Great place right on the beach!!! We’ve enjoyed 2 breakfasts here with great food and drinks (we had the Yogurt heaven, the breakfast wrap and the American pancakes, the yellow, double espresso and capuccino, all of them delicious). Also, the vanilla cake and the chocolate cake were delicious and the cookies looked amazing!!!

This place is beautiful. The atmosphere is super cosy, with a nice view on the sea and the staff is really friendly and helpful! They really want to make you feel like at home.The food is delicious! We had a celery&pumpkin soup, a chicken wrap which was rich with salads (and pineapple for example), and sweet potato gnocchi in a wonderful tomato and pesto sauce.The only reason for 4 stars is the waiting time. 1hr and 15 minutes. We were prepared to wait but still it is something that ruins the whole experience a bit. They were nice about it, even gave us complimentary water on the house and came by a couple of times to say sorry and check on us.The drinks come fast though, so at least you can do something while you wait :)

We had a lovely dinner, the staff was very friendly and fun. And the chicken salad was the best salad I ever had. They put a lot of effort into making a composition of all kinds of ingredients into wonderful dishes. The ambiance at the beach is beautiful on top of that.

Great place for food, coffee, desert, and just to chill with fantastic ocean view and kites zipping around.

Great food! Super friendly staff! Can’t beat these prices for right by the beach! Very relaxed atmosphere- as its custom in Zanzibar

Great location and very relaxed atmosphere. The food I ordered was excellent, but unfortunately we arrived at a very busy time, and placing the order took 20minutes and then we had to wait 1hr20 before the food came. I guess in true Pole Pole style. If you are somehow on a schedule then perhaps not the best choice.

Good food, nice and quick sevice, great location for relaxing at the beach!

Had this recommended to us by a friend, she also walked us there from the beach - a great place, really enjoyed it. A decent bar, the food is tasty and portions generous. You grab a menu inside, choose, then go and pay - again, inside - and sit down with a special order number token, theyll come by later with food looking for you. The place was super busy, but we didnt wait long - all in all, a really good experience, can wholeheartedly recommend.

The location looks pretty nice and is just by the beach. We had a couple of dipping and falafel starters which were delicious. For the main course, we wanted to try the coconut coated chicken but, after a rather long period of waiting, got coated shrimps instead which were OK. I got the impression that the restaurant was a little bit short staffed, which caused the long waiting times and wrong dishes.

If you are looking for a good coffee or latte, a glass of wine in a cosy atmosphere this is the place for you. Efficient self service and tasty food a reasonable prices. Their fresh juices are very good too

Lovely waterfront restaurant offering fresh and homemade food. They offer outstanding coffee and both breakfast and dinner were great. Liked their unique design and lights at night which create such a relaxing and chilled vibes. No alcohol served but their drink menu is extensive: freshly made juices, smoothies - we loved everything we tried, especially their special twist on menu items like catch of the day and their pies. Oh, and their granola yoghurt cup is a must try!

One of the best restaurants on Paje Beach. Fresh and delicious food. On a non windy day it is beautiful to sit outside. Food often takes over an hour which is normal for Zanzibar. You need to order inside. Several daily specials, good coffee and free fast internet. Not many seats inside with digital nomads working. They accept credit cards with an extra charge.

We stayed in a fairly fancy room with its own deck above the kite surfing shop- fantastic view of the expansive white sand beach at Paje. It’s a metal spiral stair case to access the room so it’s not accessible for those with mobility concerns. The room is well appointed, beautiful bed, with bathroom behind it including a shower. There are two bunk beds behind the main bedroom/ living room/ kitchen (fridge and sink only) front area. The set up is good for a family. The breakfast service was a little ‘hit or miss’- we’d asked for the option to have it delivered to the private covered deck area for the duration of our stay but several times staff forgot about us. It was poor communication between staff shifts I think. When the food did arrive as requested it is was amazing! In fact, the mr Kahawa cafe next door (literally 10 meters away) has great food, amazing fresh smoothies ) and fantastic coffee drinks. The views from the room’s deck are amazing and the daily kite surfing provides full entertainment in the afternoons when the winds pick up. It was rainy season so it rained a fair bit- there was a portion of the deck that was covered but because vines had grown underneath the corrugated plastic roof it allowed the rain to come into the covered area defeating the whole purpose and resulting in soggy cushions. Attention to details like this and the standing breakfast order seemed lacking. Cleaning staff were attentive and friendly and never missed a day of ordering the room and setting up the mosquito net for the evening. Paje is beautiful and your are literally only steps away from the beach . There is a pool directly behind this room as well . This is a busy kite surfing spot with a younger crowd but the vibe is very chill. Our nights were undisturbed and peaceful. The beach is wonderful to walk along and there are several restaurants nearby as well as a dive shop that organizes excursions. Is busy and you are often approached by those offering various services for hire but they are not terribly aggressive. Most are very ‘hakuna matata’ about life on the beach .

