What should I order at Coffee Union Cafe?
Coffee Union Cafe
Coffee (including cappuccino, honey cappuccino, filter coffee, iced coffee, and standard coffee)
Coffee is the standout item with multiple mentions praising its exceptional quality, fresh roasting on-site, aromatic flavor, and variety of preparations such as cappuccino, honey cappuccino, filter coffee, and iced coffee. Visitors consistently highlight the freshly roasted beans, reasonable prices, and the ability to purchase beans to take home, making it the most recommended item.
Chicken Shawarma
Chicken shawarma is recommended by several reviewers who found it nicely done and satisfying. It is mentioned as a good lunch option that 'hits the spot,' reflecting positive impressions of the flavor and preparation.
Pizza
Pizza receives multiple positive mentions for being tasty and a great food choice to enjoy while relaxing at the cafe. It is recommended alongside coffee and praised for consistent quality.
Greek Salad
Greek salad is noted for having a delicious dressing and being a good menu option, though it has fewer mentions than the coffee and main dishes.
Tuna Sandwich
The tuna sandwich is identified as a favorite by at least one reviewer, though the overall food quality is described as mediocre but acceptable.
Cake/Desserts
Cakes and desserts are mentioned positively as tasty accompaniments to coffee, although some note the desserts can be overly sweet.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
About Coffee Union Cafe
Coffee Union Cafe is a cafe and breakfast restaurant in Lindi Street, Tanzania. It serves coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, and catering, with options including vegan and vegetarian dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the coffee, especially Kilimanjaro coffee and house-roasted coffee, along with pizza, cakes, and cheesecake. They also note the cozy historic setting, outdoor seating, and calm atmosphere.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Happy hour food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Coffee Union Cafe known for?
It is best known for its coffee, especially Kilimanjaro coffee, honey cappuccino, and beans roasted in-house. Reviewers also repeatedly mention pizza and cakes, so the cafe is a strong stop for coffee plus a sweet or savory bite.
What dishes are most recommended at Coffee Union Cafe?
Reviewers most often highlight pizza, chicken shawarma, tuna sandwich, Greek salad, and cakes or cheesecake. The coffee drinks get just as much praise, especially the iced Kilimanjaro coffee and cappuccino.
Is Coffee Union Cafe good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is TZS 10–40K, which matches reviews that describe the coffee shop as friendly-priced for beans and a worthwhile stop in town. People mention that the coffee is exceptional and the food is solid, so the value is strongest if you come for coffee, pizza, or dessert rather than a large meal.
What should I know before visiting Coffee Union Cafe?
It accepts reservations and the data says brunch, lunch, and dinner reservations are recommended because there is usually a wait. If you want a quieter visit, reviewers describe the space as calm and not busy at some times, while the terrace and corner location in the town center are popular for sitting outside.
Is parking available at Coffee Union Cafe?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Coffee Union Cafe have vegetarian options?
Yes, Coffee Union Cafe offers vegan options.
Is Coffee Union Cafe kid-friendly?
Yes, Coffee Union Cafe is good for kids.
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