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KESH KESH COFFEE ROASTERY.

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Kesh Kesh Coffee Roasters & Cafe

Kesh Kesh Coffee Roastery is a coffee roaster that sources speciality Arabica coffee beans across East Africa.

Kesh Kesh, is an Eritrean word that refers to the motion of coffee roasting on a pan, during the roasting process in the traditional Eritrean coffee ceremony.

The coffee ceremony is an old tradition ritual that serves as a vital opportunity for family and friends to connect and build their community bond.

Kesh Kesh engages clients through educating them on the coffee ceremony from green coffee bean to the last cup. Kesh Kesh distributes its roasted coffee beans to local and international markets.

Kesh Kesh Coffee Roasters & Cafe

4.5

Based on 949 reviews

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11:32 20 Mar 25

Very friendly staffs 👍 nice food nice atmosphere. Good place for relaxing and chatting with friends.

Tourist from Malaysia 🇲🇾

Abdirahman Mohamed

15:53 30 Jan 25

Great coffee shop with a great for working and chilling

13:33 27 Jan 25

A chilled place to enjoy a cup of coffee

09:32 14 Jan 25

Fantastic coffee shop with great decor and friendly staff. They roast their coffee in-house and it is phenomenal. Highly recommend!

11:02 08 Dec 24

I can’t recommend this highly enough!!
Probably the best customer service you could ask for. Unfortunately it’s my last day in Nairobi, otherwise It’d have been my favourite go to cafe.
The coffee was nicely done, Daniel the owner was such an amazing person , very respectful and welcoming.
Can’t wait to be back here again.!

Bohdan Domanskyi

21:27 17 Nov 24

A nice cafe with a pleasant atmosphere. There is a lot of greenery around on the second floor. Delicious coffee and food. Friendly employees.

01:54 18 Oct 24

A special hidden coffee experience. Roast their own beans on site. One of my favourites.

12:04 07 Sep 24

Cafe latte is really delicious. Everyone is smiling and you can relax in a very nice atmosphere.
Recommended when you want to chill!
WiFi is also fast.

10:44 31 Aug 24

Also true food and coffee from Eritrea. Top!

16:52 26 Aug 24

The place has beautiful morning ambience.

20:24 24 Aug 24

I had an extremely disappointing experience at this restaurant that I feel compelled to share. My party and I were abruptly asked to leave by the owner before we had finished our meal. We were told we had only two minutes to finish because live Somali music was about to start. Despite our repeated insistence, the owner refused to provide us with the bill, loudly and rudely demanding that we leave immediately. This public outburst was both embarrassing and humiliating.

The food was served cold and took an excessive amount of time to arrive. The service staff was apologetic and visibly embarrassed, which only added to the discomfort. We did eventually pay for the food, though we hadn’t finished it. The owner’s behavior and the poor quality of the meal made this experience a clear letdown and a poor reflection on the restaurant. I have no intention of returning.

15:01 24 Aug 24

Amazing Samosas!

13:13 11 Aug 24

Excellent coffee and great vibe. It’s in an alleyway that is slightly hidden but worth the visit.

16:32 10 Aug 24

Lovely place! The avocado wrap was delicious, the atmosphere is very nice and the coffee was amazing!

12:44 05 Aug 24

I could not recommend this place ENOUGH. The atmosphere is lovely for working during the day, as the music isn’t too loud and there are plenty of charging ports plus strong wifi. It has very cute decor and the staff are so wonderful and friendly. I accidentally spilled my coffee and they gave me another cup free of extra charge. The latte (300 ksh) was amazing, and I also ordered the zignie derho (1,200) which was delicious and very filling!

I will definitely be coming back again 🙂

19:32 15 Jul 24

One of the best coffee shops in Nairobi. I’ve been to a lot of coffee shops in Kilimani and nothing beats this place. The service is great, the coffee is the best in town and Aesthetically pleasing.

11:22 25 Jun 24

A laid back cafe / coffee shop with a variety of drinks, snacks and food. I really like their green smoothie with avocado. This cafe has WiFi and is a great place to work remote for a couple hours.

14:46 07 Jun 24

I’ve enjoyed most of my weekends in this cafe and I can confirm that it’s 100% the perfect place to spend time with family and friends!!! Definitely worth it.

10:01 03 Jun 24

Generally warming

09:16 03 Jun 24

I had breakfast here a couple of times Now I am a big fan of latte ☕ i tried coffee other places but the latte here 10/10 no doubt over all great food, great service & amazing atmosphere.

10:12 02 Jun 24

This place is a little heaven, nice food, coffee, beautiful decorations with a lot of plants and most of all very kind services. Recommend the hebasha coffee and the shiro/tibs

Alexis Bertossi

12:13 24 May 24

The restaurant is beautiful, great atmosphere and very family friendly. We enjoyed our brunch with local music and we really loved the place! 100% recommend!

10:19 19 May 24

Chanced upon Kesh Kesh on Instagram and wanted to check it out because it looked beautiful - and it did not disappoint! The space is airy and high ceilinged and decorated with plants - with not too many people so it was perfect for a coffee and work

We ordered the meat and vegetable mix for 2 and it was generous enough for 4 people! Prices are extremely fair and I dare say more affordable than some other establishment for the portion sizes. Loved the shiro and lentils especially.

