What to Expect
Zimbo's Cafe on First Street built its reputation on one thing: the burger. Larry (April 2026) orders one plate of the “tasty Zimbo burger (huge!)” with chips and finds it enough to share between two people, and Peter (March 2025) said the burgers are “double the size of anywhere I have ever been.” Tnash (January 2020) and Anesu (July 2019) both call it the best burger in the country.
The garden setting, tucked into the Hellenic club grounds by the Greek Orthodox church, is the other draw. Peter (March 2025) described it as “an oasis of calm right in the middle of Mutare”, and Scott (October 2025) noted room for kids to play alongside pastries and espresso drinks.
Service and food get consistently high marks across years of reviews, though Matie (2022) found everything excellent except the coffee, which “could be better.”
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 (Jul 2018). The photos are more than two years old, so dishes and prices may have changed. Prices aren't listed yet, so ask when you order.
What Diners Say
from 122 Google reviews
★★★★★
I love coming here with my wife, or meeting friends, usually in the comfy garden. We usually order one plate of the tasty Zimbo burger (huge!) and chips, and it is enough for both of us (although people with big appetites will want to order separate plates). Staff very friendly.
★★★★★
Great food huge portions. The burgers are double the size of anywhere I have ever been. And located in an oasis of calm right in the middle of Mutare at the Hellenic club by the Greek Orthodox church. Seating inside or in the green and relaxing garden.
★★★★★
Perfect cafe for a relaxing break, featuring wonderful pastries, espresso drinks, tea, and their famous burgers. Outdoor quiet garden setting with room for kids to play. Excellent spot to plan your next adventure, study or catch up with a friend.
★★★★★
I didn’t know such a joint existed in Mutare, such a cool and chill joint, loved it. Great service delivery, delightful environment and still very chill. Great space to get your coffee in the morning before work and get together with friends after work.
★★★★☆
Lovely location with excellent service and really great food at very affordable prices. Coffee could be better.
