What to Expect
Open House Cafe in Chinhoyi is a small stop for coffee and light meals, often mentioned as a break on the road to Harare. Hope (August 2026) had “the best butter chicken curry” and homemade lemonade during a family stop, and Shingai (2025) enjoyed “coffee to go” plus “homemade granadilla juice” that was “delicious – a burst of fresh, tropical flavor”. Antoine (November 2025) called the coffee “excellent, one of the best in the area”.
The garden setting and welcoming hosts come up often. Shingai (2025) found a “Kind helpful host” who made the stop feel welcome, and Hope (August 2026) described a staff member helping the family's children “spot lizards” in the garden. Howard (2025) thought “The location of the restaurant seems hideous” but still found the food, service and hospitality great. Open House Cafe opens Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, and is closed on weekends.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
What Diners Say
from 33 Google reviews
★★★★★
Great first impression of Chinhoyi. We travelled from Harare and had the best butter chicken curry. It was so tranquil and peaceful at the cafe. We have three young kids and they were very welcomed. A gentleman was helping them spot lizards which they loved.
★★★★☆
Our pit stop en route to Harare turned into a delightful surprise thanks to this small charming cafe. The coffee to go was good, a much-needed boost, and the homemade granadilla juice was delicious – a burst of fresh, tropical flavor.
★★★★★
Lovely café with a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere set in the garden. The food is fresh and tastes amazing, you can tell it’s made with care. The coffee is excellent, one of the best in the area! A perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a delicious meal. Highly recommend!
★★★★☆
The location of the restaurant seems hideous but the food and the service were great with nice hospitality!
