Cafe AMKA

Name: Cafe AMKA
Address: Lonrho House, Standard St, KE
Telephone: +254 748 701585
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

4.7(426 reviews)

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Kennedy's coffee walkthrough alone is worth the trip — he'll take you from beans to process to tasting notes like a championship barista. The butter croissants and poke bowls are stellar, and the CBD location makes it the perfect post-exam sanctuary for students.

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What this place offers

Dine-in

Takeout

Delivery

Reservable

Serves beer

Serves wine

Serves lunch

Serves brunch

Serves dinner

Serves breakfast

Vegetarian options

Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Tuesday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Wednesday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Thursday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Friday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Sunday6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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4.7

Location

Lonrho House, Standard St

CBD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cafe AMKA is moderately priced (KES 500–1,500 per person).

Yes, Cafe AMKA accepts reservations. We recommend booking ahead, especially for weekends and holidays.

Cafe AMKA is located at Lonrho House, Standard St, CBD, Nairobi.

Cafe AMKA has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 426 reviews.

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Based on 426 reviews

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Mary Njambi

a month ago

A beautiful café with the warmest staff - I felt right at home here. I've visited 6 times this year and it's my go-to cafe. As a student in the CBD, Café Amka is a true sanctuary. It’s the perfect pl...

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2 months ago

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Cafe Amka is a very pleasant spot in Nairobi that immediately stands out for its welcoming vibe and stylish interior. The design is interesting and modern, with details that make the space feel unique...

Had our best coffee experience at AMKA. Kennedy is a true coffee champion 🏆 He walked is through so many steps to understand coffee beans, process and different tastes. So hard to drink normal coffee...

Great, welcoming restaurant for dining in . The atmosphere is perfect for work, catching up with friends, date or solo. Staff is very kind and had good recommendations. I had the poke bowl and the cer...

Amka Cafe at Lonhro Building is a nice spot with a chill atmosphere and good food. Everything was fresh and tasty, and the prices are fair for the quality. Service was great! Ndamaiyu was friendly and...