Amazing service, friendly workers and great food!

I really have to say that I am very disappointed about our visit in this Restaurant.I got the wrong dish twice in a row (One was already the exchange court). Of course this can happen but unfortunately, they didn’t really cared. I had to ask several times what went wrong with the order - Their answer was simply “we’re running out of it, we don’t have!” But why didn’t they tell before?Actually I ordered beef with homemade honey, mustard sauce & beetroot. What I got was any kind of meat, rice, pesto and zucchini.. not a single part of the meal was as ordered. Guess what? I wouldn’t mind if they’ve asked me before but that was quite outrageous.In exchange they offered me another meal so I ordered Lentil Masala with Chapati bread. What I got was Chickpea Curry, missing bread…The crowning glory came at the end. The waitress came and ONLY named the price without bringing a bill at all. Skeptically, I also requested the bill, which then took 15 more minutes - how could she name the price and suddenly there was no bill?Here was one of the dishes listed, I was not ready to pay and still had to explain myself for it. I am really dissatisfied with this visit and really cannot recommend it.

Great food, nice hotspot. I highly recommend to check this place out!

Best coffee!Healthy food selectionPrice isnt pocket friendly.Went here twice for the homemade peanut butter.Love the view from here and internet is pretty strong.They have spaces for nomads who needs reliable internet.

Good place, crowded but if that is what you like you are in the right place. We just enjoyed some drinks and food whilst lounging on the decks. Very enjoyable!

Very pleasant service, fast compared to some local places here lol. Love the staff, Zuma looks just like Idris Elba and holds the serious face too 🙂 My best there is a milkshake with dates banana and peanuts or yes wow yoga in heaven, fresh fruit with yogurt, homemade muesli and honey yummm. Tuesday nights all you can eat seafood 😋

The winner here is the setting under a big tree by the beach. The quality of food and drinks have been deteriorating over time, and the attention to detail and quality is not their prime assets anymore. In an overall limited climate in terms of quality and value for money Mr Kahava does stand out in Paje as a decent place where there are no other options. Expect your orders to be quite over-priced for what you get though.

Nice setting and good, reasonably-priced food.The service was apathetic in the evening and food slow to arrive.I recommend for lunch only - where you can order “at the till”

Satisfied with my dinner there!Fast service, food was fresh and tasty (they offer catch of the day and different seafood), coffee was also good.Prices are fair.Good value for money.

A lovey chill spot, with lots of vegan and veggie options. The homemade cakes were also great! Good for coffee, breakfast or a sundowner.

Beautiful Location, food was okay.We ordered meals from the menu but got completely different ones… totally wrong ingredients!Like:• Soya Milkshake - we got Cow Milkshake• Filet w/ Beetroot & Honey Mustard - we got tough beef with zucchini & pesto (huh???)• Lentil Masala - we got Chickpea CurryIf the food is not available- please tell the costumer and don’t bring ANY other dish..No goodwill at all at paying (they even wouldn’t wanna bring the bill - just tell us the price)

The FOOD is really what makes Mr Kahawa special - whatever you order, its almost guaranteed its good. Theyre super consistent with their quality, and have a huge variety on their menu to cater to every taste. Not exactly local Zanzibar food, but its good nonetheless.HIGHLY recommend their coconut tart!!

What a cool spot! Don’t expect the best quality coffee, but not bad at all. All other stuff were great, good location, perfect vibe!

I am in love with this place since 2019.. when I discover it 1st time. It’s magic. It has this great energy that drawn people together and everyone gets to know everyone once you are there for more than a day..Maybe is the wonderful tree , the Iconic view of Paje Kite spot .. or is the family vibe you notice among the staff… or maybe is the owner’s heart or all the Masai’s blessing.. but is a place that will stay in your heart.The staff are so polite and happy.. They will teach you swahili while you wait for your coffee, they will make you laugh with a sweet compliment that will make your food taste even better and the day even more shinyThey’re manager Sharida always have the biggest smile for everyone(her coleagues and the customers)I work in customer service since 20 years and is impressive to achieve such performance when it comes to hospitality and teamwork. Bravo!I came as a customer and after almost 2 months, I left as a friend…planing already in my mind my next kite escape and all addicted to this place vibe.

