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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.

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  1. Connect Coffee Roasters

    Café, Prof David Wasawo Drive

    POWER, Recommended ×4

    , work score 100
    23 mbps down, plugs at almost every seat
    r/digitalnomadMarch 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Connect Coffee Roasters

  2. The Good Grain

    Café, AK119 Wayaki Way

    Recommended ×2

    , work score 100
    63 mbps — fastest i found in the city • scout your seat first (power outlets limited) • quiet, focused environment
    r/digitalnomadMarch 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for The Good Grain

  3. Nairobi Street Kitchen

    Café, Mpaka Road

    WI-FI, Reddit recommended

    , work score 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

    Hours, amenities and photos for Nairobi Street Kitchen

Our picks

Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. Lava Latte

    Café, State House Road

    WI-FI, POWER, Recommended ×2

    , work score 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

    Hours, amenities and photos for Lava Latte

  2. Shamba Cafe & Shop

    Café, Loresho Ridge

    Press recommended

    , work score 100
    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

    Hours, amenities and photos for Shamba Cafe & Shop

  3. Sacred Mill Coffee Roasters

    Café, Mwanzi Road

    Blog recommended

    , work score 95
    Everyone’s got their laptops out, you’ll fit right in.
    Location VariesFebruary 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Sacred Mill Coffee Roasters

  4. Wasp & Sprout

    Café, Loresho Ridge

    Recommended ×2

    , work score 88
    A hip handmade furniture showroom and local artisan shop meet a cozy cafe in the residential Loresho neighborhood.
    Nomad Neighborhoods

    Hours, amenities and photos for Wasp & Sprout

  5. Unseen Nairobi

    Café, Wood Avenue

    Blog recommended

    , work score 80
    A good spot if you want your workday to feel slightly more interesting than usual.
    Location VariesFebruary 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Unseen Nairobi

  6. Sierra Brasserie

    Café, Yaya Centre

    Blog recommended

    , work score 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

    Hours, amenities and photos for Sierra Brasserie

  7. Cafe Kaya

    Café, Waiyaki Way

    Press recommended

    , work score 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

    Hours, amenities and photos for Cafe Kaya

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.