The nicest thing I can say about Zen Coffee House near Byelorussky Train Station is that you'll never have to wait in line there. That's because even though there is room for at least 50 people, I've never seen more than half a dozen customers in the place. I suspect that's because their coffee is overpriced, even by Moscow standards. Another reason may be the unfriendly atmosphere. I recently saw a man come in to pick up one of the free newspapers that are on display by the entrance. The manager came from behind the counter and in a loud voice chewed him out, saying that these were for paying customers only. The reality is that in Moscow you can go into virtually any establishment that caters to foreigners and grab a paper and no one will blink an eye. But don't try it at Zen Coffee Shop unless you also want a free lecture.
Right across the street from Byelorussky Train Station
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