Coffee shops in Lusaka
If you take coffee seriously in Lusaka, start here. The local map lists 12 coffee shops, with ratings where Google has them, and this guide sticks to the ones with real names and addresses. When in doubt, call ahead. Lusaka spots tend to keep their own hours.
Coffee shops in Lusaka
From flat whites to pour-overs: the coffee map of Lusaka, with the ratings to back it up.
Place data, ratings and reviews by Google. Powered by Google.
Getting good coffee in Lusaka
- The highest-rated independent shops in Lusaka tend to roast their own beans or buy from a named local roaster — ask the barista what is on the grinder.
- Morning rush is real everywhere. If you are working from a cafe in Lusaka, the sweet spot is usually 9:30 to 11:30, after the commuter wave.
- Ratings below 4.0 with hundreds of reviews usually mean inconsistent drinks, not bad ones — worth a try if it is on your route.
About Lusaka
Lusaka, Lusaka, ZM (coordinates -15.43, 28.28, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Sources for Lusaka: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.
Common questions
Where do these Lusaka coffee listings come from?
Google Places listings for Lusaka, with ratings, review counts and addresses. Dayfari does not sell placements — the order below follows review counts, not advertisers.
How current is this Lusaka coffee guide?
Dayfari re-pulls listings regularly, but cafes open, close and change hands fast. If a shop matters to your plans, check its hours before you go.
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