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Baobab Bistro

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👍 It is a quiet place with a nice gesture to it. You can sit and enjoy good music and good food. One of the good thing is they offer variety of gluten and dairy free food. You won't be disappointed with the food as well as the ambience. People often mention Baobab, good, delicious, options, free, ambience, masala, chai,


Address

Makai St, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Contact

+255 767 390 696

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (105 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 10 PM
  • Monday: 7 AM to 6 PM

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  • 4/5 JOVITUS K. 2 years ago on Google • 84 reviews
    It is a quiet place with a nice gesture to it. You can sit and enjoy good music and good food. One of the good thing is they offer variety of gluten and dairy free food. You won't be disappointed with the food as well as the ambience.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Najum 1 year ago on Google • 113 reviews
    A very cute outdoor restaurant offering freshly baked good and food of course. They offer varieties and especially suitable for vegetarian and vegan dishes. The manager/owner is very friendly and she will be sure to walk you through the menu and share her personal favorites They close early so take note of this The cheesy potatoes and veggie paninis was really delicious with a nice touch of the cassava fries. Yumm! I’ll be sure to come back to try some more options. Recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Karishma - Kim P. 2 years ago on Google • 79 reviews
    I had the cassava fries (much thicker cut than what is served in London restaurants with East African roots), popcorn chicken, iced coffee and a watermelon lemonade. The fries came with n amazingly spicy sauce and kachumber. It’s so hot and humid here, that liquid refreshment is needed constantly. The fruits are also so fresh and delicious, that I am having fruit juices when I’m assured of clean kitchens (tropical humid weather brings its share of flies) The watermelon lemonade was watermelon juice with a lot of lemon juice added, so sour with a hint of sweetness, no added sugar. I’ve also had pineapple mint juice (at another location) which is a lovely combination I’ve never had before. Service here was lovely and I can see why this place is a favourite among the expats who live in this area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Meghna P. 9 months ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Nice place, good food, pleasant and calm ambience. They have several vegetarian and healthy food options. They also serve gluten free, sugar free and vegan options on request.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pragna 2 years ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I and my daughter moved to Dar few months back and we have been to few restaurants and Baobab is one of our favourites. Not only the food but the serene surroundings add extra joy of enjoying their mouth watering delicious food. My fav, spinach and cheese panini 😋 just can’t get enough of it. The best part of Baobab is you can tell the quality of ingredients they use and it shows up in every dish… it’s very health friendly and carefully prepared for keeping the well-being of their customer in mind. It feels very homely food. Ah their fried mogo, cheese baked pasta and magic portion and how can I forget those little swirls rolls … I can’t remember the names but I surely remember the delicious taste 😀. One can never disappoint there!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nadeem Budha (. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited Baobab Bistro a quiet garden cafe in Masaki. Had the mohgo fries which were very crunchy n very different from other places. The Asian chicken wings had a sweet n sour taste and I enjoyed them. Ordered masala chai which is unlike any in Dar - strong and spicy. The place has a great vibe and are open for breakfast till evening. If you want to enjoy a peaceful meal this is the place to be.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina The G. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful fresh air, lovely ambience. Food is always fresh. They bake their own bread which I love. Fresh juices, and my favourite beverage, cappuccino. A hint of India with Europe. Scrumptious and tasty. The owner Shella is a wonderful and sweet lady. An expert in pickles. Tranquil for business meetings too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bhavna g. 1 year ago on Google
    Have been to this place many times. One of my fav places in Dar . As a nutritionist I am always looking out for options where I can eat guilt free Baobab gives me all healthy options of gluten free pizza bases,panni and their bread is just amazing Would personally recommend this place for all these options and other options as well Sharing the pics of gluten free bread and the pizza
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tamanna V. 2 years ago on Google • 19 reviews
    It's a really peaceful place. The only sounds you can hear are the birds chirping, butterflies fluttering, wind chimes singing or leaves rustling. What stood out for me was the food. Their veg pizza and fried mogos make me want to go back there. Great vibes overall.

  • 5/5 harsha c. 6 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    A must visit ,enjoyed the food and the ambience ,very quiet and nature oriented place ,chai was too good the masala chai and my son enjoyed the Nutella marshmallow panin sandwich 🥪😋

  • 5/5 GSK 2 years ago on Google • 11 reviews
    As a family we normally have 2-3 set restaurants we visit for our weekly Sunday brunch, we’ve just added another one to our list after today’s visit, the food was absolutely amazing, we tried over 10 things from the menu and each item tasted as good as it sounded on the menu! Their healthy food options along with the smoothies are refreshing and their home made bread is to die for! None of the things we ordered let us down to the point we kept ordering more and more things! The ambience was cosy and the service from their staff was excellent! We can’t wait to be back!

  • 5/5 Richa S V. 2 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Awesome experience. Homely food and you can order according to your diet like gluten free or healthy salad or something ... almost everything is available there.. highly recommend ..

  • 5/5 RAHUL K. 1 year ago on Google
    What a fabulous experience every time we visited Baobab Bistro. So consistent, excellent environment, friendly service, great menu choices, mouth watering presentations and really yum food and at affordable prices. Will be back again and again😊

  • 5/5 Reyansh v. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s a beautiful place to sit and relax , it’s a place where you can sit in the fresh air .. though located in the prime area , It has complete privacy and you feel as if you are in some Other part of the city .. I personally love the masala tea at the Baobab bistro and so is their cappuccino too .. The panini’s are delicious with the home made bread they use ..! Just can’t keep the count of pizza slices once you start eating , they are thin crust and scrumptious. On the whole a place where you can go all alone and do your work or go with a group of friends and enjoy the place .

  • 5/5 Alma S. 1 year ago on Google
    Baobab Bistro is one of the most reliable restaurants in Dar. I have gotten the weekly office lunch sets which are incredible value plus healthy and tasty. Everything is so warm and homemade that I find myself returning to it again and again. I recently tried their wholewheat carrot cake with orange buttercream and it is one of the best carrot cakes I have had. Not too sweet, flavourful, spice-rich and decadent. I have also had the panini tuna melt which was equally delicious. Baobab is the gift that keeps giving and the service from Shella and her team is fabulous. Thank you for all you do and I can't wait to keep exploring the different offerings at Baobab!

  • 5/5 Bhavini S. 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommended.. Best Masala so refreshing And food is delicious and very warm Staff Loved it

  • 5/5 Tasleem G. 2 years ago on Google
    a lovely place to chill with amazing food, I recommend the masala chai and the parathas! potato cheese balls and the chicken wings are worth trying!! Even with the heat there's always nice breeze. The owner Shella is always so welcoming and so is her team .

  • 5/5 Asha D. 2 years ago on Google
    Baobab bistro has a great green ambience n is a very quiet and lovely plave to spend time n have some good food. I especially love their panini parathas bhajias and ofcourse the desserts which is made with so much of perfection. Dont forget to ask for the masala chai ( indian tea with herbs ).

  • 5/5 Hetal P. 2 years ago on Google
    A hidden gem in Dar. The atmosphere is so relaxing and peaceful. The parathas especially the corn and cheese are absolutely delicious and a family favourite. Everything on the menu is unique, flavourful and filling (the portions are just right). The perfect place to have a scrumptious meal and leave feeling completely zen!!!

  • 5/5 kiranmayi g. 9 months ago on Google • 1 review
    A tiny yet very well maintained restaurant with a charming ambience. The food served was really fresh and the portions very generous. We ordered a panini and cheese paratha, both of them were a hit.The masala chai is worth trying too :) I’d definitely come back again.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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