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While primarily Swahili, they do a very high-quality white ugali that anchors their traditional stews beautifully. — Sarit Centre

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The "safe" entry point for visitors. The ugali is part of their "Local Favorites" menu and is very clean and reliable. — Various Locations

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12:30.

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A very tranquil spot for brunch. Their mandazis are part of several local-themed breakfast options. — Lavington

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11:00 (Weekend).

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Famous for its outdoor ambiance and traditional Swahili-themed breakfast options (especially on Fridays). Their mandazi is classic. — Sarova Stanley

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09:00.

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They offer a more "Europeanized" version of mandazi, but it’s still very tasty and perfect for a light breakfast. — Various Locations

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10:30.

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Set in a rustic barn, this is a great family-friendly spot. Their mandazis are served hot and fresh from the kitchen. — Loresho

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10:30 (Weekend).

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A more sophisticated spot for a CBD lunch. Their ugali is consistently good and a favorite for office workers. — CBD

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13:00.

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They emphasize high-quality East African coffee and their mandazis are the perfect accompaniment to their rich, bold brews. — Westlands

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16:00.

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A small, intimate cafe perfect for a quiet breakfast. Their mandazis are known for being particularly light and not too oily. — Kilimani

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09:00.

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A very peaceful, family-friendly space. Their mandazis are served in a beautiful garden setting. — Kyuna

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10:00.

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Their breakfast menu includes a very high-quality mandazi served with local honey and cream. — Karen

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11:00.

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A very modern spot known for its unique decor and great breakfast menu. Their mandazis are served with a contemporary twist. — Westlands

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10:30.

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A peaceful spot to enjoy a traditional Kenyan breakfast after a morning walk in the forest. Their mandazis are excellent. — Karura Forest

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10:00.

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For a modern, comfortable experience, CJ's does a "Traditional Plate" with ugali that is very approachable for visitors. — CBD

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13:00.

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A very chic spot. They offer a refined version of mandazi that is part of their popular weekend brunch menu. — Karen

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10:30.

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Known for its huge portions. One plate of pilau can easily feed two people. It's rich, meaty, and very popular with the downtown lunch crowd. — CBD

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12:30.

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A specialized Swahili spot. Their mandazis are famous for being particularly soft and airy. — Ralph Bunche Road

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10:00.

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The gold standard for coastal food in the city center. Their pilau is legendary: perfectly separated grains of rice and a powerful, authentic spice profile. — CBD

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13:00.

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A beautiful garden spot. Their mandazis are part of an elevated Swahili breakfast menu that is highly recommended. — Karen

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10:00 (Weekend Brunch).

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A very popular "hipster" spot. They do a great local breakfast that features exceptionally fresh mandazi. — Loresho

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09:30.

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