CAFE GUIDE
ESPRESSO
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ANIES PEILLET
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ONDI MADETE
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The coffee culture in Nairobi has evolved. Today, modern forward thinking cafes
are at the center of the city’s expanding economy and a cross roads of creativity
and expression. Find this and more at these locally born and bred cafes.
ALABASTER LOUNGE
Crowne Plaza
THE GALLERY
Sankara
TAMAMBO, KAREN BLIXEN
336 Karen Road, Karen
Crowne Plaza in Upper Hill shields the beautiful
Alabaster Lounge offering a delectable
selection of light sandwiches and pastries as
well as a variety of beverages.
A visual and tasty experience, The Gallery
is a fusion of a stylish delicatessen and bar
featuring premium food, wine and of course
coffees! The eye-catching patisserie displays
and wine walls are as delightful to the eye as
the food is to the palate.
Happiness is a
cup of coffee
and a good
book
Situated in the midst of one of the largest and
oldest formal gardens in Kenya, dining can be
enjoyed in the indoor restaurant with adjacent
outdoor terrace and garden; Grand Marquee
Sultan style tent; or the Grogan House which
is available for private dinners and exclusive
functions.
ARTCAFFE
Karen Crossroads
Famous for its roasted coffees, savory pastries
and delightful desserts, the Artcaffe Café &
Bakery is an open-street style space with
a unique French café ambiance. Visit other
branches at Village Market, The Oval, Galleria,
Junction Mall and Thika Road Mall.
CAFÉ VILLA ROSA
Kempinski
A one of its kind cafe, Café Villa is the epitome of
class and subtle glamour. An impressive breakfast
buffet as well as an internationally-inspired
cuisines are on offer and can be enjoyed for lunch
and dinner to be followed by café and a cognac.
DORMANS
Junction Mall
Putting an urban twist to Nairobi’s vivacious
energy while paying homage to its classic roots,
Dormans is famous for its superior homegrown Kenyan coffee. A lively space for work
and pleasure, Dormans also offers a wide and
delicious a selection of salads, sandwiches,
pastries, cakes and cookies.
FOUR CAFE BISTRO
Warwick Centre, Gigiri
Four Cafe Bistro radiates class with its fresh
modern décor, lovely range of coffees and
cocktails and impressive wine selection. Sample
their continental fusion menu of pizzas, pastas,
mouth-watering chocolate tiramisu, strawberry
shortcake martini and much more.
JAVA
Limuru Road, Gigiri
Gourmet coffee and coffee culture collide at
Java! The perfect spot to enjoy a simmering
cup of coffee and a scrumptious meal in a jazzy
and comfortable atmosphere.
MAMA’S FINE FRENCH PATISSERIE
ABC Place
Shaped by self-taught chef and foodie Shazia,
Mama’s is a slice of Paris in Nairobi. Drawing
inspiration from classic French cuisine; from
the petite patisseries on Rue de Seine, Mama’s
offers freshly baked viennoiseries including
brioches and freshly brewed signature coffees.
MONIKOS KITCHEN
Valley Arcade, Lavington
If you’re looking for a casual and intimate
setting, Monikos Kitchen is the perfect bistro
serving dishes with an innovative wine list
and a full bar. On the menu are baguette
sandwiches, pasta dishes, pastries and desserts
and specialty Kenyan Coffee Brand -Ransley’s
Coffee.
MUKUTAN GARDEN CAFE
Fairview
For top-notch coffees, gourmet sandwiches,
pizzas, Quesadillas and Nairobi’s best Sushi,
look no further than The Mukutan Garden Café.
Specialising in light/quick meals the Café also
offers delicious cocktails perfect after a long day
at work.
TIN ROOF CAFÉ
The Souk, Karen
Offering delicious home-made delicacies
Tin Roof Café offers hotpots and soups for
those damp winter days as well as healthy,
delicious salads for the hot sunny times of
the year. Not to mention their exclusively
Kenyan grown Arabica coffee which is roasted
and ground daily on site.
TIRAMISU BAKERY
Village Market Food Court
Tantalize your taste buds with daily baked fine
tarts and desserts, pastries and bread with an
Italian flair. Complimented by freshly brewed
Kenyan coffee or some yummy hot chocolate
with whipped cream Tiramisu offers something
sweet and special for everyone.
VIDA E CAFFE
James Gichuru Road, Lavington
Inspired by the sidewalk cafes of European
cities, Vida e Caffè - life and coffee —
encompasses and enhances the espresso and
coffee drinking culture. It’s a place to meet up,
enjoy the menu whilst savoring the highest
quality coffee and pastries.
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