Pallet Cafe
Ranked in Best Cafes & Bakeries in Lavington
About
Walter, one of the hosts, really makes this cafe spectacular with his charismatic and entertaining personality. The majority of servers are deaf and provide wonderful, attentive service.
Highlights
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Brunch
- Vegetarian options
- Wheelchair accessible
- Takes reservations
HoursOpen now
Google reviews
- MichelleGoogle review · 17 Jan 2026
Wow what a space. Incredible food and ambience. It’s basically a giant lush garden inside. Love the mission, providing employment to the deaf. There are a few artisan shops/stalls inside as well.
- Suma M.Google review · 7 Jan 2026
It’s one of my favourite places in Nairobi. The staff are so kind and friendly. They used to have some sign language classes and im not sure if they are still doing them but I really loved those too.
- Laureen O.Google review · 25 Dec 2025
Pallet Café is an ideal quiet space for meetings, reading, working, or relaxation. The calm atmosphere supports focus and comfortable conversations. A well-designed and pleasant environment.
- Luna K.Google review · 5 Nov 2025
Walter, one of the hosts, really makes this café spectacular with his charismatic and entertaining personality! The majority of the servers are deaf and the artsy atmosphere amongst nature make this a truly special and unique cafe. The smoothies are my favourite! Lots of seating and a great place to come solo, with family, to work, or with friends. All are welcome and made to feel comfortable & at home. I will return here every time I am in Nairobi! :)
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- Jay T.Google review · 21 Oct 2025
Pallet Café, located along James Gichuru Road, is an inclusive & welcoming Café. The moment you walk in, you can't help but notice the art on the restroom wall. The art mural says interesting things like 'Yoga, Music' and so much more. After the restrooms, you walk through the parking lot, which is a bit limited. It's advised you Uber there. The Café is very well decorated. They have an amazing outdoor sitting area ; a few wooden benches, for the larger groups and a few smaller tables for the smaller groups. Guess what, you have kids/pets? Both are more than welcome at Pallet Café! They have a little playground for your kids, which is super amazing. Come with a poop bag for your pet so that incase they 'Go', you can clear it out. If you can't access a poop bag, you can politely request the staff to help you shovel the deuce. One super amazing thing about this amazing Café is that the waiters & waitresses are deaf. The Menu shows you how to effectively & properly communicate to them. They are extremely kind & attentive. Also, just signal them with your hand and avoid tapping them as that might unintentionally scare them ; just as you would be scared when a random person taps you. I requested for an Iced Dawa & It was really nice. I would like it to have more Ginger though. My friend had their Capuccino and he loved it. The service is top tier. Sometimes it can get crowded and you'll end up sharing a table with someone. This is really interesting because you can meet different people and have engaging conversations with them. The crowd is very diverse. About 92% of the crowd are from different continents and this is very neat. The prices are on the higher side so do come well prepared if you'd like to have a meal & a drink. If you have about KES 2500, you are good to go. Most meals are between KES 1100 and KES 1500. The service is very prompt! I love it! Oscar, my friend's dog had so much fun marking territory and strolling around. Make sure your pet is on a leash, so as not to inconvenience the other patrons. This is an amazing Café. I will definitely be back.
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Location
James Gichuru Road
Lavington
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