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Mugshotcafe

Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Google rating 4.8 (492 reviews)
Nyali
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About

One of the favorite spots in Mombasa with delicious food — easily some of the best fries with fresh preparation. The mocktails are great, the coffee is weighed with precision, and the atmosphere is lovely with very good service.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Brunch
  • Vegetarian options
  • Takes reservations

HoursOpen now

Monday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
TuesdayToday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Google reviews

4.8492 Google reviews
  • NellyGoogle review · 14 Jan 2026

    Mugshot Café is one of my favourite spots in Mombasa! Their food is delicious! easily some of the best fries I’ve had in Mombasa, and they were fresh and well-prepared. The mocktails are great too! The café has a cosy, relaxed vibe with friendly staff who make you feel welcome. Great place for breakfast, brunch, or catching up with friends. They open from 7:00AM to 11:00 PM. Location is just next to the Main road(Nyali links road) so it’s easily accessible. Will definitely be back for their breakfast options

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  • SamGoogle review · 9 Dec 2025

    Comfortable cafe with AC. Foods are real tastes of original. And variety kind of foods. Most of customers are foreigners.

  • A S.Google review · 27 Nov 2025

    I have came here almost every day for their coffee and vibe. The atmosphere is lovely and the service is very good. They stir up the coffee with quite the precision as it is weighed. The aesthetics of the Shop is very nice. Would highly recommend ordering the ice Spanish latte

  • Naadiya B.Google review · 21 Oct 2025

    Mugshot cafe is based in the more affluent area of Mombasa. Family of 9 went for lunch for burgers, pancakes, chicken nuggets, pasta, masala chips, milkshakes and the best latte I have ever had in Mombasa. I would come back just for the cinnamon latte. Masala chips are not the best, there are certainly mbetter places to visit if you like this dish. The food was good and the service was on point. We will be back.

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  • Rachel E.Google review · 9 Aug 2025

    Such a gem! The staff were super lovely and helpful. The coffee was really good, one of best we’ve had in a Kenya. The shakshuka was also absolutely delicious, and the bread was super fresh. Highly recommend!

Location

Links arcade, Links Rd, Mombasa, Kenya

Nyali

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mugshotcafe is open daily, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Mugshotcafe is located at Links arcade, Links Rd, Mombasa.
Yes, Google lists Mugshotcafe as taking reservations. Call +254 722 900006 to book.

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