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Hometown Coffee House & BBQ

Restaurant Cafe Bar Coffee shop Cocktail bar Barbecue restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Coffee shops in Harare


Address

21 Edinburgh Rd, Harare, Zimbabwe

Contact

+263 77 416 8820

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (590 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: (Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day), 9 am to 10 pm, Hours might differ
  • Thursday: 9 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (19) good (16) service (12) Great (10) chill (10) Good (10) music (9) friends (7) Nice (7) night (6)
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  • 4/5 Calma 8 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    Went there for a prebirthday dinner, and it was a fine experience. The restaurant wasn't that busy on a Saturday night, and I loved the illumination. The lights were a point of interest for a change, of course. The food was fine, but remarkable and worthy of noting were the sticky wings, the pork in sweet sauce, the french fries, and the meat balls - it was a divine experience. What was disappointing was the absence of hot beverages. Winter dining is always pleasant with hot beverages (my opinion). I hope they improve on that, but otherwise, a fine experience in my view. I'd love to call again!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ropafadzo Kudumba M. 4 years ago on Google • 132 reviews
    Great food and great vibes!!great drinks and music if you are looking for a place to chill..great even for birthday dinners with the friends and families..i hosted mine there last year and their service was beyond and above phenomenal!!😃😃😃👌👌👌...the waiters are attetintive and the food came on time and they were considerate to our dietary preferances..i would recommend HOMETOWN everyday anyday anytime!!the dj also played the birthday girls "favourite"song which was considerate of him 💃💃💃!!if you are looking for a good time i recommend to you that you go to Hometown!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tamuka C. 4 years ago on Google
    Hometown is an upmarket restrobar in the affluent area of Borrowdale in Harare. Bare walls, traditional mats and plush leather furniture give it a dual personality that makes it perfect for a quick meal/coffee, or a night out in a lounge environment. The staff is attentive and helpful, giving menu suggestions and drink options. The bar is fully stocked from local beers and cordials, to high end wines, whiskeys and so forth. The manager/owner Dimitri is friendly and always on-hand to give his patrons that extra bit of attention. On this day, I had the Memphis Burger with a side of chips. The patty was juicy, thick and well-seasoned with flavour staying constant right down to the centre. The chips were crispy and fresh with a balanced seasoning and a dipping sauce too. Beers were ice cold and the pricing was fair given the current environment in Zim.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 George M. 1 year ago on Google • 255 reviews
    We popped in for post lunch drinks. The place was not busy at that time of day on a Saturday which was fine by us. I just had a solitary tequila sunrise. It was ok, but would have been better if they had used orange juice instead of Mazoe orange crush (cordial).

  • 4/5 Credence M. 1 year ago on Google • 228 reviews
    It's a good place to have a drink. The vibe is great, particularly on Friday nights when they have an awesome old-school music session. However, the place is on the small side, so seating can be a challenge to get.

  • 1/5 dimitri a. 2 years ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Great food... absolutely terrible management.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 REAGAN S. 4 years ago on Google
    This probably one of the best places in Harare at the moment but quite pricey
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Thando M. 2 years ago on Google
    The last time I was here was in 2018 and I feel it had a better vibe and aesthetic then than it does now. The burgers were decent and juicy but little else to speak of.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 sipiwe m. 1 year ago on Google
    Worst experience ever Sub standard food. Had to wait an hour Shoddy service at those prices. Doesn't deserve any stars at all
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Taziwa N. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is hands down the best BBQ around! Every dish is meticulously made with fresh homegrown ingredients, and the portions are very generous. The cocktails are to die for, made with Italian syrups and fruit purées. Weekend evenings are just lit, with some of the best DJs rotating on the decks. A must visit every time I’m in town.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 TAKU 4 years ago on Google • 48 reviews
    Yummy yummy yummy!!! Went out with my bestfriend and we had do much fun,there was an amazing vibe on a Thursday night...what they call thirsty Thursday. The DJ was great and I ordered Taco sliders (first pic) and my friend ordered a chicken quesadilla.

  • 4/5 Esnath L. 4 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Had a baby shower lunch with family and friends.

  • 5/5 Gabriel R. 2 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Good food, friendly staff! Cool place to enjoy meals and chill.

  • 1/5 Jennifer N. 3 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Terrible food, terrible service. The meat was frozen they attempted to reheat it but it was ice cold in the middle. Only go here if you feel like wasting your money!

  • 1/5 Justin B. 2 years ago on Google
    Seems shut and closed down now. Maybe wrong though. Needs someone to confirm. UPDATE - Had a response from owner. Stating that it was closed due to COVID, find that hard to understand as everywhere else in town was open. ie CafeNion,

  • 3/5 Phillip M. 4 years ago on Google
    Fair service

  • 5/5 Sheraz s. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice outdoor sitting are

  • 5/5 Adrian Denvur Conrad L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great burgers

  • 5/5 ahmed k. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to hangout perfect chilled vide

  • 4/5 munyaradzi g. 4 years ago on Google
    Good burgers

  • 4/5 kuda c. 4 years ago on Google
    Good spot to chill with friends.

  • 4/5 Tariro M. 4 years ago on Google
    The Hometown Burger is a must try

  • 5/5 Dr Zanie D. 4 years ago on Google
    Perfect place to hang with friends, have some drinks...eat good food...smoke some shisha/hub and just have a good time.

  • 4/5 Joy-Blessing M. 2 years ago on Google
    That place is a vibe!! Demetri is doing a great job!! Good food, good music, good people!! #EventsAreDoAble

  • 4/5 Jerry K. 2 years ago on Google
    Chilled vibes... Not too crowded

  • 5/5 Goofbhora L. 2 years ago on Google
    Food very tasty. Environment great. Chill vibes

  • 5/5 Washington N. 2 years ago on Google
    They have delicious steaks

  • 4/5 Gerald R. 1 year ago on Google
    Chilled with great music. If you like to eat, drink and dance where there's not a huge crowd at night during weekends, this is the place for yu.