Nice restaurant at the beach. Reasonable prices, good (not first class, but good) quality, friendly staff. Perfect for a drink or a snack. I would go elsewhere (Oxygen e. g.) for fine dining. There is one thing in Zanzibar, I will never understand: the ratio between different prices for cheap or small things on one hand and big or expensive things. How can a full meal with fresh fish have the same price like a simple salad?? Anyway, pricing in total is o. k.What I like: the exchange rate for USD an EUR is fixed and shown in the menu. So no lottery like in other bars.We had alcohol, so oppposite to other comments: yes, you can order alcohol.

Beautifully designed space to chill by the beach and read a book. Spectacular views of the beach and sea. Coffee is very good indeed but the food (I had the American pancakes) is average. Service is prompt and friendly. Hopefully they’ll improve the food and this place will be unbeatable!

Lovely easy restaurant. Food was really tasty. View and atmosphere was fab. Highly recommend.

Food and location is good, but they are horrendously disorganized. We ordered 6 dishes, got only 5 and for the 6th we wated for almost 2 hours. We told them few times that we still are missing one and instead of bringing the food, they brought us the bill

Nice location on the beach, as most of the restaurants in Paje. Service was quick, but they mixed up our order. We got a different dip and side dish. We had the seafood platter for one, but it was enough for two. The lobster and the octopus were delicious. The fish and the calamari a bit too dry. They dont serve alcohol. If you want some, you need to go next door. They are ok with this approach. They even provide a glass 😄 all in all, it was an ok experience. I would come back for the octopus.

We had nice lunch at Mr Kahawa restaurant. We ordered grilled octopus and prawns. I asked for couscous instead of rice. It would be nice if they had mention that there are nuts and dates inside couscous especially for people who has allergies. I am also not a big fan of nuts inside my meal. They juices are really good but it takes ages to get one. Service is really veryyy slow and you need to ask if they really remember your order. The evening before we came for tea and juices and we waited for half an hour to get our order and we got it only after we asked twice. The atmosphere is cosy but it can be a bit annoying if someone is smoking next to you.

The waiters dont clean the tables even when they are told they are dirty. The food and juice did not taste good and it was not cheap either. The only positive is the location which is perfect

Favourite place on Paje beach for breakfast or lunch. Great place to hang out. Prices are decent.

Highlight of our trip. Incredible food, great atmosphere and adjacent to all the best kiting shops. A must.

Great place very nicely decorated and with good atmosphere. Good menu with fresh salads, juices, smoothies, coffees and snacks. Good vegetarian options as well. They don’t serve beer though and prices can be a bit expensive.

The location atmosphere and service was excellent, however,The food sometimes is hit or miss, one night we ordered calamari and quinoa and it was the most divine calamari we ever had! The next night hoping for the same burst of flavours again, it just didnt taste the same. Maybe a variety of chef works here.We ordered prawns with sweet potato and a starter of calamari platter-The chicken wrap (chapati) was very poor not a nice combinations of flavours compared to the calamari, quinoa and salads here.The place has beautiful ambianceThe staff are so friendly.The ice teas are lovely!10,000 for a juice is very expensive though! Some prices needs amending..

Nice place, great choice of food right at the ocean. The service is good, there is free wifi. I can recommend the place for everyone. When the wind drops, you can refresh here while your kite is having a break. My favorite part is the music, which is always good, brings the beach feeling and never repeats.

Nobody attended to us upon entering the premises. Waiter finally came and was very rude and unpleasant. Lack of basic customer service skills… did not feel welcomed at all. Happy hour cocktails were watered down, we couldn’t finish the second round so we left them on the table. We were excited to try this place but left before we could try the food, such a disappointment.

Food is lovely and absolutely up my alley, but the begging dogs are really a problem (I had FOUR at my feet today!), and it really would have been nice to enjoy a cold glass of wine or beer with my delicious food. Vanilla cake looks way better than it tastes and brownies were sadly a bit dry. People also allowed to smoke anywhere with wild abandon which can ruin an amazing meal and totally goes against the wholesome food vibe. Vendors are allowed to bug you while you eat. The bathrooms are smelly and disgusting...the worst Ive seen and this is my 3rd trip to Zanzibar!

