CAFE LEILA.

Tucked into Tbilisi’s historic old town, Cafe Leila is as much an aesthetic experience as a culinary one. The building’s layered past—once an art gallery, later a Soviet-era Middle Eastern sweet shop—is preserved in its striking, Moorish-style interior, featuring ornate plasterwork and cozy, character-rich nooks. While the vibe encourages lingering over coffee, the kitchen fills a crucial niche in meat-heavy Tbilisi by prioritizing a vegetarian-first menu. Alongside vegan-friendly options and select fish dishes, the kitchen excels at plant-based interpretations of Georgian classics, like *gomi* (cornmeal elarji) served with spiced aubergines. With its charming sidewalk tables and historic interior, it is an effortless refuge for plant-based travelers seeking authentic local flavors.