With a third wave of coffee sweeping across Kenya over the last decade, the global demand for coffee and café culture, and the increased enjoyment of specialty and premium coffees like origin-specific or ethically sourced coffee means that Kenya is no stranger to coffee roasteries and shops. Like many corners of the planet,it has earned the best cafes in Nairobi budge. After all, caffeine makes the world go around… these days you can’t walk for five minutes through the city centre and not bump into a painfully trendy cafe shop claiming to serve the finest flat white. The truth is, you could probably spin around five times and point to a building in Nairobi that’ll provide you with an adequate caffeine fix. But if you’re looking for something extra special, be it a topnotch venue or a stellar cup of coffee, these are the best places to start.
PALLET CAFE
Pallet Cafe is the only cafe in Kenya that has a unique set of staff members in effort to promoting the training and employment of differently – abled persons. Located in a tranquil environment along James Gichuru Road. Pallet Cafe is known for its huge, beautiful garden setting that is perfect for big groups or friends, families, and remote workers alike. The menu is a wide variety of healthy dishes made from fresh local ingredients. And the coffees are sublime. Amazing cfe to visit especially if you want to have a life time experience with the staff.
JAVA HOUSE
Java House being one of the very first coffee shops to open in Nairobi, you can be guaranteed of the best hand-roasted service varieties in the country. With more than 20 brunches within the city of Nairobi, Java House has remained constant in providing high quality coffee to Nairobians and ‘proper coffee’ fans alike.
Coffee Casa
Coffee Casa is It’s one of the most popular hangout spots in the heart of Parklands, well known for making its own caramel! Can you believe that! They also don’t use chocolate powder but real chocolate bars in their coffee. Coffee lovers this is definitely a spot you can try for some great coffee. Specifically Third Parklands Avenue on Mezzanine floor on Doctor’s Park. One can easily lose an entire day chilling out here because of its ambiance. A relaxed, inviting atmosphere; super-friendly staff; comfortable seating; warm decor; and a hearty menu of coffees, cocktails, and tasty meals. I’d say they’ve outdone themselves.
LAVA LATTE
Looking to unwind from the hustle of Nairobi? Lava Latte is the place to be. Located along State House Road, Lava Latte is more than just a coffee shop, it’s a hub for Nairobi’s creative community, a popular workspace for those with heavy amounts of the daily workload, the café gives you a certain degree of peacefulness and calmness., an art gallery, and a lively event space. this cafe provides you with a soothing, enchanting, cozy colorful interior with beautiful artworks displayed on its walls and amaizing coffee.
Artcaffé
Artcaffé is about the atmosphere. Nairobi being vibrant and diverse, the restaurant has a unique design and distinct style. Artcaffé is a full-service and on-the-move bakery, coffee shop, bar, and restaurant for all ages. Artcaffé offers freshly prepared, high-quality and simply delicious food consistently in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting. From a quick Grab & Go or a morning meeting as you beat the traffic, to a coffee catch up or long lunch with friends; from meeting up for Happy Hour with colleagues or enjoying a delicious date-night dinner – they are versatile and welcoming to all…here for you every day, and every step of the way!
Tin Roof Café
Tin Roof Cafe has two brunches located in Langata and Karen. The Cafe describes itself as ‘A nicely hidden gem’ homely feel.Not only is it famously known best for its tasty range of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, but aalso a selection of healthy vegetarian salads, with locally-sourced vegetables, grains, pulses, seeds and cheeses. Their garden restaurant is plush with the crisp smell of fresh herbs, flowers and low hanging trees. It is the perfect place for coffee on a sunny day, when you just want to soak in the sun as you read a book.
CJ’S Restaurant
Omar through the Mandela Group of companies founded Cj’s in 2016 with an aim of shaping the hospitality industry. Despite Cj’s being right in the middle of a busy city, its impossible for one not to notice. Their lovely open ambience makes it even wanting for anyone who loves natural light and space. With their massive menu of cakes, meals, drinks and coffee you will be able to satisfy every possible preference. Nairobi being known for its crazy traffic CJ’S is worth visiting.
The Library
Located at t the new wing of Sarit Centre, The Library has mad it to top ten best Cafes in Nairobi because of its uniqueness of being a mini library and food cafe. A quote on the menu reads ‘ The secret to a well-balanced life is a cup of tea in one hand and a good book in the other’. The Library offers a diverse menu of snacks and small meals and tasty coffee. With its multi-story seating area, bright yellow, orange and blue as the theme colours. Aditionally, the top floor stands a bookshelf with numerous titles, The Library overseas the open air food court. For those looking for quite, comfortable, distraction-free work space with amazing coffee. The Library is certainly the place to be around westlands.
Mugg & Bean
Mugg and Bean found its way in to the African market in Cape Town in1996 and made it to Nairobi years later. Mugg & Beanis a sit-down restaurant and a place where friends and loved ones gather to relax and reconnect over good conversation and great food. This cafe is so much more than a coffee shop, it’s your home away from home, where you arrive as a customer and leave as a friend. Whether you’re in the mood for a world-class coffee, a decadent slice of freshly baked cake, a wholesome salad, a gourmet burger or a grill, M&B is the place to be! , as a results many people enjoy that coffee Bottomless and stay a while longer.
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