Cafe Kaya
Ranked in Best Cafes & Bakeries in Westlands
About
Great food and awesome aesthetics — perfect for dates, eat-outs, or hangouts with friends. The mishkaki is amazing with very tender meat, and the vibe is right for a relaxed meal.
Highlights
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Serves beer
- Serves wine
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Brunch
- Takes reservations
HoursOpen now
Google reviews
- Agnetah Z.Google review · 12 Nov 2025
The wings on the sharing platter were very dry the sauce could not save it . The mishkaki were amazing and the meat was very tender.the cocktails were to my liking (I couldn't taste the alcohol)
- Karen T.Google review · 8 Oct 2025
I had a really disappointing experience at Café Kaya. The waiter (a tall, light-skinned man) had very poor customer service. He told us to leave the table we were seated at because it was “reserved,” yet it stayed unoccupied for about four hours. He then asked for our IDs and claimed mine didn’t look like me, requesting additional proof, which was unnecessary and quite rude. He also refused to let us order a platter, saying it was “for one person only,” even though that wasn’t mentioned anywhere on the menu. We ended up ordering a pizza and waited around 30 minutes for it. Later, he even had an issue with me moving my chair slightly and insisted I put it back. Overall, the experience felt uncomfortable and unwelcoming. Definitely not the kind of service you’d expect at a café
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- Kelvin P.Google review · 29 Sep 2025
Recommended for dates and eat outs and hangout with the girls, good service and great food and awesome aesthetics
- CeeGoogle review · 29 Jun 2023
Absolutely enjoyed dining here. Lovely decor and stellar service. Great portions served so quality and quantity guaranteed. The cocktails are to die for as well. Oh and did I mention that they have free games for guys to play while enjoying their meals?
- TracyGoogle review · 18 Feb 2023
This place is only good for strong cocktails during happy hour. Remember to make reservations prior. I do not recommend having a meal here. I ordered lamb chops and fries. The fries were basic at best and the lamb chops were full of oily sections. The chicken skewers were cold and bland. In addition, the waitress was slow and uncooperative.
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Location
Slip Road Off Waiyaki Way after Westlands Roundabout
Westlands
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