Behind every café we instantly fall in love with, there is a person, a story, and a moment that stays with us. For me, Serendipity Café was one of those rare places I connected with from the very first second I sat down for a coffee. What I did not know at the time was that behind this warm, soulful space was Tatia Bregazde.
I remember it clearly. It was late summer, and although I cannot recall the exact date, I vividly remember my first coffee and the very first day this café opened its doors. Sunflowers surrounded the space, yellow chairs caught my eye immediately, and even the small details stood out, including an ashtray decorated with dragons. Something felt different. So much so that, during that very first visit, I asked Tatia if I could feature the café. She kindly accepted, and only then did I realise I was witnessing the very beginning of Serendipity Café.
That moment marked the start of a place shaped by intuition, warmth, and a deep sense of belonging. In this interview, Tatia shares her journey from Georgia to Gozo, the inner knowing that guided her path, and how Serendipity became more than a café. It became a place to feel at home.
Roots and Belonging
1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself: where you’re from and what brought you to Gozo?
I am from Georgia, a very hospitable and beautiful country. I came to Malta 15 years ago, initially thinking I would spend only three summer months here, as my child, my family, and my profession were waiting for me back home. But I found myself so enchanted by this island that 15 years have passed and I am still here, now together with my child. I moved to Gozo just a few months ago. My boyfriend is from here, and that is the reason. Where the person you love is, that is where home is.
2. How was the settling-in process for you as a woman building a new life in a different country?
I was 24 years old when I came to Malta, and of course there were many difficulties. I was very young and I could say, a bit scared as well. However, Malta has something special about it. It somehow makes the process of settling in feel easier compared to many other places.
3. Was there a moment when Malta started to feel like home for you?
I felt at home from the very first day I arrived. I don’t really know why, perhaps the locals played a big role in that. There wasn’t one specific moment, but rather specific people and the support they offered that made me feel this way.
Serendipity: Inner Knowing
4. Before opening Serendipity Café, what were you doing professionally, and how did your journey evolve toward entrepreneurship?
Back in my home country, I studied law, civil law specifically and I hold a lawyer’s diploma. However, from the very beginning in Malta, I found myself working in the service industry. It seems that this was meant to be, because it prepared me for Serendipity.
5. At what point did the idea for Serendipity Café begin to take shape, and what inspired the concept behind it?
The idea for Serendipity Café really took shape when I decided to move to Gozo, although I always knew that one day I wanted to open a café. Since childhood, I remembered the word “Serendipity” from an Arabic fairy tale, and I never forgot it. It’s a bit strange to explain, but I remember saying that when I grew up, I would have my own business and it would be called Serendipity.
It feels a bit like the effect of a mandala, something that was always meant to happen.
TATIA BREGAZDE
6. How does your Georgian background influence the atmosphere, values, or offerings at the café?
I think my café is as hospitable as my country is. This is probably thanks to my Georgian background. Everyone who visits the café feels at home, and the dishes and sweets are prepared by my mother, this is my most important offering to my guests. However, the overall atmosphere of the café is not defined only by my origin.
More Than a Café
7. What kind of experience do you hope people take with them when they visit Serendipity Café?
The café contributes, in its own way, to a collective spiritual awakening. Everyone is searching for themselves, and I want Serendipity to be a bright place where we can do that together.
This is not just a café, it is also a refuge for the soul. More and more people are starting to feel this.
TATIA BREGAZDE
Find and Get What You Love
Because great coffee is the start of something even grater
You will find Serendipity Café at 77 Triq Palma in the heart of Victoria, Gozo, tucked among the town’s historic streets and everyday rhythms. This quiet, welcoming spot is a short walk from the main square and invites both locals and visitors to pause, feel at home, and enjoy great coffee.
8. What has been the most rewarding part of running your own café in Malta so far?
It truly feels like a reward when you see that your goal has been fulfilled. Seeing people return, feel comfortable, and connect with the space confirms that Serendipity is becoming exactly what it was meant to be.
9. Looking back at your journey, what would you say to other women or expats who are considering starting something of their own in Malta?
All I can say to anyone who is trying to find their own path is this:
Know what you want, and trust the universe.
Trusting the Path
Tatia’s journey from Georgia to Gozo is a reminder that some paths unfold not through rigid planning, but through intuition, trust, and openness to change. Serendipity Café is the physical expression of that journey — a place shaped by memory, hospitality, and human connection.
For fellow expats and aspiring entrepreneurs in Malta, Tatia’s story speaks softly but clearly: when you know what you want and allow yourself to follow it, the right place often finds you too.
If you’re an expat living in Malta or Gozo and have a story worth telling, we’d love to hear from you – connect with us through our social media bellow or complete a contact form via our website.
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