Oleksandr from Kyiv

About me I arrived in Kyiv to study at our national polytechnic university and stayed here after my graduation. I work in IT, which has been growing fast in Ukraine for the past several years. I try to travel as much as I can to Europe or some faraway countries. It helps me accept and admit both the negative and the positive sides in my city and country. Meeting new people and c...
Oct 3, 2025

Small Talk & Coffee Kyiv

Coffee with friends

""Small Talk & Coffee" in Kyiv is the kind of simple place you'd probably never spot just from the street... Coming here has become a tradition for me."

This is the kind of secret place you would almost never be able to spot just from the street. It is not in the center, and even doesn't have such a fancy ad on the street. That is why I’m so happy that I actually discovered it.

I used to come to Small Talk because my work office was close by. So it became a tradition to often come in the morning, grab a coffee and have a small talk with the owners. In their menu, there is also pasta, sandwiches and a couple of salads, if you want more than just a drink.

It's just a beautiful example of a place that doesn't have a fancy interior but has soul and passion. People who work here really love their work and it goes without saying they know how to make a good coffee as well. Check their Facebook page to get the idea of a vibe for this place.

Even after I changed jobs, I still often come here to grab a coffee and have small talk with a barista and other guests.

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