Amazing Ethiopian coffee (and popcorn) too - would be back to enjoy Kesh Kesh once again! Thank you for the amazing and warm service ❤️

Anthea Hartzenberg

08:02 04 May 24

Great service. A tucked away gem of a place.

14:58 17 Apr 24

Nice cute little place though the price for Orange juice at Kshs 600 is a bit on a higher side. I never drunk such an expensive orange juice before. Still curious of what else was included in this juice other than oranges and water.

09:11 08 Apr 24

This is such a lovely space!

Food was great. I didn’t think I’d enjoy the shiro, spinach and salad as much as did. The meat had a taste I wasn’t used to though.

Service: The waiters were polite and put extra effort to make sure we were comfy.

Ambience: I don’t know what about it makes it feels relaxing. It feels like you’re sitting at a restaurant in a leafy suburb in Karen until you exit the gate and realise you’re back in the busy city.

15:01 10 Mar 24

Excellent place for Coffee. The atmosphere is very peaceful and beautiful. The service was great. And they do a great job with their Coffee.

08:52 23 Feb 24

They have a great coffee and very friendly service. I recommend visiting them 🙂

20:25 19 Feb 24

A peaceful place

Richard Williams

05:46 12 Feb 24

Best coffee in Nairobi. End of debate. Helpful staff and a nice atmosphere.

09:59 06 Feb 24

Had latte, avocado eggs and Ethiopian beef. The service was very slow, waited more than 45 mins for food. Then they got the order wrong.

The pancake was very sour and toast was soggy. Would not recommend. Very expensive for what it is.

09:39 03 Feb 24

Back again!
My review from last time remains unchanged. Excellent!
Outstanding place for breakfast. Is in a secure area and very safe.
The coffee is very very good. The food is absolutely delicious. Service is very fast, friendly and attentive.

15:30 02 Feb 24

Very cute cafe in a quiet back yard. The food is very nice and the coffee great. Friendly service to top it all off.

03:34 19 Jan 24

I got coffee beans a little before they closed, the baristas were very friendly and answered my questions.

14:36 15 Jan 24

Some of the best coffee beans in town

10:03 13 Jan 24

My favorite place in nairobi for a double latte and a rolex while working on the laptop. Good WiFi. Tight parking lot.

14:33 17 Dec 23

Good breakfast with lots of outlets and great staff. Indoor and outdoor seating, with two floors.

Theo Anastopoulo

11:41 09 Dec 23

Simply the best coffee house in Nairobi. The owner wears traditional Eritrean garb as she brews the jebena coffee in-front of your table - it’s even served with incense. The coffee variety is exceptional, and the traditional Eritrean food is also not to be missed.

12:28 18 Nov 23

Don't waste your time and money going there. The prices increased but the portions got smaller. The food comes still half frozen and the staff don't care about it, they take it back to the kitchen and bring it back to the table still frozen, my friend got sick for days because of that. The staff isn't professional or friendly.

03:16 03 Nov 23

I had a great experience at an early breakfast meeting. They were open by 7 am and their service was fast and friendly. The food was fresh and delicious. I highly recommend the place👌🏾

Kristine Galvin

14:49 29 Oct 23

We had the British breakfast and a I afogato.

13:16 29 Oct 23

Great Coffee place to visit in a cozy backyard. They have a variety of very tasty coffee, traditional as well as modern. Definitely worth a visit.

11:14 15 Oct 23

Good neighborhood to

Lola Experience

11:09 11 Oct 23

The hospitality was amazing 😊😊

17:13 09 Oct 23

Coffee shop

10:32 04 Oct 23

The Coffee🙆🏿‍♂️🙆🏿‍♂️🙆🏿‍♂️
The Ambiance 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

13:25 02 Oct 23

Come to this small café in Nairobi to try a real roaster's coffee! You can even get bags to take home. In addition, the place offers a wide choice of dishes and possibilities for brunch in particular. I recommend it !

10:06 02 Oct 23

Nice traditional coffee

06:13 26 Sep 23

Good coffee

Waweru JOHNSTONE

20:45 21 Sep 23

Offers the best

07:30 19 Sep 23

Beautiful Ethiopian food

12:48 17 Sep 23

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Kileleshwa. Delightful, relaxing and welcoming vibe. Superb single estate coffee from Kenya and several other East African countries, roasted on site. Delicious Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine. Great place to hang out and enjoy for a couple of hours.

09:45 09 Sep 23

Hands down, the best coffee experience in Nairobi

04:14 05 Sep 23

My Sunday dating, Had one of my list of visits before , I ordered smoothies and tibsi keyhi,it was tastefully and flavoured foods they have excellent service all my request met and they did it with smile

08:23 21 Aug 23

Nice and strong coffee, nice Kesh breakfast

15:24 14 Aug 23

My go to in Nairobi! They even do flat whites. Great staff and great coffee.

09:11 14 Aug 23

WILL NOT RECOMMEND - Came with my family following the strong reviews. Very disappointed and would not return.

