Drove by this place on a Saturday afternoon when the huge sign in front of the building caught our attention. Just as we needed a short coffee break from our travels, we could drive into the relatively big parking area next to the building. It...didn't seem very busy for that time of the week, but can't imagine having troubles parking there any other time. So don't worry about parking.
Some friendly faces welcomed us in and took our order. The menu didn't seem too big, but also doesn't differ too much from a 'regular' Starbucks. Let's see if the execution could then make a difference. The iced coffees we ordered were perfect (see added picture). Wouldn't have it any other way. Drinking them in a quiet and cosy garden was very pleasant as well. Can't go wrong with that.
What could have improved our experience? Think of the music or decoration. The name states: "Mombasa". Why pump top 40 music through the speakers when some 'African Sundowners' could give the place a bit more of its own identity. Also, the vibrating pager you get after you ordered really doesn't work for an 'African Coffee Experience'. I would even prefer to wait and see how they make my drinks than to sit outside and have to run back in to collect the drinks myself. With seemingly enough staff members around, just walk outside and provide a little more service. These simple things could make a substantial improvement to the experience.
All in all, one of the nicest coffee stops I recently made. Get rid of the pagers, tune in any African radio station and this can be a local keeper.More