Java House – Cedar Mall, Nanyuki
Cedar Mall, Nanyuki • Along the Nanyuki – Naro Moru Road, Kenya
Java House Cedar Mall feels like the natural pause point on a Nanyuki trip: plenty of parking, steady Wi-Fi and a familiar menu whether you are fuelling a long drive, taking a slow weekend brunch or warming up after an early-morning game drive.
Good to know
Open from morning to late evening, with extended hours on busy weekends and holidays.
Works well for breakfast on arrival, lunch breaks between drives or a final coffee before heading back to Nairobi.
Our review Why we like Java House Cedar Mall
Set inside Cedar Mall, this Java serves both locals and a steady flow of travellers moving between Nairobi, Nanyuki, Laikipia conservancies and the Mt. Kenya region. It has the comfortable, familiar feel you expect from Java, but with the extra bonus of that crisp Nanyuki air and the sense that everyone here is either coming from or going to an adventure.
The room is bright and practical with indoor seating, large windows and an easy spillover into the mall. The menu is the full Java spread: breakfast plates, burgers, salads, wraps, cakes and the usual coffee lineup. Service is direct and functional, which is exactly what you want when you are travelling with family, luggage or a small group.
- Convenient location for people staying in Nanyuki town or passing through to the conservancies.
- Reliable Wi-Fi and comfortable tables for a remote-working day away from Nairobi.
- Full Java menu with plenty of choice for children, vegetarians and meat-lovers.
- A good fallback when the weather turns cold or rainy and you want something warm and predictable.
When to go
Morning is ideal if you are leaving Nanyuki early or arriving from Nairobi and want a proper breakfast. Midday and early afternoon are busiest with shoppers and families. Evenings feel calmer and work well for a hot meal after a long day outdoors.
What to order
Go for a cooked breakfast or pancakes if you have time to sit, or pick a burger, wrap or grilled chicken for something more substantial. Coffee, hot chocolate and chai all feel especially good in Nanyuki’s cooler climate.
SnappyHour tips
- Check SnappyHour for breakfast or coffee bundles that work well for small groups on the move.
- Use Cedar Mall’s parking and make this your meeting point before heading out to your lodge or conservancy.
- Pair a meal here with errands in the mall so you do not have to double back into town later.
Popular menu picks
Families often share platters like wings and fries, while solo guests lean toward burgers, wraps and the classic Java breakfast. Cakes, brownies and warm puddings are popular when the evening chill sets in.
Fun little fact
Nanyuki sits almost exactly on the Equator, but the altitude keeps the air cool. That makes this Java one of the few places where you may be ordering hot chocolate in the middle of the day and still feel justified.
Interesting to know
Because Cedar Mall is a central hub for the town, you will often see a mix of locals, army staff, pilots, conservation workers and tourists sharing the same room. It is a neat snapshot of Nanyuki in one dining space.
Facilities & extras What to expect
Suitable for emails, calls and a few hours of laptop work. The atmosphere stays casual, so it is easy to blend work and leisure if you are in Nanyuki for a longer stay.
Cedar Mall offers on-site parking, which makes it practical for road trips and larger groups travelling with gear or luggage.
Spacious seating, highchairs and a flexible menu make it easy to feed children, teens and adults without separate stops.