Pro: nice decor and environment

Cons: see below.
We were a group of four. We ordered: A pasta arrabbiata, full English breakfast, meat samosa, Jebena coffee, flat white, dawa w honey. The service was very slow, albeit being the only sit in customer at the time. Food and drinks came at the same time, so we were left without a drink for a long while.

Food: the pasta was extremely spicy! You will find pieces of green bird eye chilli in the arrabbiata (which is a very unusual thing to find). I had one bite and my partner brought it to the staff’s attention. I indicated that I do not want any more/other food and the food was taken away. The full English breakfast was equally poor - it had no flavour at all - we had two bites, and the rest was left untouched.

We had asked for a shot of milk as well to serve with the black coffee. To my surprise, this shot of milk, is charged at 100 Ksh.

Our total bill was Ksh 3600 - charged at full price, and nope, no one came to discuss the experiences, the meal, why was it not finished, what can be done.

We paid and can’t leave quick enough.

06:29 13 Aug 23

Coffee: 9/10 😎 the best Macchiato in Nairobi so far
Staff friendliness: 8:10

The above was an old review of Kesh Kesh at their old location. Now? Nice space, coffee ok, but food eish. Service is also so-so.

Evans Nyangweso

20:47 07 Aug 23

Nice place

13:55 07 Aug 23

🌷☕️✨

Ravi Chhaniyara

13:10 07 Aug 23

Eritrean coffee house ,nice little place, wonderful coffee

Cheyenne C. Braganza

08:20 25 Jul 23

Nice place and good service and great coffee. However, there was only one vegan breakfast option but it was just okay, would love to see a vegan protein or side other than just zucchini and eggplant mix served with bread.

16:33 11 Jun 23

Excellent place , good for unwinding over an Ethiopian coffee with light snacks and bitting.
Only issue I saw was that the chef was handling food with bare hands and no cap . Did not eat my chicken salad completely after what I saw. Yucks 🤮

Check their kitchen before you order the food. Coffee is fine though. I enjoyed the rest ...

17:20 12 Apr 23

We enjoyed the place, the food, the coffee, the music and the wonderful service of the kind people. Very recommended!

Hayley Combaluzier

15:59 06 Apr 23

Great restaurant/cafe. Clean, spacious, friendly staff and delicious Eritrean food & coffee! Came here to work for the day and the wifi was great + plenty of outlets.

11:40 26 Feb 23

ABSOLUTE WORST Business in Nairobi

I called to pick up some coffee Beans – I selected a 1 kg bag that was clearly marked 1 Kg and paid for it. I was then told it was only 800g – Okay whatever.

I was then told that I could not have one off the shelf but they would get it. A couple of minutes later, I was told that it would be 15 minutes.

I was running late, so I said that I could not wait and could I please have my money back. The staff just ignored me. I asked again and again – politely at first. Not one of the staff did anything – they did not even have the courtesy to answer me. I had to ask or demand my money 9 times!

They kept me waiting until they brought the coffee – by this time I was very angry as I have never been so badly treated by so many staff members in my life.

I insisted that I get my money back and will never go back. If they cannot even label their coffee the right weight and if that is how they treat customers, I would not be risk to eat or drink there.

07:18 02 Dec 22

Visited yesterday 1/11/22. Ordered a double latte and a hot chocolate. I specified that the latte should be very hot. It was lukewarm at best. We paid and left only to find that someone had parked behind us and we couldn't leave. The Askaris informed us that the owner of that car was at Kesh Kesh. A female staff member in a traditional Eritrean outfit was adamant that he wasn't there. She kept passing notes to the Askaris which was highly suspicious. Long story short, we missed a very important meeting because the owner of the car showed up 40 minutes later. He was indeed at Kesh Kesh apparently meeting with the owner or manager. He asked why he wasn't called earlier since they all knew where he was. That whole experience left a really bad taste in out mouths and we have no intention of ever returning and neither would we recommend it.

11:17 24 Oct 22

Their cappuccinos are something close to perfect. The food is nice, too. I come 30 minutes early for lunch meetings to have some alone time with the latte art and crema. Truly world class.

13:49 01 May 22

Amazing coffee. Food is pretty good. Environment is very relaxing they have free wifi and many outlets if you want to do some work.

08:33 24 Mar 22

Kesh Kesh is wonderful for a brunch. The environment is chill and the menu lives up to the hype. If you wanna try Eritrean cuisines, check it out.

17:00 23 Feb 22

This place is amazing! Light and airy ambiance, friendly staff with good service, and amazing food!! I had the shiro (best while hot) and immediately texted my friend to ask her to come with me sometime to try it. I had a demoralizing day before coming here but left feeling better. Will be back to try their coffee!

Update: they have moved locations and the new ambience is lovely while the staff and Eritrean food remains just as wonderful. Check out their house-roasted coffee beans too. Adding some photos of the new place

15:21 18 Dec 21

EXCELLENT place, great service, FANTASTIC coffee, delicious tasty food. 10/10. Have already been coming back. Also so many lovely touches that make this place a gem. Eg the Ethiopian coffee comes with popcorn and incense - made my day. Beautiful cozy yet fresh ambiance.

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