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The Brown Bean

Cafe

· Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery People often mention coffee, good, staff, price, small, Colombo, breakfast, Good, Coffee, location,


Address

104 Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka

Website

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Contact

+94 71 622 1626

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (196 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (25) good (16) staff (8) price (8) small (7) Colombo (7) breakfast (7) Good (7) Coffee (7) location (6)
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  • 5/5 Sudheera S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a well managed small restaurant (coffee house) chain in Colombo. A variety of veg and nonveg options. They have an excellent lineup of hot and cold beverages. Friendly staff, quick service, accessible location, fair prices and cleanliness are noteworthy. All-day English breakfast is a must try. Good place to have a break and enjoy good food in Colombo 7.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S . S. 5 months ago on Google
    I've tried iced capachino and iced americano today with my friend. Both were nice . Actually I am a coffee addict. i usually go to this shop and have a cup of capachino. I love this shop's capachino because their capachino gave me an extra coffee flavour ( expresso) compared with other famous franchises. preferable dishes by me 👉 Capachino 👉 Latte 👉 Iced americano ( with sugar) 👉 Tuna sandwich 👉 Puffs ( all)
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kasun S. 1 year ago on Google
    All of the fresh beverages and meals are under very reasonable price tags. If you are willing to have a smoothie or a fresh juice, this can be easily recommended. For coffee i wouldn't give 5 stars because i often get confused by the presentation of the way they serve coffee. Taste is okay but compared to other items, coffee prices are on the above average side . There are around 10 seats available inside the cafe and its air conditioned. if you are going after 6pm, you will have a great experience by sitting outside of the restaurant.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prabu D. 2 years ago on Google
    Quite a unique location, and a petit coffee shop. Coffee was good and the juice I had was also fresh. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Would be great if they had a tip jar for the staff.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pavani T. 4 years ago on Google
    A place with a great ambiance. Perfect place for hangout with friends and loved ones. Not much spacious but has a cozy feeling inside. Parking facility is available. Food is worth the price and affortable. Drinks are so delicious. Must try their brownie.It was one of the best brownie I had.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Steve De R. 4 years ago on Google
    Its small coffee shop down Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 7, just as you take the curve on the road. Parking available for a maximum of two. Seating is available both indoor and out. It’s a perfect little spot for a quite evening date. We stopped by for coffee break and got a frio hazelnut and a peach and mango smoothie which were average. The service was good too. The service was fast and courteous. There was also a breakfast option (LKR 480) which looked tempting and we will for sure come back to try it out! Update March 2020: We tried the breakfast menu for 480 and it was worth the price considering the portion size. The egg can be take in any way you wish, scrambles, omelette etc. Food was average. The milk tea they served was not that good. Overall a decent meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Rizwan T. 3 months ago on Google New
    Bad Coffee | Recommended as a Cafe | Avoid If Looking for Good Coffee ————— Detailed Review Below ————— Brown Bean Coffee is a local, home grown chain of Sri Lankan coffee shops. The chain serves coffees, teas, and an assortment of baked goods. The chain offers a great local alternative to foreign chains like Starbucks (not in SL) or Barista (in SL). However, if like me, you are looking for specialty coffee (or a Third Wave Coffee) then you’re likely to be disappointed. I ordered their flat white and was very disappointed (too much milk — not enough espresso). Verdict: Recommended if looking for a local cafe; avoid if looking for specialty coffee. Food/ Quality - 2/5 Location/ Ambiance - 3/5 Price (Value for Money) - 4/5 Service - 3/5
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Georges Y. 4 months ago on Google
    The location of the Brown Bean Coffee Shop that faces the main public park in Colombo might be small, but it makes up for it with freshly prepared food. Service is slow, but you could attribute the lack of promptness to the fact that they prepare all meals to order. I had plenty of time and the wait was well worth it. There's a small terrace outside if you prefer to be seated outdoors. I revisited a few days ago. It's still as good as it was.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick G. 1 year ago on Google
    Good wraps and very very good smoothies, perfect for hot days! Also the afogato was good, the have a good coffe and a nice italian coffee machine.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hasitha M K. 4 months ago on Google
    Totally worth the price ... actually its more than value for money ! Nice atmosphere .. Good Servic ... Lovely Place !👌👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mika 4 months ago on Google
    Cozy little coffee shop near one of the local parks and Colombo National Museum. We enjoyed ice coffees which were fantastic in our taste and in that heat.

