Food & Drink
13 Best Brunch Spots in Tbilisi (Worth Waking Up For on Sunday)
Discover the 13 best brunch spots in Tbilisi - from hipster Wine Factory hangouts to greenhouse cafes. Local tips on hours, addresses, and what to order.
Tbilisi wasn't always a brunch city.
Georgians traditionally skip breakfast entirely - maybe just a strong coffee before diving into the day.
But over the past few years, the capital has quietly built one of the most exciting weekend morning scenes in the Caucasus.
I've spent countless Sunday mornings testing my way through converted greenhouses, Soviet factory courtyards, and 19th-century mansion houses.
Here are my absolute favorites.
1. Chika
One of my favorite breakfast spots in the city - and they open at 8 AM, which is rare in Tbilisi. This specialty coffee and brunch cafe near Rustaveli roasts their own beans through their Mamuli Coffee Roasters, so the coffee here is exceptional. The space has a cozy, nostalgic vibe that reminds me a bit of cafes in Moscow or St. Petersburg.
The menu is well thought out - avocado toasts, egg dishes, bowls, and vegan options, all beautifully presented. I keep coming back for their cottage cheese pancakes and the salmon croissant. They also have a co-working space downstairs if you need to get some work done. Fair warning - it gets crowded around midday on weekends, so arrive early or be prepared to wait.
Address: 9 Merab Kostava Street (also at Bazari Orbeliani, 3a Vekua Street)
Hours: Daily 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM (until 9:30 PM Fri-Sat)
2. Cafe Stamba
If you want your brunch served with serious atmosphere, Cafe Stamba delivers. Set inside a former Soviet publishing house that's been converted into the Stamba Hotel, this spot has soaring ceilings, exposed concrete, and trees growing through the floors. The Art Deco-meets-brutalist design makes it feel like you're eating breakfast in a film set.
The breakfast menu runs until noon on weekends, featuring avant-garde takes on Georgian classics alongside international dishes. Their khachapuri is excellent, and the avocado toast is reliable. Coffee comes from their in-house roastery. Fair warning - it gets packed, especially on weekends. Go early or prepare to wait.
Address: 14 Merab Kostava Street
Hours: Daily 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3. Puri Guliani
When I'm craving proper Georgian bread with my brunch, this is where I come. Puri Guliani is a bakery-restaurant dedicated to the art of Georgian puri, and everything is baked in-house in a massive traditional oven you can watch from your table. Their Adjarian khachapuri is consistently ranked among the best in the city - that cheese boat with egg and butter is worth the calories.
Beyond the bread, they do a solid eggs Benedict (the brioche here is exceptional), plus porridge with chestnut cream and tklapi fruit leather if you're feeling adventurous. The location on Saarbrucken Square overlooks the Mtkvari River, and the loft-style interior has plenty of room for working or spreading out. There's also a kids' play area upstairs, making it one of the better family brunch options.
Address: Saarbrucken Square
Hours: Daily 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
4. Weller
For something different from the typical eggs-and-toast routine, Weller serves Levantine-inspired brunch that feels like a celebration. This Middle Eastern restaurant in Chughureti offers mezze-style sharing plates that work perfectly for weekend mornings - think hummus, baba ganoush, fresh pita from the clay oven, and colorful salads.
The weekend brunch mezze is what you want here - half a dozen dishes served with bottomless pita bread. On weekdays, they've recently started serving breakfast from 8 AM with eggs and Georgian-meets-Lebanese mezze plates. The interior is gorgeous - all retro-inspired cocktail bar meets elegant living room with a contemporary fireplace and antique mirrors. This is where I bring visitors when I want to impress them.
Address: 56 Egnate Ninoshvili Street
Hours: Daily from 8:00 AM; Weekend brunch mezze from 12:00 PM
5. Slink Cafe
This one's a hidden gem - a cafe inside an early 20th-century greenhouse in Ilia's Garden park, behind Aghmashenebeli Avenue. The mint-green tiles, abundant plants, and natural light pouring through the glass walls create one of the most photogenic brunch settings in the city. In winter, they fire up the wood stove; in summer, grab a table on the shaded back terrace.
Slink specializes in artisan sandwiches and breakfast toasts on focaccia. The eggs Benedict here is reliably good, and their avocado toast gets consistent praise. The menu has Asian influences throughout - they do a solid chicken katsu sandwich. One note: they don't really do sweets, so manage your pastry expectations. Also closed Mondays.
Address: 73a Davit Aghmashenebeli Avenue, Roses Park
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 AM - late
6. Coffee Lab
Tbilisi's original specialty coffee roastery, and still one of the best places in the city for serious coffee lovers. They roast their own beans on-site and offer every brewing method a coffee geek could want - V60, siphon, aeropress, plus the usual espresso-based drinks. The quality here is consistently top-notch, and many other cafes around the city actually source their beans from Coffee Lab.
