Kretinga – coffee, food, and bar recommendations (2025)

Kretinga, Lithuania – a small city (population ~17,000) with a disproportionately large variety of establishments. Take a look at some that are sure bets for first time visitors.

Caffeine / Coffee dependents

• Kavainė – local coffeeshop + cozy
• Caffeine – chain coffeeshop consistency + spacious interior

Sweet Tooth cravings

• Nuognē Skanu – baked goods + hot beverage + cozy
• Prezo kepyklėlė – baked goods + hot beverage + spacious interior + bakery chain consistency
• Dvaro Saldaininė – confectionery + hot beverage + pair with museum visit + history rich environment

Snacks/Quick-bites

• Crêpes Café – crepe shop + sweet or savory
• Alkana Bitė – burgers
• Centro pica & Kebabai – massive kebabs

Restaurants, bars, wine bars

• MonVyna – wine bar with a menu
• Britanija Rock Pub – food and adult beverages + nightlife in a small city
• Pas Grafa – restaurant in a mansion’s indoor botanical garden + pair with a museum visit (same building)

• Honorable mentions
  • Restobaras Smagratis – a worthwhile ‘pit stop’ for upscaled food along your journey
  • Vienkiemis – can accommodate a busload of hungry folks craving Lithuanian staple cuisines