Cafe Aaark

This is the perfect spot for an early start to your morning, offering coffee from Fauno roasters, a freshly baked focaccia or bagels with truffle and stracciatella, and an austere interior, featuring dark wood, white tiles, and minimal décor. The pleasant hum of voices adds to the atmosphere. Sandwiches are generously sized, and you’ll find rare treats for Moscow like Italian maritozzi buns and Swedish cardamom and poppyseed buns. Everything revolves around the central red lacquered table, and the place is dog-friendly.

Aaark is also a great addition to your walking routes, as the bakery is located at the end of Chaplygina Street, which runs parallel to Chistoprudny Boulevard, near the corner of Pokrovka Street.