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Nevsky Prospekt
Cafe

Nevsky Prospekt

Find Russian pies, borscht and walnut rolls at this cosy, inexpensive cafe near Kazan Cathedral in St Petersburg. Point to order if needed.

Near Kazan Cathedral in St Petersburg, this cosy cafe is a handy stop for Russian pies and traditional dishes. Choose from the food displayed behind glass, including pies, borscht and small rolls with walnuts. The menu is described as inexpensive, and the central location makes it easy to pair a meal with a visit to the cathedral. If you do not speak Russian, pointing to what you want can make ordering simpler.

A cafe near Kazan Cathedral

Nevsky Prospekt
Nevsky Prospekt

This cafe is next to Kazan Cathedral, making it a convenient place to stop for a meal while visiting the area. Its menu includes Russian pies and traditional dishes such as borscht, along with small rolls with walnuts.

The food is displayed behind glass. If you are not fluent in Russian, you can point to the item you want when ordering.

What to order

Nevsky Prospekt
Nevsky Prospekt

Russian pies are the main draw, with borscht as another traditional choice. Add the small walnut rolls if you want something sweet. The cafe is described as inexpensive, and its cosy setting suits a casual stop near the cathedral.

On sunny days, choose a seat away from the window, where the heat can build. Check whether happy-hour deals are available if you want to save on your order.

FAQ

Where is Nevsky Prospekt?

The cafe is on Griboyedov Canal Embankment, next to Kazan Cathedral in St Petersburg.

What can I eat there?

The menu includes Russian pies, borscht and small rolls with walnuts.

How can I order if I do not speak Russian?

Point to the food displayed behind the glass.

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