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Java House - Kenya Medical Association Centre

Restaurant

👍👍 Such a nice place to chill. Not crowded, would definitely recommend 👍🏾 People often mention service, good, Good, Java, Great, coffee, great, staff, customer, parking,


Address

Medical Association Centre, Kenya

Website

www.javahouseafrica.com

Contact

+254 707 349990

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (2.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 6:30 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 6:30 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 6:30 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 6:30 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 6:30 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (36) good (21) Good (21) Java (16) Great (15) coffee (14) great (11) staff (10) customer (8) parking (8)
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  • 5/5 Maureen M. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a nice place to chill. Not crowded, would definitely recommend 👍🏾
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ouya O. 4 years ago on Google
    The food and drinks is just like in the other Have House outlets. The only differentiator is that this outlet, being tucked away in the heartland of Upper Hill, is not usually crowded as the other branches in the Nairobi Central District. The staff is friendly and kind. They are also faster at service and that's a good things. This Java does not have a wheelchair accessible entrance; it is located on the first floor which is accessed by a staircase. All in all, good service and ambience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rose M. 5 years ago on Google
    Service excellence. Judy was amazing and kind. Enjoyed my ice cream dessert greatly
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruud E. 5 years ago on Google
    Java KMA is conveniently located in the heart of Nairobi Upper Hill area. Because of the many offices here the Java is focused on fast delivery of quality breakfast and lunch. The venue is spacious as well and well suited for a quick off site meeting. Then lastly there is a lounge to unwind after a hard day work before going home
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Fidelis M. 3 years ago on Google
    Its just like any other java place However somebody robbed me there and i requested for the cctv footage to try and see if i could identify the guy who did it, they said they would give it but they never did.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ramakrishnan R. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place for a good meal, small bite, quick or leisurely coffee and beverages. The ambience is lively and energetic. The red and black combination in the interior decor and staff uniform is very energetic. Service is good and for s peak hour reasonably fast. Portions are wholesome and taste very good. There are enough dishes for vegetarians. And the rates are affordable too. Very nice experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tripatriot k. 3 years ago on Google
    Warm and friendly atmosphere and ever helpful staff.

  • 5/5 Dr Kelvin M. 3 years ago on Google
    It's an excellent place located near the Blu berry hotel and just behind the KMA towers. A great place to eat in. They offer amazing cookies, excellent coffee (tried the iced one), and mouth watering burger. Did I forget their amazing fruit salad with honey and yoghurt (that is a must try)... and this is just the tip of the ice burg.

  • 5/5 Brian S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great dawa served here.

  • 4/5 Michelle N. 3 years ago on Google
    Good ambience, good service.

  • 5/5 Wanjiku C. 4 years ago on Google
    with the numerous health benefits in having a cup of coffee,you therefore need to have the best brewed coffee in town.java is the place to be.make a date with them and you will definitely fall in love with the joint.

  • 5/5 lucy o. 4 years ago on Google
    It is a nice and cozy place. They have several types of sitting space for the customer to choose from. The ambience is great. I got to work from there the whole day and was given complimentary WiFi which eased my job. It can get very busy during lunch hours but the service is top notch!

  • 1/5 James 3 years ago on Google
    I've been here probably four or five times. Worst java branch there is to be honest. Poor service, food takes forever to come, and when it ever comes on time there's always something wrong with the order. The fries at McFrys and this place are no different. Not worth your money or time.

  • 4/5 Gilbert C. 3 years ago on Google
    Good and spacious even in the corona season with social distancing. Good food, quiet and good service.

  • 5/5 Maina W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service!

  • 4/5 Austin T. 4 years ago on Google
    Clean & Good Price +Parking?

  • 3/5 joystella m. 4 years ago on Google
    Not so good service if you are in a hurry

  • 5/5 Phyllis 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious. Good seating

  • 3/5 Margaret M. 4 years ago on Google
    Slow and poor service

  • 4/5 Frankie S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service and food as usual

  • 4/5 Ronald M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice set up and reception, adjacent to most government offices and KNH

  • 3/5 Salim A. 4 years ago on Google
    TASTY FOODS N NICE COFFEE

  • 4/5 alma r. 4 years ago on Google
    Compared to the Java House in Upper Hill Medical Center, this one is less crowded - always has sitting space and is more spacious (by far)! This is definitely one of of the reasons why I love this branch. As usual Java staff are such a vibe ???

  • 4/5 James N. M. 4 years ago on Google
    Place to be

  • 5/5 Samuel K. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place!!!

  • 3/5 Tariq Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Large Sitting

  • 4/5 Edward O. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a java

  • 4/5 edwin b. 4 years ago on Google
    Good service

  • 5/5 Alex M. 4 years ago on Google
    The African coffee house, very comfortable and serene.

  • 5/5 Grenho K. 4 years ago on Google
    Their waiters are very courteous.

