Marks

5.0

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Richard Fisher

Level 10 Local Expert

My favorite coffee shop in Minsk. Please don’t overcrowd it!

Anastasia

Level 7 Local Expert

Tasty, good atmosphere and style

Andrey Kazimirov

Level 8 Local Expert

A great place for breakfast with coffee. I really liked the division into a bright part with large windows on the avenue and a darker part with books in the back. The only caveat is that there are 3 potatoes in the breakfast. In my opinion, you can add a little bit, I definitely recommend you to visit.

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Татьяна Ирванцова

Level 13 Local Expert

It's a spacious room with very high ceilings and windows, and it's beautiful. The coffee is delicious. People with dogs come by regularly.

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Полина

Level 3 Local Expert

I saw a problem in the reviews exactly like mine. Guys, if you can't sit at your table, because it's only for desserts when you're not fully seated, that's nonsense. I would be comfortable there, I would eat my food in 10 minutes and sit with coffee, but it's important for you to transfer me to a place where it's absolutely not convenient. I wanted to work on my laptop, but I couldn't. I only managed to eat with my hands on a plate in my lap 🤦♀️ At least warn me about your rules in insta, but again, this is the first time I've come across such a rule as a person who often happens in coffee shops.

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Stupid_Brunette

Level 23 Local Expert

There is a chain coffee shop combined with a bookstore within walking distance from the Akademicheskaya metro station. This is a spacious establishment consisting of two halls. The first hall is decorated in a modern design and bright colors. The second room is more secluded, surrounded by bookshelves and decorated in restrained classical shades. The coffee shop is popular with locals and tourists alike. Here you can enjoy breakfast (from 9 a.m.), main menu dishes, desserts, classic and signature drinks. The order is placed at the bar. After clarifying your location, the staff will bring you drinks and meals themselves. The service time was prompt, despite the full landing. This place with an interesting concept is definitely worth a visit. Although the range of books could be wider, the coffee shop deserves attention. Among the disadvantages are parking difficulties. Atmosphere - 5; Interior - 5; Kitchen -5; Bar - 5; Service - 4;

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Игнат М.

Level 4 Local Expert

Desserts are a cannon fire, the atmosphere is good, the only nuance is cocoa, it's kind of watery and not saturated. Please review the technological map of the drink.

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Ольга Николаева

Level 9 Local Expert

I really liked the idea of the place — a salon selling cool books and a coffee shop. The interior is stylish and the furniture is comfortable. There are also hearty dishes on the menu. The photo shows the crockmadam and pancakes. Everything was delicious! The coffee and cocoa were served cool, but warmed up on request, so everything is fine. The visit was really pleasant)

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Татьяна

Level 30 Local Expert

So far, there are a lot of visitors in the evening. It is understandable, convenient location within walking distance from the metro station Academy of Sciences, beautiful interior in bright colors, huge panoramic Windows, Wi-fi, a large selection of coffee. Be sure to try cinnamon buns, they are divine.

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Татьяна

Level 9 Local Expert

The coffee is delicious, and so are the cheesecakes. We prepared everything quickly, despite the almost complete landing. But, I give 4 stars, because (during my visit) there were a lot of guys with laptops and it was difficult to find a place to eat. I do not know what the cafe's policy is, but I would like the priority to be given to people who first came for food/ coffee/desserts and the staff asked to move to a common table.

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Al G

Level 12 Local Expert

Very pleasant atmosphere. You can both drink coffee and have a good meal. The dishes are all delicious and affordable. There are a lot of cool books that when you just flip through them you get emotions. Definitely a new cult place in Minsk!

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Илона Кимсо

Level 4 Local Expert

The interior is good (8/10), the food is fresh and delicious (8/10), but the prices are unjustified. They brought it quickly. There was a queue to look at the menu (since it's not on the tables and it's only at the checkout) and take a cool seat, you also need to wait straight..( We got a place at the entrance near the window, it was very, very cold, which made us want to finish our coffee faster and get into a warm car. The staff is great, the guy fixed the table, as he was wobbling (although he didn't stop wobbling), but plus for the care 😁 They cleaned everything quickly and didn't have to wait. The atmosphere is much more pleasant and warmer in the second room (smaller, in dark colors).