  • 5/5 Adeesha S. 2 years ago on Google
    Highly recommend! The food was amazing and the worth for the price. It didn't even take much time for the food to arrive . The staff was super friendly and the Ambience was chill . The place wasn't that spacious but it doesn't matter because it's never crowded . Definitely will go here often the best place to relax do your work while sipping on a coffee. The quality of coffee is superb.

  • 5/5 Eranga Thilina J. 11 months ago on Google
    Very good coffee shop and they serve delicious foods for a reasonable price . A calm place where you can also do your office work from your laptop.

  • 5/5 Im M. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the place. Friendly staff and very reasonable prices. I always come for a cup of espresso. It's good for the price.

  • 5/5 Tharuka R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice cozy little place. We had smoothies. They were not tasty and worthy for the not-expensive price. It’s a great place to have a chat with someone even though it’s a small place because of the people working there. They were really nice friendly with big smiles and not creepy like in some cafes. Definitely recommended to have a chat with someone and relax a bit.

  • 3/5 Devin P. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place and food is also good. But location is not really convenient if you come by your own vehicle as less parking space.

  • 5/5 malseuphoria 8 months ago on Google
    A Cool place with various type of beverages and snacks. Eco friendly. Most visited tourist place in the area. Friendly staff. Safe environment. Indoor and outdoor dining. A cozy place.

  • 5/5 Ishar F. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice little cosy, place in opposite the library, where you can have a nice fresh juice, coffee along with some snacks or an all day breakfast which looks tempting. You could easily miss it if you're driving from colpetty and turning towards the public library as it's just after the red cross tower. Friendly staff Affordable pricing

  • 4/5 Curious P. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to get a good cup of coffee. The food there is also quite good. But the venue is pretty small. There are only two tables indoor and two more tables outdoors. With the Colombo weather I don't think the outdoor table are that pleasant. It's right next to major road so that's another reason to stick to the indoor seats.

  • 5/5 Laddhika S. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing! They offered the best coffee and showed the best attitude to its costumers. The atmosphere inside this coffee shop was very vibrant and relaxing. The coffee and pastries that they had were so delicious. I will definitely rate them a five-star for everything that they provided.

  • 5/5 hasara j. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place. I was introduced to this place by my wife. and since it has been my go to place in the area for a quick coffee or to do do some work. The staff is well mannered and always helpful. Don't forget to try there English breakfast and their avocado juice.

  • 5/5 Rahul Chowdhury (Titanium G. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food quality. Nice location. Good vibe all around.

  • 5/5 Thiran E. 2 years ago on Google
    This place has the must try English breakfast in the town. It's served with Toasted bread, baked Beans, Bacon 🥓, Eggof your choice (fried or scrambled eggs), fresh fruit, Tea, fresh Tomatoes wth lettuce, Sausages. Prices are surprisingly affordable. Extremely recommended this place

  • 4/5 Avinash V. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the few places I could find in Colombo that served the English Breakfast. Small little joint in a corner with both indoors and outdoors seating. Quite liked the vibe of it. The food was decent (except the baked beans which were served directly from the fridge) and the coffee was fantastic.

  • 5/5 Ivi R. 2 years ago on Google
    Good breakfast menu and for every meals as well as snacks. Food worth value the money.. keep the good work!

  • 5/5 Kushan T. 2 years ago on Google
    Relaxing place to dine. Bit noisy during rush hour due to location is next to main road. You can dine inside or outside. Total of about 10-15 people can dine at the same time. Staff is friendly. Serve food within reasonable time after placing an order. Price is moderate and value for food quality. You can find variety of foods including sandwiches, cake pieces, cookies, fruit juices, shakes etc.

  • 4/5 Imesh D. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place to have a snack on the go. Coffee isn't that good though. Very reasonably priced .

  • 5/5 Sithum D. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered through UberEats, English Breakfast was excellent, food tasted so good, followed order notes as well, but Fruit portion was small

  • 5/5 Sahan S. 2 years ago on Google
    The most affordable coffee and food joint in Col 07. Their Chocolate Milkshake is nice. The spicy chicken submarine is a bomb. ( and it IS spicy) Polite , attentive staff. Pets allowed at outdoor tables. Parking available for about 4 cars.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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