  • 5/5 Calvin M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice food

  • 5/5 peter m. 4 years ago on Google
    Best coffee, service and food as always

  • 5/5 Oduor K. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cool, very serene and good for ideation

  • 5/5 Ann R. 4 years ago on Google
    Serene

  • 4/5 francis D. 4 years ago on Google
    Good ambience for meeting and catching up with friends.

  • 5/5 David M. 4 years ago on Google
    Quick service and customer care

  • 5/5 Kevin O. 4 years ago on Google
    Conveniently accessible.

  • 5/5 Moses Wachira - Big Thunder L. 4 years ago on Google
    The only other Java that stocks alcohol!

  • 5/5 Adonijah O. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 5/5 The O. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 2/5 Akelola L. 4 years ago on Google
    No ramps for the physically challenged

  • 5/5 Naftaly N. 3 years ago on Google
    It's comfortable and the food is great.

  • 4/5 Bea K. 3 years ago on Google
    Spacious and airy with less crowds than you would get with the other Javas. You have to contend with the hustle of parking though.

  • 5/5 Chibuzo E. 3 years ago on Google
    Ambience changes with time of day. Consistently good food.

  • 5/5 Jackson G. 3 years ago on Google
    Very refreshing. It's a cosy place to hang out and the prices are affordable.

  • 4/5 Verah Vashti O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great customer service

  • 5/5 Jay J. 3 years ago on Google
    Food quality is top notch

  • 4/5 Sussie N. 3 years ago on Google
    Encouraged me to try out a new flavour

  • 4/5 Nekesah T. W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place but limited parking

  • 5/5 Bonface A. 3 years ago on Google
    Good for family get together

  • 5/5 Noah O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great ambience.. Good food.

  • 5/5 joannes k. 3 years ago on Google
    Good coffee

  • 5/5 Patrick M. 3 years ago on Google
    This Java serves the larger Upperhill and is hence quite popular. The setting is nice though I wish they had a friendlier access for persons with disability. Other than that, the food is great and the ambience is good.

  • 5/5 alvin o. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent 👌

  • 5/5 Eli M. 3 years ago on Google
    As always, Java never disappoints as far as customer service goes. At KMA, the same standards hold.

  • 5/5 Bob K. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a nice place with all that one may need

  • 5/5 hillary o. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow

  • 5/5 Holy Cross A. 3 years ago on Google
    It was one of the most beautiful places I have visited, good customer service and organised.

  • 5/5 Robert G. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly and pleasant staff

  • 5/5 Kubai G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service

  • 5/5 Jacqueline M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service

  • 5/5 moses k. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Frank C. 3 years ago on Google
    It's okay

  • 5/5 peds2love 3 years ago on Google
    Good place.. though parking limited.... Java has nice food and wonderful services

  • 5/5 Charles I. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious

  • 5/5 Peter N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 5/5 florence o. 3 years ago on Google
    Their carrot cake is amazing

  • 5/5 Thomas M. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it

  • 5/5 Ndichu M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service!

  • 2/5 Perpetua W. 3 years ago on Google
    Slow service and confused waiters,cold rice

  • 5/5 John n. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 4/5 sam m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Elegant👌 (Original) Elegante👌

  • 5/5 David K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service

  • 3/5 Dyphna A. 3 years ago on Google
    This is an okay Java , if you just want to grab a bite . For a special lunch , dinner or meeting I wouldn't recommend this place . The manager and the person handling customer care phone line aren't keen on customers . Wanted to suprise a colleague and called the resturant requesting for just a decorated plate of whatever food she picked , too bad we ended up being suprised not her . Just sauce to decorate a plate was so hard to get , we had even agreed to pay for it !! For a special event don't consider this branch . Try capital center or even the one near carrefour for better service .

  • 5/5 Juliet G. 3 years ago on Google
    Good customer service

  • 4/5 peter n. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place

  • 4/5 Charles P. 3 years ago on Google
    Good meeting place as you enjoy your favorite Java drink. Dawa for me anytime

  • 3/5 vishalsmh 3 years ago on Google
    Good coffee

  • 5/5 joyleen c. 3 years ago on Google
    Great

  • 4/5 Jane N. 3 years ago on Google
    Covid 19 rules well observe. Very fast service

  • 5/5 Arya Jeipea K. 2 years ago on Google
    I love Java Upper Hill - always had special moments here

  • 4/5 Barry W. 2 years ago on Google
    It's quiet, private, the service is amazing. Restrooms are clean. I enjoyed the experience.

  • 3/5 Annastasia O. 2 years ago on Google
    The service was really slow. If it wasn't for the good food I would have rated it just one star. It took forever to get the food and the bill and it wasn't full. Aside from the service being slow, the waiter was polite and apologetic about it.

  • 4/5 Ehtsham A. 2 years ago on Google
    Has good food and juices. The quantity is little but is a gud place to be.

  • 4/5 Pete 2 years ago on Google
    If you're in this part of Upperhill, I'd say this is the place to grab lunch or a late breakfast. The service is good, the food is consistent - as you'd expect from Java - and they have a large balcony which can be pretty refreshing in the bustle of the city center-ish area.

