Where can you have breakfast in Tbilisi?
Cafes in the Old Town and Vake, bakeries and a Georgian breakfast.
Short answer
In Tbilisi you can breakfast at cafes in the Old Town, Sololaki and Vake serving European breakfasts, syrniki, eggs and coffee, or at Georgian cafes with khachapuri and chvishtari. The quickest, cheapest option is a bakery with hot khachapuri and lobiani. Many cafes open at 9-10 am, bakeries earlier.
Why
- Georgians often have a simple breakfast at home and go out for brunch at weekends.
- Many cafes serve breakfast until lunch or all day.
- See our rating for tried-and-tested breakfast spots.
Details
In summer, terraces in Sololaki and near Vake Park are lovely for breakfast. Popular cafes fill up by 11 at weekends, so come earlier.
Tip
Try chvishtari or khachapuri with tea for a filling Georgian breakfast.
What may differ
Opening times vary: many cafes open at 9-10 am, bakeries earlier.
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Information checked on October 3, 2026.
Best breakfasts in TbilisiRelated questions
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How do khinkali differ from manti?
Khinkali are a Georgian dish boiled in water, while manti come from Central Asian and Turkic cuisines and are steamed.
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Khinkali and khachapuri: whose dishes are they?
Both khinkali and khachapuri are Georgian dishes.
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Which cheese do you need for khachapuri?
In Georgia, khachapuri uses Imeretian cheese, a young brined cheese with a mild tang, and sulguni, which stretches well.
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How do you make khachapuri at home?
The easiest home khachapuri is Imeretian: make a dough of matsoni or kefir with flour, egg and baking soda, fill it with grated cheese, flatten it and fry in a pan or bake.