Dormans Café

Nairobi


Established in the 1950s, this venerable firm has only recently branched out into the cafe business, but it's certainly made an aggressive, Starbucks-style start. The coffee’s good (there's everything from cappuccino to iced coffee and hazelnut mocha) and the selection of teas is impressive.


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