Masa Madre: Bakery-Cafe and Natural Wine Near Kitay-Gorod

By Moscow Vibes · October 7, 2026 · Updated October 14, 2026

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Masa Madre Moscow is a bakery-cafe at Solyanka Street 1/2, building 1, about 420 meters from the Kitay-Gorod metro station. A guide calls it a gastronomic cafe and bakery with a homely atmosphere, artisan bread, lively sandwiches, pastries and a strong wine list, and says it is easy to miss because it sits at the back of the famous Solyanka building.

A directory describes a two-floor space in the style of Copenhagen coffee shops, with solid wood furniture, light walls and high ceilings. It opens at 08:00 for breakfast. Hours and menus change, so check the official site, masamadre.ru, before you go.

Quick Facts

Russian name	Маса Мадре
Address	Solyanka Street 1/2, building 1, Moscow 109028 OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
District	Basmanny
Metro	Kitay-Gorod (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line (Line 6, orange) and Tagansko-Krasnopresnenskaya Line (Line 7, purple), About 420 meters, roughly a 5 to 6 minute walk, according to a directory; Kuznetsky Most and Lubyanka are also near)
Opening hours	A guide gives Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 19:00 and Friday to Sunday from 08:00 to 21:00; older listings give 08:00 to 00:00, so confirm the closing time. Breakfast runs on weekdays until 12:00 and at weekends until 14:00, according to a directory. (as of October 2026 – check the official site)
Admission	No entry fee. Directories give an average bill starting in the moderate range (₽₽) per person, which varies widely and was not confirmed; check the menu on the official site.
Best time to visit	The bakery opens at 08:00, so mornings suit breakfast and the freshest bread. A guide gives closing at 19:00 on weekdays and 21:00 at weekends, so it is not a late-night place. Crowd patterns were not verified.
Recommended duration	About 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Cuisine	European bakery-cafe: bread, pastries, sandwiches, breakfasts and wine
Price level	€€
Reservations	The official site, masamadre.ru, should be used to confirm hours and booking. It is a casual bakery-cafe, so walk-in is the normal way; booking was not verified. Other Masa Madre bakeries exist at Solyanoy Dvor on Zabelina Street and at the Luzhniki sports complex, according to a map listing. Delivery and takeaway coffee are listed by 2GIS for a branch; confirm for yours.
Website	masamadre.ru
Last updated	October 7, 2026

Why Visit Masa Madre?

The reasons are practical. Masa Madre is a place for an early breakfast or a light lunch in the old center, a short walk from Zaryadye Park and Red Square, with an open bakery where you can watch the work, according to a guide.

It offers fresh bread, rolls and croissants baked every day, sandwiches, desserts and lemonades, according to a directory, and a wine list with an emphasis on organic and natural wines, according to an expert quoted by a guide. The room has two floors, with solid wood furniture and high ceilings. Opening hours are shorter than at a restaurant, so check them.

Highlights of Masa Madre

The open bakery

A guide describes an open bakery that guests can watch, and a directory says that fresh bread, rolls and croissants are baked every day. The bread is the core of the place, so look at the counter first. The range depends on the time of day, so earlier visits have more choice.

Tip: Arrive in the morning for the widest choice of bread and pastries.

Sandwiches and light dishes

A directory lists dishes such as a Borodino toast with ricotta, a salad with smoked duck and persimmon and a sandwich with tuna confit; the menu changes and the listed prices are not repeated here. A guide calls the sandwiches lively. Check the current menu on the official site.

Tip: Ask which sandwich is the house favorite.

The natural wine list

A guide quotes an expert who calls the wine list one of the most distinctive in Moscow, with an emphasis on organic and natural wines and a style that ranges from light, easy wines to well-known Burgundy domains. The chief sommelier is named in that text. The list changes, so ask for suggestions.

Tip: Ask the staff to suggest a glass with your sandwich.

Breakfasts and lunches

A directory says breakfast runs on weekdays until 12:00 and at weekends until 14:00, and a guide notes that the breakfasts and lunches are worth catching. A map description says the sandwiches and toasts are available all day. Check the current breakfast hours.

Tip: Plan breakfast before the breakfast menu ends.

The two-floor room

A directory describes a two-floor space in the style of Copenhagen coffee shops, with solid wood furniture, light walls and high ceilings, stylized lamps and decor. Another guide describes it as a Spanish-style bakery, so the descriptions differ. The details may have changed.

Tip: Choose the upper floor for a quieter table.

A short walk from Zaryadye Park

The bakery is on Solyanka Street, about 420 meters from the Kitay-Gorod metro station, and a short walk from Zaryadye Park and Red Square. The Zaryadye Park guide of this site covers the area. The walking times were not all verified.

Tip: Combine a breakfast here with a walk in Zaryadye Park.

What to Order

A Borodino toast with ricotta, listed on the directory menu
A salad with smoked duck and persimmon, listed on the same menu
A sandwich with tuna confit, listed on the same menu
Fresh bread, rolls and croissants from the bakery
A natural or organic wine by the glass, which the wine list emphasizes

Atmosphere

Masa Madre is a two-floor bakery-cafe with solid wood furniture, light walls and high ceilings, in the style of Copenhagen coffee shops, according to a directory. The bakery is open, so the smell of bread and the sight of the bakers belong to the room.

A guide describes laptops and meetings, dates and early breakfasts, so the room serves both work and leisure. The opening hours are shorter than at a restaurant, closing in the evening. Crowd patterns were not verified.

