Shades restaurant and Coffee Lounge
About
They fry with olive oil and make chapatis with ghee, which tells you everything about how seriously they take the food. The coffee is among the best in Nanyuki, and they'll deliver to your office if you can't make it in.
Highlights
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Brunch
- Vegetarian options
- Wheelchair accessible
- Takes reservations
HoursOpen now
Google reviews
- Patrick I.Google review · 20 Aug 2025
Good place to chill in town You can meet and strike your deals here Good food ,and an amazing working corner
- Mutahi M.Google review · 28 Jul 2025
Hidden dining gem in Nanyuki. Excellent ambience and ample seating. Quick service and short waiting time for meals to be prepared. Wi-Fi available. Cozy and nice for dinner, dates, coffee, meetings of max 4 people. Clean and has pro-active attendants. Just add easier access for wheelchairs and the disabled. Been there twice, will visit again.
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- MeghyemGoogle review · 28 May 2025
Food was good, service slow, but not bad
- Kenneth M.Google review · 16 Feb 2025
Simply: utapenda! Amazingly fresh and well spiced meals, and yes, with generous portions too! Extra mile with using healthy fats too; olive oil for frying, ghee for chapatis. Literally, finger licking good! And they offer office deliveries as well. You def wanna try the coffee, among the best cups I’ve experienced around served by a friendly service team.
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- Sarah N.Google review · 6 Feb 2024
Away from the hustles and bustles of the city is Nanyuki town. It's, on average, about 4 hours away from the city. Now, if you are in town and are looking for a chilling spot, then the Shades Coffee Lounge and Restaurant is the spot for you. It is a cool space within the town with fresh and affordable meals. If you are a fun of noodles, try their chicken noodles. You will love it. It is also a nice place to have virtual meetings as you sip your coffee. Did I mention that they also have professional and friendly staff? I should add that. It is the icing on the cake.
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Location
22 kiganjo Nanyuki KE, Nanyuki, Kenya
Nanyuki
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