The best places to work in Nairobi, according to Reddit
The 5 cafés and workspaces in Nairobi that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Nairobi Garage - Karen, Nairobi Garage - Westlands and Connect Coffee Roasters. The 5 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.
Named in 2 Reddit threads.
Nairobi garage is really 24/7. If u can have your employer expense the membership it’s around 100 usd/mo for club space membership, 4x/wk you can stay as long as you want at any nairobi garage branch. Free coffee m-f from morning to 4pm and kitchen to reheat meals.
r/nairobitechiesMarch 2026 Nairobi garage is really 24/7. If u can have your employer expense the membership it’s around 100 usd/mo for club space membership, 4x/wk you can stay as long as you want at any nairobi garage branch. Free coffee m-f from morning to 4pm and kitchen to reheat meals.
r/nairobitechiesMarch 2026 23 mbps down, plugs at almost every seat
r/digitalnomadMarch 2026 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
Our picks
Reddit named 5. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
Expect chic, design-led offices with beautiful art-filled interiors that maximize the views, whether that’s the Ngong Hills or highrise buildings in the city.
Nomad Neighborhoods 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 The aesthetics and sense of space at Ikigai are definitely worth mentioning. Who wouldn’t want to work in a beautiful garden-like environment?
Digital Nomads in AfricaApril 2020 Hours, amenities and photos for Ikigai Coworking Space, Nairobi Kenya
Expect chic, design-led offices with beautiful art-filled interiors that maximize the views, whether that’s the Ngong Hills or highrise buildings in the city.
Nomad Neighborhoods The aesthetics and sense of space at Ikigai are definitely worth mentioning. Who wouldn’t want to work in a beautiful garden-like environment?
Digital Nomads in AfricaApril 2020
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