  • 1/5 Elaine S. 2 years ago on Google
    Had mojitos earlier today. Possibly the worst mojito I’ve ever had. It tasted like lemon and mint water and on top of which it took 25mins to make it. Upon making a complaint, the waiter Ryan was not helpful at all and slyly rude. Looking at other past comments, the establishment has not improved on their cocktails and service over the years. Very sad.

  • 4/5 Bisset C. 2 years ago on Google
    Their burgers are out of this world

  • 5/5 Wilbert T. Shonhiwa (. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is spectacular and the food is very good

  • 3/5 Lorraine M. 2 years ago on Google
    Brian served us well but we had to take back our orders twice to have them get it right. I loved their fries the most. Like most harare joints they turn up after 7

  • 5/5 Tatenda T. 4 months ago on Google
    For perfect dining options, this is one of the best places to be.

  • 4/5 Sanele T. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff is very friendly. Once you become a regular,they treat you like family. They have amazing burgers and wings (still yet to try their other food). The music is always a vibe as they have a rotation of djs from Wednesday to Sunday with the likes of Confie and MadeHerBelieve keeping the guests entertained..

  • 3/5 Tafara Sh. M. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is a good low-key joint for a person who just wanna chill

  • 3/5 Natasha kuda M. 1 year ago on Google
    It didn't hit the spot, the wings did not give me and my colleagues that thing, they didn't have a drinks menu 🤦🏾‍♀️

  • 3/5 FM N. 1 year ago on Google
    A bit dingy and could use a revamp. Prices are alright if you just want to chill for a bit.

  • 5/5 Dee 9 months ago on Google
    Service was quick. Food was tasty just not hot but overall I give it a 4, nice place

  • 5/5 Somnath D. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place with nice atmosphere, highly recommend. Service was great, Mitchelle is simply amazing and hope to see her soon!

  • 5/5 Dawn-Cecilia D. 9 months ago on Google
    Great place to hang as a pre game.

  • 3/5 Nyasha Faith M. 5 years ago on Google
    Food is ok, not too bad, more can be done for the environment too shaby. Terrible cocktails. Burger was over priced concidering it was basic burger. T bone was cold.

  • 5/5 Anthony G. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service and great environment

  • 5/5 athena v. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing cocktail's!!

  • 5/5 Brian M. 3 years ago on Google
    Offers authentic barberque which is really difficult to get locally, Delicious brisket and pulled pork

  • 5/5 tre_nashy t. 3 years ago on Google
    Better place to chill

  • 5/5 Whitney K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 4/5 Simone K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good environment

  • 5/5 Faith C. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is delicious

  • 4/5 albert J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Vibes, the shisha was a good addition to the festivities of the night👍🏾

  • 5/5 Tapiwa Alvin M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to chill

  • 5/5 Shingirai S. 4 years ago on Google
    Affordable drinks, good food, indoor and outdoor sitting areas, good DJ and always a great crowd. Great place to meet up for a night out in Harare. No cover charge at the door typically as well. VIP section quite small but also cut off from the party so not really worth it.

  • 4/5 Farai T. 3 years ago on Google
    Customer care at its best

  • 4/5 Rindai C. 4 years ago on Google
    The service was ridiculously slow and they didn't have wine. The food and the vibe are more than amazing!

  • 4/5 farai m. 3 years ago on Google
    Pretty relaxed in the afternoon. Enjoyed that it wasn't crowded and the food was fine. Portions not as generous as I would've liked but that's a personal preference. (Pictured in the review is the Pulled Pork which comes with chips and a salad)

  • 3/5 Petros M. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun place to chill, dance and have drinks, but the service is terrible you have to wait ages..

  • 4/5 Adulting with E. 4 years ago on Google
    Its a good place for having fun with friends!

  • 4/5 rumbidzai c. 4 years ago on Google
    A great place to have a drink with friends and enjoy good music

  • 5/5 Errol N. 4 years ago on Google
    Prompt service a must see.. good music and not to pricey

  • 4/5 Doreen Tsitsi T. 4 years ago on Google
    Environment is chilled. You can sit outside or choose to go inside. The meals were great

  • 5/5 Meghan G. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place to chill with friends or family and listen to music

  • 5/5 Munyaradzi G. 4 years ago on Google
    I love the design and laid back vibes... great DJs too!

  • 4/5 Karen B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 4/5 Ian L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 4/5 Tanyaradzwa C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good service

  • 4/5 Jerome lomba j. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good spot to get some BBQ....they have hookah available if that's your thing.....a DJ spins a good mix of hip hop on Friday and Saturday evening....service could be a bit faster but its typical for eateries in Zim

  • 4/5 Rufaro Esther C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great chill spot, especially in the evenings. Good food, great alcohol and Shisha

  • 4/5 Shep S. 4 years ago on Google
    House music

  • 2/5 Rodney M. 4 years ago on Google
    Bar service is not great at all. It takes a while to get your order

  • 4/5 Neil M. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool hang out spot

  • 5/5 kudakwashe m. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice expirience

  • 4/5 Tafadzwa N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great mid week drinking sessions happen here. Drinks specials and epic sized steak meals.

  • 4/5 Dr J. 4 years ago on Google
    Good and chilled outing

  • 5/5 Nhlonipho G. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent dining and Coffee experience

  • 5/5 Nobukhosi n. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 nallie g. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Hometown great place ,nice place to sit back and reflect on your weekly plans .Nice Food ,great vibes ,great people. And even a Great Boss can you agine that 😀🤩


Call +263 77 416 8820 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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