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The Grand Café

Cafe Coffee shop

One of the Most Reviewed Caves in Nuwara Eliya


Address

5 Grand Hotel Rd, Nuwara Eliya 22200, Sri Lanka

Website

thegrandhotelnuwaraeliya.com

Contact

+94 522 222 881

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (989 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 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: 7 AM to 8 PM
  • Monday: 7 AM to 8 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Rizwan T. 3 months ago on Google • 548 reviews New
    Decent Food | Small Location | Recommended ————— Detailed Review Below ————— The Grand Cafe - located just outside the gates of the Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya - is a small cafe serving baked goods and an assortment of drinks. I ordered their flat white - which was just OK. The espresso shot was good but a flat white should have the milk microfoamed. The flat white here was much more like a cafe latte - which is not what I expected or wanted. We also ordered a plain croissant and blueberry cheesecake - both of which were quite average. Given the outstanding rating on Google (4.5 from 915 reviews) and all that I had heard/read about the Grand Hotel, the experience was a little disappointing. Verdict: Recommended - given the lack of other decent alternatives close by. Food/ Quality - 4/5 Location/ Ambiance - 3/5 Price (Value for Money) - 4/5 Service - 5/5
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lanil M. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved their sandwiches. But coffee are a bit expensive.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris D. 1 year ago on Google
    A REALLY good cup of coffee in a spectacular setting. Decided to “treat” myself but coffee was actually cheaper than other places in town. The building and manicured gardens are worth the trip.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lukas G. 2 months ago on Google • 168 reviews New
    This is the perfect little café getaway. Good quality coffee & a very nice and sunny place to sit outside. Service could be improved & was a bit inattentive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 suthar s. 7 months ago on Google • 65 reviews
    Quite and neat place to hangout once in a while. Food is so delicious. And their service is so friendly, we went to have evening snacks and a coffee. A perfect place to spend time. The chill climate of nuwara eliya gives an advantage of being here. A pleasant experience being there. And they have many different varieties of snacks which we cant find out side.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nilushika M. 3 years ago on Google
    Small but nice place to having a tasty cofee.Caramel larte and chocolate muffin is very tasty.Cappuccino is good as well. Friendly staff and good service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Avishka De S. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a nice place with a nice vibe to have a cup of coffee. The staff is very talented and friendly. Loved the surrounding and the coffee was worth the money. The place is filled with creativity so definitely gotta visit this again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hiba El A. 8 months ago on Google
    The service was very nice, the atmosphere and place itself is dreamy and breathtaking ! I enjoyed the vibe which is cozy, plus it was drizzling which made it PERFECT. The food and coffee were deeply rich in taste. Mr. Thushara had a a friendly attitude and courteous, also funny while serving our beautiful cup of coffees with our faces😅💜
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mena W. 1 year ago on Google
    The best coffee I drank in Sri Lanka. Great espresso, superb cakes and extremely friendly service. The place itself has a western atmosphere. The whole area feels different from Nuwara Eliya city.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mohammad Afzal S. 3 weeks ago on Google • 140 reviews New
    Visited this place had hot chocolate, red velvet swiss roll, opera, margarita pizza nothing was good. I didn't expect from a premium place like this serving this quality food. I would recommend this place to improve the quality of food. The only thing i liked was cappuccino.

  • 5/5 Ankit B. 3 months ago on Google • 54 reviews New
    Great location, good coffee and fantastic staff. Come here to get out of the rains, sip on a coffee and have a relaxing afternoon with your loved ones. Have the cafe mocha, pesto sandwich and the black forest pastry

  • 5/5 Véronique O. 3 weeks ago on Google • 49 reviews New
    Iced cappuccino and latte well served. Chocolate eclair and fresh fruit cake. The waiters inquire about our well-being. Soft ambient music. Pleasant terrace.