The breakfast menu pairs well with the coffee - eggs Benedict, chia pudding, homemade granola, and black rice pudding with caramelized bananas. They used to do incredible sulguni cheese waffles that I still dream about - check if they're back on the seasonal menu. The Saburtalo location has a modern, ultra-chic interior with plenty of space for working on a laptop. Easily my top choice for a productive morning.
Address: 27 Alexander Kazbegi Avenue (also locations in Vake at 24 Paliashvili St and 37 Chavchavadze Ave)
Hours: Daily 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
7. Lolita
Part of the Rooms Hotel family, Lolita occupies a reclaimed 19th-century artist's house in the Vera district. The central courtyard has those signature Tbilisi balconies overhead, and the whole space has a moody, hipster energy that attracts a young crowd.
For brunch, they do kikliko (Georgian-style French toast) with gouda and dijon, eggs Benedict on egg buns, avocado on black bread, and pancakes with Chantilly cream. The smoothies here are top-notch - made with Udabno almond butter. Breakfast runs until 2 PM daily. Fair warning: it's almost always packed and can get loud with all those outdoor tables.
Address: 7 Tamar Chovelidze Street
Hours: Daily 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM
8. Daisy Brunch and Bakery
A newer addition to the Tbilisi brunch scene that's quickly become a local favorite. Daisy is an all-day breakfast cafe with two locations - one in Vake and one in Saburtalo. The vibe is cozy and unpretentious, and the portions are generous.
What makes Daisy stand out are their croissants - especially the round New York-style rolls with fillings like pistachio, salted caramel, and raspberry. The draniki (potato pancakes) with salmon are excellent, and their cottage cheese pancakes (syrniki) get consistent raves. The coffee is good - smooth without that bitterness you sometimes get in Georgian cafes. It's the kind of place where you walk in and immediately feel comfortable.
Address: 39 Irakli Abashidze Street, Vake (also at Sairme 65, Saburtalo)
Hours: Daily 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
9. Mint
One of my favorite recent additions to the scene. Mint opened in spring 2024 inside a glazed gazebo at Wine Factory N1, and it immediately became one of the prettiest breakfast spots in town. All that natural light, the mint-green 90s-inspired branding, and views of the historic wine barrels outside make for a solid morning vibe.
The food matches the setting. Their cottage cheese balls with boiled condensed milk, raspberry coulis and mint are addictive. The French toast is excellent, and I keep hearing raves about the salmon cronut. They also claim to have the flakiest, butteriest croissant in Tbilisi - I'm inclined to agree. For a fancier experience, try the evening Omakase menu.
Address: Wine Factory N1, Vasil Petriashvili Street
Hours: Daily from 9:00 AM
10. Unfound Door Restaurant
If you want to feel like you've stepped into a 19th-century Tbilisi mansion for breakfast, this is it. Located inside the Unfound Door Design Hotel, the restaurant occupies a heritage building with partially restored frescoes, Baroque ceiling paintings, and flaking walls that somehow look elegant rather than neglected.
Georgia has slow mornings, so arriving at exactly 8 AM means you'll likely have the gorgeous main dining room to yourself - flooded with natural light. The menu mixes Georgian and European dishes, and the chef's yogurt with homemade granola and tangerine puree is a favorite. Breakfast runs 8 AM to 2 PM, with dinner service starting at 6 PM.
Address: 111 Davit Aghmashenebeli Avenue
Hours: Daily 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
11. Bagelin / Saidanaa
Tbilisi's best New York-style bagels, no contest. This joint venture between a bagel maker and a gourmet deli (Saidanaa means "where it is from" in Georgian) operates out of a courtyard space in a residential building - very Tbilisi. Bagels are baked fresh daily with that perfect chewy texture, and the fillings are inspired.
You'll find classics like salmon with cream cheese and capers alongside Georgian-influenced combos - sous-vide porchetta with adjika verde and garlic mayo, or smoked sulguni cheese. They also stock the deli with craft beer, natural wine, homemade sauces, and granola. Open Friday through Tuesday only.
Address: 5 Luarsab Sharashidze Street
Hours: Fri-Tue 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed Wed-Thu)
12. Fabrika Hostel Buffet
For variety and value, Fabrika's breakfast buffet is hard to beat. This converted Soviet sewing factory is now a hipster haven with bars, cafes, and co-working spaces - but its hostel serves a surprisingly upscale breakfast. For around 40 GEL (about $15), you get access to made-to-order omelets, homemade yogurt, charcuterie, Georgian cheeses, fresh bread, pastries, and more.