Beautiful place, best coffee and place to chill near the beach after a breakfast!

We stayed here for more than a week and had a lovely time. The poolside rooms are great and have a nice private outside area overlooking the pool and the sea. Staff is fun and food is great & healthy. Expect a more surfy crowd than the luxury seekers here

Fantastic beach, room, location, cafe & people.I stayed in Mr Kahawa Loft room 2. I woke up with wide open view of sunrise sea view.Really Amazing experience.

That was certainly the best restaurant in Paje. Great variety of dishes and drinks. Everything looks fantastic. It’s 10 out of 10 definitely! I would recommend everyone to taste!

One of the only places in paje where the food is good!

A must do in paje. The food is amazing, the coffee is brilliant and the vibe is pretty lovely. Highly recommend their avacado toast and chicken pineapple wrap. There was a small local family infront of the restaurant selling jewellery, we had a great time playing board games with the humble kids of that family. You could easily spend hours here.

Delicious coffee, yummy food, breathtaking view. U can use some dog food in your pocket when visiting. Hope to come back soon.

During our 12 days in Paje, we spent 7 evenings here and came every single day for the smoothies, shakes and snacks. No matter the time of the day - just the perfect place for food and drinks in Paje! Many healthy and/or vegetarian options, but lots of great seafood as well. Note that they dont serve alcohol, but youre free to get something from Mahali next door and bring it to Mr Kahawa.

One of venues with good view on the ocean. If you are really hungry choose wraps (they are really big and tasty), we also tasted calamari with aioli sauce. They don’t sell plastic bottles, you can refill your glass from the water dispenser. For sure we will go back there.

Good food but same Zanzibar service. A good place where you have to wait something like 50 min to get your breakfast served.Nicely decorated, modern, clean, WiFi...Good coffee but very often the orders are confusedSorry for the pics, but after waiting an hour it’s hard to wait to take pics first 😅

Best coffee I found in the south east area of Zanzibar, relaxed atmosphere and delicious food

Nice location, good food selection, environment awareness! Bad service, prices above average, you wait long for food.

Comfortable place with good food. Mostly European customers. Nice massage place nearby too

Wonderful coffee place with great food. Nice vegan options as well.

Very nice restaurant, one of the best we tried on the beach! The place is lovely, the staff very friendly and the food really tasty 🙂

Eco restaurant ,fresh, delicious smoothies, good coffee, tasty snacks, free wifi. No plastic bottles for water, free refill machine! Beautiful sea view, friendly staff, quick service.

Nice place to relax during the day, have some snacks or fresh juices and also for having dinner!Very friendly staff, good food, amazing view and nice beach - can absolutely recommend it!

Only fault. Difficulty getting hot cappuccino. They call lukewarm hot! Hakuna Matata 😂 I continue to have pleasant visits thereGreat setting and wifi

European establishment, they don’t treat the local staff the same as their European staff. For example, the European was given bigger plate of food than the local and they of course don’t recieve the same pay even though the local is doing more work. It’s just very sad don’t spend your money here

Its a spot where tourist and kitesurfers hang out. The food was good, different than what most restaurants around serve, with many vegetarian options. The view is nice, but the sellers of coconuts and Masai stuff in front of the restaurant at the beach are pretty annoying.

I left stone town with my friend to me kahawa at paje we ate seafood roll wooh! Was so delicious dont miss this restaurant you wont regret for transfer & Excursion book WhatsApp+255777509906...

Very hip and casual place to stay a while and have some refreshment -because Paje beach is like a desert during mid-day and youll find this place an oasis to rest. This place offers good coffee blends and exotic fruit mixes. Id say try both. I find the personel a bit rude and unattending but guess its because of the heat. Park your car behind the bar among trees so itll keep cool a bit.

Awesome place with the best coffee in Tanzania! Delicious and fresh food. Superb beach with crystal clear water and and beautiful beach.The place is a hot spot for kite surfers, great to join or watch.

I absolutely love this place. Depending on what your order, the food can be either really good or terrible. Ive had both experiences. The bread is the best! The pancakes were really bad and the yogurt-museli was way way way to sweet. I like that the write straws on request but hate that they still provide even if not requested.

Poor service, waiting for over an hour for a simple lunch order. I ask staff if there is a problem and they ignore me rudely. Very poor.

This is definitely a place to be on Paje Beach. Great food, great vibes, always very busy, hip and buzzing.

