The 5 best cafes in Baku
From breakfast to evening tea — five cafes where Baku’s everyday table culture lives. Addresses for fresh baking, sweets and long conversations.
Updated: · Editorial pick
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Cafe Metropol 145
4.8 11 Aziz Aliyev St, Baku
Round-the-clock café by Fountain Square serving Azerbaijani and international dishes, breakfast sets and terrace seating.
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Central Baku
4.5 75 Nizami St, Baku
All-day café-restaurant on Nizami Street known for its local-produce 'Baku Breakfast', European plates and good coffee.
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Passage 145
4.5 ₼₼ Nizami küçəsi 145
A courtyard cafe inside a historic passage: brunch plates, house lemonades and one of the city’s most photogenic corners.
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Pendir & Chorek
4.6 50 Boyuk Qala St, Old City, Baku
Old City gourmet café built around cheese, tandir bread and a traditional Azerbaijani breakfast spread.
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Merci Baku
4.6 16 Asaf Zeynalli St, Old City, Baku
Provence-style café-bistro in the Old City serving Azerbaijani dishes with a lighter French touch.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best cafe in Baku?
According to our editors, Cafe Metropol 145 takes first place. Round-the-clock café by Fountain Square serving Azerbaijani and international dishes, breakfast sets and terrace seating.
How was this list made?
The ranking draws on Google ratings, review volume, local popularity and our editors’ judgement; a spot on the list cannot be bought.
How often is the list updated?
Each five is re-checked quarterly; places that close or slip in quality are removed from the list.