Another Colombo Brunch Gem 🍳 Kumbuk Cafe:

This weekend’s Brunch plan was originally Grind, but we hit Sri Lanka’s Poya Festival (a full moon holiday where many shops close), and Grind was shut tight😮‍💨. We detoured to Kumbuk Cafe on a whim, and what a happy accident—this time, it was super quiet, no more takeout! We settled comfortably into the greenery-filled courtyard, with sunlight filtering through leaves onto wooden tables, and even the air smelled of coffee, pure (healing) vibes🌿! 🥣 Kumbuk Granola Bowl: A Gentle Mix of Fruit and Grains I ordered a small Granola Bowl, which arrived like a rainbow dish: The base was mango yogurt (thick enough to cling to a spoon), topped with crispy granola, fresh mango chunks🥭, banana slices🍌, strawberry bits🍓, a drizzle of peanut butter, and nut crumbs—every bite had fruit sweetness, cereal crunch, and yogurt tang, layered like a “healthy dessert.” It’s solid but not groundbreaking; after all, mango, banana, and yogurt are “safe bets”—hard to mess up! Though privately, I still love Kellogg‘s chocolate hazelnut instant cereal, so sweet and crispy you can’t stop. Next time, I’ll try pairing it with yogurt😋! 🥐🧇 Brown Butter Caramel Croffle: A Divine Croissant-Waffle Hybrid, Hooked at First Bite! I was confused when the menu said “waffle meets croissant,” but the first bite blew me away—it’s not just a “meeting,” it’s a “powerful collaboration”! The surface has waffle-like grids but with the flaky layers of a croissant, crunching “crack” when bitten. Every layer is coated in toasty caramel, sweet but not overwhelming; topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, its cool creaminess instantly balances the caramel’s richness. The croissant’s buttery aroma, waffle’s wheatiness, caramel’s sweetness, and ice cream’s chill mix in your mouth like a “flavor fireworks show”🎇. My friend fought over it, even scraping the caramel crumbs off the plate with a spoon. We all agreed: “This is today’s MVP!” 🌯 Wrap + Drinks: Supporting Roles Shine, Details Steal the Show I thought the croffle would overshadow everything, but the other dishes held their own: Chicken Veggie Wrap: The tortilla is soft but not soggy, stuffed with crispy grilled chicken strips, fresh lettuce, tomato slices, and a drizzle of yogurt sauce—one bite has the wrap’s chew, chicken’s tenderness, and veggies’ crunch, perfectly seasoned. Half fills you up, great for those wanting a light bite; Strawberry Matcha: A matcha lover’s dream! The green tea is clear, with no powdery texture (unlike some places where you taste grit). It has a hint of strawberry sweetness, balancing tea and fruit like “the taste of spring,” perfect with croffle to cut richness☕; Iced Milo: Sri Lanka’s version of “iced malt drink,” just the right sweetness (not cloying at all). The milk and cocoa blend silky smooth, one sip cools your tongue—summer happiness in a glass🥤! 🌟 Verdict: A Happy Accident Worth a Second Visit This Brunch was pure satisfaction: sunshine, greenery, a showstopping croffle, and no duds in the supporting cast. More than the planned trip to Grind, this “last-minute detour” felt like a delightful surprise～ Next time, I’ll try their Eggs Benedict and order another croffle (we didn’t get enough!), because even Poya Festival can’t stop a foodie’s spirit✨! #ColomboEats #KumbukCafe #BrunchVibes #SriLankaTravel #CafeHopping