Recommended Coffee Shops in Colombo

Harbour Court, looking out on a view of The Kingsbury's pool terrace, is a crisply clean restaurant with a wonderful selection of food. The 'global' buffet spread includes delicate appetisers, salads, a tandoori oven, freshly cooked pasta, a carvery and more. It includes Western, Indian, Japanese and South East Asian cuisine, cooked to perfection. Deserts include Sri Lankan specialities as well as Western delicacies like creme brulee. It's an all day restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There's also the option to dine outdoors, while for a particular treat you can head down on Sundays for the caviar and oyster brunch.  

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Lobby Lounge and Bar at Mount Lavinia Hotel has a fabulous view. Drinks and snacks complement the opulence of the colonial architecture of the hotel. Even though casual attire is welcomed during the day, for an evening out at the Lobby Lounge it’s worth dressing up a little to enter into the spirit of this genteel atmosphere that is almost magical with the sound of the ocean serenading in the background.

Stirred Cafe at The Cinnamon Red rooftop gives a good view of the city. This stylish, elegant cafe has its interiors in hues of red, blue, white and black. The 24 hour open cafe delivers a range of snacks ranging from burgers to wraps. The unique feature at Stirred is that you can order through their IPTV menu or order from downstairs and grab your meal anytime. They also offer wine, bottle beer, tea and coffee. It’s an ideal place to hang out with your friends. Stirred also has WiFi.

The International buffet at Taprobane is open all day to deliver its best. With a friendly and vibrant atmosphere and delicious food, what more could you ask for? Try your favourite dish instead of the buffet; just make a request to the chefs. The stylish interior, spacious atmosphere and friendly chefs are always warmly welcoming. They have a vast array of more than 70 Eastern and Western dishes. If you want to have a quick lunch or a midnight snack, then Taprobane is the place.

An obvious name for this glass-walled cube of a restaurant in the lobby of the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel. Meals are served as buffets, testing the ingenuity of the chefs to produce lots of different items for every meal; there is always a curry corner whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner. The food quantity and quality are impressive and whether you’re a vegetarian or not you will find something palatable. Being a buffet restaurant it is often crowded and the service is reasonably efficient, if charmless, because of the place’s popularity with determined diners serving themselves.

Located at the main lobby in Galadari Hotel open for 24 hours, is The Coffee Shop. The coffee shop is spacious with a wooden floor, chic plush chairs, sleek tables and pleasant lighting. It’s a casual and welcome atmosphere for the daily buffets presented for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Coffee Shop also features an international a la carte menu with many Asian specialty dishes.  

With the view of the pool, and amidst the modern decorations, the Gardenia Coffee Shop is the Ideal base to enjoy a Sunday Brunch, Weekend hang out or an Official meet up during the weekdays. The easy and comfortable ambience will let you have a peaceful time with whomever you come with. This classy yet homely and comfortable space offers dishes from various cuisines in large portions for reasonable rates. It is decorated with cozy seating space and during daytime it is lit up with sunlight shinning through the glass doors. This beautiful Coffee Shop is a place one must visit.