Living in Addis
Cafes in Addis Ababa
Coffee houses, bakeries and places to work, by area.
10 cafes
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Bilo's Pastry
Lancha, Sarbet, Bole, Arat Kilo
Pastry shop and cafe chain with twelve branches across Addis Ababa
Pastry, Bakery, Coffee
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Birra's Brew
Gotera
Speciality coffee shop on Ethio China Street near Gotera
Coffee, Desserts
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Dukamo Coffee
Bole
Speciality Ethiopian coffee shop in Mafi City Mall, Bole
Coffee, Breakfast, Burgers
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Galani Coffee
Gerji, Lebu, Piassa, Entoto
Speciality coffee cafe and training centre at Jackross, with five branches
Coffee, Breakfast, Brunch
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Golden Coffee
Bole
Cafe in Bole where people meet and work on laptops
Coffee, Breakfast
Cafe
La Vie En Rose Addis
Summit, Bole Bulbula, Bole
Cafe and restaurant with branches in Summit, Bole Bulbula and Bole Rwanda
Coffee, Pastry, International
Cafe
Sarania Cafe and Bakery
Summit
Cafe and bakery in Summit, open daily from 6:00
Bakery, Coffee, Breakfast
Cafe
Tomoca Coffee
Piassa, Bole, Kazanchis, Sarbet
Coffee roaster and cafe chain from Piassa, in business since 1953
Coffee
Cafe
Tryst Addis
Kazanchis
Coffeehouse, bar and lounge in Kazanchis, open until 1:00
Coffee, Burgers, Bar
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YeGesha Specialty Cafe and Roastery
Bole
Speciality cafe on Rwanda Street in Bole that brews Gesha coffee from its own estate
Coffee, Breakfast, Crepes
About cafes in Addis Ababa
Coffee is part of daily life in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia is the home of Arabica coffee, and most people drink it several times a day: a quick macchiato on the way to work, a buna with friends in the afternoon, and the coffee ceremony at home on a weekend.
The city has old coffee houses that roast their own beans, modern cafes with wifi and long tables, and bakeries with cakes and fresh bread. Many cafes open early, from about 7:00, and close in the evening. Bole and Kazanchis have the most, but every neighbourhood has a few.
If you work from a cafe, check the wifi and the power sockets, and ask if the cafe has a generator for power cuts. Busy cafes may ask you not to stay long at lunch time. Many cafes also sell their own coffee beans to take home.
Each profile shows the area, the hours and what the cafe serves. Use the filters to find one near your home or office.
Frequently asked questions
Which cafes in Addis Ababa are good for working?
Pick Working in the Good for filter. It shows cafes with wifi and space to sit for a while. Ask the cafe about power sockets and a generator, because power cuts still happen in many areas.
What is a macchiato in Ethiopia?
An Ethiopian macchiato is espresso with steamed milk, served in a small glass. It has more milk than an Italian macchiato. It is the most common cafe order in Addis Ababa.
Can I buy Ethiopian coffee beans at a cafe?
Many cafes that roast their own coffee sell beans and ground coffee to take home. Ask for the region the beans come from, such as Yirgacheffe, Sidama or Harar, and how fresh the roast is.
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