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Matbronze Cafe

Cafe Art gallery

👍👍 A 5 star destination set in a secluded area in Karen. Location is silent and ideal for reflection or just taking a break. You can sit on the main restaurant's building or outside in tents. There's an art gallery within the premises with paintings and other art items that you can buy. Internet is n... People often mention gallery, good, great, garden, beautiful, service, nice, ambience, lunch, bronze,


Address

Langata S Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

Website

matbronze-cafe.business.site

Contact

+254 704 690162

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (832 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 5:30 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 5:30 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: gallery (18) good (15) great (13) garden (12) beautiful (11) service (10) nice (10) ambience (9) lunch (9) bronze (9)
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  • 5/5 Michael M. 1 year ago on Google
    A 5 star destination set in a secluded area in Karen. Location is silent and ideal for reflection or just taking a break. You can sit on the main restaurant's building or outside in tents. There's an art gallery within the premises with paintings and other art items that you can buy. Internet is not the best, so you're better off using your own connectivity. Food is excellent, both for drinks and main courses. Make sure you try their smoothies. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Though the place closes by 5 pm on weekdays, which is a shame given how cosy it is. It's a place to go over and over again.
    13 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jo A. 1 year ago on Google
    Matbronze is a very very beautiful place. Relaxed. Has a lovely ambience and well served food.. The art? Damn. On another level... Epic 👌
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anisia M. 4 months ago on Google
    A very cool place to relax in the lap of nature.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annie 1 year ago on Google
    I like that Matbronze has a smaller menu as it means that whatever you pick you're guaranteed to have a delicious meal. I enjoyed all my dishes and would happily go back. The setting is very calming too
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ivy K. 3 years ago on Google
    I found and visited this place and loved it. From the entrance it felt like entering into a castle. Enjoyed their milkshakes and desert. And their burgers are very juicy and delicious. You'll definitely love this place. It's a gem.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael R. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato with a mango and passion fruit smoothie. The baked buns were so soft, and their grilled meat definitely was the best to make the burger an overall one of the best I’ve had. In addition, we added the sticky chicken wings with chili sauce which really delivered on taste and balance of the flavors. The smoothie was freshly squeezed bringing in the real taste of the fruits. The waiter was so kind and knowledgeable about making the best recommendations from the menu. The ambiance is well chilled. The burger was Ksh 1250, the smoothie was Ksh 490, and the chicken wings for Ksh 700. It really gets a 5 from me as everything was good from service, food and time to get served. Definitely recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rahul J. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the ambience.. great place to go have lunch after visiting giraffe center. I had the pan seared tilapia , it’s a dish one must try!!!! Also salad buffet is available as a side. Great place for family as you can also go vIew around the gallery and see various art masterpieces as you wait for your food. Would definitely go again Great place
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Miss R. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful environment. The wait staff were very friendly. Even the guard at the gate was joyful and welcoming. Love the environment and the sculptures. I had a lovely cup of mocha.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Praveen S. 2 years ago on Google
    A very unique place! Filled with bronze sculptures, this gallery would make you wanna buy it all. But of course, you can't coz they're super expensive. I bought some jewellery. An elephant head pendant for 62 dollars. They also have a nice cafe where you can order thin crust pizzas. A lil away from the bustling city of Nairobi, which is actually a very good thing in this case!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daisy w. 2 years ago on Google
    The art work is mind blowing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 James M. 3 years ago on Google
    The place is quite a nice small hideout for you to have a quiet cuppa coffee or some lunch. Or work on your document without much pressure. The outside is beautiful and scenic in a way. The bathrooms are clean. My small pet peeve is with the food portions. I wish they can do better for the price points they have there. Overall, it was a good experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ankole Tours and T. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is finger liking and the staff friendly it a nice place to have lunch
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 RaG C. 3 years ago on Google
    The Mushroom and Spinach Pasta are absolutely amazing. Very calm and relaxed vibes. Perfect for a Sunday 4pm lunch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fatihi S. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place, I visited the gallery while the food was being prepared. I highly recommend it. It has access to wheelchair, outdoor and indoor seating. Location is a bit tricky but trust Google map to get you there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nannan S. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is simple amazing! A lot of artworks especially bronze made sculptures and art crafts, paintings, sketches …. The garden is super cozy and well maintained, it has a space for “work areas” and a lot of people are working with laptop (internet isn’t the best though) it also has beautiful tents in the garden for a more private gathering Overall one of the best, also far from the city. Kind of a hidden gem….
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephane “Fufa” D. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place. One of the best garden cafe ever! Food is excellent too. Prices are fair. Highly recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimberly J. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic, utterly amazing cafe. That was the best salad bar (ottolenghi inspired) I’ve ever had in my life.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 eileen j. 7 months ago on Google
    This is an underrated place is Karen, I'm from Karen but this is the first time I went there. Twas nice, the ambience was beautiful, and the jewellery are quite affordable. Though the closing time limited me from enjoying the ambience to the fullest
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Huz 5 months ago on Google
    I sent my kids for a nice time the cashier was so rude it spoilt our day saying if u pay cash we wont give u change n by kenyan law there is no way u can refuse cash as its legal tender !!!! And she was racist saying" u people" always have that problem !!!! Never setting foot in this stupid restaurant infact they should close establishments like this !!! Take their colonial mentality back to europe
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 enid k. 4 years ago on Google
    Popped by here for lunch hen w done at the gallery. Their menu did not disappoint. I loved their way of preserving the environment, thanks to the non-plastic straws they had for drinks. They are just next to the Matbronze gallery, so you will not miss them. The environment is very serene- quite and with a beautiful scenery of some artistic items from the gallery. Their staff was also very friendly. Great service too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shameer S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place visit. Browse through local collectibles made entirely in bronze. Big and small pieces available. Be ready to spend some 💵. The cafe also has a good selection of eats.

