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 The Good Grain.
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.

23 mbps down, plugs at almost every seat
r/digitalnomadMarch 2026 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 63 mbps — fastest i found in the city • scout your seat first (power outlets limited) • quiet, focused environment
r/digitalnomadMarch 2026 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 Shamba Café: Whether you sit outside in their lush green outdoors or you sit inside the barn-like structured restaurant, Shamba Cafe’s location in Loresho will provide you with a calm environment to kick those items off your to-do list.
Business Daily AfricaNovember 2021 Everyone’s got their laptops out, you’ll fit right in.
Location VariesFebruary 2026 A hip handmade furniture showroom and local artisan shop meet a cozy cafe in the residential Loresho neighborhood.
Nomad Neighborhoods A good spot if you want your workday to feel slightly more interesting than usual.
Location VariesFebruary 2026 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 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
