Coffee & cafés in Kigali
Kigali has 117 listed coffee shops and cafés, from quick espresso stops to slow weekend brunches. Most popular: Sandwiches (3), Brunch (1), Tea (1). The coffee scene spans 87 Coffee Shops, 28 Cafes & Coffee Shops. Dietary options are covered too: Vegetarian cafés (5), Vegan cafés (1). 11 landmarks and neighbourhoods have their own nearby-coffee guides.
Kigali is a city in Rwanda with a population of 1,132,686. There are 133 total venues, of which 3 are specialty-coffee venues. Independent establishments account for about 95% of the market. The most common serves are sandwiches, tea, and brunch.
Coffee scorecard
| Metric | Kigali |
|---|---|
| Flagged as specialty in our listings | 5.1% of 117 venues |
| Not part of a chain we track | 100% of 117 venues |
| Median rating | 4.5 across 35 venues with 25+ ratings |
Computed from the cafés listed on WorldCafeMap; not a census of every café. Figures describe the cafés listed for Kigali on WorldCafeMap, not every café in the city.
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Kigali coffee — FAQs
How many coffee shops are there in Kigali?
There are 117 coffee shops, cafés and roasteries listed in Kigali on WorldCafeMap, with addresses, opening hours, photos and ratings.
Where is the best coffee in Kigali?
Top-rated coffee shops in Kigali include Question Coffee Gishushu, Golden Coffee Roastery, Question Coffee Kiyovu. See our ranked list of the best coffee shops in Kigali.
Are there coffee shops with outdoor seating in Kigali?
9 venues in Kigali have outdoor seating, terraces or gardens.