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Мария Гречко

Level 3 Local Expert

It was with great pleasure that we came here with our beloved friend for a coworking session. First of all, I would like to mention the insanely beautiful interior! It's very beautiful here. The desserts are amazing. We took raspberry cheesecake and bounty, both dishes are insanely delicious, fresh and beautiful. I also want to mention the staff of the institution. We made a slight mistake in the name of the dessert, so we brought another one, but the staff responded very friendly to the request to change the dessert, for which many thanks and feedback from the bottom of my heart =) A very pleasant and beautiful place, we had a great time. Thank you very much!

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Любовь

Level 19 Local Expert

It's a good place, but the tables are close together. It feels too cramped. I was there 4 times and all 4 times I clearly heard the conversations of people around me (as they are ours). But that doesn't stop the place from living and almost always being full, because there aren't many stylish places with good grain in the area. The service is neutral (without negativity, but obviously not friendly), the positions are not particularly oriented, but I am sure that if you ask, they will answer the necessary questions. In any case, a like for another pleasant place, we need more establishments of this network, but so that there is a little more air between boarding)

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Влад В.

Level 3 Local Expert

I went into the new Marx and noticed that many visitors tried to stay longer, enjoying the moment. The service is good: the staff is always ready to help with the selection and offer something new from the menu. I even thought about coming here not only for coffee, but also for work — the place is clearly conducive to productivity. On my next visit, I plan to try their desserts — according to the staff, they are no less delicious than the main menu. In general, I recommend everyone to visit this coffee shop, especially those who appreciate cozy places and high-quality coffee.

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Валерия Гавриленко

Level 4 Local Expert

There was an unpleasant and insulting situation... I ordered quiche and coffee, sat down at a table near the bookshelves, the girl brought me a drink and then left. When I returned with the kish, I asked to move, because there are only desserts at this table — ok, I didn't notice the inscription. BUT right after me, two men came there and made exactly the same order, no one asked THEM to leave the table.... Tell me, what is the reason for such unfair treatment of clients? Because there were nice men there, and the waitress was a girl? I wouldn't be surprised if she was asked nicely, but it's definitely weird. I would like to receive good and fair service regardless of age, gender and other factors. I agree with the previous comments about the arrogance on the part of the staff, I judge more than one visit....I pay almost 15 rubles for 200 il of water diluted with an unpalatable juice — yes, I want to be treated accordingly. Either pay employees more, or teach them how to work.

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Maksim Golub

Level 18 Local Expert

Atmospheric, high ceilings, good acoustics, there is a menu for breakfast and lunch, a selection of coffee. There is a large table, tables by the large windows and another room with books

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Павел Зуёнок

Level 23 Local Expert

Great location! Unlike other coffee shops, the staff is friendly and ready to tell you everything. I really liked the signature breakfast, the coffee is good, and there are many grain options. I'll also come for the cinnamon bakery, I really liked it.

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Маргарита Дубровская

Level 6 Local Expert

I can rightfully consider this coffee shop to be the best in the city. Coffee is absolutely always of high quality, rich and pleasant to taste. The service is courteous and friendly. The interior, design and atmosphere are amazing.

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Никита Платонов

Level 4 Local Expert

The place is great! One of my favorite coffee shops But it blows hard at the big table and next to them. Because of this, I got sick once, but we continued to walk, as it was very cozy and delicious. If you can solve the problem with the draft, then the place is 10/10

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Veronika K.

Level 3 Local Expert

It's a great place! Delicious food and drinks, lots of light, space, and a coffee room among the books you can buy. Friendly staff, it's a pity, I live in another city – otherwise I would be a regular guest!

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alexandr bondarev

Level 3 Local Expert

Good afternoon. On this sunny and beautiful day, I would like to celebrate a visit to a coffee shop, which, looking ahead, is beautiful in every way. At the entrance, we were greeted by a bowl of water for our smaller brothers, which caused genuine delight (I still have a weakness for tailed, striped and whiskered ones). A beautiful, spacious, bright room with a cozy lamp atmosphere encourages a pleasant pastime (Queen Elizabeth II, smiling with an extensive and very impressive book collection, will not lie). But still, I was especially inspired by the work of the barista - Americano coffee, made me feel the taste of life anew. Visiting a coffee shop added bright colors to my day. I just have to say a huge human thank you to the employees Elizabeth and Catherine, their bright smiles and kind eyes make you believe in tomorrow.

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Виктория

Level 8 Local Expert

A pleasant place, there is a large "light room" and a slightly smaller "book room". The coffee is delicious, the food and desserts are also very pleasant, the menu is varied. The only drawback is that you can't order the main menu at the book hall, only coffee + desserts.

