Bulawayo · River Estate

Earth Café

Earth Café is a nature-themed café set back from 12th Avenue on Oak Avenue, with leafy indoor and outdoor seating and earth-inspired dish names such as 'Little Earthlings' and 'Inner Core'. The menu runs from breakfasts and classic steak to sushi and tempura prawns, with chai lattes, carrot cake and homemade éclairs. It is popular for breakfast and brunch and also hosts occasional literary and dinner events.

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Price: $$

Phone: +263 77 764 5044

Location: Cnr Oak Avenue & 12th Avenue Extension, River Estate, Bulawayo

Hours: Wed–Sat 08:00–16:00; Sun 08:00–15:00; Mon–Tue closed

Good to know: Garden seating, Popular for breakfast & brunch, Sushi on the menu, Ample shaded parking

Details last checked 2026-09-23. Confirm hours before visiting.

What people are saying

Earth Café sits off 12th Avenue in Bulawayo's River Estate, leaning into its name with earthy decor and dish names to match. Ryan (2021) found the food “very tasty”, with salads described as “awesome”, though wished for time to try the eclairs and carrot cake too. Slibaziso (2020) appreciated the sanitising stations and the broad sushi-and-breakfast menu, though found the food “nothing mind blowing” for the price.

Patience (2019) enjoyed the food and “delicious” cocktails, having “way more than we planned”. Earth Café is open Wednesday to Sunday, with garden seating and shaded parking.

Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.

4.0 / 5

“Food was very tasty, the salads are awesome and the staff very friendly. I only wish I had time to try the eclairs, the carrot cake, the chocolate fudge cake, the lemon meringue, and the grenadilla cheesecake”

Ryan · 2021

4.0 / 5

“Earth Café was done a great job in ensuring that it sticks to it's "earthy" theme with regards to its location, decor and menu. It is nestled 100+ metres off the bustling 12th Ave highway and the vast trees and other greenery ensure it is cushioned from the noise of traffic.”

Slibaziso · 2020

5.0 / 5

“Amazing food. Great service. The cocktails were delicious (we had way more than we planned).”

Patience · 2019

5.0 / 5

“Very Friendly and helpful staff good food and surroundings. I would recommend this place.”

Awb51 · 2018

4.0 / 5

“Very friendly and relaxed. The staff were all very accommodating and the food good. A beautiful location with lots to look at.”

Karen · 2018

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Earth Café

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