  • 5/5 Lydia A. 2 years ago on Google
    The coffee was great. I will try other foods next time.

  • 4/5 The seeker Path L. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved it , though a bit cold due to the wind coming inside, the service was great as always... location wise can be tricky if you meeting someone here and you have to park inside. ..I would give this place a 5* rating but granted one fact that's the guard's were very rude , unfriendly and they had their favorite who were of course buying chai .. hence my 4* rating .

  • 5/5 John S. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the larger Java House restaurants. Great service, known menu, friendly staff. Good parking.

  • 4/5 Mark O. 4 years ago on Google
    Great for Officer space. Ample parking.

  • 4/5 Dephnie K. 2 years ago on Google
    Good customer service from the Front Of House crew. Especially the barrister. Kitchen staff however was very reluctant to do their duties, took too long just for a Samosa and didn't even pack the food as it should be. All in all, Good spot for a quick bite!

  • 4/5 Eric B. 2 years ago on Google
    Good coffee, service a little slow, overall good.

  • 4/5 Susan G. 2 years ago on Google
    The food looked good interms of presentation, however the chicken wasn't fully cooked. I informed the supervisor who had it redone and they also brought a bowl of fruits as a complementary

  • 1/5 Samantha M. 2 years ago on Google
    Worst Java ever. Waited for almost 1 hr and still no food. Just paid for our coffee and left. Also the staff is very disorganized even when there’s not many people. Many staff members running around but no one actually attending to you. Kitchen staff yelling at each other very loudly was also very unprofessional

  • 4/5 Kafui Y. 5 years ago on Google
    Serene and warm place for good food, coffee and good conversation. The space layout is designed for multi use. Table for two, booths and larger group dinner. There is free and stable Wi-Fi for all customers. Clean washroom and change station for babies or toddlers.

  • 3/5 Caroline I. 2 years ago on Google
    Their chocolate milk shake was hollible even after requesting for another one; otherwise, food was ok.

  • 3/5 Simon M. 2 years ago on Google
    Good and moderately quiet. But limited power points for laptops and charging of mobile telephones.

  • 5/5 sharleen k. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a spacious place where one can go with friends and family to dine. It is also dining alone friendly and has a variety of things you can choose from.

  • 4/5 Ndiba W. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice location, plenty of sitting, great for casual dinning.

  • 2/5 Emmanuel M. 1 year ago on Google
    I was disappointed. Nothing I ordered seemed to be in stock. I had to leave without having the large samosas I really like. I didn't expect this from Java.

  • 5/5 Moses K. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to eat at in Upper Hill area. The only challenge might be finding parking sometimes, but that depends on what time one gets there.

  • 2/5 Kamuyu M. 8 months ago on Google
    Food took long and the fries were terrible cold. The place is busy hence slow service.

  • 4/5 Christine K. 1 year ago on Google
    I just love this place because of its coffee. The parking area is a shared space within the complex. To access, one has climb stairs - not ideal if one has luggage. Service is great. I am always disappointed every time I order the green smoothie as it has not been available when I visit. Sitting space is adequate and cosy. It can get really cold at times.

  • 4/5 Rajesh G. 8 months ago on Google
    The place was good with delicious food... They have range of dishes and juices But the service is very slow.

  • 4/5 Mayank N. 10 months ago on Google
    Their famous ben’s burger is better in other locations.. the mushroom sauce wasn’t upto the mark.. the new non dairy smoothies are great..

  • 4/5 Sammy C. 8 months ago on Google
    Great meals and service at a nice environment. Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Aaron T. 11 months ago on Google
    Good food , WiFi connection, ample parking and easy to get an Uber /Bolt in under 3 minutes

  • 3/5 infinity t. 5 months ago on Google
    Had a very good coffee and a less than average croissant. Quiet pleasang enough spot

  • 1/5 angie N. 6 months ago on Google
    I just visited and sat unattended for over twenty minutes; ie today Thursday 5th Oct 2023 at around midday. When i went looking for some assistance i was met with a server who didn’t appear happy to serve. He appears aloof. I jokingly asked if that was the forgotten corner. I was then handed the menu and requested for 5 minutes to peruse it. He said he would send someone over upon which i continued seating for a further 15 minutes until i got tired got back in and told him i was leaving if they were not interested in serving me. He just watched me walk out and said nothing. Quite disappointing. You have servers who don’t want to serve.

  • 4/5 Dhilu D. 4 months ago on Google
    This restaurant is a great option for those seeking a casual and comfortable dining experience. With its ample seating and inviting ambiance, the restaurant provides a pleasant setting for both small and large gatherings. The menu features a wide selection of dishes. One minor drawback is the lack of availability of non-cold fresh juice.

  • 4/5 savvy h. 5 months ago on Google
    Nice meeting joint,had some early breakfast and the service was ok


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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