The 10 Best Coffee Shops in Ganja, Azerbaijan

Towards the end of Javad Khan, Kolorit is a combination of café, restaurant and bar. Not only does the menu offer a selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, but it also serves some of Ganja’s best food. Any tourist looking to enjoy a hot drink or get a caffeine fix while having a delicious meal should consider stopping by at Kolorit.

Piano Kafe, near Flag Square, offers a simple environment to enjoy a coffee. Within walking distance of the busy city centre, the crowd inside this café in Ganja is mostly older locals. Learn a phrase or two of Azerbaijani and enjoy a cheap drink as you watch the Ganjavites live their lives in the busy streets outside.

London CoffeeShop is just what the name suggests. With a strong British theme along with a red phone box next to the entrance, coffee lovers can choose from a selection of drinks in a sophisticated environment. Located along Javad Khan Street, this café in Ganja makes an ideal stop after exploring the pedestrian area. London CoffeeShop tends to burst at its seams around lunch time and after business hours with local white-collar employees.

The centrally located café sits next to Ganja Shopping Centre. Juma Mosque is just a minute away, making it a popular place to come and relax after exploring the square. The modern and airy interior design creates a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. A selection of coffee from espressos and cappuccinos to iced coffee fill the menu. Most tourists rate Coffeemania among the best cafés in Ganja for its location.

Zolotoy Kafe is in a prime location opposite City Hall on Ganja’s Main Square. The Shah Abbas Caravanserai sits behind the café while Juma Mosque lies nearby. Apart from the location, Zolotoy provides diners with a selection of drinks and food with a more sophisticated ambience. Anyone looking for a break after sightseeing can enjoy their coffee or tea while overlooking Ganja’s most famous attractions.

Set in a beautiful garden near Heydar Alivey Park, Cinar Cay Meskeni serves up traditional Azerbaijani tea and coffee. Visitors looking for a cultural experience can head to this café in Ganja to witness the complex and fascinating Azerbaijan tea rituals. A good itinerary would be to combine visiting Heydar Aliyev Park with a coffee in this café.

Located near the Turkish Baths, this café in Ganja serves coffee and Azerbaijani tea in the afternoon and cocktails later in the evening. With live music on most nights of the week, heading to Chicago Karaoke Café will give visitors a slightly more active atmosphere compared to some of the other coffee shops.

Lake Goygol often ranks as the most beautiful lake in Azerbaijan and a favourite day trip from Ganja. Located approximately an hour and a half from the city, the mountainous lake offers stunning views as its blue water contrasts with the surrounding forest. And there’s no better way to savour the scenery than enjoying a coffee or meal on Mehmanxan’s terrace overlooking Lake Goygol.

Most of the local cafés in Ganja are almost impossible to discover before arriving in the city. Stroll around the streets and more likely than not, tourists will find several smaller, local places to get a drink. Many have outdoor seating areas with elderly locals chit-chatting away or playing board games. Coming across some of these more out-of-the-way coffee shops can provide a broader cultural experience in Ganja.