Kista Cafe - Banda Street

Name: Kista Cafe - Banda Street
Address: Banda St, KE
Telephone: +254 700 207272
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

4.5(263 reviews)

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CBD

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About

The local vibe here is genuine — it's where Banda Street locals come for chai and mandazi in the morning. Prices are rock-bottom, service is friendly, and it's spotlessly clean. Go for breakfast or a quick lunch of beans and chapati. Cash only.

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What this place offers

Dine-in

Takeout

Delivery

Reservable

Serves lunch

Serves brunch

Serves dinner

Serves breakfast

Vegetarian options

Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday6:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday6:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday6:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday6:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday6:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday6:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday6:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Google Reviews

4.5

Location

Banda St

CBD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kista Cafe - Banda Street serves halal cuisine.

Kista Cafe - Banda Street is moderately priced (KES 500–1,500 per person).

Yes, Kista Cafe - Banda Street accepts reservations. We recommend booking ahead, especially for weekends and holidays.

Kista Cafe - Banda Street is located at Banda St, CBD, Nairobi.

Kista Cafe - Banda Street has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 263 reviews.

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3 months ago

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 a...

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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 expectin...

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 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 recommen...

♤ 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...