Kahawa Studio cafe — Restaurant in Dar es-Salaam

Do not let the look of this small side street coffee shop fool you. These three brothers (Evance, Agrey and Praise) have big ambitions and also contributions to society. They train young people (almost for free) here to become baristas so that they can have better employment opportunities, instead of mixing with the bad company in the streets. These guys come from a coffee growing family (up North) so they know their coffee beans very well. Not only they make good coffee, they also sell good coffee in packs. Yes, I've bought some for myself. They are not that far away, just hire a Babaji (tuk-tuk)...

This little coffee place is a hidden gem in the middle of busy Dar Es Salaam city life! I needed a nice place to spend some hours waiting for my son who had an appointment at an embassy, and I was not disappointed! Superb cappuccino (and tons of interesting cold drink mixes available), in a lovingly created little place, with very friendly staff! I also had an interesting chat with Evans, the owner, who is trying hard to make a living with this little new business. It's in a dirty little side road, where you would not expect anything really, but through Google maps not hard to find. Absolutely...

Definitely my favourite café in Dar! Super friendly staff and amazing coffee! I also had a lovely chat with the owner, who is incredibly nice and very knowledgeable. Another big plus for me: it gives you a sense of the real Dar, as it is located in a not too touristy, but very nice and safe environment and many customers are locals. There's also free (and stable!) Wi-Fi, so perfect if you're looking for a chill spot to do some work. I'll be back...