10 Best Cafés in Addis Ababa (2025)

Addis Ababa is a city that lives on coffee. From heritage roasters to modern iced brews, these 10 cafés offer great cups and welcoming spaces across the capital. Whether you want a classic macchiato, a pastry-and-latte break, or a premium lounge setting, there’s something for every mood. Here’s a quick overview:

Tomoca Coffee: Heritage roaster known for freshly roasted beans and classic macchiatos.
Akkoo Coffee: Friendly service and a relaxed, meet-up-ready atmosphere.
Gateau Cafe: Coffee meets pastry—ideal for brunch or dessert stops.
London Cafe: Simple, social, and comfortable for groups or solo time.
Smile Iced Coffee: Refreshing iced coffees and quick service for hot days.
Haile Premium Coffee: Polished, hotel-grade setting with attentive service.
Delmela: Calm, cozy spot with a warm neighborhood feel.
Bilos Pastry: Beloved for sweet bites paired with steady espresso.
Kaldi’s Coffee: A local giant mixing international-style cafés with Ethiopian flair.
Cremino Café: Chic and modern, with specialty lattes and an upscale crowd.

How We Picked the Winners

Source: Hulunem “Best Café in Addis” community vote (Instagram, Facebook and TikTok)
Field window: August 1st–August 30, 2025
Method: We standardized obvious spelling variants and ranked cafés by total votes.
Top decision factors (from our survey): Quality coffee & drinks, friendly staff, good food options, cozy ambiance.

1. Tomoca Coffee — Winner

Located across several branches in Addis Ababa, Tomoca Coffee remains a cornerstone of the city’s coffee identity. Voters praised the freshly roasted beans, classic macchiatos, and the way Tomoca keeps the spotlight on the cup.

Highlights:

Fresh roasts and consistently balanced espresso
Classic macchiato and single-origin options
Beans available to take home

Up next is a friendly spot locals turn to for an easy, everyday coffee.

2. Akkoo Coffee — Runner-Up

Akkoo Coffee blends warm service with an easygoing atmosphere. It’s a dependable choice for conversations, light work sessions, or quiet solo breaks—exactly the kind of place that becomes a habit.

Highlights:

Attentive, welcoming staff
Comfortable seating for meetups or focus time
Espresso drinks with steady, day-to-day quality

Craving coffee with dessert? The next café shines when lattes meet pastries.

3. Gateau Cafe — Third Place

Gateau Cafe leans into coffee-and-pastry harmony. Expect fresh bakes, approachable lattes, and a cozy setting that fits breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.

Highlights:

Fresh cakes and bakes to pair with coffee
Relaxed, inviting interior
Ideal for brunch or dessert breaks

Next up, a simple, social hangout that keeps things comfortable and unhurried.

4. London Cafe

London Cafe stays straightforward: a familiar coffee lineup, comfortable seating, and a social atmosphere that works for groups or solo downtime.

Highlights:

Crowd-pleasing coffee staples
Group-friendly layout
Easy, unhurried vibe

Feeling the heat? The next stop specializes in cool, refreshing cups.

5. Smile Iced Coffee

Smile Iced Coffee delivers exactly what the name promises: iced coffees done well, with quick, friendly service. Perfect for grab-and-go or a short cool-down.

Highlights:

Iced coffee lineup for warm days
Fast service
Convenient for short stops

6–10. The Rest of the Best

Rounding out the list are five cafés that highlight Addis Ababa’s range of flavors and atmospheres. Haile Premium Coffee delivers a polished, hotel-grade setting with attentive service, making it a refined choice for business meetings or quiet downtime.

Delmela offers the opposite: a calm, cozy neighborhood spot where regulars feel right at home.

For those with a sweet tooth, Bilo’s Pastry balances cakes, tarts, and local favorites with reliable espresso drinks.

Kaldi’s Coffee, with its many branches and lively vibe, has become a social landmark in the capital, while Cremino Café leans into modern style—serving specialty lattes in a chic, fashionable space that feels tailor-made for Addis Ababa’s new generation.Mijuu Coffee offers a modern, tidy interior and fresh-tasting brews. Whether you want a quick Americano or a sit-down latte, it’s an easy, low-stress choice.

Have you sipped a macchiato at Tomoca, or do you prefer the modern vibe of London Café? Maybe your favorite café didn’t make the list; let us know! Share your go-to coffee spots or experiences in the comments below. If this guide helped you discover new cafés to try in Addis Ababa, pass it along to friends, family, and fellow coffee lovers. Your support keeps us brewing more guides and insights to celebrate Ethiopia’s vibrant café culture!