interesting and I’m glad we did! Lviv Candles Manufactory – Facebook
- Black Honey – A brand new cafe with incredible Scandinavian flair. (The most modern looking cafe I found on the trip.) The manager is lovely and said a local Ukrainian interior designer did the fit out. It’s overall a really beautiful space and wasn’t yet to be found on any coffee blogs I read so make sure you hurry up and visit before it becomes too busy! Black Honey – Lviv
- Svit Kavy – Don’t worry about their food, just stick to their smoothies and flat whites. To die for! Even though this place is relatively high on TripAdvisor (which is often not a good sign in terms of being overrun with tourists), I found their coffee to taste great. So good that I ordered two! Svit Kavy – Website
Lviv Coffee Mining Manufacture – Well you can’t visit Lviv without stopping here for a private coffee tour. We met with Svetlana, a lovely local with astounding English skills who began our private coffee tour at this establishment. Above ground is a gift store and cafe which also sells beans. But below ground is where the action happens. Put on your miner’s hat and go down to experience a flaming coffee. It’s espresso with pepper, cinnamon and brandy. Then with a blowtorch, the barista will light your drink on fire. What a lovely smokey flavour! A must do, even if it’s a bit gimmicky. Lviv Coffee Manufacture – Website
