What to Expect
Annalie's Cafe on Second Street in Mutare is built around a quiet garden reviewers call an escape from the city. Larry (April 2026) praised the curry and rice and called the place “A real treasure!”, while Alik (July 2026) found the masala chai “as good as any you'll get in India with a strong ginger kick”.
Specific dishes get named often: Nicky (January 2025) said the steak was “cooked to perfection”, Rebecca (November 2024) recommends “the prawns and chips as a fresh, wholesome meal”, and Benjamin (November 2024) called the calamari in garlic sauce “the best I've had in Zim”. Coffee draws repeat mentions too, as a reason several reviewers give for returning.
Annalie's is a small operation, often just one server plus someone in the kitchen, but service is consistently described as friendly. It's at 111 Second Street.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
The Menu
Menu photos
Prices change, so confirm when you order.
What Diners Say
from 35 Google reviews
★★★★★
Small cafe with just one server who is probably the owner, plus someone in the kitchen. Beautiful garden to sit in. Great masala Chai, as good as any you'll get in India with a strong ginger kick. Also great samosas. Didn't panic when a bus load of us stopped in for tea.
★★★★★
The food is delicious (especially the curry and rice), the staff are friendly, and the beautiful, peaceful garden is a paradise a short walk from the city center. A real treasure!
★★★★★
Annelie's is a great little spot in Mutare, the steak was cooked to perfection! Would highly recommend.
★★★★★
This was the first place I visited when I arrived in Mutare and it did not disappoint! This coffee spot offers a serene escape with its beautiful garden and rich, aromatic coffee. I’d highly recommend you order the prawns and chips as a fresh, wholesome meal 🥘
★★★★★
The calamari in garlic sauce and mashed potatoes was the best I’ve had in Zim, especially with the light kick to it. I enjoyed the beautiful garden while sipping the cappuccino after.
