Best Cafes Bakeries in Nairobi
Discover the finest cafes & bakeries in Nairobi. Curated recommendations from BestKenya's expert team, featuring 88 exceptional places that define quality and excellence.
Nairobi is home to 88 notable cafes & bakeries destinations, each offering something distinct. From local favourites to acclaimed newcomers, this curated selection highlights the places that consistently stand out.
Kenya's capital is a city of contrasts — a thriving tech hub, culinary melting pot, and gateway to world-famous national parks. From Westlands to Karen, each neighbourhood has its own distinct character and appeal.
Among the highest-rated options, Kapital Coffee - EAST LEIGH, COFICAF and Pabiros Coffee and snack shop consistently earn top marks from visitors, with ratings of 4.9 stars or above. These standout venues are a great starting point for first-time visitors.
Sip Spell Coffee Co.
The Coffee Cabin
Spring Valley Coffee @ Safarilink
Kesh Kesh Cafe
Melat Coffee ሜላት ቡን
Sigiria Coffee House
Sirwo Coffee Café and Bistro
Mc Dee Fast Foods
Connect Coffee Roasters
Coffee & Bagels
Shamba Cafe & Shop
PANDA TEA, TWO RIVERS
Kahvalti Café (Lenana Rd)
Midi Café & Patisserie
MANGROVE CAFE
Ayira's Neuro-Soul Cafe
Cafe Bistro
Amani Garden Cafe
Culture Cafe
Cafe Cassia
Cafe AMKA
City Cafe&Delli
Views Coffee House
Newscafe - Adlife (Kilimani)
Rio Coffee & Restaurant
Wildly Coffee Restaurant and Lounge
Al Pasha Coffee Lounge & Bar
News Cafe Kenya Nairobi Sarit Centre
Spring Valley Coffee @ Spring Valley Shopping Centre
Cafe Clarion Nairobi
WEMA Cafe and Butchery utawala
Mangrove Cafe Rongai
Pabiros Coffee and snack shop
Dormans Coffee Ltd- Mombasa sales office
Matbronze Cafe
Cafe Kigwa - Safari Park Hotel
Jonsaga Tavern Inn
KAPITAL COFFEE TOWN - CBD Standard Street
Kesh Kesh Coffee Roasters & Cafe
Pallet Cafe
Valley Coffee Shake Restaurant
Viewpoint Cafe
Coffee Garage and Cafe
Artisan Blend Cafe
Kapital Coffee - EAST LEIGH
Chaka Point Cafe
Kulan cafe
Golis restaurant and Cafe
COFICAF
Cafe Maghreb
Coffee Heist
Robot Cafe
ORA CAFE
Connect Coffee Hurlingham
Cafe Kaya
Silver Oak Cafe - Rhapta Promenade
Barista & Co.
Saab Bakery and Cafe
Lava Latte
Sacred Mill Coffee Roasters
Spring Valley Coffee @ Westgate
Starteam Cafe UpperHill, Nairobi
Black Gold Cafe at Panari Hotel
POINTZERO COFFEE
Geco Café
Spring Valley Coffee @ Lavington
Spring Valley Coffee @ Karen
Kapital Coffee
Connect Coffee Gigiri
Ultimo Cafe
The Coffee Club Kenya
Kaldis Coffee House Ltd
Coffee & Plant
Cake City TRM
Biscotti Cafe
270° Cafe
The Veranda Cafe - كافيه البرندة
Mike cafe Nairobi
Thorn Tree Cafe
Chaiiwali
Urban Coffee Capital Centre
Caffe Dully Coffee Shop
Artisan blend cafe kilimani
Kista Cafe - Banda Street
Black olive
The Gret Cafe
Mode Cafe
Coffee Xpress
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