  • 5/5 Corina M. 4 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Nice and cozy coffeahop in the heart of Nuawar Eliya. Very good cappuccino, cakes and ice-cream. They also serve sandwiches and other bite foods. The service is good and all the personnel is nice and helpful. Also they have a shop to buy coffee, cookies, chutneys for home. Really nice place! 👌

  • 5/5 Thimira A. 3 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Nice and cozy place to hangout...cakes were delicious .. they have savory items as well ... coffees are actually really good one of the few places in nuwara eliya...friendly staff overall recommended place to have some delicious food and coffees✌️

  • 5/5 Mohamed R. 1 month ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    If you are looking for relax and enjoy the tea and coffee with delicious food it's a right place for you , we are many time visited there during our stay in nuwara eliya. Mr, Thusara did a fantastic service we are enjoyed, thusara explained every dishes , I'm recommended to all visit the Grand cofe.

  • 5/5 chris m. 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    A really lovely place to sit and enjoy excellent food and drinks. Very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere and I was well looked after by Sadeepa

  • 5/5 Kimberley B. 6 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    I had the Waffles for breakfast, and it was absolutely delicious. The blueberry jam was to die for! Highly recommend it. The coffees were good too. However the service was OK, the cafe had a nice vibe/atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Georgina P. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Cute place to get coffee (out of the few) in Nuwara Eliya. The staff are friendly, and latte art is fun. Probably wouldn’t rush back for the food, as the portions were very small for the price. I had the fruit, yoghurt & granola which came in a very tiny pot. Good place to escape the rain!

  • 5/5 Manuela P. 3 weeks ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    I had the best brunch ever in Nuwara Eliya, with an amazing view of the old and magestic Grand Hotel. My food was amazing btw

  • 5/5 rowanthi i. 4 months ago on Google
    I’m a coffee lover! And I’ve been to many places. Had different types of coffee but they were never this good. Credit goes to Thushara with his amazing talent! We stayed two nights in Grand hotel and Whenever we needed a coffee, we crash into this place. All because of thusharas Service and the taste of coffee. Place is beautiful as well! ❤️💯

  • 5/5 Satish K. 8 months ago on Google
    We enjoyed the atmosphere and the great service here. The coffee and the cheesecake was exactly what the doctor ordered for a gloomy afternoon. Moheeth also surprised us with two coffees as a gift. His smile and impeccable hospitality won us over. If you’re in Nuwara Eliya, you must come here.

  • 3/5 Denise K. 8 months ago on Google
    Sadly two of our five orders failed to appear even after multiple reminders and a 45 mins wait since the rest of the party had finished their meals . Beautiful setting, clean restrooms but obviously not coping well with flood of tourists. Needed lots more Staff . Hopefully better on another visit. Latte was luke warm but they cheerfully microwave it again.

  • 5/5 Prageeth U. 6 months ago on Google
    The Grand Cafe is a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee and a bite to eat in Nuwara Eliya. The coffee is excellent, the short eats are delicious, and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. I would definitely recommend this cafe to anyone visiting Nuwara Eliya.

  • 5/5 Malith N. 2 years ago on Google
    Cakes are awesome.

  • 5/5 Handy C. 9 months ago on Google
    The Grand Cafe at the Grand Hotel, Sri Lanka, is a gem set in a historic locale. The ambience exudes grace and charm, while their versatile menu promises a delightful assortment of local and international dishes. Our server, Moheeth, enhanced our visit with his prompt service and expert knowledge of the menu. The Grand Cafe offers more than just a meal, but a unique journey into the culture and history of Sri Lanka, making it an unforgettable destination for all travelers visiting Nuwara Eliya.

  • 3/5 Basel Al K. 9 months ago on Google
    Great experience, if your looking for a nice place to sit relax and drink coffee , this is the place The place is very average v but acceptable

  • 5/5 Mushfika I. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to chill out with loved ones while sipping a cup of amazing coffee. Friendly staff and great service.

  • 5/5 Naveesha A. 3 years ago on Google
    Food were tasty and the price also very reasonable. Portion size is also good. Helpful staff and friendly atmosphere.

  • 3/5 ehsan r. 3 years ago on Google
    Although they tell the Quanty Good for Two person. But you should be in tough diet.