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Эмиличка

Level 4 Local Expert

I love the Marx network, but still, each of their points is different. I lived next to this Marx, went there for dates, serious meetings and just to enjoy the atmosphere. It's always kind, simple, always delicious and beautiful.

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Илья Новик

Level 7 Local Expert

Positive: It's beautiful and delicious, a good filter and huge ceilings will make you come back. Cons: service and music. The waiters have stony (even slightly contemptuous) faces, wild 2000s pop music is playing, which does not fit the atmosphere of the institution at all, so if you sit — only with headphones on Mini upd: the barista guy is handsome, politely talked about coffee, change the waitresses and music, there will be no price for this place!

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варвара галан

Level 3 Local Expert

My favorite chain is caffeine in Minsk, but Independence Marks is the most cozy) friendly and courteous staff (especially a red-haired girl with bangs), a beautiful new spacious room and a stunning view from the windows , all this is complemented by fragrant coffee and delicious desserts of our own production , what could be better

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Павел Нырцов

Level 11 Local Expert

Interesting interior, atmospheric cafe. Not a bad choice. Delicious coffee. What are 3 stars for? I met a friend there. Let's go pick out drinks. While I was choosing, she had already made her choice and announced her order. Without waiting for my choice, and without asking me: do you want anything?, the staff immediately pushed the terminal towards me, like you don't care what you order here, so she's already decided on everything. unpleasant

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Мария Чибунина

Level 5 Local Expert

Of course, everything is great, beautiful and "right", it looks like a trendy coffee shop with a choice of grains for brewing, albeit with an additional fee I ordered a funnel, watched how they made it, and was just shocked when the barista just poured my coffee into her cup and began to taste it. Honestly, this is the first time I've seen this, maybe it's normal in this institution. As a result, even less than a small cup of my coffee remained) I know perfectly well that the menu indicates the volume that is poured into the funnel, but not that much. Moreover, the same barista is constantly on the phone or listening to voicemail while making coffee, but I don't think it's scary if she does it normally. But in my opinion, it's very strange to try a visitor's coffee, they usually just ask if it turned out delicious.

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Александр Фирсов

Level 5 Local Expert

It's a sooooo interior place with a huge menu of drinks and delicious food, various areas have been made absolutely with a bang, for example: a desk and a hall in more subdued colors, a huge live Christmas tree at the entrance, very democratic prices. A great place for negotiations and friendly meetings, as well as a large selection of unique books, especially I appreciated the rare copies of Tashen publishing

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Lst

Level 13 Local Expert

I didn't like the idea of not being allowed to sit in an area where books are sold if you ordered food. If coffee and dessert are OK, but what's the logic in not dirtying the books? So it's less likely to do it with a salad, but pouring coffee or berry / chocolate / other dessert stain is more likely. Plus, there's a more comfortable area, the main hall is cramped, you really hear more strangers nearby than your interlocutor, and a rather unpleasant bright light. There were also questions for the barista, this is a coffee shop, well, you can be more customer-oriented, as if communication and work itself are a big strain for them.

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Анастасия Б.

Level 5 Local Expert

Nice interior, good service. Coffee for every taste, interesting dishes and serving. I recommend ☺️

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Вероника Чешейко

Level 3 Local Expert

It's a very cozy and nice coffee shop. Delicious coffee and desserts, friendly staff. I really like the atmosphere

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Михаил Михаил

Level 2 Local Expert

I visited a coffee shop, there is something to compare it with, but the coffee shop made a positive impression. I liked the book area, the coffee was affordable and delicious, and the staff were smiling and kind. I tried the draniki, they're top, the last time I ate them at my mom's. I advise the townspeople to visit

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нюта

Level 9 Local Expert

I went to drink coffee several times, everything was fine, but today I got a negative experience. We took a seat in the hall with books, ordered food, dessert, and coffee, after which we were told that food was not allowed in this hall. The problem is that there are more or less human seats in this room, and there aren't many of them at all. the rest of the places are like at McDonald's: there is no distance between the tables at all and the tables themselves are small, the food barely fits. I'm already silent about the two tables near the toilet. A group of girls were celebrating a birthday at a large table, they made a lot of noise and took the menu for themselves, as if they were the only ones who needed it

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Надежда К.

Level 3 Local Expert

Very atmospheric and beautiful place, delicious menu!!! Yesterday, on April 29, 2025, we met with friends to discuss the book we had read - that's why we chose such a cozy cafe))) But the staff, two girls, were absolutely not friendly, they were rudely informed that a certain amount of order needed to be made for the events, although when they made a preliminary call to the question of what booking conditions you had, they said that there were none. They served us reluctantly and with such an attitude, as if we had broken into their personal space and demanded who knows what... I would like more respect and goodwill.

