The River Café

Cafe · Nairobi

The River Café

Cafe · Nairobi

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Karura Forest, Nairobi, Kenya

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Forest cafe with French onion soup, salads, and steak  

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Karura Forest, Nairobi, Kenya Get directions

therivercafekenya.com
@rivercafenairobi

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Karura Forest, Nairobi, Kenya Get directions

+254 725 969891
therivercafekenya.com
@rivercafenairobi

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@afar

"Brunch in the forest at the River Café The River Café is situated right in the middle of the huge Karura Forest, a tranquil swath of wilderness in the middle of the city. The dining area,on a large expanse of wooden deckunderan open-sided canvas roof, gets extra atmospheric charm from the surrounding forest treetops and plants. The menu is varied, with a good vegetarian section as well as light bites and more indulgent meals. The French onion soup and the salads are recommended. This place gets busy on the weekends, when Nairobians stop in for brunch after church or a walk around the forest, so book in advance."

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@afar

"Brunch in the forest at the River Café The River Café is situated right in the middle of the huge Karura Forest, a tranquil swath of wilderness in the middle of the city. The dining area,on a large expanse of wooden deckunderan open-sided canvas roof, gets extra atmospheric charm from the surrounding forest treetops and plants. The menu is varied, with a good vegetarian section as well as light bites and more indulgent meals. The French onion soup and the salads are recommended. This place gets busy on the weekends, when Nairobians stop in for brunch after church or a walk around the forest, so book in advance."

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@afar

"Brunch in the forest at the River Café The River Café is situated right in the middle of the huge Karura Forest, a tranquil swath of wilderness in the middle of the city. The dining area,on a large expanse of wooden deckunderan open-sided canvas roof, gets extra atmospheric charm from the surrounding forest treetops and plants. The menu is varied, with a good vegetarian section as well as light bites and more indulgent meals. The French onion soup and the salads are recommended. This place gets busy on the weekends, when Nairobians stop in for brunch after church or a walk around the forest, so book in advance."

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Tendai Mhlanga

Google
Atmosphere is incredible, great location for a relaxed brunch (any meal for that matter). The food is good, tasty and filling. The services is ok. I went on a Saturday morning for brunch and the place was busy, so had a long wait first between getting seated and order being taken then between placing order and getting the food. Apart from the long wait, the service was good.

Antoine Gamberini

Google
Amazing restaurant and cafe at the heart of the forest. Great service and very large menu with very enjoyable meals and brunch in great atmosphere

Nomsa Mlambo

Google
The waitress was unfriendly. We arrived and they said they could not serve a single hot drink except for filter coffee: incidentally I don’t drink coffee. We asked if they could just boil water on a pot so we could have tea because it was cold - the waitress refused saying that boiling water takes too long. Suffice to say the only charm of the restaurant is its location.

Hanna Lindgren

Google
Delicious food and a truly beautiful atmosphere — calm, green, and perfect for a relaxing meal. Service is generally good, though the staff can sometimes seem a bit rushed. During my last visit, I was accidentally given another guest’s bill, but it was quickly sorted out with a smile. Still, a lovely spot that is worth a visit if you're anyways in Karura Forrest.

Marta

Google
Good food, good service, all a step away from the trails, the parking and the playground. It helps keeping Karura alive for all that services are available inside. And it does not cost more than other similar places outside the forest.

mrandmrsh

Google
Set amongst the trees, this cafe is cool and quiet. We were welcomed by friendly staff who were attentive and food did not take long to arrive. I particularly recommend the beef samosas and the side of chips you can order is a very generous amount! We left feeling satisfied and enjoyed the atmosphere.

Suhail Awan

Google
After walk of KARURA Forest, it was truly a five star experience from service quality to courtesy of staff to taste of the food and environment. We ordered burgers, pasta and a sweet. Taste of each ordered item was very good. Yes it’s a bit high on price side, so be mindful when ordering in case you are a budget conscious person.

Paula W

Google
Wow, what a fantastic spot! It's absolutely stunning and so relaxing. Right in the heart of Karura Forest, you can kick back and enjoy a meal. Plus, the service is wonderful!
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