Like the restaurant and bar scene, the selection of
cafes to visit for a quiet cup tea or coffee used to
be limited. But this has now happily changed and, like
elsewhere in the world, the coffee drinking population
is now growing steadily. We have selected a handful
of popular cafes. In addition, the Barista global chain
has new outlets at the World Trade Centre, on the Galle
Road next to the Galle Face Hotel, and in Cinnamon Gardens.
Barefoot Garden Café
704, Galle Road, Colombo 3.
Tel: 258 9305/ 258 0281.
Email: gallery@barefoot.lk
www.barefootceylon.com
Open 10am-7pm (Mon-Sat) 11am-4pm (Sun)
Barefoot is not only famous for its colourful handloom
but also for its café located behind the shop
in the garden which serves delicious food. It is an
open-air café where you can enjoy a light lunch,
a quick snack, or a cup of tea or coffee and once seated
in the quietness of the frangipani-filled garden or
on the veranda, you will soon forget that you are in
the middle of the city. It has an earthy atmosphere
with colourful tablecloths, stone floors and antiques.
The kitchen is run by Koluu with regular changes to
the menu.
Delifrance
Outlets at Crescat Boulevard, 89, Galle Road, Colombo
3.
Tel: 5553354, Odel Unlimited, 5, Alexander Place, Colombo
7.
Tel: 267 6860 and 24A, Lauries Road, Colombo 4.
Open 7:30am-11pm
Whether you are looking to have breakfast, lunch, dinner,
or simply enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine this
is the place to come. With friendly staff, you can choose
to sit outside or in the air conditioning inside. You
will find a wide selection of sandwiches, pastries,
desserts, hot and cold drinks. Dinner menu has a limited
choice but nevertheless what they have is good quality.
Some nights a Jazz musician may entertain you.
Mahout Café
Elephant Walk, 61, Ward Place, Colombo 7.
Tel: 269 056.
Open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm Sun.& Poya days 10am-6pm
Located in the courtyard of the Elephant Walk Lifestyle
craftshop, it gives a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere.
It promotes healthy eating with an elephant-themed menu
serving salads, soups, alternative sandwiches, interesting
selection of juices, and desserts.
The Cricket Café
34, Queens Road, Colombo 3.
Tel: 250 1384.
Open from 11am – 11pm.
One of the most popular in town has an informal ambience,
fast service, great food, affordable prices and the
great atmosphere makes it a meeting place for the young,
and old alike as well as cricket lovers and non-cricket
lovers. As the name indicates –its cricket all
the way with memorabilia, videos, shirts etc.
The Commons
74A, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 7.
Tel: 257 4384.
Open 10am-10 pm.
Right in the heart of the city, you will be surprised
to find out how quiet and relaxing the café is.
The Commons has a variety of delicious snacks and hot
meals perfectly complemented with freshly made juices,
flavoured coffees, and desserts. A must-try is the Commons
cheese cake. With low sofas and chairs, it is a great
place to relax and unwind. The Commons is now opened
for dinner as well.
The Gallery Café
2, Alfred House Road, Colombo 3.Tel: 258 2162/ 255 6563.
Open from 11am-11pm.
Email: paradiserd@eureka.lk
www.paradiseroadcolombo.com
The café area offers lazy chairs and sofas, a
snack menu, drinks and great music, which can change
from contemporary classical, to jazz and folk.
Coffee Stop
The Colombo Plaza Hotel.
Tel: 2437437.
Located right in the middle of the hotel lobby, it
is well laid out and serves excellent coffee along with
Il Gelato ice cream and tempting cakes, pastries and
bagels.
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