Financial Gazette reviewed it in May 2025
A busy bakery café at Honeydew with verandah seating. The chicken pie had crisp, fully baked pastry and the bagel was generously filled, but the crème brûlée doughnut was the star. The Bvumba-grown coffee was also praised.
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What to Expect
Alfresco in Greendale draws people in for breakfast, coffee and the chicken mayo sandwich made with seeded bread. Debbie found it “beyond expectations” and called the carrot cake “to die for” in a 2025 review. Samantha, also in 2025, agreed the seeded bread made the sandwich better than usual, though the twine used to tie it up had embedded itself in the filling, and Samantha's chai latte was “a bit mid”. Grace (2024) compared the space to “the Starbucks of Zimbabwe” but wished the serving staff were friendlier.
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What Diners Say
from 30 Google reviews
★★★★☆
Hi good people. Today for the first time, I went to the little café ALFRESCO in the honeydew/food lovers complex in Greendale, Harare. I ordered the chicken mayo sandwich and the mango crush for lunch, and then the cakes looked so good I got a mini carrot cake and a milky way…
★★★★☆
I made an oath to myself to try everything they have on their menu after I had my brekkie. I was that impressed, really reminded me of my favourite cafe is Stellenbosch — Juvenate.
★★★★★
Beautiful ambiance, it’s the Starbucks of Zimbabwe. Gives international coffee vibe! Finally we have a grab and go that convenient and fresh. I just hope for the serving staff to be more friendly, otherwise I love the place.
★★★★★
Staff are very friendly, professional and efficient! They also make very delicious treats and great coffee!
