The best places to work in Nairobi, according to Reddit
The 3 cafés and workspaces in Nairobi that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Connect Coffee Roasters, Nairobi Street Kitchen and KOFISI Riverside. The 7 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.
Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. 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 02Nairobi 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 03KOFISI Riverside
coworking space104 Riverside DriveWork 100
KOFISI is one of them with superb design and setup but you might find them pricy.
r/nairobitechiesAugust 2026
Our picks
Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
04Lava 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 06Ikigai - Lavington
coworking space90 James Gichuru RoadWi‑FiWork 92
07KICD Library
libraryUtalii Lane, Starehe locationWork 82
08Wasp & 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 09Sierra 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 10Cafe 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
Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.