The 10 Best Spots for Breakfast and Brunch in Kiev

Despite the name, there is a lot more than milk here. This trendy bar is also a popular restaurant, serving high-quality American-style food; it is among the first establishments in Kiev to offer an early breakfast. The menu offers a mix of Ukrainian specialities like homemade syrniki and breakfast mainstays like granola, scrambled eggs, French toast or avocado on bread. Meanwhile, cake lovers just come there to have a red velvet dessert and coffee in the morning.

The Cake

Known for its delicious cakes, The Cake also serves breakfast every day from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m., for those customers who just have to get breakfast — even though it’s the middle of the night. On the menu, customers will find quintessential breakfast food from Ukraine, France and America, such as syrniki (cottage cheese pancakes), croissants and pancakes. The only downside is that it’s quite pricey by Ukrainian standards. But go ahead and try it; you will not regret it.

Baseina St, 2, Kyiv, Ukraine, +380 44 223 16 73

Coffee and croissant |©StockSnap/Pixabay

Simple

The concept of the Simple means down-to-earth and healthy. The walls are full of plants and the menu is abundant with fresh offerings. In fact, the menu changes every month, with new seasonal ingredients featured often. It’s a particularly good breakfast spot for locals since it offers food to go. Get a nourishing smoothie, porridge with superfoods or anything that will boost your energy for the whole day.

Saksahanskoho St, 102, Kyiv, Ukraine, +380 44 288 08 08

Smoothie with mint|©ponce_photography/Pixabay

Kiev’s best vegetarian restaurant is also renowned for its delicious breakfasts, perfect for vegetarians and vegans struggling to find good food in Kiev. It doesn’t just delight in veggies; Imbir’s options aren’t merely abougt substituting tasty meat-based food but developing dishes delicious in their own righ, which is what has made the restaurant popular with everyone. Have organic porridge, homemade yoghurt or ‘lazy’ vareniki, a typical Ukrainian breakfast food, and pair it with ginger tea or a healthy smoothie for a great morning.

Chashka is popular for coffee, but customers can also enjoy a light breakfast here. This espresso has a lot going for it, not least of all is the excellent coffee and a very central location. Add to that a lovely summer terrace and cosy sofas for when it’s cold to get the perfect setting for a lazy morning. Breakfast is served all day and consists of all the Ukrainian and American essentials – syrniki, pancakes, omelettes, granola, homemade yoghurt and much more. Moreover, once a week they hold lectures from Ukrainian influencers in the morning, so you can be productive and satisfied with your food at the same time.