Being part of the Adjara Group (same team behind Rooms Hotel and Stamba), the quality is closer to a 4-star hotel than a hostel. Open to everyone, not just guests. The courtyard is also home to Londa - a newer all-day cafe that does a solid granola with strained matsoni yogurt.
Address: 8 Egnate Ninoshvili Street
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Sat-Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
13. Hurma
A longtime favorite among locals, Hurma in Old Town serves all-day breakfast in a space with serious wicker-and-plants vibes. They specialize in waffles - both sweet and savory - and their green waffle with spinach and mushrooms is genuinely memorable.
The syrniki here come with berry sauce and sour cream, and the coconut oatmeal is an unusual but tasty option. Beyond breakfast, Hurma transforms into a decent bar as evening approaches. The atmosphere is laid-back and friendly - the kind of place where you end up staying longer than planned.
Address: Old Town Tbilisi
Hours: All-day breakfast during operating hours
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a traditional Georgian breakfast?
Traditional Georgian breakfast is quite simple - bread, fried eggs, slices of cheese, and tomatoes, usually with strong coffee or tea. Unlike Western countries, Georgia doesn't have a developed breakfast culture, which is why many cafes open late. For an authentic experience, consider a homestay where families serve morning meals.
Is brunch popular in Tbilisi?
Brunch culture has been growing rapidly in Tbilisi over the past few years. While it wasn't traditionally a thing in Georgia, the city now has dozens of dedicated brunch spots, especially in neighborhoods like Vera, Vake, and around Marjanishvili. Most serve weekend brunch from 10 AM to 2 PM or later.
What should I order at a Tbilisi brunch?
Three dishes to try at Tbilisi brunches are kikliko (Georgian-style French toast with savory toppings), syrniki (cottage cheese pancakes served with jam or berries), and shakshuka (poached eggs in tomato sauce with Georgian herbs). Of course, khachapuri works any time of day.
What time do cafes open in Tbilisi?
Most Tbilisi cafes don't open until 9 or 10 AM - even later for some. The city operates on a late-night schedule, so mornings are quiet. Spots like Chika (8 AM), Cafe Stamba (8 AM), and Unfound Door (8 AM) are your best bets for early breakfast.
Is Tbilisi good for vegetarian brunch?
Yes. Most brunch spots in Tbilisi offer solid vegetarian options, and Georgian cuisine naturally includes many meat-free dishes. Weller has excellent mezze options, Slink does great avocado toast, and places like Hurma specialize in vegetable-forward dishes. Several spots also offer vegan options.
Do I need to make reservations for brunch in Tbilisi?
For popular spots like Cafe Stamba, Chika, and Lolita on weekends, reservations are recommended - they fill up fast, especially after 11 AM. Smaller cafes like Slink or Bagelin generally don't take reservations but can have waits during peak hours.
How much does brunch cost in Tbilisi?
Brunch in Tbilisi is affordable by European standards. A full breakfast with coffee typically runs 25-40 GEL ($10-15 USD). Higher-end spots like Cafe Stamba or Unfound Door might cost 50-70 GEL per person. Fabrika's buffet at 40 GEL is excellent value for all-you-can-eat quality.
What is Wine Factory N1 in Tbilisi?
Wine Factory N1 (Ghvinis Karkhana) is a historic wine production facility built between 1894-1896 in the Vera district. It was revitalized in 2017 as a dining and drinking complex with multiple restaurants, bars, and event spaces. It's now one of the top nightlife and dining destinations in the city.
Can I work from cafes during brunch in Tbilisi?
Many Tbilisi brunch spots are laptop-friendly, especially on weekdays. Coffee Lab is my top pick for productive mornings with reliable wifi. Puri Guliani has plenty of workspace, Bagelin has outlets, and Chika even has a dedicated co-working space downstairs. On busy weekend mornings, it's polite to avoid camping out with a laptop when there's a wait.
What Georgian dishes work for breakfast?
Beyond the brunch standards, try these Georgian dishes in the morning: khachapuri (cheese bread, especially Adjarian style with egg), lobiani (bean-filled bread), churchkhela for something sweet, and Georgian cheese with fresh tomatoes. Many restaurants serving khachapuri open by 10 AM.
How do I get around Tbilisi for brunch?
The metro runs from 6 AM and connects key brunch areas - Marjanishvili station for Fabrika and Slink, Freedom Square for Old Town spots. Bolt (ride-hailing app) is reliable and affordable for reaching places like Wine Factory or Vake. Most central brunch spots are also walkable from each other.
Final Thoughts
Tbilisi's brunch scene has come a long way in just a few years. Whether you're after a proper Georgian breakfast with khachapuri and eggs, an Instagram-worthy greenhouse setting, or world-class bagels in a hidden courtyard, Sunday mornings here have options. My advice: pick two or three spots, start early, and save room for lunch - you'll want to experience Georgian cuisine at its best.
