Bulawayo · Suburbs

Zen Cafe

Zen Cafe is a cafe restaurant in Bulawayo. It holds a 4.6/5 rating from 96 Google Maps reviews.

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Price: Price on request

Phone: +263 78 982 3807

Location: Jacaranda Walk, Clark Road, Suburbs, Bulawayo

Hours: 09:00–16:00

Details last checked 2026-09-23. Confirm hours before visiting.

What people are saying

Zen Cafe, tucked into Jacaranda Walk in Bulawayo's Suburbs, has built its name on butter chicken. Shantel (August 2023) called it “a must” alongside freshly squeezed orange juice, and Thandi (January 2023) wrote that the Butter Chicken is “the best I've ever tasted...full of flavor, thick and flavors dont overpower each other”. Azraa (June 2024) recommended checking the menu “for the little hearts” marking the favourites, and pairs it with a steak sandwich “filled with cheesy goodness”.

The courtyard setting, with a guava tree and a kids' play area, comes up often as a reason to linger. Ceone (April 2025) called it a “tranquil courtyard setting with a neat playground”, and Takudzwa (January 2025) liked the café's habit of updating its seating and décor over time. Shahid (July 2023) rated the Chai Tea “the best tea that I've tasted anywhere in Zimbabwe, there is nothing better”.

Service draws steady praise for being quick without feeling rushed, and Nazir-Ahmed (June 2025) noted the fast WiFi for anyone working from a table. Zen Cafe opens daily from 09:00 to 16:00.

Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.

5.0 / 5

“This is my fav place to be. Set in a quiet suburb just on the outskirts of town is this haven. Being a creature of habit I will constantly go back to a restaurant if their food is constantly good and the same great taste. Never gone wrong at Zen. Perfect place to get my Zen on.”

Shantel · August 2023

5.0 / 5

“Beautiful, relaxing atmosphere, I haven't tried everything on the menu but myyy goooodness the Butter Chicken😋😋 the best I've ever tasted...full of flavor, thick and flavors dont overpower each other..oohh take me back.😫🤗 I had a chocolate cake for dessert...my spoon slid right…”

Thandi · January 2023

5.0 / 5

“I always have a wonderful time at Zen Café! Their curries are a highlight - the butter chicken with roti or rice is a must try (make sure to ask for it spicy if you can handle the heat!). Their freezos and milkshakes are also great.”

Takudzwa · January 2025

5.0 / 5

“Zen Cafe is a gem in Bulawayo ! Great spot for a meeting or brunch with friends. The food was excellent, I had the butter chicken which is a favourite on the menu ( check for the little hearts) and the steak sandwich was filled with cheesy goodness !”

Azraa · June 2024

5.0 / 5

“I very much enjoyed the Butter Chicken and Classic Waffle. Being an avid tea lover, I must say, the Chai Tea is the best tea that I've tasted anywhere in Zimbabwe, there is nothing better than enjoying a strong cup of Indian tea with great Indian food...”

Shahid · July 2023

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