Index — Kyiv / Ukraine5 places · 5 tags · curated index
Kyiv, a quiet read.
AboutA working index of places worth your time in Kyiv — cafés, kitchens, wine rooms, the occasional hotel. Every entry has been visited at least twice. None of them paid to be here.
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The café arm of Ukrainian designer Katia Tymoshenko's minimalist fashion brand Katimo, sharing its Reitarska 19A address — you enter the boutique through the coffee shop. It pours solid espresso and is particularly known for matcha (there's even a spin-off 'Katimo Matcha Club'), alongside lemon pie, fruitcake and cupcakes. The quiet courtyard terrace on Kyiv's most stylish street is the real draw; come on a weekday morning and pair coffee with browsing the rails. No reservations — it's a walk-in spot, open 9:00–20:00.
An Italian restaurant and wine destination in Kyiv built around its own imported selection from some of Italy's best producers. Expect a warm, convivial setting and a menu of oysters, a mozzarella bar, antipasti, fresh pasta and risotto paired with a generous Italian wine list.
A calm, Scandinavian-minimalist specialty coffee shop on Hospitalna Street from the team behind the Franyk chain, built around a philosophy of slowing down and mindful pauses. The light wood-and-concrete space pairs espresso and filter coffee with pastries, plus bookshelves and shared tables that make it a comfortable spot to work or read.
A contemporary all-day cafe and bistro at Hetmana Pavla Skoropadskoho St 11 in Kyiv, serving European and Ukrainian dishes. Known for all-day breakfasts, pizza and coffee in a cozy setting.