Top 15 Breakfast Spots in Almaty

A beloved all-day breakfast spot: Benedict serves early risers from 9:00 to 22:00 for freelancers who don’t watch the clock. The star here is the flawless eggs Benedict.  Other hits include syrniki (so good they linger in hearts and camera rolls), mini pancakes with banana and ice cream, and insanely good poppy-seed croissants. Regulars come in the morning and order «the usual» — the consistency here is more reliable than the dollar exchange rate.

A trendsetting café with Scandinavian-inspired interiors, fresh-baked buns, mountains of whipped butter, morning coffee queues, and a creative crowd glued to laptops by lunch. Though designed for all-day lounging, Fika is famous for breakfast — think customizable combos, tartine sandwiches, flaky just-out-of-the-oven croissants, egg dishes, and wholesome wellness picks. Mornings here are cozy (read: packed), so be ready to scooch over.

Calling itself a neo-bistro, TheM balances casual bistro vibes with chef Alexander Proshenkov’s creative twists. Skip the standard breakfast fare and try the Tuscan zucchini pie with egg, ham, and avocado; grilled flatbread with scrambled eggs and shrimp; or green shakshuka with chicken. The sleek metallic and pink decor will kickstart your day with intrigue.

Some places nail breakfast flavors. Others excel at aesthetics. Aurora does both — stylish, cozy. It’s also home to the city’s most photogenic facades, like a five-meter daisy at the entrance or The Little Prince landing a red plane. Seasonal decor updates aside, it remains the spot for leisurely breakfasts and envy-inducing Instagram shots. Must-tries: pumpkin Belgian waffles with tzatziki, «the rice porridge you keep meaning to start eating,» and trendy drinks.

The legendary Coffeedelia on Kalinin Street ran from 2004 to 2024. Now fans flock to the new Miras location. Coffee is sacred here: specialty beans, partner-roasted, brewed every which way, served by baristas who nail the «flat white» pronunciation. The menu? Modern twists like Basque-style cheesecake, turkey pastrami Benedict, shrimp and stracchiatella omelet, and crêpe suzette with orange and vanilla ice cream. The crowd? Families, freelancers, business chats, and post-jog athletes.

A 14-year-old classic where time slows down. Panoramic windows frame the city rushing by while you slice syrniki into perfect bites and think, «This is the ideal morning. " The cozy, Provence-inspired space matches the comforting menu: sweet potato latkes, shakshuka, Turkish eggs with flaky flatbread — if breakfast were a friend, it’d live here.

Some places just never disappoint. Ogonyok’s breakfasts are like your old friends — always reassuring you the day will be great. Wood-fired flatbreads with toppings, potato waffles with chicken sausage, croque-monsieur with truffled mozzarella, irimshik syrniki with blackcurrant jam — chef Ruslan Zakirov’s dishes pack personality and literal fire, since many are flame-cooked.

A capital-R Restauran: polished, unhurried, with attentive service. Perfect for family brunches or morning meetings. Brand chef Oleg Petrichenko prioritizes quality over gimmicky plating. The breakfast star? Eggs done every way, especially the coddled eggs with Borodinsky toast and sockeye salmon roe — a must-try. Simple perfection: cut into the egg, and the yolk cascades over everything.

Across from the Abay Opera House, Afisha is its own little show. The lead role? A prime downtown view, best enjoyed from the first-floor windows or balcony. Dress up for breakfast dates, mother-daughter outings, or solo indulgence. The smart-casual menu keeps it elegant: onion flatbread with pastrami and sunny-side-up eggs, crab cake Benedict, red dumplings with cherry and farmer’s cheese. The thematic classic? The Prima «theatrical breakfast.»

If old money weren’t mainstream, this would be it. Nuala is understated luxury, an enviable wine list, and modern gastronomy. Breakfast recommendations: eel flatbread (tender fillet glazed in glossy caramel meets airy, crisp dough) and mango-oladi with mascarpone (childhood flavors, refined). Not-so-subtle hint: their champagne prices are very attractive.

For a stylish weekend morning. Tired of casual Italian trattorias and breakfast clichés? Percorso reinvents morning with Italian rice porridge with spinach and feta, wood-fired focaccia with scrambled eggs and shrimp, turkey and egg panzerotti, and even a build-your-own pasta breakfast. Pair with a glass of something morning-appropriate — like their prosecco, spritzes, or bellinis, all conveniently listed on the menu.

Italian bella vita starts early here. Customizable breakfasts rule: veggies in your omelet? Avocado? Mortadella? Sì, signore. Ready-made standouts: green buckwheat with feta mousse, avocado toast, Florentine ricotta-spinach pancakes, delicate ricotta cakes with mango. Despite the opulent decor, the vibe is classic trattoria — coffee perks you up, waiters crack jokes, and the food warms your soul.

French chic in its most Instagrammable form. So pretty, sipping coffee feels like you’re starring in a French film — until you glance outside and see Almaty. Renée is for morning aesthetes: ethereal syrniki with dulce de leche, a breakfast burger (fluffy omelet, mortadella), or the Renée Signature Breakfast on a vintage tray — instant ritual material.

A grand café that makes you feel like you’ve wandered into a Fitzgerald heroine’s mansion for breakfast. Think lavish interiors, fine china, flawless table settings, and waiters in near-black tie. Sip coffee, splurge on a ₸8,700 caviar toast or a textbook croissant, and channel your inner socialite — even if your day is all spreadsheets. Where hedonists and la belle vie literalists convene.

We cap our list with this European kitchen at Shymbulak mountain resort, designed to recreate an Alpine escape — and it delivers. Sit on the terrace, order the fluffy Poulard omelet with wild mushrooms and black truffle or the Rifugio Breakfast luxe set, and let the mountain air and flavors speak for themselves.

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