  • 5/5 Michael J. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious coffee in Sri Lanka?! Look no further, you found it! And those cakes! Gosh, chocolate, fruity, white chocolaty…. so very good. Also, I can recommend sausage bun, so good 😋 Also, it gives you a bit different architecture to anything else you can see and the staff is amazing.

  • 5/5 Waqas M. 1 year ago on Google
    We always visit this place whenever we are in Nuwara Eliya. One of the best places for coffee and desserts in town. Love the ambiance and staff is amazing!

  • 5/5 Shireen E. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the cake, juice and the coffee were soooo good And i appreciate the coffee art it was unique thank you for the effort you are so kind

  • 5/5 Travellers A. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely service, food and coffee at a good price, the staff even drew a picture of me in my Latte! Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Aditya P. 2 years ago on Google
    Spot for Tushara here - The best waiter ever! It's hard to have a good coffee in Sri Lanka and you do not want to miss this place as it's one of the rare gems serving a good caffeine shot to all the addicts like me. The place has good cakes and snacks too. Grab a tabke outside the cafe and click some good sunkissed selfies. The waiters are very courteous and polite.

  • 4/5 Nanshad D. 3 years ago on Google
    Always loved the grand hotel but my first time here at the coffee bar. Very affordable food, amazing Caramel machiato and also they have an array of cakes (Full and pieces). Overall superb ambience and relaxing. Completly worth the money.

  • 4/5 Thenumi D. 1 year ago on Google
    Calm nice location.Coffee is good but not wow.Friendly staff and great hospitality ❤️

  • 5/5 Chanjief C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to sip a coffee with your family and friends. Had a cappuccino with brownie. One of the bests. Service was great. Restaurant was pleasant with some light Indian music in the background. Little expensive but worth for the experience.

  • 4/5 Rebecca C. 5 years ago on Google
    Situated within one of the cluster of beautiful colonial buildings that is Grand Hotel, this little coffee bar is very modern and attractive. It is packed with locals and foreigners in a little place of probably 15 or so sitting. In a country where tea is king, coffee takes a back seat. The latte is at best milk lightly flavoured with coffee taste. The tiramisu looks good but short short tasting like one. The chocolate muffin was the better option, a fancy muffin covered with chocolate chips on top with a piece of marble chocolate.

  • 5/5 Dave I. 4 years ago on Google
    Good coffee and WiFi. The sweets are also great value. The staff are friendly. It was raining a lot while we were in Nuwara Eliya so this was a good spot to take my laptop and work/trip plan

  • 5/5 Fahad A. 11 months ago on Google
    This coffee shop has amazing Cappuccino and their Latte was also good. Staff very friendly and great outdoor seating. Much thanks for Thushara for the great service.

  • 5/5 Mick G. 8 months ago on Google
    Stopped off at this lovely cafe today on the way to Ella. The waiters were welcoming and couldn't do enough for us. Especially the young waiter who went out of his way to change my drink. Absolutely nothing wrong with the drink which was a green tea. I decided to try it but just not to my particular taste. I tried to explain it was absolutely fine and I should have stuck to my normal coffee but he insisted and brought me another to try. Exceptional service and would recommend to everyone.

  • 5/5 Dominika G. 9 months ago on Google
    Really calm and cozy place with friendly and helpful service. The food and tea was great!

  • 5/5 Neomal A. 9 months ago on Google
    Best coffee shop in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. The hospitality is top notch. Today my order was taken by Nehru and she provides a great service. If you visit Nuwara Eliya, you must try the grand case!

  • 5/5 Judit H. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    Perfect capucino, very tasty cesar salad. Great hospitality. Amazing atmosphere. Warmly recommended.

  • 1/5 Carla Miltenburg v. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    The high tea itself was very tasty. The service is very unfriendly. 3 keer om een glas Bubbels gevraagd maar niet gekregen. Staff look surly and we were not greeted. Sadly disappointing!

  • 5/5 Wolfgang L. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    It was very nice :)


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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