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The Ridge Cafe

Cafe

One of the Top rated Caves in Dar es Salaam


Address

Ground Floor Chole Plaza Dar es Salaam TZ, 14111, Tanzania

Contact

+255 672 263 333

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (293 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: 7:30 AM to 8 PM
  • Monday: 7 AM to 8 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Katharina H. 1 year ago on Google • 8 reviews
    This place is beautiful, the atmosphere is cosy and authentic with a lot of books and board games. The coffee was really nice, they have every type you would like. The owner was very welcoming and explained a lot about the idea behind Ridge Cafe, with the book exchange and the games. They also have travel guides for anyone wanting to research or plan their further travels with a nice coffee or juice
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dora T. 8 months ago on Google • 189 reviews
    The perfect place to be in the city. You should try the cold brew and the mocha frappe and the cakes
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johaness W. 1 year ago on Google • 58 reviews
    It's a good place for those looking to spend their time working with some peace and quiet. There is a book shelf, WiFi, board games and card games. The Attendant is very welcoming and there's a variety of coffee and other drinks. Enjoy the Banana cake!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rukeo H. 10 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Beautiful little shop with delicious coffee and cakes/breads. Very friendly staff and welcoming to tourists. My only suggestion is adding soft relaxing music in the background. Thank you for your service and i will be returning.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valentina G. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    This place is cozy! I spent all day yesterday working from there. The internet is fast plus their coffee and snacks just make everything better. The sandwich and samosa are freshly made when you order them. It is also an amazing place to unwind with a book after a long day. If you are a coffee and book lover, you will enjoy this place. AND everyone there makes you feel at home
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 xiaoyuxin 11 months ago on Google
    Nice coffee, nice sandwiches, nice service and nice people, we will come here again and again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linus N. 3 years ago on Google
    Ethical consumption for Caffeinators includes knowing the story behind the Coffee and The Ridge Dar is just the place for one. I was not only treated by a good cup of the Tanzanian Pea Bery but also an enticing story about the origin of the Pea Bery which is the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Great spot to have a taste of the varieties of Tanzanian Coffee from the prominent producing regions of Northern Zone and Southern Highlands. You can also get Dark and Medium Roasted Coffee Beans from Mbeya and Kilimanjaro packed in 400 grams bags.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melanie C. 2 years ago on Google
    A very lovely place, delicious coffee and pastry. The staff is very friendly and kind. There are enough power plugs and it’s a great place to sit with your laptop for working. The wifi is good.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Imelda R. 2 months ago on Google • 70 reviews New
    Fastest Internet in town, very reliable so I love that but moreso, this café attracts some of the coolest folks in Dar so I enjoy all the new people I meet here and that's a major reason I keep coming back to this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 戴彬 1 year ago on Google
    Milk foams is sooooo smooth Coffee taste is balanced The best coffee latte I’ve ever drink in Tanzania!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monica P. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is cool, the dishes are sweet, they have friendly services providers. Also the place its accessible, easy to find the place. They have unlimited WiFi with accurate speed, this is a must to go place if you want to have a cool place to have a cup of coffee/tea/ juice while working .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brege 1 year ago on Google
    Quick service. Delicious 😋 food. Free WiFi. Sometimes there is smoke from the kitchen in the sitting area. Overall I will recommend the place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Svetlana D. 2 years ago on Google
    The best quality of coffee in Dar is definitely in this cozy coffeeshop ☕👌 Lovely place 🥰 Perfect to work remotely 🌍👍 Juice is the most delicious I've ever tried 😋
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruaa E. 2 years ago on Google
    Cozy place and very welcoming staff A dream for a coffee lover 😍 I recommend the cortado! ☕️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liz K. 2 years ago on Google
    I always aim to try a different beverage every time I visit The Ridge Cafe and I'm never disappointed. The staff is super friendly and helpful in recommending beverages that match my taste (and mood). I tried the Cortado this past weekend and it was absolutely lovely. Strong with just the right amount of sweetness. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a casual coffee spot in the Msasani Peninsula. Oh and if you're feeling a little under the weather, I highly recommend the African Ginger Tea. You'll get at least two servings and feel right as rain :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ereek 2 years ago on Google
    I’m coming from Seattle in the USA so I am picky about my coffee. This place did not disappoint, great and smooth coffee. The owner is an awesome guy too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leka T. 2 years ago on Google
    Locally sourced coffee, nice decor and ambience, The Ridge is what a café should look like. Funny enough I recommend the mango juice :-)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neelam B. 2 years ago on Google
    The Ridge Cafe has good coffee, juices and the perfect chicken sandwich. The service is amazing. There are books in the cafe one can read and board games to play as well. It is a homely place to get some work done or relax with a good cup of coffee.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex B. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow!!! This place was amazing. The atmosphere was very welcoming, they have boardgames for a great day just to spend time with your friends and family. We bought many bags of coffee, as well as the coffee itself was amazing and we will definitely come back next time we are in the area. Also the owner, was the so fantastic and a gentleman who helped explain everything!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 佐藤友哉 2 years ago on Google
    We can Wifi and Charging in the Ridge Cafe. I drank protein booster! It's volumey and very delicious. As a gift I bought coffee for my family Coffee has a very nice aroma.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pieter V. 2 years ago on Google
    Very welcoming and kind store owner. Coffee is really good. Best cappuccino I had in Dar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mejda Ben m. 5 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    The atmosphere here is awesome to work i will be here every day 😍😊