History of Masa Madre

Masa Madre is a bakery from the team of the Bureau of Finds restaurant group of Denis Bobkov, according to a restaurant directory. The bakery is on Solyanka Street 1/2, building 1, at the back of a well-known building, according to a guide, which describes a homely atmosphere and artisan bread.

Other Masa Madre bakeries exist at Solyanoy Dvor on Zabelina Street and at the Luzhniki sports complex, according to a map listing. A guide with a 2026 copyright line gives the current hours and the site masamadre.ru.

The opening year was not confirmed in the sources read, so this section is short.

Reservations and Ordering at Masa Madre

Masa Madre is a casual bakery-cafe, so walk-in is the normal way; the official site, masamadre.ru, should be used to confirm the hours and any booking. A guide gives hours to 19:00 on weekdays and to 21:00 at weekends, while older listings give midnight, so check the closing time. Breakfast runs until midday on weekdays and 14:00 at weekends, according to a directory.

Payment: a directory mentions cards, but foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, so carry rubles and ask how a visitor can pay.
Delivery and takeaway: a 2GIS listing mentions coffee to go and delivery for a branch; confirm for yours.

Check the current rules and contact details on the official site.

Find and Order: Masa Madre

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How to Get to Masa Madre

The bakery is at Solyanka Street 1/2, building 1, at the back of a well-known building, according to a guide, so look for the entrance in the courtyard side. The nearest metro station is Kitay-Gorod, on Lines 6 and 7, about 420 meters away according to a directory, a walk of 5 to 6 minutes; Kuznetsky Most and Lubyanka are also near.

Metro: Kitay-Gorod, then walk along Solyanka Street; check the exit on the station plan.
Taxi: ask for Solyanka Street 1/2, building 1; the taxi apps guide of this site explains how to book.

Accessibility

No accessibility information was found. The room has two floors, so ask about the entrance, steps and lifts before you go.

Food Nearby

Zaryadye Park, a short walk away, has its own guide on this site, and Tkemali and Megobari, two Georgian restaurants, have articles in the same part of the center. Check hours before you go.

What to Bring

Casual clothes suit a bakery-cafe. Bring rubles in cash, since foreign cards are reported not to work.

Photography Rules

No photography rules were found. The open bakery is a draw, so ask the staff before you photograph the bakers or other guests, and avoid flash.

Family Suitability

Bread, pastries and sandwiches suit children, and the casual format is easy with a family. The children's policy and stroller access were not found, and the room has two floors, so ask before you go.

Moscow Vibes Tips

The bakery sits at the back of a well-known building, so allow a few minutes to find the entrance.
Closing time differs between sources, 19:00 or later, so confirm it before a late visit.
The bread is baked daily, so mornings have the widest choice.
The wine list leans toward natural wines, so ask for a glass to pair with a sandwich.
Other Masa Madre bakeries exist, so check which branch you are heading to.
Zaryadye Park is a short walk away, so combine a bakery breakfast with the park, as the Zaryadye guide of this site explains.

Make an Outing of Your Visit to Masa Madre

Masa Madre is within walking distance of places that pair well with a meal. A simple way to build the outing:

Before or after your meal

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Zaryadye Concert Hall Moscowabout 500 m away (~8 min walk) · typical visit: About 2.5 to 3 hours for a concert
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Zaryadye Park Moscowabout 650 m away (~10 min walk) · typical visit: 1–2 hours; 3 hours with the pavilions
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Floating Bridge Moscow – about 700 m away (~11 min walk) · typical visit: About 30 minutes on the bridge, 1.5 to 2 hours with the park

Time needed: plan about 6.5–9 hours for the whole outing, including the meal (roughly 1–1.5 hours), the places above and the walking between them.

Explore Nearby Masa Madre

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Metro stations near Masa Madre

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Kitay-Gorod Metro Stationabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)
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Lubyanka Metro Stationabout 900 m away (~15 min walk)

Restaurants and cafes near Masa Madre

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Megobariabout 450 m away (~7 min walk)

Nightlife near Masa Madre

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Alexey Kozlov Clubabout 450 m away (~7 min walk)
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Harat's Pubabout 600 m away (~10 min walk)

Hotels near Masa Madre

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Guten Duck Moscow Hostelabout 750 m away (~12 min walk)
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MOSS Boutique Hotelabout 850 m away (~14 min walk)
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Rus Chistye Prudy Hostelabout 900 m away (~14 min walk)

Train stations and river piers near Masa Madre

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Kursky Railway Terminalabout 1.5 km away (~24 min walk)

Events and traditions near Masa Madre

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Day of Slavic Writing and Culture in Moscowabout 550 m away (~9 min walk)
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Non/fiction Book Fair in Moscowabout 700 m away (~12 min walk)

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FAQ: Masa Madre

What is Masa Madre?

A bakery-cafe with an open bakery, sandwiches, breakfasts and a natural wine list.

Where is it?

At Solyanka Street 1/2, building 1, near Kitay-Gorod metro station.

What are the hours?

From 08:00; to 19:00 or 21:00 according to a guide; older listings say midnight.

Is it expensive?

Directories indicate moderate prices (₽₽) per person, which varies widely.

Is there breakfast?

Yes, until midday on weekdays and 14:00 at weekends, according to a directory.

Does it serve wine?

Yes, with an emphasis on organic and natural wines.

Do I need to book?

It is a casual cafe; check masamadre.ru for booking.

Can I pay with a foreign card?

Foreign cards are reported not to work in Russia; carry rubles and ask.

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