Arvin Coffee & Book

Top choice in Western Mongolia


Stepping into the Starbucks–styled surrounds of Ölgii's first coffee shop is a bit like finding a pub on Mars. They'll even whizz you up a caramel, cream-topped frappeno, as Russian 4WDs bounce through potholes on the street below. Brunch bites include egg on toast and cereal. It's on the second floor above Arvin Restaurant.


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