  • 5/5 kareem b. 3 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    The most tasty Coffee I ever try, Freshly roast, Mr Jones is a professional advisor with elegant coffee tasting skills, take his Advice before you Buy, Thanks for the treat guys and see you in my Next Visit

  • 5/5 ART OF L. 5 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    The girls(and boys) here are AMAZING! Friendly , FULL OF ENERGY, happy( which are hard to come by in Dar)! They always have a smile on their faces :) PS May I suggest a little more vegetarian options for salads?

  • 5/5 I V. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    My favorite place in Dar: Nice location, delicious coffee, strong wifi, and amazing staff 💛

  • 4/5 anthony l. 2 years ago on Google
    A small caffe in Masaki with friendly staff and owner, exceptional services from the matre de caffe and rest of the team. They have one great mango squash 😱 in the entire whole world SCREEMING also there latte is a top notch and atmosphere is chilled and lovely wish they had a background music tho but there 8/10 great one in Dar.

  • 5/5 Dylan B. 11 months ago on Google
    Small coffee shop with excellent espresso and simple but tasty cakes. Air conditioned indoor area with chargers for devices, good wifi, books and board games. Also a patio outside. Staff were lovely. Recommended.

  • 5/5 Ye K. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this place!! best explanation of all kind of drinks and dessert. perfect quality and very nice service

  • 5/5 Masoud M. 3 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere is awesome, they serve vey good coffee, and nice interior. This is a good place to study or chill with friends.

  • 1/5 uriel c. 2 years ago on Google
    Waiving this venew, after indifferent atitude of the worker (despite the place looked closed I approched but the man was still sitting in the adjascent shop gazing at me uncaring) I found plenty of excelent cafes down Chole road.

  • 5/5 Nick 1 year ago on Google
    I have visited both the Ridge Cafe in Mbeya as the Ridge Cafe in Dar es Salaam. This coffee place gives of a nice and relaxed vibe. There are a lot of different types of coffee that you can order. On walking distance from Slow Leopard and Slipway hotel. Kind staff.

  • 5/5 吉岡屋春香 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic cold brew coffee!! Good atmosphere, tasty bites…😋 Best place you can drink authentic coffee!

  • 5/5 Dhow C. 1 year ago on Google
    I like cortrado , i didnt know about type , i like food , its always fresh made.Very good library where u can borrow book for while.

  • 4/5 TJ B. 1 year ago on Google
    What a gem, perfect chill out zone with possibly the best tasting coffee in DAR. The samosas are excellent , beef, chicken and vegan options, l bought their fruit salad and it was perfect, mango, pineapple, avocado, banana covered with passion fruit , no waste all my favourite items.

  • 5/5 Sonia P. 1 year ago on Google
    I went there just because the lights were on and I needed a place to work from - there was a power cut - and it was the best surprise. Great atmosphere for working, steady WiFi and many sockets. Very friendly and welcoming staff and owner. Decently priced tasty coffee and warm cakes! No need to say I won't need any other power cut to go back :) Thank you!

  • 5/5 marc f. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff and owner of The Ridge Cafe are the embodiment of energy and top notch family like extension. The menu is proper with quick delivery. The ambience is also nice.

  • 5/5 Drew F. 1 year ago on Google
    The best coffee shop in Dar, fresh local coffee, juices, and pastries. Great place to work as well and such a welcoming staff. Cold brew and pour over options available too

  • 5/5 Ms Gloria N. 7 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Having a wide range of coffee choices and delicious samosas, this charming spot provides a pleasant atmosphere for working. In addition, if you feel fatigued, you can enjoy multiple games or indulge in reading books.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Prepared foods
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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