What to Expect
The Second Story on Bedford Road roasts its own coffee, and reviewers treat it as a specialist stop rather than a quick coffee shop. Backd00rher0 (January 2026) called the espresso “well balanced with good acidity and bright fruit notes” and said the barista was “skilled, friendly and knowledgeable”. Mazri (November 2025) agreed the in-house roast was “smooth, rich, and full of character”.
Brian (May 2026) picked up freshly roasted beans from Rwanda, Uganda and Ethiopia and expects to make it a regular stop. Mollatt (July 2026) liked the ambience and the complimentary wifi alongside the coffee.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
The Menu
Menu photos
From photos of the printed menu posted on Google Maps (Nov 2025 to Mar 2026). Prices are in US dollars. Only the drinks menu was photographed. Prices change, so confirm when you order.
What Diners Say
★★★★★
True specialty coffee, roasted on site. Espresso was well balanced with good acidity and bright fruit notes. The Barista was skilled, friendly and knowledgeable. We had a bit of a chat about their coffee and their setup.
★★★★★
A fantastic little spot with great vibes! They roast their own coffee in-house, and you can really taste the quality — smooth, rich, and full of character. The two guys working there were incredibly friendly and genuine, making the experience even better.
★★★★★
Nice little coffee shop with good coffee, which can be hard to find in Harare. They also sell freshly roasted beans from Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, etc. Some bakery goos available. Friendly staff and owner. I can see this place becoming a regular stop.
★★★★☆
Second Storey is a real gem for anyone who takes their coffee seriously. The brews are consistently excellent — done at proper barista temperatures, with a silky-smooth finish that really highlights the quality of the beans.
★★★★★
Beautiful ambience, great coffee, fabulous staff. Loved the complimentary wifi
