The guide’s ranking · Nairobi

Best Mandazi
in Nairobi

1. **Swahili Plate** — CBD / Sarit Centre - Address: Muindi Mbingu Street, Nairobi CBD - Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Swahili+Plate+Nairobi - Price: $$ - Best Time: 10:00 (Breakfast). - Access: Easy — Modern cafe. - How To Get There Easily: Near City Market. - Go If Visiting: City Market (same-area, after-poi) - Also Famous For: Mahamri (sweeter version with coconut). - Description: The best place for a clean, authentic Swahili breakfast. Their mandazis are always light, fluffy, and have a perfect hint of cardamom.

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1. **Swahili Plate** — CBD / Sarit Centre - Address: Muindi Mbingu Street, Nairobi CBD - Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Swahili+Plate+Nairobi - Price: $$ - Best Time: 10:00 (Breakfast). - Access: Easy — Modern cafe. - How To Get There Easily: Near City Market. - Go If Visiting: City Market (same-area, after-poi) - Also Famous For: Mahamri (sweeter version with coconut). - Description: The best place for a clean, authentic Swahili breakfast. Their mandazis are always light, fluffy, and have a perfect hint of cardamom.

Ranked Mandazi stops in Nairobi

Swahili Plate

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Queue: Modern mall.

Go: 13:00.

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Malindi Dishes

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Queue: Downtown legend.

Go: 13:00.

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Gibson's Coffee House

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Queue: Downtown cafe.

Go: 13:00.

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Al-Yusra Restaurant

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Queue: Massive portions.

Go: 12:30.

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Mianzi Swahili Restaurant

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Queue: Residential/Commercial area.

Go: 10:00.

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Java House

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Queue: Ubiquitous chain.

Go: 12:30.

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Artcaffé

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Queue: Modern bakery/cafe.

Go: 10:30.

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CJ's Coffee House

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Queue: Modern cafe.

Go: 13:00.

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Under the Swahili Tree

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Queue: Garden restaurant.

Go: 10:00 (Weekend Brunch).

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The Talisman

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Queue: Award-winning.

Go: 11:00.

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Wasp & Sprout

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Queue: Artistic cafe.

Go: 09:30.

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The River Café

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Queue: Inside forest.

Go: 10:00.

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The Arbor

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Queue: Garden setting.

Go: 11:00 (Weekend).

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Shamba Café

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Queue: Farm setting.

Go: 10:30 (Weekend).

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Cafe AMKA

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Queue: Cozy atmosphere.

Go: 09:00.

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Kesh Kesh Coffee Roasters

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Queue: Modern mall.

Go: 16:00.

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Boho Eatery

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Queue: Rustic garden.

Go: 10:30.

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Amani Kenya Garden Cafe

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Queue: Peaceful garden.

Go: 10:00.

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Thorn Tree Café

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Queue: Historic landmark.

Go: 09:00.

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Honey & Dough

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Queue: Trendy decor.

Go: 10:30.

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