  • 3/5 Jacqui N. 3 years ago on Google
    It is unfortunate, that we didn't have a great food experience this time. The ambience is wonderful, and a nice break from the city. The fish batter on both fish dishes was totally over done. Had we returned it there and then, it would have been another half hour wait, so we ate it. We had the crepes as well, which were yellow in colour, and very dry. The feta crepe was extremely salty. The chips were.......chips! Not hot!The salad bar was tasty, but I noticed that the dessert table nearby was left open, not covered in any way. During this time of covid, and just in general, I don't think it's very hygienic to have all the desserts on open display. We definitely decided against dessert for this reason. The gammon ham on the curry buffet table was also open to each and everyone passing by. Personally, this is not acceptable, especially as its pricey for what you get. The service was TERRIBLE as well. They were obviously busy, and it was a Sunday, but that should not be an excuse. What a shame Matbronze!! I think it would be worth improving ALL the above complaints.

  • 4/5 Mkenya 1. 2 years ago on Google
    The ambience is to die for, the staff courteous and the management on top of their game. Visit the art gallery before you settle down for the scrumptious meals. And definitely would recommend a try of their days special. I personally loved the stuffed chicken breast with mushroom sauce.

  • 5/5 CHIDI O. 3 years ago on Google
    Quiet....great place for reflection on Saturday mornings

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful barbque buffet dinner, Friday nights at Mat Bronze. Caters for vegetarians, vegans, as well as the best steaks in Kenya. Beautiful, quiet outdoor and indoor seating, friendly staff, all covid protocols in place. Delicious food!

  • 4/5 Joejesca 2 years ago on Google
    Great service, nice food and ideal outdoor area for a relaxed afternoon!

  • 5/5 John K. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to have a relaxed lunch. The place is generally kids friendly as with a green garden. The sitting is cozy both in the indoor and outdoor sections. The Buffett with curry was delicious. The toilets were clean but the bronze artifacts were too expensive to spend on. The food is pricey but quite well worth the pricing. The 200m road stretch to the compound entrance is unexpectedly rough with no tarmac.

