Best For
Budget-friendly meals and trying multiple dishes via half-portions.
UA
Cafe·Cozy, Quiet, Retro Leaning
Located in the heart of Odesa's Prymorskyi District, Alkhimiya is a welcoming cafe that feels like a local secret. Tucked away below street level, the interior is intimate and filled with the sounds of cool retro music. The menu is a highlight for its flexibility, offering half portions of popular dishes like beef stroganoff and goulash, perfect for those who want to try a bit of everything. Guests frequently praise the cheese soup and the oversized portions of strudel. Whether you're stopping in for a quiet breakfast or a relaxed dinner, the combination of reasonable prices and polite, English-speaking service makes it a standout choice for travelers and locals alike.
Located in the heart of Odesa's Prymorskyi District, Alkhimiya is a welcoming cafe that feels like a local secret. Tucked away below street level, the interior is intimate and filled with the sounds of cool retro music. The menu is a highlight for its flexibility, offering half portions of popular dishes like beef stroganoff and goulash, perfect for those who want to try a bit of everything. Guests frequently praise the cheese soup and the oversized portions of strudel. Whether you're stopping in for a quiet breakfast or a relaxed dinner, the combination of reasonable prices and polite, English-speaking service makes it a standout choice for travelers and locals alike.
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Address
Derybasivska St, 8, Odesa,Odes'ka oblast, Ukraine, 65000
Websiteru-ru.facebook.com
Phone048 772 7148
Hours
Open nowDaily 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Highlights
Option to order half portions to sample more dishes.
Extensive menu featuring beef stroganoff, goulash, and cheese soup.
Huge portions of freshly made strudel.
Atmospheric below-street-level setting with retro music.
English-speaking staff and English menus available.
Time of Day
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Occasion Tags
Casual Drinks, Solo, Locals, Tourists
Reviews
4.6
Excellent933 reviews
Alkhimiya in Odesa is highly regarded for its excellent value and cozy, underground atmosphere. Reviewers frequently mention the delicious beef stroganoff, cheese soup, and exceptionally large portions of strudel. A unique feature often highlighted is the ability to order half portions, allowing diners to sample a wider variety of the menu. While the food quality is consistently praised, some guests have noted that certain items, particularly the strudel, can take a significant amount of time to prepare. The staff is described as polite and helpful, often speaking English, which makes it accessible for international visitors. Overall, it is seen as a quiet, welcoming spot with a great selection of tea and a pleasant retro soundtrack.
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Location
Prymorskyi District, Odesa, Odes'ka oblast, Ukraine
