WHY TEIKA?

After 15 years in Spain, we, Beatrice and Edgars Miķelsoni, returned to our homeland with a deep longing for family, our roots, and a renewed sense of purpose. In the heart of Liepāja, we found the perfect place to bring a legendary spot back to life: Teika. This place is rich in history. During the Soviet era, Liepāja’s first coffee machine was installed right here. It became a favourite meeting place, where children stopped for pastries after school and women dropped in for coffee on their way to the theatre. The air was filled with the aroma of Riga Black Balsam and freshly baked cakes.

With respect for the past and a passion for food, we have reimagined Teika as a modern café: a place where international flavours meet seasonal local ingredients, stories are shared, and everyone feels welcome.

We want every guest to feel that Teika is more than a restaurant. It is a story of returning home, realising a dream, and finding a place to belong.

That’s how Teika came to life: a new chapter in an old story.

Beatrice & Edgars