Best Coffee Shops in Kilimani - 2025 Guide
- simondixon67
- Sep 16, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 1, 2025
A List of the Very Best Coffee Shops Kilimani Has to Offer. Our top 3 Kilimani Cafes with a further 9 great coffee shops listed for you to try too.
The Kilimani neighborhood in Nairobi features a diverse and vibrant cafe and restaurant scene. Known for its trendy coffee shops and a wide array of dining options, from traditional Kenyan and Ethiopian cuisine to global and fusion dishes. Popular spots range from lively brunch of places and cool cafes like Artisan Blend and Crave, to restaurants offering international fare such as Lebanese, Brazilian, and authentic Kenyan. The area also hosts unique dining experiences, including sun terrace, roof cafes and restaurants with skyline views and creative spaces like Unseen Nairobi, catering to a youthful and artistic crowd. Find out more about the best coffee shops in Kilimani below: |   |
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Our Current Top 3 Kilimani Coffee Shops are:
1. Kesh Kesh, Chaka Road
"Kesh Kesh Coffee Roastery is a coffee roaster that sources speciality Arabica coffee beans across East Africa. Kesh Kesh, is an Eritrean word that refers to the motion of coffee roasting on a pan, during the roasting process in the traditional Eritrean coffee ceremony. Kesh Kesh engages clients through educating them on the coffee ceremony from green coffee bean to the last cup. Kesh Kesh distributes its roasted coffee beans to local and international markets."
Consistently in our top Kilimani cafes since opening and well worth being top of your list. Fenkil has such passion and energy when talking about his speciality coffee. Every conversation is an education in coffee. Kesh Kesh roast their own speciality coffee. Fenkil is a Certified Quality Arabica Grader (Q Grader), and Assistant Specialty Coffee Association Trainer (AST) and is still working for a greater achievement in the coffee industry.
2. Crave - Zarafa Towers, Ring Road, Kilimani
Crave Nairobi Kilimani Specializes in English and Arabuan cuisine , their roots from Mombasa enables them to bring the authentic coastal flavours to Kilimani.
FMC254 visited Crave Kilimani Sept 2025. Very convenient opposite Yaya, easy parking, lovely staff, with great welcoming smiles. Very tempting cakes but I was good on this visit and "only" had a lovely almond croissant. Double cappuccino (as a change from my usual flat white) was nice, strong and piping hot. They first opened in Mombasa (see separate entries for those cafes) and now bring their fine cakes and coffees to Nairobi.
3. Coffee and Bagels, Lenana Road, Kilimani
Coffee & Bagels is a small boutique Kilimani coffee shop that specializes in brewing of coffee and freshly baked assortment of bagel sandwiches. Their coffee is sourced from their own organic coffee farm situated in Meru. They are committed to ensuring all our customers are offered the best in house full sensory experience. These guys are coffee scientists. Well worth a visit to expand your knowledge while sipping great coffee.
The Best of the Rest:
Final Thoughts
Kilimani's coffee scene has been thriving for a long time and with the ever increasing residential and commercial population the need for coffee will only increase which is promising for the success of these great coffee aficionados. Whether you like a cozy nook to chic cool places, there’s a coffee shop for every mood and occasion. Whether you're a local or a tourist, make sure to explore these fantastic spots and enjoy Kilimani's extensive range of coffee shops.
Have we missed your favourite gem? Drop is a line so we can include it in the next Kilimani update - info@findmecoffee254.com
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