The best cafés to work from in Nairobi
The 10 coffee shops in Nairobi that are best for working on a laptop, led by Connect Coffee Roasters, Lava Latte and Nairobi Street Kitchen.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
01Connect Coffee Roasters
caféProf David Wasawo Drive, Kileleshwa locationPowerWork 100
23 mbps down, plugs at almost every seat
r/digitalnomadMarch 2026 02Lava Latte
caféState House Road, Kilimani wardWi‑FiPowerWork 100
Lava Latte is a hidden gem in Nairobi that offers a strong sense of community for remote workers. Known for its charming and cute design, this café is more than just a workspace.
OkayAfricaJuly 2024 03Nairobi Street Kitchen
caféMpaka RoadWi‑FiWork 100
Nairobi Street kitchen in Westlands was pretty good to work from. Other people working on laptops, decent food and coffee. Big space so even when they get busy, you’re not taking space other customers would use.
r/digitalnomadMarch 2026 04Wasp & Sprout
caféLoresho Ridge, Kitisuru wardWork 80
A hip handmade furniture showroom and local artisan shop meet a cozy cafe in the residential Loresho neighborhood.
Nomad Neighborhoods 05Sierra Brasserie
caféYaya Centre,69671 - 00400, Argwings Kodhek RoadWork 80
The food is good, the atmosphere is relaxed, and it works for pretty much anything ... Also a solid option if you’re working remotely or meeting friends and don’t want the place itself to be the main event.
Location VariesFebruary 2026 06Cafe Kaya
caféWaiyaki Way, Kileleshwa locationWork 80
Its Westlands location is next to Cafe Kaya, which serves delicious meals and a lively happy hour. Both the co-working space and the restaurant have the same owner and offer great spaces to work, eat and play.
OkayAfricaJuly 2024 10Artcaffé Britam Tower
caféHospital RoadWork 52
