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Close the Gap Cafe

Google rating 4.7 (23 reviews)
Nyali
Coffee shop

Ranked in Best Cafes & Bakeries in Nyali

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About

A cozy workspace-style cafe in Mombasa serving real espresso and fresh, healthy food after weeks of instant coffee on the road. The waffles are excellent, the eclairs are missed but the service always comes with a smile — perfect for a proper coffee break.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Serves wine
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

HoursOpen now

Monday7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
TuesdayToday7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SundayClosed

Google reviews

4.723 Google reviews
  • Polly T.Google review · 3 Jun 2025

    My to go working space . The staff here are so welcoming and warm . The Barista is definitely best friend makes good latte 😋.

  • SchmoooxGoogle review · 15 Aug 2024

    After 15 days of coffee like water and instant coffee i got a real coffee here. Its cozy and like a coworker space. Come around you‘ll find it inside of the building

  • Roel D.Google review · 25 Aug 2023

    Miss the eclairs but the waffles are excellent! Food is fresh, healthy and tasty. Service always with a smile.

  • Thierry P.Google review · 20 May 2023

    Close the Gap is a whole concept. Offices and services (like the caffe) mixed to give to their customers an absolute feeling to be like home. The staff of Close The Gap Cafe is just amazing, and works with professionalism to satisfy customers. I'm getting addicted

  • FgGoogle review · 28 Nov 2022

    + •Pleasant staff •Modest interior, workplace setting •Smooth tasting and well-presented espressos •nice to see specials board and cute messages - •The view across the cafe is horrendous, demolished shops •Can get noisy when patrons form discussion groups •Limited options All-in-all, lots of potential and definitely worth more visits.

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Location

Ratna Square Shopping Center Fidel Odinga Road, Mombasa, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Close the Gap Cafe is open Monday to Friday: 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Close the Gap Cafe is located at Ratna Square Shopping Center Fidel Odinga Road, Mombasa.
Call +254 114 630216 or visit closethegap.co.ke.

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