The Best café in Kigali (Updated 2025)

Kigali’s coffee scene isn’t just good, it’s having a whole moment. From rooftop spots with views that could make a postcard jealous, to tucked-away nooks where the espresso hits like poetry, Rwanda’s capital is the place to fall in love with coffee all over again. Do you know that the best café in Kigali in 2025 keeps getting better and better? 

And here’s the thing, Rwandan beans aren’t just “good coffee.” They’re globally recognized as some of the best in the world, handpicked in volcanic soil, roasted with precision, and brewed with heart. Whether you’re here for a caffeine fix between meetings or a slow brunch with friends, these Kigali cafés are your go-to guide to 2025’s must-sip spots.

1. Question Coffee — Gishushu & Kiyovu

This isn’t just your run-of-the-mill café; it’s a feel-good sip in every sense. Question Coffee is a social-first coffee haven supporting Rwanda’s women coffee farmers, offering masterclasses and farm-to-cup education alongside divine brews. You’ll find their Gishushu spot at 8 KG 8 Ave, Gishushu, Kigali, peaceful, leafy, and perfumed with fresh coffee vibes. Hit them up at +250791212910 for a quick cuppa or book a tasting class.

📍 Location: 8 KG 8 Ave, Gishushu, Kigali, Rwanda
📞 Call/WhatsApp: +250 781 968 027
📱 Instagram: @questioncaferw
🌐 Website: questioncoffee.com

2. Rubia Coffee Roasters — Kimihurura

If your coffee beans are picky about their neighborhood, that neighborhood is Rubia Coffee Roasters in Kimihurura (a.k.a “Ku Kabindi”). Open and airy, it’s the ideal hangout for laptop lovers and pastry fiends. Expect bold specialty roasts, tasty bites, and cozy vibes that coax productivity or creative daydreaming. They’re located at KG 2 Ave, easy to find once you know.
Reach them on +250 787 930 040 (WhatsApp-friendly).

📍 Location: KG 2 Ave, Kimihurura, Kigali, Rwanda
📞 Call/WhatsApp: +250 787 930 040
📱 Instagram: @rubiacoffeeroasters
🌐 Facebook: Rubia Coffee Roasters

3. Kivu Noir — Kiyovu

Looking for sleek, refined, and unapologetically elegant? Kivu Noir delivers. Situated in Kiyovu, this café serves premium Arabica from Lake Kivu estates, smooth, subtle, and confidently rich. It’s less about loud espresso shots, more about sophisticated sips and thoughtful ambiance. Though I couldn’t dig up the phone number, if you’re in the neighborhood, glide in and let the aesthetic + coffee do its magic.

📍 Location: Kiyovu, Kigali, Rwanda
📱 Search Instagram: @kivunoircoffee
🌐 Website: kivunoir.com

4. Inzora Rooftop Café — Behind Ikirezi Bookstore

Want the best views in the city with your brew? Inzora Rooftop Café, tucked behind Ikirezi Bookstore, is peak Kigali aesthetic. Overlooking rolling hills, this café is brunch goals personified. Sip a creamy cappuccino, soak in the skyline, and stay for as long as your heart desires books, vibes, and that skyline bliss. Call ahead if you want to time your golden hour table.

📍 Location: Behind Ikirezi Bookstore (13 KG 5 Ave), Kacyiru, Kigali, Rwanda
📞 Call/WhatsApp: +250 789 539 764
📱 Instagram: @inzorakigali
🌐 Website: inzorarooftop.cafe

5. Bourbon Coffee — Multiple Locations

When you want consistency, comfort, and caffeine, Bourbon Coffee has your back. This beloved chain has spots across Kigali Nyarutarama’s MTN Centre, Kigali City Tower, UTC, and more. Expect reliable Wi-Fi, familiar drinks, open seating, and a vibe that says “yes, we got your back, whether you’re meeting, working, or just hanging.”

📍 Locations include: MTN Centre, Kigali City Tower, UTC, etc., Kigali, Rwanda
📞 Call/WhatsApp: +250 789 777 771
📱 Instagram: @bourboncoffee_rw
🌐 Website: bourboncoffeeafrica.com

6. Cave Coffee — Emerging Favorite

Zoom notification: this is Kigali’s rising star. Cave Coffee is a green, modern, plant-filled hideaway that’s totally Instagram-worthy and incredibly calming. Think lush interiors, bright vibes, and espresso so good you’ll stay longer than you planned. It’s what the Gen Z creative soul in Kigali is clinging to right now.

📍 Location: Kigali (exact location trending on socials just search Cave Coffee Kigali)
📱 Instagram: @cavecoffeekw
🌐 Featured in Food & Wine 2024 as a coffee hot spot

7. Indabo Café — Kiyovu & Kimihurura

Garden goals unlocked—Indabo Café gives you lush ambiance, delicious food, and warm, leafy vibes. With locations in Kiyovu (across from Stipp Hotel) and Kimihurura (KG 670 St), it’s a leafy escape that doubles as brunch heaven. Whether you’re powering through work, catching up with friends, or just craving that breakfast burrito and African tea combo, you’ll feel right at home. Heads-up: service can be a bit slow (the food is worth it, trust), so bring your patience and maybe a bug spray if you’re in the garden!

📍 Locations:

• Kiyovu: KN 54 Ave, across from Stipp Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda
  
• Kimihurura: 11 KG 670 St, Kigali, Rwanda
  📞 Call/WhatsApp: +250 788 724 292
  📱 Instagram: @indabocafe
  🌐 Website: indabocafe.abc

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Why Kigali’s Cafés Are The Best in 2025 

Here’s the truth: Kigali isn’t just catching up with global coffee culture, it’s setting the standard. Local farmers, ethical sourcing, and a deep connection between crop and cup make these cafés more than just pretty Instagram backdrops. They’re part of Rwanda’s story, one you can taste in every sip.

So, whether you’re a traveler, a local, or somewhere in between, add these spots to your list and let Kigali’s coffee scene show you why it’s one of the most exciting in Africa right now.

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