What to Expect
The Bowery Café in Bulawayo's Suburbs draws people back for the setting as much as the food: a blue pool, green grass and shaded outdoor seating around 10 Pauling Road. Thulani (April 2026) said the coffee was “perfect; Donald really knows his craft”, and Ngqabutho (February 2026) picked out the Grilled Fish, “cooked to perfection, served with two excellent sauces and a flavorful side of rice”. Rosina (May 2025) called the Brekkie Platter “the best deal for breakfast in the city”.
Wait times come up again and again, even from happy reviewers. Vouchline (September 2025) enjoyed the Bowery Berry Bowl but noted “wait times were about 25 minutes”, and Ngqabutho, in that same February 2026 review, put service at “around 25-30 minutes”. It tips further for some: Shirley-Ann (May 2026) had a booked Mother's Day high tea go wrong, seated “outside the toilets while they looked for a table” with food that “took forever”, and Ezra (February 2026) waited nearly two hours for a Valentine's Day order that arrived cold.
Most visits still land well. Dumoluhle (January 2026) called a double beef burger “probably the best I've had in the longest time”, though balked at a $30 photoshoot fee and $15 charge for bringing a cake. The café is open daily from 07:00 to 21:00.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
The Menu
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Prices change, so confirm when you order.
What Diners Say
from 291 Google reviews
★★★★★
Service & Atmosphere: The Bowery Café offers a beautiful and relaxed setting with both indoor and outdoor seating. The blue pool, green grass, and stylish seating create a fresh and inviting atmosphere.
★★★★★
It is a must-visit for a top-notch food experience!. Their menu boasts a variety of dishes, but some standout options include: - Grilled Fish : Cooked to perfection, served with two excellent sauces and a flavorful side of rice - Brekkie Platter: A generous breakfast platter…
★★★☆☆
Its a beautiful, quiet, clean environment.. For me the mothers day hightea was a bit of a let down. Made a reservation a week in advance but when we got there, there was no table and we were made to sit outside the toilets while they looked for a table..
★☆☆☆☆
We made a reservation in advance, however, upon arrival, there was no table reserved for us. We had to wait approximately 20 minutes before being seated. After finally getting a table, no one attended to us for about 30 minutes.
★★★★★
I had a great breakfast experience. The Brekkie Platter - (hope that’s the right name) was a standout - excellent value with a variety of delicious options, special highlight on the high-quality sausage.