  • 5/5 Nessrine M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Endroit sympa

  • 5/5 Mathieu G. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place, nice food

  • 4/5 Murtaza A. 2 years ago on Google
    Stunning art and great landscaping. A perfect spot for serenity and peace however the menu is limited and not quite comprehensive.

  • 4/5 Shafiq j. 2 years ago on Google
    A great gateway, located discreetly. A heavenly cafe. Don't miss out

  • 5/5 Troy L. 5 years ago on Google
    Fine restaurant, amazing handy works by Matthew and Andrew. Best gift for bronze. If looking for a gift to handover to your forever generations, visit this place

  • 5/5 Jerono C. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place. Good food. Great service

  • 5/5 Judith C. 3 years ago on Google
    Food , nature...fresh air , super service

  • 2/5 Talal C. 2 years ago on Google
    We ordered cheese burgers and kids burgers and they were literally the same thing except for a piece of lettuce on the regular burgers but you pay more than double the price than the kids burger. It tasted decent but we just felt a bit cheated. The gallery is nice though

  • 4/5 Raymond M. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is excellent. Service was excellent and the Aussie red wine 🍷👌was excellent.

  • 5/5 Kim W. 3 years ago on Google
    Chill garden and art gallery for afternoon drinks and bar grub

  • 5/5 Mamdouh S. 1 year ago on Google
    The food os not the greatest . Good coffee and alcohol. Not a place for a a day trip its more for a nice resting point for snacks and drinks. Also good for art lovers

  • 5/5 Radu Andrei M. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect for relaxation. You can also see the gallery with bronze exhibits made by the owner of the location himself.

  • 5/5 Shimada Y. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is freaking great! Best coffee ever and beautiful

  • 5/5 Tarryn W. 3 years ago on Google
    Always fantastic and Jeremy always looks after us, a family favourite.

  • 1/5 Nazir S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very BAD experience with the food! Ordered Bhajias that were totally burnt hoping the fish would be better...fish was also quite over fried and very greasy.The last straw was when half way through the meal found a long white hair in the fish which the waiters themselves saw. The chef could only make excuses that they have no one in the kitchen with white hair and justified the meal with a small ksh 400 discount....

  • 5/5 Abner S. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice place. We discovered it by chance. Good place to chill. Superb art work and bronze sculptures. Just WOW. Staff can be more friendly and guide patrons to the right choice.

  • 4/5 John P. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful gallery and sculpture garden with bronze sculptures depicting African wildlife. The cafe extends out into the gardens. It is relaxing and served good food and drink.

  • 4/5 Melissa M. 11 months ago on Google
    This restaurant is set in a lovey garden with some artwork on display too. It gives a distinct colonial vibe which is unsettling and I would suggest to take down the photos of Kibera. The menu isn’t very inspired but what I had was tasty and the garden was peaceful.

  • 4/5 Sandra M. 7 months ago on Google
    It's a little hidden gem. Absolutely beautiful garden restaurant and ideal for a peaceful lunch. I have been there on a Sunday and enjoyed their special chicken curry with salad. The salad bar was well stocked and fresh. I enjoyed their passion and tree tomato juice and my husband had the burger which was delicious even though it fell apart easily. They also have great Margherita pizza for kids.

  • 5/5 M M. 1 year ago on Google
    Matbronze is a beautiful space . Highly recommended for breakfast as it’s scenic calm and spacious with options for indoor , semi-indoor and outdoor seating. The breakfast menu is not huge but what they have provides adequate options. The quality of ingredients is great and the chef is extremely good . The service was great and the team was extremely polite and helpful. I’d recommend it as a place to read from as the ambience is very green, calm and quiet.

  • 5/5 Keiichi N. 4 years ago on Google
    Have a delicious lunch/coffee in the fresh air.

