Artcaffé is one of the top three coffeehouse chains in Kenya (the other two are Java and Dormans). It’s probably the most “upscale” of the trio, placing its outlets in high end shopping malls. It prides itself not only on its range of coffees, but the chain bakes its own breads and pastries, promising fresh selections daily.
It’s one of the few places outside a five-star hotel that you can order eggs Benedict and be assured that what’s presented will look familiar. They’ve also got a range of pizzas and burgers (including veggie, beef, chicken and lamb versions). In fact, the menu is one that wouldn’t be out of place in Europe or the States.
Like a little kick with your nosh? This is a coffeehouse that serves cocktails. What about a mimosa with brunch on the weekend? The daiquiris come in mango, pineapple or strawberry. If beer suits your sandwich, there’s everything from Tusker to Heineken to Guinness. The drinks menu also includes wine by the glass or bottle, rum, whisky…most anything you’d find in a bar. (And, in Kenya, the drinking age is 18.)
Full disclosure: my choice was a smoothie made from beetroot, papaya and avocado, although I must admit that the cappuccino milkshake was tempting.
Artcaffés can be found in Westlands Mall, the Junction Mall, Galleria Shopping Mall in Karen, and the Village Market Mall in Gigiri. Inside each Artcaffé is an Art Bakery Bread Shop, where you can buy some of their fresh baked specialties to take away.
Even the espresso will set you back only KS130 here. A light meal ranges around KS1000. Oh, yeah: there’s free Wi-Fi, too.
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Artcaffé is one of the top three coffeehouse chains in Kenya (the other two are Java and Dormans). It's probably...
Artcaffé is one of the top three coffeehouse chains in Kenya (the other two are Java and Dormans). It’s probably the most “upscale” of the trio, placing its outlets in high end shopping malls. It prides itself not only on its range of coffees, but the chain bakes its own breads and pastries, promising fresh selections daily.
It’s one of the few places outside a five-star hotel that you can order eggs Benedict and be assured that what’s presented will look familiar. They’ve also got a range of pizzas and burgers (including veggie, beef, chicken and lamb versions). In fact, the menu is one that wouldn’t be out of place in Europe or the States.
Like a little kick with your nosh? This is a coffeehouse that serves cocktails. What about a mimosa with brunch on the weekend? The daiquiris come in mango, pineapple or strawberry. If beer suits your sandwich, there’s everything from Tusker to Heineken to Guinness. The drinks menu also includes wine by the glass or bottle, rum, whisky…most anything you’d find in a bar. (And, in Kenya, the drinking age is 18.)
Full disclosure: my choice was a smoothie made from beetroot, papaya and avocado, although I must admit that the cappuccino milkshake was tempting.
Artcaffés can be found in Westlands Mall, the Junction Mall, Galleria Shopping Mall in Karen, and the Village Market Mall in Gigiri. Inside each Artcaffé is an Art Bakery Bread Shop, where you can buy some of their fresh baked specialties to take away.
Even the espresso will set you back only KS130 here. A light meal ranges around KS1000. Oh, yeah: there’s free Wi-Fi, too.