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Hours
Sun
6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Mon
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tue
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Wed
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Thu
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fri
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Sat
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ratings and reviews
RATINGS
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PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $20.00
CUISINES
Cafe, European, Contemporary, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options
meals, features
Does this restaurant serve Romagna food?
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About
Cafejavas is a full-service, quick-casual, coffee-themed restaurant chain in Kampala Uganda. It provides the perfect refuge from a busy days shopping or a quick break from the office. It is where Kampala goes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and pastries. Menu items are specifically designed to meet the needs of just about everyone looking for a friendly informal dining experience. Great emphasis is put on customer service. The staff are highly skilled, trained and experienced in the hospitality industry. We commit to great food, great coffee, great service, an experience that will make you long for more.
PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $20.00
CUISINES
Cafe, European, Contemporary, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
1,319 reviews
Excellent
695
Very good
478
Average
118
Poor
9
Terrible
19
Bob Oganga
Kampala20 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Right from the time you enter the restaurant to having your order taken, the Cafe Javas waitresses and waiters are very warm and receptive (You get the home away from home feeling). The menu has packages for the kids and adults, breakfast and lunch and they- the meals are delicious and more than enough for what you pay for. Make your way or place for a delivery 😉
Written April 13, 2020
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Karen C
Belhaven311 contributions
Feb 2020 • friends
I met a friend in the cafe at Lugogo Mall, and took in a part of Kampala I hadn’t seen before. Young people dressed to the nines paying premium prices for creative coffee, tea and juice drinks, buzzing in conversations, crammed into a pleasant outdoor space screened by plants and cooled by water mist. Once you get a table they let you stay there forever. They have food too. Worth a visit.
Written February 13, 2020
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purplegreenpearls
Kampala42 contributions
Feb 2020 • solo
This is my second time to review this place. These have the best customer service in the restaurant industry in Uganda. The food is the same in all their outlets so you do not get different tastes. They are always having amazing offers on special food days. A good place for a quick fast food with great interiors. Highly recommend on a visit to kampala.
Written February 12, 2020
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Dr. Dee
2 contributions
Aug 2020 • family
So I’m a frequent client or cafe Javas and I’ve pretty much tasted everything on their menu. Today I was very disappointed in the Plantain. It was burnt, tasted like coal, and was aerated. Because I’m a frequent client, I called to notify them to try and do better next time. I was taken through the protocol and finally the branch manager gave me a call. To my surprise, he was unwilling to hear my complaint and defended the charcoal burnt plantain saying “ma’am that is our usual quality, next time when ordering please specify if you want medium, rare or well done gonja!” So the Kamwookya branch manager seems to think Gonja and Steak are cooked and ordered the same way... or perhaps he was just trying to throw around some fancy words to make me submit and accept the poor quality food. Javas standards have dropped, and they seem not to care much what the clients say. I guess they feel like they have dominated the market and therefore don’t need to impress us anymore. But to pay for inedible burnt charcoal Plantain and not get so much as an apology from management is just appalling!
Written August 14, 2020
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Mastermind
World22 contributions
Sep 2020 • none
We spent at least $200USD there per week. Then, we ordered a pasta meal and asked for an extra side of pasta. We were told that the price for a side pasta is the same price as the meal ($15USD). Yes, for a SIDE of only more of the plain pasta in addition to the other $50USD items in our order. It was the Lugogo branch. Also, we've been told that syrup does not come with waffles (even after I said that I would PAY for the syrup). Bad service and will not recommend.
Written February 24, 2021
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Jay Panchal
1 contribution
Sep 2021 • friends
I really don't know what do they do with their food, but some kind of soda is added to the food so you feel full faster... The portions are not that big, I can eat 2 burgers at any other place but Javas adds some kind of soda so you can't even finish the fries that came with the burger.. It's a trick with all their food.. Taste is okay but this trick is a big off...
Written November 22, 2021
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Stefan E
Kampala12 contributions
Oct 2020 • friends
Very attentive waiters with full COVID protocol, very hygienic. Great menu choices, reasonably priced. For curry lovers who can't decide which one to order....go for the split decision:-) very tasty food
Written October 25, 2020
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Cissy
Kampala43 contributions
Dec 2019 • family
Cafe Javas is spot on. Efficiency & professional touch. Very receptive, high class customer care. Many restaurants in Kampala will have to close as long as Cafe Javas is in existence. Classy interior & exterior decor.
Written January 12, 2020
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Luke K
1 contribution
Nov 2021 • solo
By far my favorite restaurant. Great food, great service and amazing value for money. Whatever you pick from the menu will be delicious and be served with a smile. Would recommend to anyone who's looking to leave a restaurant happy and satiated.
Written November 3, 2021
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Thomas Z
Virginia19 contributions
Feb 2020 • friends
Four of us on a two week mission trip wanted to get a meal like we could get at home. We hit a grand slam here at Cafe Java, I had steak and cheese w/ fries that was fantastic, my wife had a club sandwich with a side salad aand she was in heaven. My friend Helen had a pasta dish that she said needed more cheese but it was still very good. I have been to Uganda four times and I have been to Cafe Java five times!!! Great place, great food, great service and free WiFi 🤗
Written February 12, 2020
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chuckrapp
Indianapolis118 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Seems like every trip to Kampala I end up here at least once. I had the double burger with fries; the food was tasty and the portion was plentiful. Service was attentive though not much friendly (this may be cultural). I'll definitely be back, and I definitely recommend this place.
Written March 7, 2020
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J B
44 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
This is an American style coffee stop that also serves full meals. Frequented by tourists and local professionals. The food is great and you can get a decent cheeseburger. Watch what you order because the servings are big. My appetizer was enough for dinner. Very good service also. Friendly staff. Ate here 3 times during our stay.
Written February 5, 2020
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Brenda Allen K
3 contributions
Apr 2023 • solo
It is always warm to come back home to Uganda. Cafe Javas makes the whole experience even much warmer. The service of smiling faces like Shira is indescribable. Such as her make the sumptuous meal and the cool designed drinks even sweeter. Thank you CJs and thank you Shira in particular.
Written June 12, 2023
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tbarkerboston
Boston151 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
As an overseas visitor I enjoyed this location as very welcoming & safe with familiar food with special flare. The service was incredibly warm and professional. I have been to high end restaurants in the States with less care for their patrons. Any need was chased down very quickly.
The menu is broad with good burgers, pasta, and fresh juice options. The mock mojitos are quite good.
Written March 15, 2023
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Kevin B
Birmingham28 contributions
May 2024 • solo
I’ve visited Cafe Javas a number of times in a number of locations in Kampala and I am always disappointed. Today I gave CJ’s at Lugogo Mall a chance.
The food felt like it had been pre cooked and warmed up.
I had the Chicken Alfredo and it looked much nicer on the menu than when it arrived.
The chicken was just placed on top of the pasta, it didn’t look great or taste it either.
The garlic bread was stale and again felt like it had been pre-cooked. It also didn’t taste of garlic.
The kiwi iced tea wasn’t bad though. CJ’s saving grace. However, I think my time of giving these guys the benefit of the doubt are done!
Written May 11, 2024
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