Top 3 Independent Coffee Cafes in Nairobi, Kenya
- simondixon67
- May 23, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 2, 2025
Sharing our May 2025 favourite specialist coffee shops in Nairobi.
Nairobi, the vibrant capital city of Kenya, is bustling with a growing coffee culture. Independent coffee cafes are sprouting up all over the city, offering unique and flavorful experiences for coffee enthusiasts. If you are looking to explore the best that Nairobi has to offer in terms of specialty coffee, here are FindMeCoffee254.com's top 3 independent coffee cafes (as at July 2025) that you must visit. We will continue to update this list as we search for and find new hidden gems.
Pallet Cafe: # I'm deaf
Pallet Cafe - Lavington
Pallet Cafe Nairobi is a garden cafe in Lavington, Nairobi. The cafe was born out of the vision to provide great food and amazing service while promoting the training and employment of the disabled in the food service community. Well worth a visit and learn a few hand signs, relax, while you enjoy some great coffee and food. Click the photo above to find out more ........
Kesh Kesh:
Located off Chaka Road in Chaka Apartments 375 Chaka Road. Kesh Kesh is a cozy cafe known for its artisanal coffee blends and friendly baristas. The cafe roasts its own beans, ensuring a fresh and aromatic cup every time. Fenkil is an Artisan Roaster and always keen to share his enthusiasm for all things coffee. With a relaxing ambiance and an Eritrean themed menu of delicious food Kesh Kesh is a must-visit for any coffee lover. Click the photo above to find out more ........
Jowam Cafe:
Jowam Cafe - Lavington Mall Tucked away in a quiet corner of Lavington Mall this amazing cafe is easily missed. Jowam is a hidden gem for coffee connoisseurs. The cafe sources its beans from local farmers, supporting the sustainable coffee industry in Kenya. The cafe also roasts its own beans this time in the cafe generating a welcoming fresh roast aroma as you enter. I pop in for a coffee but can't resist taking home a bag of fresh ground coffee too.
These top 3 independent coffee cafes in Nairobi offer more than just a caffeine fix – they provide a unique and immersive coffee experience that will leave you coming back for more. Whether you are a coffee aficionado or just looking for a cozy spot to unwind, be sure to check out these hidden gems in the bustling city of Nairobi. Look out for updates to our top 3 as we find more hidden gems for you to try. Click the photo above to find out more ........
Kenya Coffee Map
Check out the findmecoffee254 coffee map - find over 200 coffee shops across Kenya, also coffee roasters and equipment providers too. We are adding more all the time. Wherever you are in Kenya this map can help you find great coffee.
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