AJ Šokoladinė is a cafe in Senamiestis, Vilnius.
AJ Šokoladinė on Pilies makes handmade Belgian-tradition truffles and hot chocolate at its Old Town brand store. Sit at the window for a slow Vilnius.
Tip: A real winter cafe; the hot chocolate is thick enough that the spoon stands upright when you pour it.
Address: Pilies g. 8, Vilnius
Meat Lovers on Šv. Ignoto is despite its name a specialty coffee bar with a single espresso machine, hand brews and a thin tray of weekend pastries.
Signature drink: Specialty filter
Tip: Tiny space. Order at the bar and take your cup standing or out the door.
Caffeine on Pilies is the Old Town branch of Lithuania's biggest specialty-coffee chain, with a window counter for tourists and a small upstairs work nook.
Signature drink: Cappuccino
Tip: Open before most independent cafes; useful for an early breakfast walk through the Old Town.
Sugamour on Vilniaus is a small specialty-coffee bar with house-baked pastries and a brunch menu running through the weekend for Naujamiestis locals.
Signature drink: Speciality espresso
Tip: Cinnamon rolls go quickly. Best for a quick midweek work session with strong wifi.
Meat Lovers on Šv. Ignoto is despite its name a specialty coffee bar with a single espresso machine, hand brews and a thin tray of weekend pastries.
Signature drink: Specialty filter
Tip: Tiny space. Order at the bar and take your cup standing or out the door.
Mannys on Pamėnkalnio is a small Vilnius specialty roaster with a bright bar, pour-over flights and weekly drops of single-origin retail bags to take home.
Signature drink: V60 pour over
Tip: Subscription bag service for regulars. Friday afternoons fill with the local coffee community.
Kontora on Pylimo is a daylight-bright specialty coffee bar opposite the MO Museum, serving cortados, batch brew and a thin menu of pastries through the day.
Signature drink: Cortado
Tip: Pair the cortado with the kibinai-style pastry; popular with art museum visitors.
Vero Cafe on Gedimino is the busiest Vilnius spot of the Baltic specialty chain, with reliable espresso, a bakery counter and seating for the lunch crowd.
Signature drink: Flat white
Tip: Chain quality but a solid mid-morning option. Loyalty card pays back after eight cups.
Caffeine on Pilies is the Old Town branch of Lithuania's biggest specialty-coffee chain, with a window counter for tourists and a small upstairs work nook.
Signature drink: Cappuccino
Tip: Open before most independent cafes; useful for an early breakfast walk through the Old Town.
