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Lighthouse Coffee & Tea

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Cafe, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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  • Hand sanitiser available to guests & staff
  • Daily temperature and symptom checks for staff
  • Socially distanced dining tables
  • Staff required to regularly wash hands
  • Tables disinfected between guests
  • Face masks required for guests in public areas
Updated 14/06/21 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
Updated 14/06/21 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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Reviewed 22 December 2022 via mobile

We love this place it was great food a lot of fun, very unique. The staff spoke great English I suggest the salmon omelette they had board games for kids to play at the table and service was excellent.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 21 September 2022 via mobile

Great little cafe in central Karakol. So many food options and amazing coffee! Very friendly staff - definitely recommend!!!

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 12 August 2022 via mobile

In a country that is not very friendly to vegetarian/vegans this cafe comes to the rescue. Lots of options and they are tasty as well.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 26 July 2022

We just had breakfast in this lovely cafe. We have been at few coffee shops and restaurants in Karakol, this place is one of the best. Excellent food and brilliant service. The coffee is proper smooth the way real coffee lovers would enjoy.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 19 July 2022 via mobile

A cute place with tasty food I like the coziness of this coffee shop. Coffee and food were delicious. Worth stopping for a breakfast.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 19 April 2022 via mobile

This is a good place with a wide variety of foods you can pick. I've liked the meal I've ordered, drinks and dessert were awesome The place was clean and inviting. Hovewer, I must say, this place is far from a budget place, tripadvisor shows...this place to be. The prices are average but there is also a hefty 20% tip included, making it actually a little bit pricier than average.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 16 November 2021 via mobile

We had lunch at this place as our guesthouse was nearby. Cozy atmosphere, good menu with both local and european food, friendly service, and fair prices. A real café-style place which consequently attracts all different kinds of travelers.

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed 11 September 2021 via mobile

i was impressed by the really good food (waffles! Eggs Benedict! Pancakes!) and the really nice relaxing atmosphere. Good place to chill after a trek

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed 28 August 2021 via mobile

Just had some of the most delicious food in Karakol for dinner The menu is more modern then traditional Kyrgyz fare, but everything was delicious. The restaurant not only has a cute cafe setting, but a full dining room and menu to match. The interior...feels very upscale, but the pricing is unbeatable. Service was exceptional, even though there was only one person servicing the entire place. They were quick, friendly, and did a hell of a job on a busy night. Though the restaurants is located on one of the many dirt side roads in Karakol, and at night is quite dark, this is an oasis of delicious food on the southern end of the city.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 26 July 2021

I was recommended, by a fellow traveler at a yurt camp, to go to Lighthouse because they were raving about the cheesecake. After long day of travel, I showed up and actually ended up ordering my entire dinner from there and it was delicious. Both...were really affordable, the inside is beautifully decorated, although I saw outside where two tables make for a more Covid-safe option with a nice breeze. The wait staff was really friendly and the best part is, the next day I returned to eat again and they told me it was closed since it was a holiday....then the owner and her family invited me to have dinner with them, since I mentioned I was starving and every other place was closed. They treated me to their dinner, introducing me to their kids and relatives, and it was one of my favorite experiences in the country =]More

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 17 June 2021 via mobile

The best coffee restaurant in Kyrgyzstan for us, everything is absolutely tasty and delicious. The staff is professional and kind. Every dishes was absolutely perfect. The price is very low . The menu is complete with many kinds of food( pasta, pizza, chicken, tea ,...coffee , amazing milkshakes, incredible cakes and cheesecake). This is the best restaurant we have been in Kyrgyzstan. I also like the design of the restaurant ( modern and woody)More

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed 25 December 2020 via mobile

Best range of egg dishes I have experienced in Kyrgyzstan. Waffle Lighthouse is the best waffle I have had outside US. They also house a good collection of French wine.

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 22 December 2020 via mobile

We had an issue with one of our dishes (the waffle machine was broken) and had to order something else, so we had quite a wait. Fortunately we were not in a hurry and ended up ordering some takeout as well for later. The staff...was friendly (and apologized for the delay with complementary cheesecake) and the food was delicious. I would absolutely eat there again.More

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 21 January 2020 via mobile

Very nice coffee place with very good coffee! I love that the Baristas there have a huge coffee knowledge and live their job!

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 7 January 2020

We have been two times there. The service was very poor. Not welcoming staff at all, no organisation. The cuisine wasn’t bad in itself, but what is the point to receive your meal with the bill? To watch other eat while you wait for your...dish for ages? I also found plastic in my soup, which is, let’s finish with a positive note; better than flies.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Yes, Lighthouse Coffee & Tea offers takeaway services.

Yes, Lighthouse Coffee & Tea is taking precautions against COVID-19. A full list is available within the "safety precautions" section of this page.

Lighthouse Coffee & Tea is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5