  • 1/5 Wiltord M. 5 months ago on Google
    I recently visited your establishment in Kenya, and I must express my disappointment in the way I was treated. I encountered instances of racism during my visit, which not only marred my experience but also left me deeply disheartened. It's essential for all patrons to feel welcome and respected, regardless of their background. I hope that you can take steps to address this issue and promote a more inclusive atmosphere for all customers. Discrimination should have no place in our society, and I believe that your establishment can do better. Also I saw Uni students being denied entry and told they cannot afford the art that's inside there, I felt sorry for them. They only care about the whites

  • 5/5 Johann M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good burgers, friendly service and free internet! (Original) Gute Burger, freundliche Bedienung und gratis Internet!

  • 5/5 Triza N. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely quiet place. Enjoyed the tea and snacks

  • 5/5 Abbas Haiderali P. 3 years ago on Google
    Peaceful hangout

  • 5/5 Taher F. 3 years ago on Google
    Peaceful environment with good nature

  • 5/5 Johnny L. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful ambiance and art.

  • 5/5 Peter M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Cathy F. 3 years ago on Google
    Had the most delicious Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding with lovely vegetables and salads. So wonderful to go to restaurant after so long. Plenty of room in a big garden to social distance. Lovely afternoon and great staff. Highly recommend you try.

  • 5/5 8A Batul Sh Aliasgher Zakir 4. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing ambiance

  • 5/5 Felix y. 4 years ago on Google
    Natural

  • 5/5 Yvonne K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food and constant change and improvement of the entire environment. You can tell the artists are here. (Original) Gutes Essen und stetige Veränderung und Verbesserung der gesamten Umgebung. Man merkt, die Künstler sind hier.

  • 5/5 Peter A. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful brass sculptures of a whole range of Africa's finest creatures. (Not cheap though)

  • 4/5 mwenjes m. 4 years ago on Google
    Bush sight was good.

  • 3/5 Muema M. 4 years ago on Google
    Ambience

  • 5/5 장윤희 4 years ago on Google
    What a good place with family, friends, couple~~ I like to see and time for choose to buy something in gallery. Do not lost the time to walk and rest in beautiful garden.

  • 5/5 Desmond O. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful setting aligned with art gallery with amazing sculptures. The food! Everything was sublime.

  • 5/5 Huzeifa N. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice ambience

  • 5/5 felix r. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool and serene place. Come and bond with nature as you sip coffee

  • 4/5 Sealed In T. 4 years ago on Google
    Really pretty gallery. The carrot cake was the best I've had. The washrooms were super.

  • 5/5 Danco D. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 5/5 Moses O. 4 years ago on Google
    Quiet, with excellently manicured lawns

  • 5/5 Mandy A. 4 years ago on Google
    Always good

  • 5/5 Ian M. 4 years ago on Google
    An absolute must visit!! It's an entire experience, art from the moment you enter, beautiful garden seating and wonderful gallery. Service was great, explored the gallery as we waited on our order and the waiters reached out when they were ready for us. Excellent in every way! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 dan k. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice & cool place I like

  • 5/5 Miss N. 3 years ago on Google
    The restaurant is beautiful and it's quite a chill and hidden spot. The food and drinks are affordable too. Great service.

  • 5/5 Nadim M. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely awesome ambiance and scrumptious food. Service too was great except that the waiter had a bit of an attitude. Nevertheless, highly recommended.

  • 4/5 sh.mustafa R. 4 years ago on Google
    Peaceful and amazing.

  • 5/5 Thomas O. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food. Beautiful grounds and a lovely (though somewhat pricey) art gallery. The pictures are super, and the bronze works are really incredible (though as I say, out of most people's price range. )

  • 5/5 Violet 3 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed being here, it was a rainy afternoon but it was still a good experience. I had a burger and salad, they have a salad bar. Good portions that fill you up good. We took some pictures on their grounds that came out great. You might need a reservation, so call ahead.

  • 4/5 John I. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the ambience and the good food and quick service. Lack of good dessert options is a bummer.

  • 4/5 Gee W. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place, quite and serene location. Tables placement perfect for social distancing .

  • 5/5 kanyi t. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to have cozy afternoon lunch in the open.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ 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
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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