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Passion & Thyme
Beef open sandwich
Mentioned multiple times as incredible, generous in portion, and a favorite open-faced sandwich option praised for freshness and quality.
Lasagna
Highly recommended for its excellent taste, with one review noting a dark baked option on request, and repeatedly praised as delicious and a highlight of the menu.
Panini
Frequently mentioned as tasty, with generous portions and a variety of options including vegetarian choices, making it a popular pick for multiple visits.
Salads / Build your own salads
Recommended due to freshness, generous portions, variety of ingredients, and excellent homemade dressings that multiple reviewers loved.
Chocolate brownie
Noted as a highly enjoyable dessert treat, with one review mentioning it as 'so good' and another praising the quality of sweets overall.
Coffee
Although some found it a bit bitter, it is generally regarded as the best coffee in the area with quality espresso and almond croissants also recommended alongside.
Chicken Pesto sandwich
Specifically praised as incredibly fresh and pleasing, standing out even for someone who normally doesn’t love sandwiches.
Mango tart
Recommended as an exquisite dessert with fresh fruit and delicate vanilla filling, described as a dream by one reviewer.
Quiche
Mentioned as excellent and part of the solid variety of vegetarian options available, appreciated for taste and quality.
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
About Passion & Thyme
Passion & Thyme is a restaurant and coffee shop in Nungwi, Zanzibar, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh food, generous portions, and the strong selection of salads, sandwiches, and baked items. The menu is especially noted for panini, lasagna, quiche, ciabatta, and build your own salads, and the place is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and romantic. It also offers coffee, tea, dessert, outdoor seating, and table service, with options for dine-in, takeout, delivery, and reservations.
Amenities & services
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked questions
What is Passion & Thyme known for?
It is especially known for fresh salads and build your own salad bowls, along with panini, beef lasagna, and open-faced sandwiches. Reviewers repeatedly mention the generous portions and fresh ingredients, with the salad bar and sandwich options standing out as the main draw.
What dishes are most recommended at Passion & Thyme?
Reviewers most often recommend the beef lasagna, panini, build your own salads, and the chicken pesto sandwich on baguette. Other specific favorites include the tartine, tuna sandwich, quiche, almond croissant, chocolate brownie, and mango tart.
What is the atmosphere like at Passion & Thyme?
The vibe is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and romantic, with nice decor, fans, and a relaxed feel. It seems to work well for solo dining, couples, groups, and families because reviewers mention repeated visits for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Is Passion & Thyme good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is TZS 20–40K, and reviewers say it is quite reasonable for the area. People also note the portions are very generous, so the salads, sandwiches, and juices feel filling for the price.
What should I know about visiting Passion & Thyme at peak times?
Reviewers say the restaurant serves food during breakfast time, which can be hard to find in Nungwi, and several people returned multiple times in the same trip because the menu stayed reliable. One review also mentioned occasional power outages on the island, so some items may not always be available, but the food quality still held up.
Is parking available at Passion & Thyme?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Passion & Thyme have vegetarian options?
Yes, Passion & Thyme offers vegan options.
Is the food at Passion & Thyme halal?
Yes, Passion & Thyme serves halal food.
Is Passion & Thyme kid-friendly?
Yes, Passion & Thyme is good for kids.
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