Specialty coffee in Kaunas.
Specialty coffee is still finding its feet in Kaunas. Roasters lists 6 cafés and roasters here for now, a short list that is easy to work through in a weekend.
Where Kaunas sits on the map
On the podium in Lithuania: Kaunas is #2 with 6 cafés, about 8 times smaller than Vilnius at the top. Its closest neighbours in the ranking are Vilnius, just ahead with 48, and Klaipeda, just behind with 3.
On the global map, Kaunas lists more specialty coffee than 84% of the 3,601 cities on Roasters.
Regionally, Kaunas is #245 among 1,928 cities in Europe. Scenes of a similar size elsewhere in the region include Antibes (6), Lucerne (6) and Worcester (6).
Themed guides unlock once a city reaches 30 cafés, so for now this page is the guide to Kaunas.
Best coffee in Kaunas
Good specialty coffee in Kaunas tends to come from small, owner-run places: a short menu, beans roasted within the last few weeks, and someone behind the bar who can tell you where they were grown. The community has found 6 such spots so far.
Reviews, photos and check-ins from the community decide how cafés in Kaunas surface in the app. No paid placements, no sponsored pins.
- Community reviewed, no paid placements
- Beans for sale to brew at home
- Origin and process on the bag
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
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Questions about coffee in Kaunas
How many specialty coffee shops are there in Kaunas?
Roasters currently lists 6 cafés and roasters in Kaunas, added and reviewed by the community. That is 10% of all specialty listings in Lithuania.
Which city in Lithuania has the most specialty coffee?
Vilnius leads with 48 cafés. Kaunas ranks #2 of 6 cities with 6 cafés.
Which cities in Europe have a similar-sized coffee scene?
By café count on Roasters, the closest matches outside Lithuania are Antibes, France (6), Lucerne, Switzerland (6) and Worcester, United Kingdom (6).
How do I find the best specialty coffee in Kaunas?
Download the Roasters app for free on iOS or Android, open the map in Kaunas, filter by open now, nearest or newest, and save favourites to your own lists.
What makes a café “specialty”?
Traceable, high-grade beans (80+ on the SCA scale), careful roasting and precise brewing. A specialty café can usually tell you the origin, variety and process of every coffee it serves.
Can I add a café in Kaunas to Roasters?
Yes. Anyone can submit a café or roaster. Submissions are reviewed before going live to keep the listings in Kaunas focused on specialty coffee.
