Platō Coffee Harare
Photo: Simphiwe G. via Google Maps · Menu photos via Google Maps
Dontmissmyplate reviewed it in Sep 2026
A reliable latte in a clean, calm room that works for meetings or quiet work. Useful rather than worth a special trip; pastries and sandwiches are also sold.
Read the full review →Financial Gazette reviewed it in May 2026
A new South African coffee chain in a calm, minimalist room with friendly baristas. The ristretto-based signature drinks were excellent. Cake was good, though it came in a box with a wooden fork.
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What to Expect
Platō Coffee on ED Mnangagwa Road is the South African chain's first branch outside South Africa, and reviewers treat it as a coffee-first stop. Dr M. (May 2026) called the Dirty Caribbean coffee “a standout choice”, and Simphiwe (November 2025) loves the handwritten names and quotes on the cups.
Ruvarashe (February 2026) enjoyed the “fantastic service” and “unique vibe” but was “very disappointed” by the limited variety of baked goods and savory options to go with the coffee, since the focus here is squarely the drinks. Ryan (May 2026) recommends the cakes and dared to try the Matcha.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
What Diners Say
from 56 Google reviews
★★★★★
Incredible staff and such a cute place in a convenient location. Definitely making this a go to spot! Love the names on the cups and the quotes ☺️
★★★★☆
Great interior and fantastic service, definitely a unique vibe which is refreshing. Was hoping they would have a much wider variety of baked goods and savory treats to go with their drinks but I was very disappointed.
★★★★☆
The atmosphere and look is quite chic, plenty of coffee choices to choose from and their cakes were NOICE, finally gave in to the Matcha hype and the internet is correct, tastes like Agriculture but don't slam it till you try it.
★★★★★
Very cute and welcoming place. The staff is very friendly. Love how they write some quotes and your name on the cups.





