KALVE opens its tenth coffee shop and the first in Vilnius – the company is now represented across all of the Baltics.
AS KALVE Coffee proudly announces the opening of its tenth coffee shop and the very first location in Lithuania, Vilnius.This important milestone marks the company’s entry into the third Baltic country, establishing KALVE Coffee as a regional brand with a presence in all Baltic capitals.
The new KALVE concept is located in the beautifully restored property at Vasario 16-osios g. 5, a site historically tied to Vilnius’ cultural and gastronomic life. A total of EUR 120,000 has been invested in creating this café – a space where exceptional coffee, contemporary design, and a welcoming atmosphere meet.
“Lithuania already has a strong specialty coffee community, and we want to be an active part of it by sharing our experience and concept.” says KALVE Coffee CEO Gatis Zēmanis.
To ensure the highest quality and professional service, some of Lithuania’s best baristas have joined the team, already recognized in the specialty coffee industry.
Special focus was also devoted to the café’s design concept, created by Jānis Andersons and FIELD studio.
Wetland – a balance of living space
The Kalve Coffee interior concept “Wetland” is both an aesthetic and philosophical tribute to one of the most important yet often overlooked natural biotopes of the Baltic climate zone – the wetland. Bogs, floodplains, and seasonally flooded meadows are living ecosystems that regulate the nature around us.
Wetlands absorb excess water, prevent flooding, and purify water from pollution. They are sanctuaries for rare species that have vanished elsewhere in Europe but still exist in the Baltics. Human intervention has altered the natural water pathways, making the landscape more fragile. This over-control prompts a return to the question of balance between humans and nature – the central philosophical and visual motif of the interior.
The concept “Wetland” visualizes an unsaturated space, emphasizing fluidity, moisture, absorption, and softness. Materials were chosen with respect for their origin and sustainability – the interior features raw textures, references to soil, the shimmer of water surfaces, and mist-like tones.
In this interpretation, “Wetland” becomes a symbol of contemporary space – one that is not only aesthetically refined but also empathetic toward the environment, materials, and rhythms. A space where an enriched ecological presence can be felt. The spatial structure reflects natural cycles: organic lines, muted tones, and carefully selected materials – wood, stone, steel, and textured plaster. The result is restrained yet deep, allowing visitors to feel the quiet movement of water, reflections of light, and the subtle presence of nature.
With this step, KALVE Coffee strengthens its presence in the Baltic specialty coffee market and reaffirms its commitment to creating spaces that embody both quality and respect for nature and the environment.
About KALVE Coffee
AS Kalve Coffee is a brand created by coffee professionals, with the goal of developing and strengthening the culture of specialty coffee production, preparation, and enjoyment in the Baltic region. Kalve Coffee began operations in early 2019. KALVE’s core values are exceptional coffee and service quality, integrity, excellent product design, and responsible practices across all processes. Continuing its development as a B-Corp company, sustainability is equally essential – both by offering products and services with a positive long-term impact and by caring for environmental quality at every stage of the coffee production chain.
Contact information:
Gatis Zēmanis
Chairman of the Board
+371 27303355
ir@kalvecoffee.com
Certified advisor:
ZAB Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns SIA
Kārlis Jēkabs Īvāns
M: +371 20 380 986
E-mail: k-j.ivans@eversheds-sutherland.lv