Kigali's Best Coffee Shops - A Step Into Nature

Whether you’re looking for a cool quiet place to check your emails or craving for a cup of coffee, a hot cappuccino or vitamin-packed fruit juices, here are some of the very best coffee shops in Kigali where you can feel how much love and expertise has gone into every single cup. It’s here or no where else

QUESTION COFFEE

Question Coffee is the result of many people’s hard work, from the inspiring farmers who produce the ripe cherries to the barista who pulls the perfect espresso shot. Coffee is produced by professionals at every step of the supply chain, and supports the livelihoods of everyone involved. It welcomes everyone in search of an amazing cup of coffee, whether they’d like to enjoy it in their spacious cafe or take it to go.

Location: Gishushu – KG8 #8, Kigali, Rwanda

Hours:

Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For information checkout: http://www.questioncoffee.com/

BOURBON COFFEE

Buying its beans directly from the five regions in Rwanda, Bourbon serves coffee with a signature tastes ranging from chocolate and spice to berry and jasmine. Bourbon has since opened several elegant stores across Kigali and the USA that surpass all expectations. Order a custom drink, match it with a fresh-baked pastry or a delicious snack and explore complex tastes of the highest quality.

Location: MTN Center, Nyarutarama, Kigali City Mall (Former UTC, Nyarugenge), KCT Mall, Nyarugenge, Kigali Intenational Airport, Rusororo (RPF HQ), RRA outlet, RDB outlet

Hours of Operation

Mon – Sun: 6am to 10pm
Kigali Intenational Airport, 24H/

INZORA ROOFTOP CAFÉ

INZORA (used to describe a magical red full moon in kinyarwanda) is perched high, with a view of the rising city in the distance, and the traditional life of the valley below. INZORA provides the perfect vantage point for inspiration, Couple this with innovative design, tasty storemade and locally sourced products and a service-oriented experience; you have the perfect place to relax with friends or gets your creative inspiration flowing.

KG 5 Avenue, Kacyiru

Working hours

Mon-Friday 8:30am-8:00pm

Sat-Sunday 10:00am-6:30pm

CAFÉ NEO

Officially opened its doors in June 2015 at a beautiful outdoor, open-air space in Kacyiru, Neo, means “gift” in Tswana and this encapsulates our view of coffee as a resource that should be shared and cherished. Sourced from the shores of Lake Kivu in the Hills of Rwanda, each coffee bean is nurtured then roasted to perfection to produce the perfect cup. This offbeat rooftop cafe is famous for its perfectly brewed coffee, excellent tea, yummy pastries, generous sandwiches, colourful decor and chilled seating

Location: KBC building, The Office building in Kiyovu (rooftop) as well as the island located in the lobby of the M&M Plaza building in Gishushu.

SHOKOLA

Shokola Cafe has much to offer. Along with the daily staples of coffee and fresh pastries, Shokola’s menu has a contemporary mix of international dishes. It has Greek and Mediterranean inspired salads, and a variety of freshly made juices and smoothies.This cozy hideaway with stunning views of Kigali City, is a great place to meet friends, relax or work.

Location

One in Kimihurura next to the IFAK secondary school, Shokola Storyteller’s Café, on the rooftop of the Kigali Public Library

BRIOCHE

We’re an African-European cafe bistro open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in-between. It offers everything from healthy omelettes to mouth-watering sandwiches to delicious pastas. Have a sweet tooth? They have a wide-range of desserts that are sure to satisfy your craving! Whether you want to dine in or takeaway, stop by one of their four locations in Kigali today!

Location

KG9 Ave, Gacuriro (Near K Club)

KN2 Roundabout, Grand Pension Plaza (Near UTC), Kiyovu

KG 543, KBC (Above Club People), Kacyiru

Corner of KG 397 St and KG 14, Kagugu

Working Hours

MON – FRI: 08:00 am – 10:00 pm
SAT – SUN: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm

MAGDA CAFE

Located on the ground floor of Career Center building in Kimihurura, just across the road from Kigali Heights, Magda Cafe is a coffee shop with a great customer service, free wireless internet, delicious snacks, salads, soups, freshly baked bread and dessert. For quality time with your friends, or that special someone, private business meeting or sit reading your favorite book and having a cup of great brew in a quiet seating for your comfort and relaxed ambiance, Magda Café is sure real