Coffee and a favorite book are things that many of us rely on to maintain our mood and sometimes even our mental health. This combination helps to relax, unwind, and for a moment forget about everyday life. To dive into a journey through the pages of a book with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, it's worth visiting the best places that have everything for readers.

"Readeat City"

Address: Kniaziv Ostrozhsky Street, 5/2

Source: UkraineIs

Working hours: 09:00 – 21:00

This is a bookstore, café, cultural space, and venue for interesting events. On the shelves of this establishment, you can find over 3000 books by Ukrainian and international authors. Special attention should be paid to literature about Kyiv, its history, and urbanism.

The originality of the establishment lies in the art mosaic created during blackouts, which has become a symbol of resilience. There are also interesting areas for children, a button to call staff, and numerous sensory toys. In addition, "Readeat City" organizes so-called "book escapes" – literary walks with historians, writers, and guides.

"Jam Novel"

Address: Saperne Pole Street, 12

Working hours: 08:00 – 21:00

This space combines the aroma of delicious coffee, interesting literature, sweets, and relaxation. The advantage of the establishment is a wide selection of coffee drinks, tea, and cocoa. Here you can also find popular matcha lattes. You can finish your tasting with delectable pastries, sandwiches, cakes, and croissants.

Additionally, the establishment offers a large selection of literature that can be enjoyed on-site or purchased for your home library.

There are also interesting events, including book clubs, creative evenings, and book discussions. So here you can truly leave a bad mood on the pages of an exciting book under the aroma of your favorite drink.

"Chit Lit"

Address: John McCain Street, 31

Working hours: Mon-Fri – 10:00 – 20:00; Sat – Sun 11:00 – 20:00

This unique bookstore-café was initiated by students of the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in January 2025. Although the establishment has existed for a short time, it has already established partnerships with about 30 publishing houses, many of which are niche.

The main goal of the bookstore is to collaborate with those whose books are hard to find on the shelves of regular stores. Here, you can find a lot of English-language literature, and its quantity is expected to grow in the future.

A portion of the space is planned to be used as coworking, and the nice combination of literature and coffee in a space with large windows creates a unique atmosphere.

"Koop Business Cafe"

Address: Khreshchatyk Street, 16a, entrance through “Nova Poshta”

Working hours:

This mini-format from Kooperativ Kyiv has become a place for relaxation, meetings, and work. Here, you can spend time between working in the office and household chores, enjoying a cup of coffee or even a glass of wine.

The establishment allows for conducting work meetings on Zoom or working in comfort. Interesting books are also available here.

You can find tranquility here, taste delicious coffee, arrange work moments, or take advantage of high-speed internet.

Bookstore "Y"

Address: Vokzalna Square, 1

Working hours: Open 24/7

This location has provided weary travelers with the opportunity to rest and find something exciting. In a comfortable space, modern Ukrainian literature, classics, foreign literature, and publications in other languages are presented.

20 publishing houses offer their products, more than 10 of which provide English-language publications. There is also a zone where you can stop and enjoy coffee in a pleasant atmosphere.

Book.ua space at VDNH

Address: Glushkova Avenue, 1 (pavilion 6)

Working hours: Mon-Thu 11:00 – 21:00; Fri-Sun 11:00 – 22:00

This cozy space is for reading, cultural events, coffee, and food. You can choose literature from one of 300 Ukrainian and foreign publishing houses, taste European cuisine, breakfasts, cocktails, and desserts.

It is here that interesting meetings with famous authors, master classes, and cultural events take place. In the establishment, you can update your home library and spend pleasant time.

Bookua.store

Address: Obolon Avenue, 26a

On the pages of this site, there is so much information about books and bookstores that it seems as if the aroma of new editions is wafting from it. The Book.ua network specializes in creating establishments where you can buy a book and enjoy a cup of coffee.

On their site, you can also learn more about each of the opened establishments and, without a doubt, about the assortment of books.