Melat Coffee ሜላት ቡን
Ranked in Best Cafes & Bakeries in Hurlingham
About
A Nairobi spot serving traditional Habesha coffee roasted, ground, and boiled live in front of you like in Ethiopian households. The owner is respectful and friendly, though temperatures can sometimes run lukewarm.
Highlights
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Delivery
HoursOpen now
Google reviews
- HamzaGoogle review · 26 Nov 2024
Melat Coffee offers a decent selection, but my experience was somewhat underwhelming. The coffee, while flavorful, was served lukewarm, which was a letdown considering the anticipation. Additionally, the atmosphere didn't leave much of an impression — it felt a bit lackluster and lacked the cozy charm I was hoping for. Overall, while the coffee had potential, the service and environment didn’t quite live up to expectations.
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- Abraham S.Google review · 26 Jul 2024
She's very respectful and friendly to her customers
- Omar A.Google review · 29 Jul 2023
A nice place to sit and meet. What distinguishes them is Ethiopian coffee, the way it is served, and the smile. They have a hookah with molasses.
- Joseph R.Google review · 1 Jan 2023
Great coffee in a quiet place. Highly recommend.
- AndomGoogle review · 2 Mar 2022
Melat Coffee provides live coffee brew in a traditional Habesha way. Coffee is roasted, grounded and boiled live in front of you and is brough to your table as it is done in the households of every Habesha (Tigrai, Eritrea and Ethiopia). Melat, the owner, prepares everything by herself and she knows clearly what she do. Experienced and humbled, she is so hospitable. In the same compound are restaurant, bar and barber shop.
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Location
Hurlingham
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