A calm afternoon with a cup of tea or coffee in one hand and a pastry or dessert in the other – there is almost no better way to relax in the beautiful New Holland area of St Petersburg. Here we run down the best cafés and coffeehouses in the neighbourhood.
With bright colours and a Californian aesthetic, the design of Surf Coffee will make you want to buy a ticket to Hawaii or Los Angeles immediately. This is the perfect, chilled out spot to meet friends and laze around with a cup of coffee in hand: try the Hawaiian cappuccino, mint mocha, or even a spicy blend with tabasco and chilli.
This Vietnamese café is the area’s top choice for Asian cuisine. Uniquely, it also offers numerous Asian twists on café fare, such as Vietnamese coffee or cold drinks made with fresh coconut, mango, or green pumpkin – a great combination for a hot day.
A great place for brunch or breakfast, Wolkonsky Deli also has its own bakery, which produces dozens of different baked treats a day. It is a great place for either a quick 0r lazy coffee, served with one of their yummy cakes or pastries. Their range of beverages is also quite impressive: don’t miss their signature Wolkonsky special coffee or their delicious Thai coffee.
A great place for sitting and taking in the neighbourhood vibe, Kuznya House is probably the only venue in New Holland which works all around the clock, and is a go-to choice for almost any occasion. They offer a classic selection of coffees and teas, along with pastries and desserts.
Good at any time of day, Bekitzer has something to offer for all of St Petersburg’s coffee addicts. Once you’re there, make sure to try their delicious oriental coffee, uniquely prepared on hot sand, or their layered and intricately prepared knafeh pastry.