Benedict
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.
Fika
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.
TheM
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.
Aurora
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.
Coffeedelia
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.
Aroma
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.
Ogonyok
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.
Horoshiy God
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.
Afisha
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.»
Nuala
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.
Percorso
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.
Giardino
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.
Renée Café
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.
Astra Grand Cafe
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.
Rifugio del Monte
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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