Indaba Book Cafe
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What to Expect
Indaba Book Cafe on Josiah Tongogara Street pairs breakfast and coffee with a library corner reviewers use for reading, meetings or getting work done. Themba (March 2025) described the mood as “a relaxed family-run, European village restaurant” and called the cappuccino “EXCELLENT!!”. SplendidMite (January 2025) went further, naming it “the best Cafe in Bulawayo” and crediting beans “roasted & blended by the owner”.
The Big Man's Brekkie gets singled out: Simphiwe (August 2024) rated it 10/10 for “perfectly cooked steak and poached eggs”, and fresh, freshly pressed juices are another point of pride, something Roy (April 2024) says few other cafes in Bulawayo offer. Not every order lands, though. Ruvarashe (February 2026) found the chicken mushroom pie small for the price and a cake served straight from the fridge, concluding “the food is not value for money” despite liking the calming atmosphere.
Service is friendly rather than fast, so reviewers suggest coming without a deadline. Indaba is open Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00 and Saturday 08:00 to 14:00, closed Sunday.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
The Menu
Menu photos
Prices change, so confirm when you order.
What Diners Say
from 422 Google reviews
★★★★★
This is a really great spot and the staff are absolutely amazing! You are greeted with a smile, they are very well-spoken, and they are super helpful. The atmosphere is that of a relaxed family-run, European village restaurant - I like it!
★★★★★
looking at this place from outside, seeing the serene environment, calmness and neatness of the inside, one would think you will leave the place with broke pockets, but its quite affordable.
★★★★★
We were greeted with a friendly smile. All the staff members are kind and helpful. The cafe is beautiful. We sat in the library and they have a good collection of books including children's books. You can also play games and you can request a puzzle.
★★★☆☆
I didn’t expect to enjoy the vibe here as it’s located in town in a relatively busy area, but once you’re inside it’s really cozy and inviting. The aesthetics inside are so relaxing and great for conversation with a friend or quick lunchtime stop.
★★★★★
Visited with my partner, and we were immediately greeted by a friendly waitress who let us choose where we wanted to sit. We let her know that we only had large bills from the ATM and wondered if that would be a problem.