Super nice place,the view it s amazing,food and coffe very good and the stuff very friendly. 💕

Loved this place, finally got some tasty healthy food with ample vegetarian and vegan options by the beach. Wonderful location to sit, chill and even work if needed. Added plus was the resident doggies.

Okay food, disaster timing. Waited 90 mins for main course despite multiple follow-ups and being one of very few tables. Other Paje places like Oxygen offer better value for money.

This is the place! The best coffee, perfect for chilling and work. Very very good

Lovely food with an unsurpassable view. We enjoyed breakfast, lunch and dinner here. Service was a bit slow at times. We had to wait 1.5 hour on one occasion. Other than that: highly recommended.

We expected a lot more after seeing a 4+ star rating. The location is really nice with a great view but the food does not live up to it. Neither the starters nor the main dishes were any good and the complimentary cookie hard and dry

Nice local drinks with your typical coffee choices. Didn’t eat there but see most reviews say the food is good

Probably the best food I ate in Zanzibar! You must try the sea food platter!

Nice place to hang out for a while and watching the ocean and people passing by on the beach. They serve very good and fresh fruit juices, and we liked the sandwiches 🥪

Beautiful place. Loft is wonderful with stunning view on the sea. Delicious breakfast with really good caffee and great personell

Great place to have a bite and a drink. I loved the niochi and mango milkshake. Really nice, cosy decor. The beach view was out of this world too.

Very nice

Excellent quality vs price pizzaService is fast and very very friendlyHuge selection

Cute place with live music, good South African vine and fast service

Super good food with decent price and great location

Very busy stuff. Not really friendly. The place is very windy. Food is okay. You wait long for it.

Credit card accepted with 5% additional charge. Food above average.Ordered Octopus platter, fish of the day. Very esthetic. Good vibe. You will feel like stay here all day 😂

A little bit pricey for the portion size but tasted good and nice views overlooking the beach

Mr. Kahawa was mentioned in many guides Ive read about Paje, so we cannot miss it. We came there around 15:40, so we were lucky, their lunch menu is only till 16:00. So we have enough to choose. After ordering at the bar (no service outside-house rule) youll take drinks from the window and number for the food, service will bring it to you.Food was delicious, service was nice, we paid around 48000tzs (chicken and pineapple wrap, avocado chicken salad and fried calamari with aioli). Probably is managed by people from europe, everything was clear- you had all information you need to order, to pay in tzs, dollars or euros, etc.. firstly wd didnt know you should order at the bar, then we realized (theyve got it written on tables, but not on that one we sat first time) and follow the rules :) I would return to Mr. Kahawa when Ill be near, fair price, good food.

In short - one of the best places to eat in Paje.Generally, dishes are very tasty and fresh. Especially seafood. Frequent rotation of main courses is a possibility to taste various cuisine of Zanzibar.No alcohol is served, but several places in proximity do it (you can bring beer with you to Mr.Kahawa).Wifi is available for free.

Whether it is for the rooms or for the food this is definitely a place I would recommend. The rooms are just amazing with direct beach view right in the center of Paje. The food is very good, its always a bit different than most of the other places which is quite refreshing, its quickly served and the prices are in the average sometimes lower than the beach standard with pretty good portions.The two ladies running the place are very friendly and helpful.

Hot Spot of Kiters from all the world. But the best is: The food is great, the coffee is very good, the people are friendly. The place to be in Paje !

Menu is very small. Totally 9 dushes, including starters. Dishes are full of rice or potato. If you ask for chicken or seafood, you, ll get just a few smallest pieces between the hyp rice.

Good coffee and deserts

Really cool place amix in between Europe and Africa with light jazz music and good coffee.

Always best soy milk capp, service and view. I would compare this cafe to a sigh.

Super cool and one of rhe only places that truly cares about protection of this paradise

Great food!!! Unfortunatly Lots of big dogs in the Restaurant and you have to Order inside. They dont so table Service ... 😕

Falafel was more like from supermarket than cooked in the restaurant.

Too crowded. Long waiting. But a nice place to meet

Very nice and charming spot on the beach! We had dinner here and we absolutely loved the vegetables from our dishes! 100% Tanzanian cuisine, amazing! I also liked a lot the couscous with dates and nuts and the grilled king fish was perfect. They can improve a little their way of welcoming the clients, but overall it was a good experience. Asante Sana!

Great vibe, amazing coffee, fabulous food, stunning views. The only place to have coffee in Paje

Great spot which also is a haven for digital nomads. Great coffee and great menu design. The food though is below average.