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Café Javas

4.5 (3472 reviews)
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Chicken Pizza

Mentioned as the all-time favorite and go-to dish by a reviewer who praised its quality and consistency, making it a standout item.

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Loaded Cheese Fries with Minced Meat

Specifically highlighted for its delicious combination, indicating it as a popular and enjoyable option.

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Chocolate Fudge Cake

Recommended for its delightful taste, noted by a reviewer who also praised the shakes, marking it as a must-try dessert.

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Chicken Benedict

Recommended for breakfast with a positive mention of both taste and service, suggesting it as a satisfying morning meal choice.

Location details

56b Jinja Road, Kampala, UG

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Hours

Monday 6:30 AM to 11 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM to 11 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM to 11 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM to 11 PM
Friday 6:30 AM to 12 AM
Saturday 6:30 AM to 12 AM
Sunday 6:30 AM to 11 PM

About Café Javas

Café Javas is a cafe and restaurant in Kampala, Uganda, known for coffee, desserts, and a broad menu served for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch. Reviewers consistently praise the quick, friendly service, clean facilities, and large portions. The branch is described as having a casual, cozy, and quiet atmosphere with seating both indoors and outdoors. It is also noted as a place that can get crowded, especially at brunch and in the evenings.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • 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 drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

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
  • Paid parking lot
  • Usually plenty of parking

Frequently asked questions

What is Café Javas known for?

Café Javas is especially known for its coffee, including cafe mocha, along with generous portions and reliable service. Reviewers also frequently mention jerk chicken, chicken pizza, and loaded cheese fries as standout items, with the restaurant often praised for cleanliness and a welcoming staff.

What dishes are most recommended at Café Javas?

Reviewers most often recommend the chicken pizza, loaded cheese fries with minced meat, BBQ chicken burger, quesadillas, and chocolate fudge cake. Shakes and coffee, especially cafe mocha, are also highlighted as good picks for a meal or a break.

What is the atmosphere like at Café Javas?

The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and sometimes upscale, with plenty of seating inside and outside. It works well for groups, solo dining, and people working on a laptop, and reviewers note that some branches are especially calm and not too loud for conversation.

Is Café Javas good value for money?

Yes, many reviewers describe Café Javas as value for money, with solid portions and good food quality for the price range of UGX 40–60K. Comments repeatedly mention that the quantity, service, and overall experience feel worth the cost.

When is Café Javas busiest?

Reviewers say Sunday brunch and evenings can be very crowded, and the listing also notes that a wait is usual. If you want a quieter visit, going outside peak brunch and dinner hours is the safer choice.

Is parking available at Café Javas?

Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.

Does Café Javas have vegetarian options?

Yes, Café Javas offers vegan options.

Is Café Javas kid-friendly?

Yes, Café Javas is good for kids.

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