The coffee scene in Vilnius isn’t just packed with cafes – it’s full of life and rooted in a culture that grows stronger daily, gathering a loyal community of coffee lovers. That’s why coffee vocabularies, once limited to espresso and caffè latte, now easily include terms like Batch Brew, Aeropress, and Chemex!

Cafe owners' travels to coffee farms, personal ties with growers, hand-picked beans, expert roasting, and skilled baristas – all prove that Vilnius cafes can impress even the most devoted enthusiasts. So, where should you go for that exceptional sip?

Tablein guide features the top Vilnius cafes for speciality coffee.

Specialty coffee in Vilnius: where to enjoy it?

Backstage Cafe
Vokiečių g. 6, Vilnius

Located in Vilnius Old Town, Backstage Cafe has been delighting guests with speciality coffee pleasures since 2017. Here, dedicated coffee professionals nurture a coffee culture by tasting a wide variety of beans each year from all over the world and bringing Vilnius only carefully selected flavours & aromas. Always fresh-harvested and locally roasted! At Backstage Cafe, guests can enjoy coffee brewed by the espresso machine, V60, Aeropress, or Kalita, as well as its options with milk, tonic, rose syrup, rosemary, and other add-ins – just choose your favourite style.

Place owners believe that nothing lifts the coffee experience quite like a delicious breakfast to go with it. That’s why Backstage Cafe offers all-day breakfast dishes inspired by Lithuania’s seasons and their unique flavours.

Prices at Backstage Cafe: Coffee – 2,5-5,2 Eur. Tea and cocoa – 3,2-4,2 Eur. All-day brunch – 6,4-13,5 Eur.

Demo kavinė
T. Ševčenkos g. 16A-120, Vilnius

Demoloftas is a multifunctional space that unites flavours, objects, and people, hosting both the Michelin-starred Demo restaurant & the Demo cafe. A visit to the latter always promises unforgettable experiences: the hosts take pride in the quality of Lithuanian-roasted coffee, so this is why a wide range of local brews are on offer. It all starts here with bean selection and continues with classic, signature, Batch Brew, Aeropress, or V60 preparation methods. Whatever you choose, a curated repertoire guarantees exceptional flavours! Moreover, the cafe is led by coffee expert Andželika Jokubauskaitė, a runner-up at the Lithuanian Coffee Championship and a current judge, which further assures trust in this place.

On weekdays, Demo serves as a space for meetings, coffee, and breakfast options, while on weekends, food enthusiasts can enjoy trendy brunch offerings that change monthly based on micro-seasons.

Prices at Demo cafe: Coffee – 2,4-5,2 Eur. Tea – 3,8-4,4. Weekday breakfast – 6,5-13,3 Eur. Weekend brunch – 13,5-26 Eur.

Taste Map | Tech Cafe
Antakalnio g. 17, Vilnius

Cosily nestled in Sapieha Palace Park, Taste Map | Tech Cafe is a coffee restaurant where guests can discover the true potential of coffee and experience a new perspective on its culture. With carefully selected beans, in-house roasting, and baristas who have either won all of the coffee championships in Lithuania or participated in world-class competitions, expect only the finest flavours here! Would you prefer a classic espresso, one with tonic or lime? A milk-based variation? Or perhaps coffee brewed with V60, Chemex, Aeropress, or an Origami dripper? Your preferences are always taken care of. This place is known not only for its close connections with global coffee growers, premium beans, and refined roasting but also for its active educational efforts promoting responsible coffee consumption.

While coffee is a primary focus, Taste Map | Tech Cafe also offers authentic food experiences where fresh and seasonal ingredients make each dish truly special.

Prices at Taste Map | Tech Cafe: Coffee – 2,8-7,4 Eur. Tea, cocoa – 3,8-4,6 Eur. Dishes – 4,8-19,3 Eur.

Menu options and prices at cafes may change, so check here for the latest offerings.