Cafés with outdoor seating in Nairobi
Terraces, courtyards, and pavement tables in Nairobi. Specialty coffee with a seat in the open air.
11 cafés · Kenya
Independent picks, never pay-to-list. How we choose.
Cafe Kaya
Cafe Kaya occupies the second floor of Viking House off Waiyaki Way in Westlands, with a lovely terrace overlooking…
Canopy Cafe Gigiri
The Gigiri branch of Canopy Cafe sits on UN Crescent, serving the embassy and international organization community…
Canopy Cafe Kilimani
Canopy occupies a leafy corner on Wood Avenue in Kilimani and draws a strong brunch and all-day dining crowd…
Coffee Lab Nairobi
Founded by particle physicist turned roaster Wanjiru Mari, Coffee Lab sits within the Provisions Kenya compound at…
Cultivar Coffee
Cultivar operates from Pofu Road in Karen and has built a reputation as one of the most serious filter-focused cafes…
Pallet Cafe Gigiri
The Gigiri branch of Pallet Cafe sits on Gigiri Close and serves the diplomatic and NGO community in Nairobi's…
Pallet Cafe Lavington
Opposite Lavington Mall on James Gichuru Road, Pallet Cafe was built with a mission to train and employ members of…
Point Zero Coffee
Point Zero Coffee is set on the grounds of the Nairobi Gallery, adjacent to the National Museum precinct, in a former…
Stream Coffee
Stream sits inside a gated compound on Village Road in Gigiri, with a handful of indoor seats and a sprawling garden…
Tin Roof Cafe Karen
Tin Roof is a boutique outdoor cafe at 70 Dagoretti Road within the House of Treasures compound in Karen, serving…
Wasp and Sprout
Wasp and Sprout is a family-run cafe and furniture store set in the Old Loresho Shopping Centre on Loresho Ridge…
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These Nairobi cafés have outdoor seating, from pavement tables to courtyards and terraces, while still pouring proper specialty coffee.
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