Coffee & cafés in Lusaka
Lusaka has 53 listed coffee shops and cafés, from quick espresso stops to slow weekend brunches. Most popular: Pastries (1). The coffee scene spans 34 Coffee Shops, 19 Cafes & Coffee Shops. Dietary options are covered too: Vegan cafés (13), Vegetarian cafés (13), Halal cafés (4). 3 landmarks and neighbourhoods have their own nearby-coffee guides.
Coffee scorecard
| Metric | Lusaka |
|---|---|
| Flagged as specialty in our listings | 15% of 53 venues |
| Not part of a chain we track | 96% of 53 venues |
| Median rating | 4.3 across 17 venues with 25+ ratings |
| Open late (closing 22:00 or later) | 23% of 40 venues with listed hours |
| Open on Sundays | 70% of 40 venues with Sunday hours listed |
| Open all 7 days | 70% of 40 venues with listed hours |
Computed from the cafés listed on WorldCafeMap; not a census of every café. Figures describe the cafés listed for Lusaka on WorldCafeMap, not every café in the city.
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Lusaka coffee — FAQs
How many coffee shops are there in Lusaka?
There are 53 coffee shops, cafés and roasteries listed in Lusaka on WorldCafeMap, with addresses, opening hours, photos and ratings.
Where is the best coffee in Lusaka?
Top-rated coffee shops in Lusaka include Meraki Cafe, The Mocha Puddle Bakery & Café, Cookies & Coffee. See our ranked list of the best coffee shops in Lusaka.
Are there coffee shops with outdoor seating in Lusaka?
16 venues in Lusaka have outdoor seating, terraces or gardens.