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Aleksei

Level 12 Local Expert

The house where the coffee shop is located is undergoing a very noisy renovation. Because of this, it is unpleasant to sit inside. Windows in the scaffolding, drilling noise all over the place. The staff did not warn about the noise. The owners did not think of any way to compensate for these temporary inconveniences for the guests. For example, a symbolic discount on food or take-home orders. As a result, you're sitting like you're on a construction site, overlooking scaffolding and sacks of concrete. The food is good, the coffee is excellent, the room is beautiful

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Аля

Level 3 Local Expert

The only marx where you can relax body and soul , no matter how many times you visit, there is always a pleasant atmosphere here, the interior is "clean and warm", the filter always tastes bitter to me, but the coffee classics are good, a dark girl with glasses drew me a charming swan, and the cinnamon rolls are the most delicious here!

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Анна Анна

Level 21 Local Expert

Not far from the metro, the windows are large and there is enough lighting The cheesecakes are delicious, the coffee is strong, and the porridge is thick You can come back here only for the sake of cheesecakes.

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Илона К.

Level 2 Local Expert

I visited this place for the first time, I was surprised by the service, the girls are very nice, they work, the coffee is delicious, I took a branded breakfast from the food, a large portion, and a decent price. I stayed in a good mood, I wish the guys success, I will definitely go.

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Denis Shevchenko

Level 6 Local Expert

Go in for coffee, yes, but it's not convenient to have breakfast or lunch. The tables are small, the menu is only at the checkout... you have to stand in line to see the menu, are you serious?)) no carbonated water, no bottled water either! Just from the filter, and then you have to take it from a certain place yourself. It's good for students, more pathos than service. I don't recommend it.

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Владимир Г.

Level 3 Local Expert

It's a disgusting place, from the service to the tables. The place itself has a nice interior, but a canteen atmosphere. There is not even a meter and a half between the tables, it turns out that you are sitting, and either you are silent and listening to what people are saying next to you, because it happens almost under your ear, or you are talking but trying to shout over everyone around you. In one of the zones, for some reason, it is impossible to eat, while the sign that says this is so small that it can only be seen by accident. We placed an order with food, and only after payment were we informed that where we sat down, it was impossible with food, and the order had already been paid, interestingly it turns out, we have to sit and wait until other tables where we can eat are available, but they are so-so. Apart from the interior, there are no advantages, a lame cafe aimed at making money, and not giving any comfort for the money!

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Виктория Ирванцова

Level 16 Local Expert

It's delicious, the room is spacious, but there are problems with the service

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Анна

Level 9 Local Expert

Cosmetically delicious brownies, elegant renovation. Delicious coffee. I recommend

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Настенька

Level 5 Local Expert

It's a very atmospheric place. Nice staff. I ran in 10 minutes before closing, I assumed that nothing would be cooked, but the barista girls were very friendly, made delicious cocoa and saved me from freezing on a cold evening. Thank you 😊

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Ярослав

Level 3 Local Expert

It was atmospheric, pleasant coffee and rolls , the high ceilings were very pleasant, the claustrophobes cheered 👍

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vu l

Level 22 Local Expert

It's a very cool place, especially the second room with books, it's very atmospheric. You can have a good meal here, and the cuisine here is not even bad.As well as delicious coffee.

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Кутузова Надежда 403-1 ФАЯ

Level 2 Local Expert

Good afternoon! I've never left a comment before, but if you're constantly thinking about how this place and these people cheer you up, then you should probably tell them about it and thank them. This coffee shop is filled with good taste in the interior, books and menu. I'm not a fan of coffee, but I'm a fan of tea and carbonara. I come here for the atmosphere, the feeling of comfort and tranquility. It's nice to see how the staff sincerely smiles not only at the visitors, but also at the animals. I would like to say a special thank you to the staff, Elizabeth and Marta, for their attitude, smiles and words that lift the mood and give a positive impression. You have repeatedly made my day better. Thanks! I don't know the names of the other employees, but I thank all the staff for the energy and the smiles they constantly give people. Have a nice day!

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Krasavchik Jonny

Level 4 Local Expert

Beautiful interior, convenient location and friendly staff. Fast waiting time. Barista Denis pleases with his wide smile at the bar 😏

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Настя

Level 10 Local Expert

A bright, cozy space with lots of delicious desserts. A lot of books, great!

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