The best cafes in Lviv: photo, description and reviews

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

The center of ancient Galicia, the heart of Ukraine, colorful, unique and beautiful in all seasons - this is all about Lviv. Quite modern, completely European and at the same time shrouded in secrets and mysteries, the city does not leave any visitor indifferent. To the credit of its citizens, they maintain the atmosphere of originality and special color in everything. Many cafes and restaurants in Lviv are not just catering establishments, they are extensions of museum and exhibition pavilions.

Kryivka

The unique establishment tops the list of the most original cafes in Lviv for over two years now. Despite the controversy surrounding its anti-communist orientation, supposedly an open statement about the Russians, "Kryivka" managed to become the same hallmark of the city of Lion, like the cafe "Hofbräuhaus" - the site of Hitler's failed coup - for Munich, for example.

Features:

• The fact that the cafe is located in thethe center of the city, opposite the Town Hall, does not mean that everyone from the street will immediately get into it. "Kryivka", which means "a well-hidden place", fully corresponds to its name. There are no signs from the street, the entrance is disguised. To find the “hiding place”, you need to ask someone, at the same time find out the password.
• Inside the basement is a real museum of the "partisan glory" of freedom fighters.

The menu of this cafe in Lviv consists of Galician folk dishes with original humorous names.

Interestingly, Russian tourists leave the most enthusiastic reviews about what they see, hear and eat.

Masoch-cafe

The most unusual cafe in Lviv. Masters clearly respect Masoch. Why? You will learn more about this later. Finding a restaurant is easy: the magnificent Leopold von Sacher-Masoch admires himself at the entrance.

Features:

• Let's just say this is not a place for children. The atmosphere matches the works of Pan Leopold. At the entrance, you will immediately be handcuffed, and if desired, a collar, and later, in the evening, they will also beat you well with a whip. Do not be afraid - only with voluntary consent.
• Masoch was not, of course, not invited to participate in the design of this cafe in Lviv, but the whole interior is filled with the spirit of his works.

In the names of dishes and drinks that include aphrodisiacs, the theme of eroticism and sex slips everywhere, their design is appropriate.

Visitors feedback boils down to one thing: it was cool and unusual!

Gas Lamp

When talking about interesting cafes in Lviv, it is simply impossible to ignore the cafe-museum (or museum-cafe?) "Gas Lamp". Gas, or kerosene in Russian, was invented by Lviv pharmacists Ignaty Lukasevich and Jan Zega to use for lighting. In 1853, they invented such a device as a kerosene lamp, which proved to be in great demand for many years. Lviv enthusiasts created a museum of this common device, and for the convenience of viewing the exposition, they combined it with a snack bar. The result exceeded expectations. "Gas Lamp" has become one of the leaders among the most visited cafes in Lviv.

Features:

• Review presents the largest collection of kerosene lamps in Europe.
• The twilight of the room, narrow spiral staircases resemble the atmosphere of an old pharmacy.
• Various items related to fire and kerosene (such as a canister) are used as accessories.
• Guests are met by Pans Lukasevich and Zega themselves, in the form of sculptures, of course. The latter, by the way, invites guests from the window.

Ukrainian cuisine presents a menu: salo in various forms, homemade sausages, pickles. Drinks are also Ukrainian - rather strong "medovukha", "horseradish" and even "kerosene", "gasoline" and "naftovka".

After pleasantly soul-warming drinks in beakers and a hearty meat plate for a surprisingly good price, the responses from visitors are enthusiastic, despite the closeness of the corridors. Minus - long queues at the entrance.

Coffee Dig

Although the coffee is notrefers to truly Ukrainian products, the attitude towards this drink in the city is reverent. The air of the central streets is literally saturated with its smell, and small coffee houses are located everywhere. Definitely, Kopalnya Kopalnya is recognized as the best coffee shop.

Features:

• The cafe also combines a bookstore that offers real Ukrainian literature.
• One hall is a transparent cozy terrace overlooking the city center, the second is for extreme sports lovers - put on a helmet and go down into a real mine where miners extract coffee from lava.

Coffee, coffee, coffee on the menu… From the many names of the drink, it literally dazzles in the eyes. Coffee dessert, coffee mulled wine, coffee with nuts, liqueur, sealed, etc. Coffee recipes represent the entire globe. The menu also offers basic snacks, so no one will go hungry.

True coffee lovers leave reviews about this cafe in Lviv. Enthusiastic responses are received by the general atmosphere, service culture, original desserts and coffee selection. Negative: little light and rather high prices.

First Meat & Justice Grill Restaurant

Judging by the reviews, a cafe in Lviv with this name has one drawback: it is constantly full of people, long lines, which are difficult to stand in, as the aromas of fried meat spread throughout the whole block. A hungry tourist can easily faint. The atmosphere of the establishment is more like a pub.

Features:

• The theme of the institution tells about life andactivities of an important person in the Middle Ages - the executioner.
• The furnishings are appropriate: rough tables, unhewn log stools, axes and other utensils from the life of an executioner.

Meat, meat, a lot of meat in various variations on the menu. Beer and spirits, as well as the obligatory coffee, are on a varied menu.

Masonic Lodge

This establishment has another name - "The most expensive restaurant in Galicia." The prices here are really high, but, like all the original cafes in Lviv, this institution for the elite has its secrets.

Features:

• The atmosphere of mystery and belonging to a special clan.
• Light classical music and jazz.
• Staff - male only.
• Secret number one - for those who have LOKAL cards (which, by the way, they can just put near the entrance), everything is exactly 10 times cheaper.
• Guests are greeted by a mysterious host in a bathrobe and slippers and secretly escorted to the hall.

Menu: European gourmet cuisine.

Reviews are the most polar: from complete delight to the same complete bewilderment from the pricing policy.

House of Legends

The palm for the harmonious combination of bread and circuses should be given to the restaurant-museum "House of Legends". This institution in all reviews is the leader in the rating of entertaining restaurants and cafes in Lviv. The photo is not able to fully describe the atmosphere of the four floors of the restaurant, each room of whichtells about some event, a legend connected with the history of the city.

Features:

• Guests are greeted at the entrance by a chimney sweep who tells fairy tales (sorry, legends).
• Some of the staff are dwarfs.
• The halls are dedicated to stories about Lviv's clock, bridge, lions, underground river. You can also learn about city traditions, special dialect, the weather and the traditions of the townspeople.

Menu: dishes according to old Lviv recipes. Prices are moderate.

Reviews are mostly positive, even enthusiastic.

Chocolate Workshop

If you happen to be strolling past an establishment called "Chocolate Workshop", take the time to stop by the light. You already know that the best cafes in Lviv have their own original flavor. Chocolate is no exception. From the name it is already clear that the institution is engaged in the manufacture of chocolate, but what! Recipes for this deliciousness number in hundreds of varieties.

Features:

• The cooking process takes place in a hall with glass walls, so that all manipulations can be observed.
• If desired, everyone can make their own chocolate under the guidance of a specialist.
• The cafe has two halls: the actual cafeteria with desserts and the exhibition-shop of ready-made chocolate souvenirs.

Menu: hot chocolate, coffee, ice cream cakes.

Judging by the reviews, everything is very tasty, especially ready-made products. The only negative is a lot of complaints about the service in the cafe, butif the institution wants to remain in the ranking of the best, then the administration will take action, because the competition in the capital of Galicia is great.

Our review touched upon only a small part of the amazing and exclusive cafes in Lviv. Talk about everything for a long time - it's better to see. One thing is clear - this city loves guests and knows how to surprise.