From specialty coffee and European bakeries to hidden garden cafes — the best cafes in Tbilisi for breakfast, brunch, remote work, and everything in between. Curated by GT Tours.
8 Cafes in Tbilisi
Mid-RangeVera
Kikliko
Tbilisi's go-to breakfast specialist. Kikliko is famous for its triple cheese French toast, perfectly brewed coffee, and sunny Vera neighborhood setting. The all-day breakfast menu and relaxed vibe make it a local favorite.
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Famous triple cheese French toast
All-day breakfast in a sunny setting
Local favorite in the Vera neighborhood
Must try: Triple cheese French toast
Best for: Best breakfast and brunch in Tbilisi
Mid-RangeVera
Leila
A defining cafe of Tbilisi's new-wave coffee scene. Leila serves excellent flat whites and pour-overs in a beautifully designed space filled with vintage furniture, books, and art. Equal parts cafe, gallery, and community hub.
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Defining cafe of Tbilisi's new-wave coffee scene
Beautifully designed space with vintage furniture and art
Community hub and gallery atmosphere
Must try: Flat white and house pastry
Best for: Specialty coffee with artistic atmosphere
Mid-RangeVake
Entrée
A European-style bakery and cafe serving some of Tbilisi's best croissants, pastries, and brunch dishes. Entrée's sunny interior and fresh-baked aroma make it a perfect morning stop.
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Best croissants and European pastries in Tbilisi
Excellent brunch menu
Sunny, welcoming bakery atmosphere
Must try: Butter croissant and cappuccino
Best for: European-style bakery and brunch
UpscaleVera
Stamba Café
Set inside the stunning Stamba Hotel — a converted Soviet printing house — this cafe is worth visiting for the architecture alone. Soaring ceilings, industrial-chic design, and excellent coffee and pastries make it a must-visit.
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Stunning Soviet printing house conversion
Soaring ceilings and industrial-chic design
Excellent coffee and pastries
Must try: House blend coffee and signature pastry
Best for: Coffee in a stunning architectural space
Mid-RangeVake
Linville
Tbilisi's premier specialty coffee destination. Linville offers single-origin pour-overs, expertly pulled espressos, and a rotating selection of beans from top roasters. Minimalist design meets serious coffee culture.
Not to be confused with Leila coffee shop, Café Leila is a beautiful vegetarian Georgian cafe set in a stunning painted interior. The menu focuses on vegetarian versions of Georgian classics — walnut-stuffed vegetables, pkhali, and hearty bean dishes.
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Beautiful painted interior with traditional motifs
Vegetarian Georgian classics
Charming, peaceful atmosphere
Must try: Pkhali platter and lobiani
Best for: Vegetarian Georgian cuisine in a beautiful setting
Mid-RangeOld Town
Ninia's Garden
A whimsical garden cafe tucked away in Tbilisi's old town. Ninia's Garden is legendary for its beetroot salad, homemade lemonades, and the enchanting garden setting filled with flowers, mismatched furniture, and fairy lights.
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Legendary beetroot salad
Enchanting garden setting with fairy lights
Homemade lemonades and fresh juices
Must try: Beetroot salad and homemade lemonade
Best for: Healthy lunch in a secret garden
BudgetMultiple locations
Coffee Bean
A reliable, affordable Lavazza coffee chain with sidewalk seating perfect for people-watching. Coffee Bean is the go-to spot for a quick, quality espresso or cappuccino without the specialty cafe prices.
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Affordable Lavazza coffee
Sidewalk seating for people-watching
Quick, reliable quality
Must try: Double espresso
Best for: Quick, affordable coffee break
Frequently Asked Questions
Do cafes in Tbilisi have Wi-Fi?
Yes, most cafes in Tbilisi have reliable Wi-Fi and are welcoming to remote workers. Tuta, Kofeina, and Linville are particularly good for laptop work.
What time do cafes open in Tbilisi?
Most cafes in Tbilisi open between 8:00-10:00 AM. Some breakfast-focused spots like Kikliko open earlier. Cafes typically stay open until 10:00 PM or later.
Are there good vegetarian options at Tbilisi cafes?
Yes! Georgian cuisine has many naturally vegetarian dishes like pkhali (walnut-vegetable spreads), lobiani (bean bread), and fresh salads. Café Leila is a dedicated vegetarian Georgian cafe.