Chess Cafe - Kigali

We waited for 1 hour for our food to be served. The smoothie was made with unripe fruit and the soup lacked flavor. However, the restaurant had a nice setting w... read more We waited for 1 hour for our food to be served. The smoothie was made with unripe fruit and the soup lacked flavor. However, the restaurant had a nice setting with board games available.

I discovered this restaurant because of the "vegan" sign outside, which was a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed a delicious latte and had a conversation with the sta... read more I discovered this restaurant because of the "vegan" sign outside, which was a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed a delicious latte and had a conversation with the staff about their vegan menu options. It's a really cool cafe. I wish I had found it sooner, before my last day.

The best bread I found in Kigali. It is perfect soup and sandwich bread, soft and yeasty, with a perfectly gentle tempered crust. The place is not yet perfect,... read more The best bread I found in Kigali. It is perfect soup and sandwich bread, soft and yeasty, with a perfectly gentle tempered crust. The place is not yet perfect, but three young Rawandan owners are diligent and conscientious owners. Your product is, I would call it a high quality drink and food, in a good and perfectly pleasant café. I will visit them every time I'm Kigali and can't expect them to grow, expand and perfect their business. ALSO! If you like chess or other board games and lack an opponent, the personnel owners are ready to play a competition game with you. Thank you. Eric for a great game.

A really sweet café with excellent coffee. If you are looking for great lattes and cappuccinos, this place is for you! You also have actually chessboards so you... read more A really sweet café with excellent coffee. If you are looking for great lattes and cappuccinos, this place is for you! You also have actually chessboards so you can play while you wait!

Very nice café and nice service, a little slow, but worth waiting. Very recommend all juices and smoothies, they are delicious! We went there almost every day d... read more Very nice café and nice service, a little slow, but worth waiting. Very recommend all juices and smoothies, they are delicious! We went there almost every day during our stay in Kigali and managed to develop a smoothie and chess in a few days.