Kista Cafe - Banda Street
Ranked in Best Cafes & Bakeries in CBD
About
Kista Cafe - Banda Street is a coffee shop and cafe in Nairobi's city centre.
Highlights
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Brunch
- Vegetarian options
- Wheelchair accessible
- Takes reservations
HoursClosed
Google reviews
- Wangu M.Google review · 15 Oct 2025
I visited Kista Caffe for the first time on a rainy evening in Nairobi, and it is very aesthetically pleasing. It's a great place to relax and unwind after those tiresome and stressful days. There's also kind of those private sittings perfect for intimate conversations. Upon entering, I was warmly greeted by a very enthusiastic waitress who was ready to take my order. The staff is attentive but not overwhelming; they don't constantly interrupt to ask if you need anything hence you just unwind in peace😄. The hot drinks arrived quickly, there wasn't a lot of wait time. Also their snacks are not stale. I was served by Francisca and she gave me an excellent recommendation for snacks, her service was 100% fantastic. I would wholeheartedly recommend this spot for a relaxed evening. The location is also very convenient.
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- Ian N.Google review · 18 Sep 2025
The coffee here is consistently excellent, with bold flavors and creamy textures. The staff create a welcoming vibe, and the live acoustic music on weekends adds a nice touch. Perfect place to unwind after work.
- Merlyne A.Google review · 4 Dec 2022
♤ Our Orders ♤ 1 Fish Curry. 1 Mango Juice. 1 Ranch Chicken Burger with chips. 2 Chicken Monalisa Burgers with chips. ◇ The Food & Portions ◇ My loved ones and I found the meals to be palatable. I wouldn't say they were bursting with flavor but at least they were well cooked. The food portions were not quite filling but maybe you could order a drink to accompany your meal. ☆ Service ☆ The service was quite good and the waiter was patient with us as she took our orders. We changed our minds numerous times but she was gracious and helpful throughout the entire process. One thing we would have preferred though is to have the cutlery placed on a plate rather than on serviettes. ○ Ambiance ○ It's a pretty chill place where you can have discussions and possibly relax with your drink. You get to also experience the city breeze as you enjoy your meal, though this might cool your food faster than expected 🤭. ♧ Overall Review ♧ Kista Caffè is a good place to hang out or relax if you so wish. I would possibly revist to try other dishes and see if the flavour experience will be different. Try it out and see if you'll like it!
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- Melisha M.Google review · 10 Sep 2022
After a second visit I was very impressed. I had the wings that came with fries and sauce. They are the best wings in town for sure. I also had vanilla milkshake and it was really good Highly recommend the wings. A 10/10 for me!
- Caroline N.Google review · 2 Feb 2022
The place as really clean and the servers were very helpful.My chicken came undercooked and I told the waitress when I noticed that was after I had eaten most of the fries and veges. I wasn't expecting another full plate with the chicken well cooked and fries and veges. I loved how they handled the situation and I will recommend the place. Their fries are really good, crispy and tasty too. The chicken was just amazingly good.
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Location
Banda St
CBD
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