If you’ve been reading my blog, you’ll know that I’ve been in Kyrgyzstan recently. It was partially a vacation but partially a trip to get a visa for my brother. Issyk Kul is a mountain lake in Kyrgyzstan that is a popular summer vacation spot for those living in Central Asia. There are countless resorts and hotels along the water that you can choose from. This was our second trip to Issyk Kul as a family, and we tried a new resort this time. We had a little cottage on the complex and all of the meals were included. We had a wonderful time there. The weather was absolutely perfect, though the water was a bit chilly. I think all of us were sad when we had to leave.
We had to pick my brother’s visa up in Bishkek after we were at Issyk Kul, but we were a little early. Wanting to pass the time, but also hungry, we drove around for a while looking for a decent place to eat. Finally deciding on one that looked okay, we parked the car and planned to walk up the hill to that cafe. To our surprise though, a few steps from where we parked our car was a sign in English! It advertised a summer menu for Sierra Coffee and it listed a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches and more. We quickly changed our minds and decided to check this little cafe out, and boy, am I glad that we did.
Upon entering the cafe, we heard English music playing, and the full menu was written in both English and Russian. The waitresses also spoke both languages, and the decor reminded me of a lot of casual coffeeshops in the States. We ended up ordering an assortment of soups, paninis, a salad, iced teas, and one chocolate milkshake. The food did not disappoint; it was delicious, and even my brother (who is quite a picky eater) finished his entire chicken panini. I would have to say that Sierra Coffee is one of my favorite coffeeshops in all of Central Asia, and if I’m ever back in Bishkek, I’ll definitely be going again!
I know Kyrgyzstan isn’t exactly the most popular tourist destination, but if you’re ever in the area, check Sierra Coffe out!
You can find their website here and they also have an Instagram account, if you’re someone who likes to look at pictures of delicious food~~
(and just in case you were wondering, no, this is not a sponsored post in any way. It’s just my opinions about a place that we stopped by)
Delectable 