Zanzibar Coffee House

This quiet coffee house has a surprisingly large seating space across an interior and rooftop dining areas.
The staff are very friendly and helpful, even helping us get pointed in the right direction after stopping in for a bite.

The coffee selection is terrific if slightly expensive. The desserts are incredible and inexpensive for the portion size.

I can't recommend the coffee banana smoothie highly enough!

The rooftop cafe is exceptional. Fantastic savory crepes and truly the best coffee. Add the views and the breeze, no better place to stop by to cool down and have a bite.

In the heart of Stonetown, it’s oozing history and character. Rooms are decorated with locally made furniture, each unique. Full delicious breakfast included. Service is impeccable. Epic coffee selections. Wish we could have stayed longer!

I think we came here 3 times during our 36 hour stay in Zanzibar!

Always greeted with a smile by all the lovely staff. The ladies staffing the top floor especially are amazing! Climb up the narrow stairs and grab yourself a seat there with sweeping views and a breeze.

Excellent ice latte and ice tea.
We really liked the samosa and chutney.
WiFi can be a bit erratic though. Same for the credit card terminal which wouldn’t get the signal.. we ended up paying in cash.

Overall would recommend 👌

Great coffee shop! It seems that the best coffee and ice cream is the most popular drink here. I really enjoyed the cold brew too and was surprised to see it in Zanzibar.

Great location and pretty cool building with a rooftop floor.
I am no expert in coffee but really liked my cappuccino:)
The chocolate and coffee cake was not great, but good.
So IMHO overall a little overpriced, quite possibly as a premium for the location/rooftop ;)

This place is a true gem in the heart of stone town. The long narrow stairs to the roof terrace are plenty, but part of the beauty, and in the end you get to sample great coffee, generous breakfast & panoramic views. A must visit.

The best Coffee House on the Zanzibar Island! I absolutely love this place for the taste of their coffee (wide variety of choices), delicious pastry, beautiful interior and most of all excellent service. Thank you so much Zanzibar Coffee House for brightening my mornings while I'm living in Zanzibar. Always a great experience visiting you!

Best espresso in Zanzibar. It’s really hard to find a good espresso in the island, but here at the Zanzibar Coffee House, they got it right. Very nice roof top seating area. The cakes and sweets are so good. The service was excellent and fast.

Charming 8 room B&B in Stone Town. The whole stay was wonderful. All the staff were so friendly and helpful. They set up tours, transfers and even booked me a day room in-house since I had an evening flight on my last day. The food was very good and fresh. The view up on the roof terrace was so pretty and peaceful. Each room is decorated so cute and it was very clean. Would definitely stay here again. It’s close to lots of shops and restaurants. Also, came with a welcome drink of your choice.

One of the highlights of our time in Tanzania. Amazing staff, delicious food and best coffee, beautiful rooms and special rooftop terrace. Great walkable location too in the middle of stone town.

Did not sleep, but great service and clean well decorated facilities. Great coffee and snacks.

Popped in for a drink, and instantly you can tell it's for the coffee lovers. Will return for food, but great first impression!

Really cool coffee shop with lots of little rooms/floors. Good view from the top. Great coffee and sandwiches.

I just had a coffee there, it was probably the most delicious cup of cappuccino I had in all Africa. Funny and very welcoming staff.

If you love coffee and you do not visit the rooftop and order a spice coffee you are doing yourself a disservice. The atmosphere is incredible, the coffee is unique. Writing the review as I'm drinking their coffee, could not wait.

Wonderful rooftop bar serving an excellent lunch. Friendly service and great coffee too.

Beautiful rooftop cafe in the heart of Stone Town. Really great coffee. The perfect place to relax with a book for an afternoon

Nice rooftop in a beautiful building/hotel for a stop to drink a coffee after shopping around. Probably it is a good alternative for sunset too.

You must visit this place because you will learn a lot. Have a Cup of coffee at the Rooftop. Lovely