Crooked Nose Yemen Bait Al Romen

The roaster used to run the most orthodox café I’ve ever been to. Even though it’s no longer in operation, their passion and absolute dedication to quality shine through in the beans they roast. Yemeni coffee is hard to come by. This one offered a very distinct flavor of rubus blackberries, which is a very rare occurrence. In addition, the coffee is packed in a playfully designed box that’s a pure joy to interact with. ...

July 13, 2025

Crooked Nose & Coffee Stories - Vilnius, Lithuania

Update: this café closed shortly after our visit. The owners wanted to focus their efforts on coffee roasting. The rest of the text remains for historical reasons. This is not your typical café - it’s a departure from conventional expectations. Stepping inside feels like entering a meditative sanctuary. Here, black filter coffee is elevated to a ceremonial art form. An exercise in pure minimalism. The menu’s dedication to simplicity is absolute. No food, no milk options, not even espresso. In their pursuit of purity, the owners opt for cloth filters over paper ones. ...

February 29, 2020