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Karen Blixen Coffee Garden Restaurant

336 Karen Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Ranked #12 of 176 restaurants in Nairobi
4.0 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Reservations
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Reservations
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Melbourne
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Food and service was very good. Such a lovely pleasant place for lunch. More

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Arusha, Tanzania
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Loved the burgers here, and great gardens for the kids to run around in. More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

As one of the "locals" for Karen locals, its ambience differs as it lends for enjoying a chinwag with friends, in a relatively sophisticated atmosphere. More

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Perth, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Kisima Safaris & Tours took us here for lunch and it was delightful, the location is unique and the food was excellent! More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This restaurant is part of the Tamarind chain and located in the peaceful Karen. It offers a buffet barbecue every sunday. The setting is very nice, with a green garden and a colonial house where is also possible to take a drink. The food is good, but I would not say exceptional and for sure a bit pricey. More

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Hertford, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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A great place to go especially when you can sit outside. It is very popular with the locals. The food is excellent and there is a buffet on Sundays. It is very peaceful and tranquil to sit outside and enjoy the wonderful surroundings. An oasis in busy Nairobi You can visit the Elephant Orphanage in the morning followed by a... More

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Ashford
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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Pricey, but a lovely setting if you want to get away fron the hassle of Nairobi. A relaxed atmosphere and you are not rushed or hurried, sit back relax and enjoy the peace More

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Konigswinter, Germany
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

As the Karen Blixen house does not offer food/drink this restaurant nearby offers the tranquility of a country club setting before you head on for the next attraction. The lush garden, beautifully kept, is a great place for lunch. The list of foods is long enough but be prepared for high prices. Service was fine - we requested - a... More

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Oslo, Norway
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

We got there on a rainy day, and were unfortunately not able to sit in the garden. The place is lovely, an english oasis in Kenya, and you can imagine a bit of the colonial era while being there. The food was good, we had a salat and a burger, but the service was very slow. I would like to... More

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Toronto, Canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

For most, Karen Blixen conjures up memories of the Hollywood classic "Out Of Africa". Few of us are fortunate enough to battle through endless kilometres of Nairobi traffic to find ourselves in the outdoor oasis of the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, where the Tamarind Group (the good folks behind Nairobi's world-class legend, Carnivore) created the garden restaurant Tamambo. I ended... More

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