Cafe AMKA

***Location *** Was previously located in Westlands, but they moved to the CBD at the standard building. Current location is more accessible. ***Ambience*** It still has the gastro pub feel. The new location has quite a number of sections that look and feel a bit different from each other. There is also a huge contrast if you visit during the day and in the evenings. ***Service *** Service can be a hit or miss. First time here, I got really good service. Second time, it wasn't awful but also not great. If you identify someone who gives good consistent service, then ask for them if they are on duty and can take your order down. ***Menu*** Very simple menu without too many items. Some allergens are signalled out in each food item . They don't have too many junk food options either which is a relief and refreshing. You can eat through everything in their menu if you are a frequent customer and are adventurous with food. A good balance of both none alcoholic and alcoholic drinks as well as cold and hot drinks. ***Prices*** The prices are high for the portions. If you have a drink and a meal, you are looking at KES 1000-1800 depending on what you get just for one person. *** Personal Experience *** I have ordered their AMKA poke bowl, herbal infusions, and had their coffee. The bowl was tasty, colourful and well balanced in terms of food groups. It was served in a very artsy bowl. You cannot miss the details in their choice of utensils. The herbal infusions have been a miss for me. Either the tea has stayed too long, not been steeped long enough under the right temperatures or they put too little of it. I have found then bland. Their dawa is good. The coffee could be great. I have had both stellar service and not so great service. I find the loud music off putting. There is a DJ upstairs in the evenings and day time as well. I don't like loud music and I do enjoy silence so this could be a just me issue. I think the ground floor seating area is better. They do light warmers on a cold day. Some sections upstairs are smoking zones, so be sure to ask. I made the mistake of not asking and it wasn't a pleasant experience. The washrooms are clean, functional with all basic toiletries. ***Ideas*** This place is very ideal for events, dates and drinks. They have a wine cellar so maybe wine tasting could be a thing. I think a speed dating event would work here. The quieter side is the coffee space if you want to get some work done, but it has to be the most uncomfortable space ever. Benches and cushions... but why?? They do have karaoke on Thursdays. Never been, but I've had good things about it. I do wish people would start having daytime events and happenings. Maybe Sunday afternoon karaoke. ***Recommendation*** Other than parents with kids and the elderly, any other person can give this place a try. The prices might make it a one try experience, but if you can, why not.

The newest coffee spot in CBD! Jaw dropping ambience. They know coffee and tea, the best tea infusions in Nairobi. The food menu has good variety as well. Good chill spot. Grab a book, coffee and relax. Ideal for meetings , they have private rooms.

The service got 4 stars because it was a bit slow, which is not to diminish the quality of the service. The food and atmosphere was cozy, almost intimate and the music was great. I had one of their special teas and will certainly go back for more food. They should create some space for anyone who'd like to dance any day apart from Thursday, their karaoke night

Amazing atmosphere, aesthetics. Excellent food and drink selection. If you love coffee, highly recommend the aerobic cappuccino. I also recommend the specialty teas with Yerba Mate.