The best cafés to work from in Nairobi, according to Reddit
The 3 cafés to work from in Nairobi that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Connect Coffee Roasters, The Good Grain and Nairobi Street Kitchen. 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.


Connect Coffee Roasters
Café, Prof David Wasawo Drive
POWER, Recommended ×4
, work score 10023 mbps down, plugs at almost every seat
r/digitalnomadMarch 2026 
The Good Grain
Café, AK119 Wayaki Way
Recommended ×2
, work score 10063 mbps — fastest i found in the city • scout your seat first (power outlets limited) • quiet, focused environment
r/digitalnomadMarch 2026 
Nairobi Street Kitchen
Café, Mpaka Road
WI-FI, Reddit recommended
, work score 100Nairobi 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
Our picks
Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

Lava Latte
Café, State House Road
WI-FI, POWER, Recommended ×2
, work score 100Lava 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 
Shamba Cafe & Shop
Café, Loresho Ridge
Press recommended
, work score 100Shamba 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 
Sacred Mill Coffee Roasters
Café, Mwanzi Road
Blog recommended
, work score 95Everyone’s got their laptops out, you’ll fit right in.
Location VariesFebruary 2026 
Wasp & Sprout
Café, Loresho Ridge
Recommended ×2
, work score 88A hip handmade furniture showroom and local artisan shop meet a cozy cafe in the residential Loresho neighborhood.
Nomad Neighborhoods 
Unseen Nairobi
Café, Wood Avenue
Blog recommended
, work score 80A good spot if you want your workday to feel slightly more interesting than usual.
Location VariesFebruary 2026 
Sierra Brasserie
Café, Yaya Centre
Blog recommended
, work score 80The 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 
Cafe Kaya
Café, Waiyaki Way
Press recommended
, work score 80Its 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
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