Shymkent’s coffee culture has long gone beyond the simple idea of “coffee to go.” Today, the city’s coffee shops have become full-fledged social spaces where it is equally comfortable to start the day with breakfast, work on a laptop, or spend cozy evenings with loved ones. Here, stylish interiors are paired with high-quality coffee beans, and menus cater both to classic coffee lovers and to those who enjoy culinary experimentation.
In this selection, we have gathered places that suit different everyday scenarios. Some cafés win visitors over with their home-like atmosphere and those soft, nostalgic cheesecakes that recall childhood breakfasts, yet presented in a modern way. Others impress with a professional approach to roasting and signature drinks — such as a vibrant rainbow latte that instantly becomes a social media favorite.
Kofemolka
Every morning, ciabatta, baguettes, croissants, Borodinsky bread, and pastries are baked right in the café. There’s also a full menu with soups and hot dishes.
📍 Tauke Khan Avenue, 64
COFFEETERIA
A stylish café with a white-and-blue Greek-style interior. The menu is large and international — from pide to khachapuri. Breakfast is served from 08:00 to 13:00 — both hearty and sweet options.
📍 Argynbekova Street, 29/4 k1
Uya Coffee
An ethno-café with an impressive interior: petroglyphs, felt carpets, wood, and hides. Coffee beans are roasted in-house, and desserts are delicious.
📍 Kunaev Avenue, 79
KORIZZA
Modern interior with warm lighting. Breakfast is served all day. Special attention to cheesecakes: amaranth, mango & berries, “grandma’s,” pineapple-caramel, buckwheat, raspberry, mini-cheesecakes, cherry, and even spinach. After 20:00 — 20% off all desserts.
📍 Kazibek Bi Street, 29
ProCoffee
Minimalist interior focused on comfort — soft chairs, warm light, and unobtrusive background music. Besides classics and experiments like Rainbow Latte, there’s Hario and Chemex for alternative brewing lovers. Kid’s menu available.
📍 Turkestan Street, 3/3
Tary Qainar
Ethno-café recreating steppe cuisine. “Tary” — roasted millet, one of the oldest foods in Kazakh culture. The menu, developed with the Kazakh Academy of Nutrition, includes over 30 types of tea and coffee, including camel milk cappuccino and unusual desserts like tary ice cream.
📍 Baidibek Bi Avenue, 126
CoffeeBoom
A café with a large menu: from pizza and pasta to signature national dishes like horse-meat Caesar and mini baursaks with kurta topping. Kid’s menu and drinks for every taste — coffee, tea, smoothies, and signature lemonades.
📍 Zheltoksan Street, 17a
Jam Bakery
A café where bread with a crispy crust and aromatic croissants are baked daily. The showcase always has fresh desserts — cheesecakes, pies, and homemade cakes. Drinks include coffee, teas, lemonades, smoothies, fresh juices, milkshakes, matcha, bubble tea. Separate decaf menu: Americano, cappuccino, latte, and raf. Bonus card available.
📍 Al-Farabi Residential Complex, Nursultan Nazarbayev Avenue, 14a
